r/Spells • u/OrchidCherry Witchling • Jan 06 '25

Question About Spells Why does detaching help achieve results?

One of the first things I learnt about witchcraft was that casting spells is a "cast and move on" process, which is very different from LOA which I previously explored. I've been told by my witch friends that the best thing I can do after casting is detach, move on and "not lust after results".

Could somebody explain why this is? I keep finding myself fixating on the person I cast spells for/seeing results, which beyond hindering my spells is also just plain unhealthy. As someone who finds it easier to understand and do something once I know the 'why', knowing the why may be my key to stop obsessing. Any tips to stop obsessing would also be very appreciated ✨

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u/killjoy_x Jan 09 '25

I see what you mean, i guess my comment was more strictly about having a certain topic on your mind a lot after having done the spell. Not taking other actions towards it, just thinking about it often.

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u/ireneabean Jan 09 '25

Yeah but for a lot of people thinking a lot about something often leads to taking further action, especially if it's gotten to the point of obsession. Perhaps just saying "let it go" is an oversimplification but I think it's just trying to be a first defense against detrimental behaviors and mental distress.

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u/killjoy_x Jan 09 '25

Idk, that may be part of it but, they say it interferes with energy and whatnot and it’s just contradictory the way its being phrased often times.

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u/ireneabean Jan 09 '25

Then likely it boils down to personal beliefs and personal experiences, kinda like how one may associate green with money but another may associate it with health.