Creating Spells with Words: Practical Magic Episode 2

Join Courtney Pearl, a Pagan witch, card reader, healer, spiritualist, Celtic priestess, teacher, artist, and mystical seeker, as she delves deeper into the art of creating spells in this enlightening episode of Practically Magick. Building on the foundational elements discussed in the previous episode—words, will, and way—Courtney focuses on the importance of words in spellcraft.

The episode begins with a card pull from the Magical Nordic Tarot, setting the tone with the Six of Pentacles and its message of gratitude. Courtney then weaves in the cautionary tale of “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs to illustrate the power and potential pitfalls of language in spellcasting. She shares her personal journey of learning Welsh to connect with her Celtic roots and emph ...