DEATHSPELL

First you must decide whether or not you would REALLY want
to destroy your target. It is the responsibility of the
magician to be certain of his intent, and yes, I believe you
must seek her annihilation if you want a full-blown curse to
succeed. If not, then perhaps your magic should be more
self-directed and of a healing nature.

Gather some minor possession of the subject, preferably
hair, fingernail clippings, etc. Since she was an ex-lover,
use the power of psychosexuality to your advantage and take
a pair of her underwear. This will serve to connect you
emotionally with the target of the curse, and aid in your
visualization.

Using some flamable material (colored tissue-paper will do
the trick), fashion a simple doll, using the hair (or other
material) as stuffing. You don't need to create a work of
art here...just something that you can identify as the
target. While creating your effigy, recite a mantra you
have made based upon the target's name. (Info on creating
mantras can be found in Carroll's book _Liber Null_).

Pick a remote area on a moonless night, bring a candle
(black), needles, chalk, a sharp knife and some flamable
liquid (lighter fluid works).

Light the candle.

Chalk a "destructive" power symbol on the ground. Some
people use the Satanic baphomet, some use the
counter-clockwise swastika...use whatever you like, the more
personal, the better (I prefer a skull and crossbones).

Place the effigy in the center of the symbol.

Invoke Abaddon the Destroyer. You must write your own
invocation here, but be certain to make a good case for
calling this Lord of Wrath into being. Be formal about it,
and be certain to mention his all his titles and deeds (The
monsters of the pit can be extraordinarily vain!) Inform
him of all of your target's crimes, and your malevolent
desires. The more impressive you make your invocation, the
more likely it is that Abaddon will take heed. Do not
expect him to appear in physical form, but if you are
confident in your invocation, rest assured *he is there*!

Now invoke every bit of rage and hatred that you can summon.
Everything. I mean it, focus all your being on this tiny
range of emotion, and direct it onto the effigy. The effigy
(and hence, your target) is responsible for all of it.

With loathing and distain, plunge the first of the needles
into the effigy's abdomen. This is for fear. Concentrate
on the terror you want the target to feel. Take as much
time as you feel you need to express this desire.

Repeat, this time put the needle in the head. This is for
confusion. Invoke an image of blurred hysteria and insanity.
Concentrate.

Stick the final needle into the effigy's heart. Twist it a
few times if it makes you feel good. This is for the
anguish that has been caused to you. May it return to your
target a hundred-fold. Concentrate on anguish.

Using your knife, slice the effigy open from head to groin,
being certain that the cut connects the pins you have placed
in the effigy. This is the action that will send the target
on her way to complete annihilation. Be passionate about
it.

Place the effigy in the center of the chalk symbol. Put the
lighter-fluid on it (be sure you are careful that there is
nothing else flamable about, like grass, etc). Call on
Abaddon to work your will, and release this curse onto the
world. Set fire to the effigy. As it burns away, imagine
all your anger and hatred dissipating with the smoke. Let
it all drift away with the smoke and flames. You have set
your desires into action, now you must release those
desires. (Imagine a magic curse to be like throwing a
baseball; it only works when you let the ball travel away
from you. The more you hold back, the less successful the
throw.) Forget about her, and get on with your life. Rest
assured that the curse will take root in time.