Casting Magic Spells Faq

- I thought white magic spells had to be cast for you by a
witch?

discussed with anyone. Talking and discussing magickal
matters may disturb the magickal energy and break the spell.

This is a common misconception. You don't need to be into

If you slip up, things may not work, in which case you
should begin your spell again 28 days -one lunar cycle-after

Wicca or Paganism in order to cast white magic spells, nor
do you need to be an experienced witch. And you don't need

having first performed it.
What is the link between white magic spells and the

to have a spell cast by someone else on your behalf. White
magic spells that you cast for yourself actually hold more

pentagram shape?

power than a spell cast by someone else:

Contrary to popular belief, the pentagram is not a symbol of
darkness, evil or sinister practices - it is first and

" The most important ingredient in a spell is emotion. You
must want something to happen. You must want it with all

foremost a symbol of protection, and is frequently used in
magic spells work for this express purpose. You can read

your being, and through that desire, you will drive all your
power into the magick. This is the reason that it is far

more about it's associations over at the meaning of the
pentagram page.

better to do magick for yourself than to ask someone to do
it for you. If you are doing a spell for another person

Some important things to consider before casting white magic

there is no way that you are going to put the same amount of
emotional drive into it that they could"

spells

- Raymond Buckland, practising witch and respected authority

White magic spells should only be performed from a basis of
clear and altruistic intent. You must never selfishly or

on occult and supernatural matters. Quote extracted from his
classic work, "Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft".

inconsiderately force your will on another person or
situation. Gentle encouragement is the intent of white

- How long do white magic spells take to work?

magic- not outright manipulation. For example, if you have
broken up with someone who clearly does not wish to give

Providing your spell has been performed correctly, white

things another go, using white magic spells to try and force
a change of heart would be a form of psychic intimidation

magic spells begin to work within a few days to a couple of
weeks. It is generally advised that if results have not

and may backfire on you. Similarly, using white magic spells
to eliminate a rival would not be condoned if the rival in

manifested within 4 weeks - one lunar cycle- that you re
-work your spell. White magic spells may fail if done

question was married or partnered to your intended - white
magic spells should not be used in an attempt to break

incorrectly or if performed when you are distracted or under
the weather - it is important to remember that the success

relationships apart.

of magic spells depend on the energy and intent put into
them. So be sure that you are in good health and determined

We each have a conscience, and in your heart of hearts, you
will instinctively know whether the motivations behind your

frame of mind when you cast your spell.

intent are good or questionable: follow your intuitions,
listen to your inner voice. When white magic spells are cast

- Should I keep my white magic spells work a secret?

from a pure basis, the results will be as you hoped for.
When magic spells are performed to force or manipulate an

Yes. Do not discuss your intent, your ceremony /procedures
with anybody else. Not even in passing. Once the wheels of

issue, things may well backfire on you -remember that what
goes around, comes around...