The Law of Return By Angie Skelhorn

I am a witch. Recently I was asked what does a witch practitioner do? There is no single approach to witchcraft. I can't speak for anyone but myself.

The Law of Return is my main guide in my practice. This means whatever mental, physical, emotional or spiritual energy I send outward will return threefold.

The universe has unique energies which are sensitive to frequencies or vibrations of every other energies. Energy consists of different density of very fine matter that twirls, changes, expands, and contracts outward at different speeds. Energies radiate in a sequence that vibrate frequencies.

Earth is held together by the invisible web of energy. Human energies are connected to all other energies. As a witch I embrace the theory that one energy affects every energy and every energy affects one energy because everything is connected to every thing else.

The planets all have an important role in our lives. Their energies can be consulted for predictions, guidance, and purpose. The planets can be calculated at the exact date, place, and time of birth, which will reveal what type of person one is; their temperament, inner characteristics, skills, aptitudes, and interest. The planet's energies hold the secret to youthful talents which, if cultivated, could lead one to purpose and contentment. I bought a day-by-day astrological guide written by Sydney Omarr. The book was a basic guide to Astrology. I taught myself from the facts and figures how to erect my birth chart. From there I mapped successful birth charts for others.

The moon energies help me achieve short term goals:

The new moon, time to begin something new;

Crescent moon, action must be taken, a building time.

First quarter, an impulsive time.

Full moon, tensions erupt or are released.

Disseminating moon, communicate ideas.

Last quarter, new moon goal almost completed.

Balsamic moon, new moon goal is completed - a time to relax.

The circle of the four seasons proves that everything has no beginning or end, and that everything comes back to the start and keeps going. Life continually brings one back to where one began, only changed a little.

Nature is a manifestation of energy that is a continuous phenomenon; a circle flow of endings, re-birth, cause, effect, transformation, giving, receiving, becoming, ceasing and re-becoming.

The foundation of magic is formed from the four elements, earth, the physical-solid energy; air, the mind-gaseous energy; fire, the spirit-electrical energy, and water, emotions-liquid energy. Earth, air, fire, and water elements are connected to sustain life. The elements, earth, the pentacle; air, the sword; fire, the wand and water, the cup, can be linked together to build up energy.

Magic is the process of change to occur by directing energy to a desired need or goal, not by manipulating the natural flow of elements, earth, air, fire and water, but by grouping compatible energies to aid in the request.

I am a manifestation of the four elements. My physical body houses earth, air, fire and water. Without them I would not be a total expression of my body, mind, spirit, and emotions.

By combining the element tools, all the energies are given to achieve personal equilibrium.

I personally apply Tarot and ordinary playing cards to focus my attention to tap into Spirit information more quickly. I found Spirit Guide will grant a great amount of strength, support, and guidance, if asked.

Over the past ten years I have gained knowledge to manage my life through the energies of the planets, the rhythm of the moon, the changing seasons, the positive and negative energies of the four elements: everything has an impact on everything while guided by Spirit.

As a witch, I know that I possess the magical energies of the vast universe. I have the power to create, enchant, protect, initiate, nurture, teach, and heal in a positive manner.

My intent must be for the good of all, for my energy, positive or negative, affects others, which in turn, affects all.