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Write your own Spell/Ritual checklist
Posted by AlmostWitch137 on 2010-08-29 14:23:51
by no way is this a complete checklist of ALL possible options, BUT it does give you some structure, and some things to think about, if you wanted to try writing your own spell, or ritual. hope it comes in handy for some of you!


This ritual created by / for: _________________________________________________
Date of Ritual: _________________________________________________
The Goal of this Ritual is: _________________________________________________
The Theme of this Ritual is: _________________________________________________
Type of Ritual: _________________________________________________
Worship
Sabbat
Esbat
Social
Protection
Healing
Attraction
Repulsion
Binding
Dedication
Devotional
Meditation
Guided Meditation
Journey
Visualization
Prayer
Divination
Celebration
Ritual Drama
Rite of Passage
Self-Development
Karmic Release
Karmic Acceleration
Summoning
Banishing
Glamour
Channeling
Chanting
Drumming
Pathworking
Other

Select what you want to include in the ritual:
Common Parts of Ritual Purpose in this ritual Ideas on how to do it What order will it be done
Preparation / Setup
Greetings / Welcome
Cleansing / Smudging
Cast Circle / Protections
Invite / Summon / Call
Building Energy / Focus
Primary Ritual Act
Offerings / Communion
Thanks / Dismissal
Grounding / Release
Dissolve Circle / Protections
Release Group
Cleanup / Takedown

Below are some checklists for the different parts of the Ritual to help figure out what you want to do:
Time and Place Preferred Choice Reasons
Time of Ritual
Date of Ritual
Phase of Moon
Weather
Indoor or Outdoor / Where
Building Energy / Focus
Primary Ritual Act
Physical Space Required
Number of Participants
Number of Spectators
Amount of ?Involvement?
Private or Public / Open
Gender / Orientation-only
Other

Cleansing / Smudging What / Why How / With What
Pre-Ritual Cleansing
Cleanse Ritual Area
Cleanse Leader(s)
Cleanse Participants
Cleanse Observers
Other

Cast Circle / Protections What / Why How / With What
Define ritual area
Cast Magic Circle
Create Other Defenses
Personal Protections
Other

Invite / Invoke / Summon / Call Who / What to be called Why calling them? What will they do? Who will call? How will you call them?
God / Goddess / Deity
Guardians
Elements
Ancestors
Spirits
Other

Energy to be used What will it be used for? How will it be used? How will you build it?
Personal
Divine
Elemental
Ancestors
Planetary / Celestial
Cosmic / Universal
Fairy / Fey
Mythical Being
Other

How will energy be raised / focused / banished What will it be used for? How will it be used? How will you build it?
Chant / Song
Dance / Movement
Meditation
Guided Visualization
Prayer
Calling on another entity
Physical Movement
Screaming / Emotional Release
Music
Drumming
Sexual / Tantric
Other

Ritual Components / Tools What kind(s) How will it be used Charge Before Ritual?
Athame / Sword / Blade
Cup / Cauldron
Candle
Incense
Feather
Poppet / Voodoo Doll
Rope / Ribbon
Elements
Plants / Flowers / Herbs
Oils / Essences
Masks
Bells / Gongs / Chimes
Wand / Staff / Rings
Other

Dissolving Circle / Protection What techniques or tools will be used? Who will do it? Special Notes
Taking Down / Opening Circle
Releasing those Invited / Invoked / Summoned / Called
Thanking God / Goddess / Divinity
Breaking Wards
Cleaning Up (Mundane)
Other
Resolution What techniques or tools will be used? How will it be used? Special Notes
Energy Release
Grounding Leader(s)
Grounding Participants
Breakdown of Ritual Space
Cleaning Up (Mundane)
Other

Socializing Who is in charge / who brings items Details Any dietary restrictions for guests?
Coffee Cakes / Bread Wine / Juice Ale / Mead
Chocolate
Other Food
Other Drinks
After-Ritual Discussion / Get Feedback on Ritual
After-Ritual Activities
After-Ritual Announcements
Info on Future Rituals
Need Help for Next Rituals?
Thank Guests / Participants
Other

Roles / Personnel Who will do this? What will they do?
Preparation / Setup
Greetings / Welcome
Cleansing / Smudging
Cast Circle / Protections
Invite / Summon / Call Building Energy / Focus
Primary Ritual Act
Offerings / Communion
Thanks / Dismissal
Grounding / Release
Dissolve Circle / Protections
Release Group
Cleanup / Takedown
Other

Ritual Content How will it be done? What will they need? Will others help? Will Presentation be Freestyle or Scripted?
Preparation / Setup
Greetings / Welcome
Cleansing / Smudging
Cast Circle / Protections
Invite / Summon / Call
Building Energy / Focus
Primary Ritual Act
Offerings / Communion
Thanks / Dismissal
Grounding / Release
Dissolve Circle / Protections
Release Group
Cleanup / Takedown
Other

Sketch Layout of Ritual Area and/or Alter:
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After the ritual, complete this section to help you remember, refine and improve future rituals:
Invite / Invoke / Summon / Call Who / What to be called Why calling them? What will they do? Who will call? How will you call them?
God / Goddess / Deity
Guardians
Elements
Ancestors
Spirits
Other

After the ritual, complete this section to help you remember, refine and improve future rituals:

Details This Ritual Notes for Future Rituals
Time of Ritual
Date of Ritual
Phase of Moon
Weather
Indoor or Outdoor / Where
Building Energy / Focus
Primary Ritual Act
Physical Space Required
Number of Participants
Number of Spectators
Amount of ?Involvement?
Private or Public / Open
Gender / Orientation-only
Other

What were the memorable parts of the ritual for you:




What were the memorable parts of the ritual for your guests / participants (Ask them!):




Part of Ritual What worked What didn't How can it be improved next time?
Preparation / Setup
Greetings / Welcome
Cleansing / Smudging
Cast Circle / Protections
Invite / Summon / Call
Building Energy / Focus
Primary Ritual Act
Offerings / Communion
Thanks / Dismissal
Grounding / Release
Dissolve Circle / Protections
Release Group
Cleanup / Takedown

What lessons were learned from this ritual?

Posted by Raito9 on 2010-08-29 16:34:15
Nice! Thank you! It must have taken you a while to write this down here for us to use.

We appreciate it! ^.^

Posted by aleta on 2010-08-31 20:01:27
wow, thank you so much this looks great and sure will come handy, thank you for taking the time doing this and also sharing...
Blessed Be and keep up the spelling !!

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