This article is for all the novices in witchcraft, young or old, who write to me almost daily seeking advice. Many of you are serious about becoming Witches or already have a little experience with witchcraft. Some ask questions that are straight out of the movies, though that alone doesn't preclude the possibility of a serious interest in witchcraft. (I like witchcraft movies too, by the way.) Almost to the person, you are first drawn to magick rather than to the spiritual path of witchcraft. Nothing wrong with that either. Magick is such an appealing idea, especially to young people. Who wouldn't want to become beautiful, rich, more loved, and more powerful? Your first questions often involve how to do spells and whether they work. In other words, you want to know if being a Witch will really transform you and make your life better than you had ever dreamed.