Posted by Monique Hargrove on 11/30/2014 to
Occult Weekly
The use of incantations is commonplace in the practice of Wicca and witchcraft. Though it is not a necessary tool within the Circle, chanting does have certain benefits which can facilitate the Magickal process. These incantations can be original creations by the practitioner, or one can stick to traditional verses. This decision is completely an individual one depending upon the devotee’s level of comfort.Both within and outside of the Circle, chanting is defined as the employment of different tones, words, and rhymes for the purpose of memorization or maintaining focus. In daily life, incantations are utilized more often than many of us might think. For example, a cheer repeated by fans at a sporting event can be considered an incantation, as can a school, or company motto verbalized in unison communally or protesters on the picket. The intentions of these incantations vary, though for the most part it is a means for the collective to demonstrate their support or opposition to a given idea, individual, or the like.
In the Circle, the purpose of chanting is not so different. It is, like unstructured recitation, meant to promote focus as well as ensure that those within the Circle are on the same page and in unison. However, unlike other forms of incantation, mantras used within the Circle are also exercised to induce an altered state of consciousness.
An individual enters the Circle conscious. By continuously repeating the same words over and over, the conscious mind becomes sedated and allows the subconscious to 
surface. As the words of the incantation become embedded in the individual’s mind, they no longer need to concentrate on conscious thinking as this comes naturally. At this point in the chanting (though the time it takes may differ significantly from one individual to another), the subconscious is fully active. Wiccans and Occultists sometimes refer to this singular point as ‘crossing the guardian’ or ‘passing.’
surface. As the words of the incantation become embedded in the individual’s mind, they no longer need to concentrate on conscious thinking as this comes naturally. At this point in the chanting (though the time it takes may differ significantly from one individual to another), the subconscious is fully active. Wiccans and Occultists sometimes refer to this singular point as ‘crossing the guardian’ or ‘passing.’If an individual in the Circle has passed this point and crossed the guardian, then they have achieved the first Magickal goal in the Circle. They have left their body and entered a wholly new realm – not one of materials and objects, but one of serenity and harmony. This is a large enough step to cover for one day, but after achieving this state the practitioner is able to progress and experiment with different methods. A select group of individuals are able to transcend the realms without the use of incantations, though most prefer the consistency and fruits of using mantras in the Circle.
Monique Hargrove
Residential Wiccan
2 Comments
LELIA B.
Date
11/30/2014
Could some one please help me to understand what to do I no it's something I really need
Gaila Lessman
Date
11/30/2014
Would love to be able to practice this.
7witches Coven
Date
12/4/2014
Greetings Lelia! I am happy to hear that you desire to write your own incantations. The internet is a great resource tool to seek out knowledge, and sometimes getting to know others in with your same interests can be a great help. A wonderful online community called The Witches Voice can be found in the link below, and I bid you much joy and happiness. http://www.witchvox.com/
Mike. M.E. Eichner
Date
8/8/2016
I tryed to do my own incantation, an i failed. I did get an incantation from the high priest. And it did work, every seven days I got my wish. I losted the incantation I wish I never did. I was hoping I can get it back.
