How to Make & Use Sigils

Sigils!

Sigil magic can be fun but for some, it can be frustrating. I'm going to do my best to try and help you all out! 

First, write out a saying that you want to manifest. It'll make it easier if it's a shorter phrase with only a few words. For example, "May I excel in my studies." 

Now here is where some directions for sigils diverge. Some say to cross out repeating vowels and others say to cross out all repeating letters. It is up to you on which one you want to do. For example's sake, I'm just going to eliminate all repeating letters. (This is my preferred method.)

Ok! So for the phrase, I picked out above we're going to go ahead & cross out all the repeating letters. In this case, the remaining letters are, a, x, l, n, t, u & d. 

So once you have your remaining letters go ahead and play around with them on a piece of paper until you're satisfied. Most witches overlap the letters and move them around until they're happy with it. Don't worry about trying to make it perfect just go with your instincts!

Once you have your sigil you have a variety of options on what to do with it! If it's a protection or charm sigil place it around your house or on your favorite knick-knack, etc. I've also heard of some making 'hidden to all by my eye' for their Book of Shadows, their journals, and so on for things you want to keep hidden. If your sigil is for binding or banishing (or anything of the like) you can burn it, tear it, bury it, whatever you feel is best for ridding yourself of the thing. Pretty much just destroy & get rid of whatever may remain. 

The sigil won't come into effect right away, like all magic it can take some time to manifest. Also keep in mind that you can do a billion spells a day, but if you don't put in the effort in your everyday life it won't happen. For example, the example phrase, you can do the sigil 10 times but if you don't study, you won't succeed in your studies (whether they be traditional school studies or your craft). The power from it comes from your faith that it'll work and you're efforts. 

I hope this was helpful! Remember to do your research, practice safe witchcraft & enjoy yourself! Blessed Be!