Changing affirmations for a Working

[Zeffie of the Wind]

Let's say I was using a specific affirmation for a working but later I on I decide to move and add a few words in the affirmation. If the affirmation still holds the same intention and meaning does it negatively affect the whole working? Will I have to start the working over?

[Zygisrko]

I've actually done that before with my AOP and it seemed to be fine for me, albeit I was doing it every day with no end until I felt I needed to stop it.
But I am also curious whether significant or partially significant changes can affect the working.

[Eric13]

The affirmations are an ends to a means, but the wording matters because it brings a certain intention to mind. When you utter the words, 'I am losing weight.' It brings to mind a certian intention, but when you say, 'I am losing weight in a positive and healthy way for me.' The intention changes a bit and the energy behaves different otherwise why add, 'In a positive and healthy way for me'?

Think about it this way, if you plan on changing the wording or adding something, why have you made this choice? It's because whether it's a big or small change you WANT to change it. I'm not saying it'll ruin it, but you're diluting the focus. When it comes to success in workings the energy needs to be focused like a laser.

[FancyMancy]

I've actually done that before with my AOP and it seemed to be fine for me, albeit I was doing it every day with no end until I felt I needed to stop it.
But I am also curious whether significant or partially significant changes can affect the working.

AoP is protection magick for the self, which I think is less-influenced by things. e.g. starting an AoP during a Void Course of the Moon is OK, I think; whereas a lot of other workings are different types of Magick. It is advised to be consistent in workings, and that would include the affirmations. Changing the affirmation could throw a spaner into the works.

[luis]

I've actually done that before with my AOP and it seemed to be fine for me, albeit I was doing it every day with no end until I felt I needed to stop it.
But I am also curious whether significant or partially significant changes can affect the working.

AoP is protection magick for the self, which I think is less-influenced by things. e.g. starting an AoP during a Void Course of the Moon is OK, I think; whereas a lot of other workings are different types of Magick. It is advised to be consistent in workings, and that would include the affirmations. Changing the affirmation could throw a spaner into the works.

Aop is just like any other spell. So no, you can't start It during a void of Moon. Just like you can't start anything else in a void of Moon not only spell. I tried two times to change anche affirmation of a working and i can say that is better not to do that.