#scientific method

by James Tadd Adcox

The next stage is to show them series of amulets that have not been analyzed and when they press the lever they are still rewarded and the amulet is sorted as good.

employing the scientific method for spellwork and witchcraft in general can be super helpful for a variety of reasons. namely, it involves critical thinking to formulate and cast spells, and to assist in reflecting on your practice and methodology.

the steps involved:

observation & theory

question

form a hypothesis / make predictions

experiment

analyze the data & draw conclusions

communicate

let's use a glamour spell (in celestial magic fashion) as an example for the following bit:

✧✧ observation and coming up with a theory: i believe that i can use magic to cast a successful glamour spell that will earn me compliments on my outfit, but without being catcalled or anything of that nature.

✧✧ question: how can i reach my desired goal? how can i cast this spell in order to make it successful? what items would i need in order to do so? what day of the week or time of day would be best?

✧✧ hypothesis: if i enchant my favorite perfume with venusian energy and use it on myself and my clothes, i will reach my desired goal. if i anoint this obsidian pendant with full moon water, i can program it to add a protective shield over myself against unwanted attention from unsavory people.

✩ with the hypothesis, i think it's important to also include the timing for the spell - how long do you want the effects to last? are you doing the spell in one day or spread out over many days? maybe you just want the effects to last while you are wearing that perfume and pendant. does the perfume work without the pendant and vice versa?

✧✧ experiment: this part is kinda self explanatory - the way you perform the spell or enchantment is totally up to you.

✧✧ analyze: what went well? what didn't? what might you like to change? how did you feel during this time period? did you reach your goal in the end?

✧✧ communicate: in this case, record your findings in whatever way you see fit but you're not obligated to share them with anyone. recording your results will help you gain perspective and ultimately help you to better formulate spells in the future.