How to Write Your Own Spells and Boost Your Witchcraft Skills

At some point, many witches (especially those who’ve been practicing for a while) hit a wall when it comes to using other people’s spells. You might find yourself scrolling through pages of rituals that don’t quite resonate, flipping through books that call for tools you never use or ingredients that don’t feel right in your hands. Meanwhile, your favorite herbs, oils, stones, and candles (the ones you’ve chosen intuitively and worked with over time) are sitting there, barely touched by someone else’s formula.

If this sounds familiar, it might be time to start crafting your own spells.

Writing your own magic brings a whole new level of depth, freedom, and personal connection to your craft. It allows you to speak your own magical language instead of borrowing someone else’s work. It might feel intimidating at first, especially if you’re new to the craft, but what matters most is creating a practice that feels like home to you, one that reflects your energy, your rhythm, and your truth.

Copying and adapting spells is a great way to learn. There’s no shame in using what’s already out there. But when that spark of curiosity or frustration kicks in, when you feel the urge to create something truly yours, lean into it. You don’t need to be advanced. You just need to be open.

Why Writing Your Own Spells Is Worth It

• You’ll always have exactly what you need on hand
• Your spells reflect your personal energy and intentions
• You’re free to experiment and explore different forms of magic
• You start to develop your own magical style
• It deepens your intuition and spiritual connection
• It’s a creative act, and creativity is sacred

Of course, there are a few challenges too. It might take some trial and error to figure out what really works. It can be time-consuming. And if writing isn’t your strength, that’s okay, spells don’t have to be poetic or even spoken out loud. A spell written in your own shorthand, in your own energy, is just as powerful.

So, Where Do You Start?

Begin with your intention. Be clear and focused about what you want. A solid guideline is to state your intention in the present tense, with confidence and clarity. Instead of saying what you want to happen, express it as though it already is. Be mindful of vague language or anything that could leave room for the universe to take “creative liberties” in ways you don’t actually want.

Let’s say you want to invite more abundance into your life. You might write something like:
“Abundance flows freely to me.”
“I welcome prosperity in all forms.”
“My life is open to receiving wealth, joy, and growth.”

Keep it simple, but intentional. Let it feel real in your body when you say it.

Next, choose the kind of spell you want to cast. This will depend on what you enjoy, what you’re good at, and what materials you have. Not a kitchen witch? Skip the baking spells. Don’t own jars? No need to force a jar spell. What you create should feel aligned with you, not with what’s trending on WitchTok.

Here are a few ways you could create an abundance spell:

• Enchant a bracelet with knots while focusing on your intention
• Dress a green or gold candle with basil or cinnamon oil and let it burn with your focus
• Charge a small object (like a coin or stone) with energy and keep it in your wallet
• Create a bowl of enchanted coins and throw spare change in daily with intention
• Use visualization paired with breathwork or dance to channel your desire

There’s no rulebook here. If something calls to you, a pinecone, a lipstick, a piece of string, use it. The only thing that matters is your belief in its role and your energy behind it.

Assembling the Spell

Once you know your intention and the form your spell will take, start building. Cleanse your space if you like, call in any spirits or deities you work with, and begin with reverence. If you work with words, now is the time to write or speak them. If you don’t, let your energy do the talking through action, focus, movement, or visualization.

Let’s say you’re enchanting an object for abundance. You might:

• Cleanse the space and your materials
• Dress a candle with oils and herbs aligned with prosperity
• Write your intention on a slip of paper and place it under the candle
• Focus your energy as the candle burns
• Place the paper in your wallet or near the object you charged
• Close your space and ground yourself afterward

You can do this with music playing softly in the background, under the moonlight, while sipping tea. Or in silence. Or while chanting. It’s your craft. Your space. Your rules.

Final Thoughts

Writing spells is like painting. Sometimes it’s a masterpiece, other times it’s a learning experience in color mixing and frustration. Don’t be discouraged if something doesn’t “work” the first time. Magic isn’t always immediate, and sometimes, not getting what you asked for is part of the deeper lesson or redirection you needed.

Keep experimenting. Keep evolving. Let your magic be alive, messy, intuitive, and deeply yours.

You’re not here to follow someone else’s path step by step. You’re here to carve your own, one word, one flame, one whispered intention at a time ♥