Sometimes simply following the instructions to a spell isn't enough. If your spell isn't working, try some of these tips before you give up on it.

Meditation
Meditating before a spell is a good way to get it to work. Not everybody meditates the same way. Some people cross their legs and let their mind go blank, and others may take a few minutes to concentrate very hard on exactly what they want their spell to do. Some insist that meditation should be done in complete silence, while others prefer to have music playing. There are lots of different ways to meditate. It could be having a nap, taking a bath using products that make you feel magical, or even just zoning out petting your cat. Meditation is different for everyone. There is no right or wrong way to meditate. Just find what works for you and do it before you do your spell.

Colour Coordination
A good way to add a little extra power to a spell is to light a candle in a colour that matches the spell you want to cast. If you can't light candles, you can just paint your nails or wear clothes and jewelry in the colour you need.

Wait For The Moon
Pretty much every spell has one phase of the moon that it works best during. To be sure your spells are effective, check which moon phase you need and wait for it. The moon goes through all of it's phases almost every month, so you'll never be waiting too long.

Wait A Few Days
Just like spells can need certain moon phases, they also might need certain days of the week. Check which day best suits your spell, and wait to cast it on that day. If it's still not working, you may need to wait quite a bit longer, until the day you need falls on the day with the moon phase you need. This can take a few months.

Cleanse Your Space
Most people do this by burning sage or incense. If you can't do this, don't worry. There is another way. I can't stand the smells from those items, so I use a mixture of moon water and 7 drops of peppermint oil in a spray bottle. If you don't know what moon water is, it's just water that has been touched by the moon. If you can't actually put your water outside, leaving it on a windowsill overnight works too. When you cleanse your space you should say: "I hereby declare this room cleansed. Negativity be banished. So mote it be."