Replenishing Energy

When you perform magick—any magick at all, whether it be evocation, spellwork, or otherwise—you are engaging in a process that necessarily expends your own vital energy. You may notice, immediately afterwards, that your body feels heavy or fatigued, that your mind grows dull, or that a strange hollowness opens within you. It is not uncommon to feel drained, tired, or even lightheaded, depending upon the scale of the working.

This depletion is not inherently dangerous, for just as you breathe out, so too will you breathe in again. Your energy will naturally replenish itself over time, given rest (preferably sleep), food, and the rhythms of life. Yet the length of this recovery is never entirely fixed. For a minor operation, it may be only a few hours. For major operations, it may take days before your inner current has properly rebalanced. Note, however, that this is highly dependent on your level of spiritual development – what may feel like a minor operation to some, will feel like a major operation to others, and so on. Yet at times, you may not wish to wait for natural energy recuperation. Circumstances may demand speedier recovery, or you may simply prefer to restore yourself quickly in order to continue working.

For such purposes, there are methods—tried and true ways of replenishing yourself. Four of them we will provide here.

The most direct means is to draw energy from outside sources. Yet a word of caution must be given: not every source is wholesome, and not every current is suitable to be taken into yourself. Many beginners fall into the trap of indiscriminate absorption, mistaking any sensation of force for true replenishment. Be deliberate in what you draw into yourself.

The earth itself is a stable and nurturing source. By standing barefoot upon the ground—grass, stone, or soil—you may consciously breathe the energy of the earth up through the soles of your feet. Let it rise, filling your body, grounding and strengthening you. Similarly, each element may serve as a font. A fire—be it candle, hearth, or bonfire—can quicken you with heat and movement, though too much of its fire will inflame your temper, leaving you restless or irritable. Water, flowing and clean, can restore calm and fluidity; but again, if you take in too much, you may feel sluggish, as if your will itself has become diluted. The same is true of air, drawn from mountain wind or ocean breeze, which uplifts and clarifies yet, in excess, can leave you scattered and unrooted.

Even the celestial bodies may be drawn upon. The Sun, in particular, is a supreme source, pouring vitality without end. Stand beneath it and consciously draw its radiance into yourself, though beware of attempting this for too long, lest you overwhelm your nervous system with more solar energy than it can hold. Always take what you need, no more. This is not out of “moral obligation”, but because energies carry their own imprint and nature, which will impress themselves upon you.

And above all, never draw indiscriminately from people, places, spirits or otherwise. To do so is not only reckless, but will shape you into something parasitic. You risk attaching yourself to currents you cannot control, leaving behind traces of your hunger that others will sense. Worse still, it may corrupt your own self, until you are no longer replenishing yourself but leeching without end, unable to stand by your own strength. Energy taken without care always exacts a cost—and eventually, the cost will be greater than the gain.

Beyond the act of drawing from without, there is the practice of cultivation from within. This is accomplished through meditation, breathwork, stillness, and self-alignment. Sit in silence, close your eyes, and turn your awareness inward. Envision a flame within your core, steady and bright. With each breath, feed that flame until its warmth and brilliance fill you from within. In this way you generate energy rather than borrow it, cultivating the reserves that lie naturally within your own being. This path is slower, but it builds strength that is truly yours and cannot be easily shaken.

Moving on, the next method is not for beginners, nor for those who have only briefly touched the world of spirits. It is effective only if you have long worked with a spirit and established a true relationship. In such cases, you may call upon them for renewal. Prepare incense in their honor and place before you their seal or sigil. Light the incense as offering, allowing the smoke to rise as a bridge to their presence. When you feel their attention upon you, burn their sigil/seal. Gather the ashes of both the incense and the seal, mixing them carefully into a cup of clean water. Drink this, and you will find yourself recharged, your strength drawn back into alignment by the bond you share with that spirit.

The final method we will provide here is the crafting of a talisman specifically designed to restore energy. We designed this for this purpose. Take up pen and draw the figure by hand in red ink. When it is complete, anoint it with your own essence: prick your finger and place a drop of your blood upon each corner and one in the center. Then, empower it, charging it with the purpose of replenishing you. When you feel its current alive and vibrating, burn it to ash. Take those ashes, mix them into water, and drink.

Thus, through these few methods, you will find yourself no longer at the mercy of slow natural recovery, but able to restore what has been spent through deliberate practice. These techniques are not excuses to abuse yourself with ceaseless workings, but ways to maintain balance and continue the path with steadiness.

And let it also be stated plainly: the four methods given here are not exhaustive, nor do they represent the only possible ways to replenish your strength. The world is vast, and the mysteries of energy are endless. There are arts of breath and movement, of sacred food and drink, of music, of alchemy, and countless others that may restore you. Yet what has been outlined here will serve you well. They are reliable, proven, and sufficient to bring balance back into your being when weariness threatens to overtake you. If you use these methods and you still do not recover, and you do not recover naturally either, then something else is at play.

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