Sending new energy to a old spell?

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[Sky Samuelle]

Out of curiosity:

Let's say a few days/weeks/months ago you did a spell, and now you have this idea of keeping to feed energy to it until it comes to fruition ...

would rising and releasing the power with a clear visualization of 'where' you are sending the released energy work or suffice ?

Have you ever found yourself in this situation, and what have you done about it?

[Daralyn_Dahiana]

Out of curiosity:

Let's say a few days/weeks/months ago you did a spell, and now you have this idea of keeping to feed energy to it until it comes to fruition ...

would rising and releasing the power with a clear visualization of 'where' you are sending the released energy work or suffice ?

Have you ever found yourself in this situation, and what have you done about it?

Generally, I reflect on the spellwork before performing it to see if I need to prepare something which can be renewed. However, if I hadn't thought that far ahead...

I would probably perform a "renewal" at certain intervals similar to the original working while adding the additional energy in the same direction it went as it did the first time.

I might also create an item/charm which can be charged with those energies and carry that around with me until the goal has been reached.

I hope this makes sense.

[mlr52]

Out of curiosity:

Let's say a few days/weeks/months ago you did a spell, and now you have this idea of keeping to feed energy to it until it comes to fruition ...

would rising and releasing the power with a clear visualization of 'where' you are sending the released energy work or suffice ?

Have you ever found yourself in this situation, and what have you done about it?

Strange you should ask, I am nearing that point now.

About a year and a half, I did a releasing spell, (releasing me).  It worked better than I expected, however I am stating to feel it weakling, so I am thinking of strengthening it.  I know where, and what I want the energy to do.  The dates for best effect is set.  My being at the starting place during the optimum time window is still unclear.  If I miss it, I can still perform the spell (it won't be as strong), or wait six months. 

[Mithril]

Out of curiosity:

Let's say a few days/weeks/months ago you did a spell, and now you have this idea of keeping to feed energy to it until it comes to fruition ...

would rising and releasing the power with a clear visualization of 'where' you are sending the released energy work or suffice ?

Have you ever found yourself in this situation, and what have you done about it?

I've been wondering about that too. I did a protection spell over my house in Texas about two years ago. (I'd say it worked. Hurricane Ike didn't damage us at all -we were one of the few-, and the vast majority of the houses on our block lost electricity for at least a couple days except, surprise, ours and a couple surrounding ours. I'm not saying that it was the only factor, but that it tipped things in our favor).

I bet it depends on what you did. Mine was a bottle that I buried, so to renew it I'd probably have to refresh the contents. A spell that you did without a physical something to tie it to probably would just need more energy dedicated to it, IMO.

[Torkie]

Out of curiosity:

Let's say a few days/weeks/months ago you did a spell, and now you have this idea of keeping to feed energy to it until it comes to fruition ...

would rising and releasing the power with a clear visualization of 'where' you are sending the released energy work or suffice ?

Have you ever found yourself in this situation, and what have you done about it?

I agree that an item might be useful to achieve this.

For example, say you're going to use candle magic to help protect yourself for a year. During the ritual, you have one large, "powerful" candle that you burn, but you also take four other smaller candles in to the ritual with you. During the ritual they become charged, energized, and associated with your task. When the ritual is done, put away the four candles, and every 3 months light one. This would renew your spell on regular intervals. (YMMV; I can but suggest what I would do).

[Sky Samuelle]

I agree that an item might be useful to achieve this.

For example, say you're going to use candle magic to help protect yourself for a year. During the ritual, you have one large, "powerful" candle that you burn, but you also take four other smaller candles in to the ritual with you. During the ritual they become charged, energized, and associated with your task. When the ritual is done, put away the four candles, and every 3 months light one. This would renew your spell on regular intervals. (YMMV; I can but suggest what I would do).

Thank you to everyone for replying with useful suggestions!

I'm thinking that recharching regularly a token of the spell, if one is accounted for beforehand, might be an ideal solution.

[Syncearae]

Out of curiosity:

Let's say a few days/weeks/months ago you did a spell, and now you have this idea of keeping to feed energy to it until it comes to fruition ...

would rising and releasing the power with a clear visualization of 'where' you are sending the released energy work or suffice ?

Have you ever found yourself in this situation, and what have you done about it?

I find with spells tht need reaffirming, if you tuned it to the moon cycle then when that phase of the moon comes around , gather energies associated with the spell and release them.

I also gather simular energies and direct them at a spell anytime I feel it needs it, or when the energies start to dissipate.

For longer lasting spells I ask that the appropriate spirits, elementals, or other allies help me keep the energy working or I get permission to link my spell with a more lasting source of energy such as the sun or a tree.

when I feel my link with the spell is fading then I meditate on the spell  and feel it as much as I can. Sometimes it is not the spell losing energy but my connection to it.

Sometimes I charge energies from a older spell into a new object. I will hold the object and "reexperience" the casting of the spell through visualization and meditation, then picture those  energies going into or strongly linking with the item.

Also I will write down the complete casting of the spell burn it like a candle spell to rejuvenate the casting, then rub the ashes from the paper on the intended item.

Hope my perspective helps.

[Sky Samuelle]

I find with spells tht need reaffirming, if you tuned it to the moon cycle then when that phase of the moon comes around , gather energies associated with the spell and release them.

I also gather simular energies and direct them at a spell anytime I feel it needs it, or when the energies start to dissipate.

For longer lasting spells I ask that the appropriate spirits, elementals, or other allies help me keep the energy working or I get permission to link my spell with a more lasting source of energy such as the sun or a tree.

when I feel my link with the spell is fading then I meditate on the spell  and feel it as much as I can. Sometimes it is not the spell losing energy but my connection to it.

Sometimes I charge energies from a older spell into a new object. I will hold the object and "reexperience" the casting of the spell through visualization and meditation, then picture those  energies going into or strongly linking with the item.

Also I will write down the complete casting of the spell burn it like a candle spell to rejuvenate the casting, then rub the ashes from the paper on the intended item.

Hope my perspective helps.

Thank you for such a complete overview of the problem and related possible solutions- i love that you suggested so many different approaches- i 'll following your advices for sure!

[Syncearae]

Thank you for such a complete overview of the problem and related possible solutions- i love that you suggested so many different approaches- i 'll following your advices for sure!

You are welcome.

To me I get very specific and personal with my spells, I tailor them to fit why they need casting. Because my spells are so specific when rejuvenating one I look at what elements I use in the spell and pick the method that most resonates to the spell to revive it. Kind of like selecting the right growing conditions for clippings of plants.

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