Most of us who write spells have experienced a moment when we sit down, pen in hand, candles lit… and suddenly we find our mind is as blank as the page in front of us. We talk. all day with friends, with pets, with ourselves — yet when it’s time to communicate with the Divine through a spell, suddenly it feels like everything has to be profound, poetic, or perfectly mystical.

But in fact, the Universe doesn’t really care how our spells are phrased, because magic isn’t carried by vocabulary; it’s carried by emotion, belief, clarity, and intention.

Words are important primarily because of the way they make us feel. If the phrasing stirs our heart, lifts our energy, or anchors our focus, then our spell becomes powerful. If the words leave us feeling flat, disconnected, or confused, the Universe notices that too — ignoring our written words and responding to the emotional current behind them.

Here are some gentle ways to shape your spell writing so it feels natural, intuitive, and aligned with your inner magic:

Start with the feeling, not the phrasing.

Before writing a single word, pause and sense the feeling you want the spell to create. Not the outcome — the feeling of the outcome. Relief, courage, joy, clarity, protection, abundance… whatever the emotional tone is, sit with it until it becomes unmistakable.

When you start from feeling, the words that follow naturally echo that emotional frequency. You’re not trying to be poetic; you’re speaking with the resonance of what you genuinely want. Magic flows freely when you begin here.

Don’t fear the messy first draft.

Your first attempt doesn’t have to be elegant. It doesn’t even have to make sense. Let your intention spill out however it wants to. Scribble, cross things out, interrupt yourself mid-sentence — none of this harms the spell. If anything, it helps, because drafting is where you discover your true intention underneath the surface.

Perfectionism is one of the quickest ways to shut down intuition. Let the early version be wild, raw, and alive. You can always refine later; the magic starts the moment you begin moving energy onto the page.

Borrow inspiration — but make the words your own.

Sometimes another witch’s wording speaks to you, and there is nothing wrong with drawing inspiration from it. But remember: the universe responds to your emotional truth, not someone else’s language.

If you believe that a traditional spell carries power simply because it has been spoken for generations, then that belief will amplify your magic. But if the words don’t resonate — if they don’t make your chest warm or your spirit light up — then the magic won’t flow as strongly.

When you borrow… rewrite. Shape the phrases until they feel authentic. The spark you feel while writing is far more important than perfect phrasing.

If your heart loves rhyming spells, use them.

Some witches swear that rhyming spells work better — and for them, they probably do. Not because the universe prefers couplets, but because they do. The rhyme gives rhythm, focus, confidence, and emotion. All of that strengthens magic.

Personally, I believe many traditional spells rhyme because it made them easier to remember, not because the cosmos is especially fond of poetry. But if rhyming unlocks your energy, follow that spark. If it doesn’t, simple phrases are just as powerful.

Write the spell as if you were talking to a trusted friend.

If you ever get stuck trying to sound “witchy,” stop. Imagine sitting with someone who understands you better than anyone. Explain what you want in your own natural language, without pressure or performance. Then write that version of the spell.

This keeps your magic honest and grounded — and honesty is potent fuel.

Write to your inner self — your higher self or your magical name.

If the idea of writing to a higher power feels a bit intimidating, try writing the spell to your inner self, or address it to your craft name (aka magical name) if you have one. Witchcraft recognizes that the Divine isn’t something “out there” — it’s within us.

, You’ll be writing to the part of yourself that is closest to the Divine — the higher self. Write your spell to feel more like a partnership conversation than a petition, as you are not asking for magic — you’re activating it from within.

The bottom line is that when it comes to your spell, the Universe will be reading YOU and not the words you write. When those words make your heart sing, inspire your mind and lift your spirit, your magic is well on its way.