How to Write a Spell Petition: Wording That Works

Before anything is lit on my table, I copy each customer's intention by hand onto paper, fold it into its own packet and seal it with wax in the candle's colour. The words in that packet are the heart of the working. Here is how to write them well, whether you are casting for yourself or ordering from me.

What is a spell petition?

A petition is your wish written down. It might go under a candle, into a jar, inside a sachet or into a sealed packet. Writing it forces you to decide what you actually want, which is half the work of any spell.

Five rules for wording a petition

1. One wish per petition. "Bring him back and get me a promotion" splits the working. Write two.
2. Present tense. "I am offered a job I love" is stronger than "I want a job".
3. Name the outcome, not the problem. "My home is calm and safe" works better than "stop the arguments".
4. Be specific about success. What would tell you the spell has worked? Put that in.
5. Leave room for how. Say what you want, not exactly which route it must take.

Examples: before and after

Should I include names?

For work involving a specific person, yes: their full name, and their date of birth if you know it. For attracting someone new, write the qualities you want, not a name. My guide on attracting love without targeting anyone shows how.

What do I do with the petition?

• Candle spell: fold it toward you (drawing in) or away from you (sending out) and place it under the holder.
• Jar spell: roll or fold it and put it in first, before the herbs.
• After the spell: keep it until the wish comes about, then burn it safely with thanks. For release work, the petition leaves the house the next morning.

How do I write my intention when ordering from you?

The checkout has a box for your wish and intention, and an optional box for your situation and background, up to 8,000 characters. Use the five rules above for the wish: one clear sentence or two. Use the situation box for the story: what happened, the timeline, what you have tried and what you hope will change. I copy your wish into the sealed packet as you write it, so it is worth taking a minute over. My guide on what to write in your spell order goes through every field.

What if I wrote it badly?

It is not ruined. Your intention matters more than perfect phrasing. If you realise you asked for the wrong thing, write a new petition and cast again. See I think I messed up my spell.