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Definitely. Magick revolves around one's ability to focus on an intent and then will that intent to fruition. You almost have to trick your brain into really focusing on a person or thing, and with practice that gets easier.

Anytime :). After having my fair share of successes and failures, I've found that spirits like having a lot of information. Its something akin to talking to a friend and telling him to go find your friend John. There are a lot of people out there named Jack, so your friend wouldn't be able to find J...

Sorry to hear that dude. Perhaps using the sigil on Rachel's picture, and then using the candle as a way to focus a light on her would work well. If she's not opposed to it, I'd go so far as to grab her perfume and spray the picture, as its another trigger that you can focus on. If I am attempting t...

I don't see any harm in performing the rituals for someone else, as they are basically like a modernized form of a quick and dirty evocation. NAP is, by its very nature, one of those books that you can take what you need from, and adapt them as you see fit. YMMV of course, but hope that helps.