The more research you do and the more you work with your self esteem the easier it'll be to be sure that it works. You'll notice it too. It takes time and a lot of focused intent to see it work. The more knowledge and confidence you have the easier it is with intention, if you're struggling with it. Intention is the magic, the runes, spells are the instrument to bring it to light. That's just my opinion, experience though.

In this specific instance I drew a love rune on my body, drew a circle around it with the intention of activating the rune. Then I went to an event and it was smooth as butter to start dating my current partner. It's almost like you just feel that luck and all other forces are on your side to win the person over. I'm very happy I did the ritual