Chapter 08: Magic, Psionics, and Metapowers provides basic information on ritual specifics for each spell. Some may want to bring further depth to in-game rituals. This section contains a handy list of practices, references, incantations, and items to choose from when devising spells. As a general rule, assume that you need one item, incantation, or the like for each power level of the spell.

The shopping list is divided into various sections. Try not to pick too many ingredients from any one list. Most spells require a variety of incantations, materials, and general hokum to get the job done.

It is common Wiccan practice to “call the corners” when beginning a spell casting. Compass points may find a place in your Series' spellcraft. Each point has a particular element and season attached to it. We've also listed the associated Tarot suite and power type (we made up that last part) as ritual element suggestions.

Spells seem to involve frequent invoking of deities, demigods and spirits like Thespia and Osiris. We've collected a relatively short list of divinities and their areas of expertise. This is by no means exhaustive. Note that calling on powers for aid often relies on them judging you kindly for best success.

Clotho: Spun the threads of fate

Lachesis: Measured the threads of fate

Atropos: Cut the threads of fate

Things just don't look properly magical unless you are surrounded by candles. Consider specific colors of candle when looking for ingredients.

Specific dates seem to be essential for any major magic working. The following list of the pagan festivals may be useful. A date is supplied, but the real time depends of moon phases and seasonal shift rather than the calendar. The festivals are listed here in the order they occur in the year, but remember they are part of a cyclic pattern with no real beginning or end.

Whether spoken or written, word and symbols have power. They allow you to focus your mind and power in a definite direction.

Each element has a symbol, and so do most demons. Some are as simple as a triangle while others resemble circuit diagrams. The most common symbol is of course the circle. Large-scale ritual spells tend to require sitting in a magic circle to cast. Circles are usually used for warding, and therefore protect the caster from any harmful magic they may call up. Just for the record, there are two ways of moving inside a magical circle, Deosil (clockwise) and Widdershins (counterclockwise). That will impress the Wicca wanna-bes.

Another symbol worth mentioning is the pentacle. This is a five-pointed star inside a circle. It represents the four elements and the spirit, and is a powerful symbol of protection. This is why you see dark sorcerers standing in pentacles to do their magic. If you are playing with terrible forces of darkness, you need all the protection you can get.

There are three languages of choice for magic. Latin in the most obvious, but a close second is Hebrew. Interestingly all Hebrew letters have an associated number, which allow you to add up the value of words. Seeking meaning in the relations between words and their numbers is a whole branch of occult lore called Numerology. The last language worth looking at is Enochian - developed by an Elizabethan sorcerer called John Dee. It is made up of lines connected together with circles in odd patterns.

Amber: Aids memory and past regression

Amethyst: Aids enlightenment and mental clarity, dispells illusion, helps meditation, intuition, healing, and inspiration

Carnelian: Aids healing

Clear Quartz: Dispels negativity, excels at moving and manipulating raw energy

Hematite: Aids prosperity and general mental well being, inspires optimism, courage, personal magnetism

Malachite: Aids prosperity

Rose Quartz: Aids forgiveness and love

Smoky Quartz: Releases negativity, enlightens darkness, boosts dreams and channeling

Sodolite: Aids clarity, communication, and insight

Turquoise: The master healing stone