How often should you re-cast?

[ilMondo]

My case specifically is in reference to AoM 11 day ritual which was used for a form of protection, around 8 months ago… but I am also interested in general :

How often do you re-cast a spell? What is this based on for you?

Some spirits for instance, I have evoked for something 1 or 2 years ago, but due to our connection I feel comfortable that it is still “fulfilled”, regardless of how long ago we last communicated.

Some spirits, I have only worked with for one purpose, such as protection, then haven’t connected with since. I feel uncertain that I am still being protected, although I question if my own uncertainty has a larger effect than anything else.

I ask this question because it seems somewhat unreasonable for me to assume that a spirit that I haven’t developed a relationship with will protect me indefinitely, just because of some simple ritual from years ago.

Please share your experiences and recommendations

[Mulberry]

@ilMondo

I feel uncertain that I am still being protected, although I question if my own uncertainty has a larger effect than anything else.

Possibly yes, but then that alone lends itself to a reworking of the energies, to “top them up” if you like. I will redo a spell if I sense it’s energy is fading. This is different than doubting it: there’s nothing to doubt you can feel it wearing off, so you’re the mage and entitled to fix your own workings. That’s my take.

@ilMondo

it seems somewhat unreasonable for me to assume that a spirit that I haven’t developed a relationship with will protect me indefinitely, just because of some simple ritual from years ago.

In this case, evoke it and ask it, or reaffirm with a little gratitude ceremony. It’s probably still around and still helping and would appreciate a Hi.