Willpower in spellwork

[LadyAutumnCat]

Hello all!!!

I am wondering if I am correct here, willpower affects the strength of spellwork, correct? By willpower I mean the willpower of the spellcaster to affect the outcome they seek. In general, would this apply to all kinds of spellwork, such as candle and gemstone work as well as herbal work?
I am curious, because I have been assuming that spellwork would be affected by the state of mind and strength of will of the spellcaster. Also, I understand that spellwork can not necessarily change events in time, but influence what is around to perhaps make things more pleasant, such as in preventing negativity. For example, if I cast a spell to protect myself from negative energies, I won't necessarily be erasing the negativity from occuring, but instead lessening the damage and or affects it would have on me and my life, correct?
Okay, have I sufficiently confused everyone? LOL

[Pheonix]

Well this is just my opinion but I've always believed that spellworking is entirely willpower. That we use the "trapping" to focus our intent. And I would imagine that you are right and they work to influence surrounding situations more than change specifics. it must, we haven't yet learned the secret to manipulating time to our advantage, if we knew no one would ever grow old! lol
But it's all a matter of your belief system, some say that it's divine interference. Everybody has there own opinions this is just my 2 cents worth. :-)

[Lavender]

For me, the will is very important in spellcasting no matter what type of spells. I'm not entirely sure what you're asking. Are you asking if a spell is weakened if you're not putting your will power behind it? In your example, I think it would depends on where that negative energy is coming from. Is it external or internal? If it's coming from an outside source, then your spell can lessen the effects or eliminate it altogether - depending on your spell. But if the negativity is coming from you, then I don't think the spell would work. Unless the spell is to help you deal with the negativity in a more positive manner. Ok, not only did I probably NOT answer your question, I've confused myself further! :p

[Emy]

Well, I think that willpower is very important in every type of spellworking.. We work with energy, and to reach the changes we wish for you need to put some energy into your workings, you need to do the work with all of your heart...

Now as for the negativity thing, I guess you are right there, on the spellwork just preventing damage, but that depends on your spellwork. There are of course spells that would "erase" negativity around you, and there are also spells that would protect you from the damage of the negativity...

[Myst]

You have to remember tho that your willpower isn't the only factor here. Yes your intent is paramount to your spellwork, but what about the intent of those around you, and the higher lessons you need to learn throughout life? For example, you could have tons of willpower to get a brand new Lambourghini to appear in your driveway - but guess what, it ain't gonna happen. Why? What about the intent of the guy who owns the Lambourghini right now, or the intent of the guys who made it and want to be paid, or the intent of the dealer who wants to be paid, etc. etc. etc. Not to mention I doubt one's lesson in this life is to get a free Lambourghini out of thin air (tho I guess ya never know).

As far as negativity about you, there are spells to absorb, deflect, or mirror the energy back to sender. Even if the negative energy is refocused into the ground or back to the sender that isn't changing what happened anyway - the energy was still sent in the first place, it just happened to be sent away or back or absorbed.

Uhm I hope that made some sense :)

[LadyAutumnCat]

Thanks for all the feedback. I have believed myself that willpower is the key in a spell, that and as stated above, intent. I try to harness all my willpower to help influence what I would like to occur in spellwork etc. Of course, I believe in kindness and try to keep my intent in kind.

[slvr_phoenix]

Myst is right. Your intent and willpower aren't the only ones that matter. What other people want and believe also affect things. So sometimes to get what you want, you have to raise more energies than that of everyone else who even passively doesn't think it will happen and actively doesn't want it to happen.

Also, while your willpower is often the only part of a spell that really needs to be there, it doesn't have to be the only part. You can raise energies from all sorts of sources to add to the strength of your will. Such as the Elements, crystals, herbs, candles, etc. All of these things can both help to focus your will and can be drawn on to add energy to your will.