To cast or not to cast... =T

[Tora]

Merry meet everyone =)

I'm practically a newborn to the Wiccan world, with only about two months of knowledge or less under my belt at the moment. I was one of those people who felt as if they "were coming home" when I read up on my first article and book and know that I've choosen the right path for myself.

When I first started learning about rituals and magick in particular I had convinced myself that I wouldn't attempt it for at least a few months, until after I had gotten better at meditation, clearer visuals and had already had some experience with a few sabbat rituals.

However, lately I've been getting more and more frustrated with an eating disorder of mine I've been battling for a long time now. I've been to the doctors already, but he dismissed it as depression and put me on some nasty pills that did me and others more harm than good. So now I'm desperate to try anything that will put this problem at rest and the urge to turn to magick is getting stronger and stronger.

Would it be wiser for me to abstain from spellworking at this stage still? Or is there a chance that maybe it would do me some good still as long as I kept it positive?

@_@ Any advice anyone had to give would be unbelievably appreciated...

[Myst]

Being unhealthy makes magick more difficult and unpredictable, especially if you're newer to the craft, and don't have the practice and "stability" in working magick. The only magick I would work if I was you would be simple healing work like candle magick or simple meditation and time to yourself.

[Tora]

Hmmm.. thats a good point =) A candle spell was what I originally had in mind actually. If I waited to perform magic on one of my better days, would that be safe? And if things don't improve even slightly, than I'll go back to my original plan of waiting for a few more months.

Thanks Myst!

[Haedis]

Personally I dont think anything harmful could come of it. worse comes to worse it wouldnt work. anyhow, good luck with it!

[Lavender]

Or you could do something like an affirmation and using a candle to help you focus your energies & thoughts. Not really a spell but more along the lines of positive thinking.