How To Cast White Magic Spells

While magic in and of itself is neither good nor bad, the
intent of the spell caster is described in terms of color.

having trouble, borrow an established spell. (See
Resources.)

Black magic is used to injure or destroy, while white magic
is used only for the purpose of good. White magic spells are

Step 5. Decide when to cast your spell. Many people

cast to heal and help both yourself and others. When cast
correctly, they bring light into the world in an uplifting

like to cast spells when there is a full moon, because that
is when there is the most energy available to work with.

manner. Creating and casting white magic spells will focus
your thoughts and intentions as you send your energy out

However, this is not always convenient. You can cast a spell
at any time; however, for it to be as effective as a

into the universe. There are as many ways to generate magic
as there are people who practice it, but some basic

full-moon spell, you may have to cast it more than once.

guidelines can provide a general framework for creating your
own ritual to do white magic spells.

Step 6. Cast the circle. The space you are using to
cast your spell should be cleaned and sprinkled with salt

How to Cast White Magic Spells Instructions Things You'll

ater prior to use. Once this is done, use your athame, wand
or finger to draw a large circle around you--approximately 9

Need:

feet in diameter. If you like, you can define the outline of
the circle with candles or stones.

* Table Cloth Candles Herbs Incense Essential oil Athame
Saltwater

Step 7. Invoke the four elements. Begin by facing East

Step 1. Create a sacred space. Find a location in

and asking Air to join you in your spell casting and watch
over you while you work. Then turn South and ask the same

which you feel relaxed and peaceful. Set out a small table
and cover it with a white cloth. This will serve as your

favor from Fire. Face West and ask for the help of Water.
Finally, turn to the North and call upon Earth.

altar for spell casting. The color of the cloth can be
changed according to the spell being cast: For love, it

Step 8. Light a candle and ask any spirits or deities

should be pink or red; for money, it should be green; and
for success, it should be yellow. White stands for

who seem particularly suitable to your cause to join you.
Then thank them for protecting you, guiding your energy and

protection and peace and is a good general color.

adding their own energy to your spell.

Step 2. Decide what your intention is. What do you
want to accomplish? Be as specific as possible. It is better

Step 9. Chant your spell and perform whatever rituals
you feel will strengthen it. Be sure to end your spell with

to say, "I want clear skin and healthy hair", than it is to
say, "I want to look better." Remember, this is white magic,

"so mote it be," as this closes the spell. Ask the universe
to hear you and to turn your wishes into reality. Describe

and your purpose should be for the good of someone else or
yourself. Remove any trace of negativity from your thought

your desires in great detail. Thank the universe for
listening to you. Offer some token of gratitude.

process.

Step 10. Face North and say, "Spirit of the Earth, my

ritual is now complete. I bid you farewell." Repeat while
turning counterclockwise moving from North to West, to

herbs, crystal, incense or essential oils to help invoke the
proper spirits and focus energies. For example, lavender,

South, to East, bidding the elements farewell.

vanilla and honeysuckle are used in love spells, while
alfalfa and cloves are used in friendship spells. A common

Step 11. Blow out the candle. Bow your head before
your altar and say, "I declare this circle closed. So mote

it be." Complete the closing by ringing a bell.

anything.

Step 4. Write the spell. Name it according to what it
should do (and yes, it needs to rhyme). When you are

* A spell will only work if you believe it will. Open
your mind to the possibility. When casting a spell, you must

finished, keep it private, as this keeps the energy focused
and does not allow any negativity to influence your work.

be fully focused on what you are doing. Do not allow
anything to distract you. Do not cast white magic spells