Q&A for How to Do White Magic

No. If you were to become immortal, you might cease to be truly human. Your mortality defines you, making true immortality exceptionally difficult to attain and potentially fraught with unforeseen dangers. While perhaps theoretically possible, it could lead to suffering or an existence far less desirable than you imagine. If death frightens you, eternity might be even more terrifying.

Magic is highly thought-based; therefore, if you focus and declare your intent enough, then you can use your white magic for anything, including yourself.

Yes, you can create your own spells. Their effectiveness and safety depend on your knowledge and discernment. Be mindful of potential consequences for yourself and others, and always exercise caution when engaging with invoked power. When crafted responsibly, your custom spells can be uniquely potent.

Spells are a way to direct energy in the universe. They provide a focus, in the same way a mantra does, or certain types of meditation.

No. A wand is a good tool to help focus your energy, but if you're doing the magic right, then the power is coming from within you.

First, ask yourself why you want to become a witch. You will need to study and dedicate your time to the pursuit. Start to read some books to make sure this is the right path for you.

You can easily purchase one off the Internet. Some websites will give spells and lists of things you need to cast them. Some may also offer spell books and other things.

You can pick up an inexpensive notebook at any store that sells school supplies.

Saying that it won't work will make it so. Have confidence in your spell and if it does not work the first time, you could be missing an element. Review the instructions and try again.

Cast protection magick on all of you, and keep protective herbs and oils around the house.

Inner peace is not found in something outside of yourself. It is within you. So in other words, you are the magic. Peace finds you when you find peace in all situations. Sure, you could use any spell from a website to find some sort of "peace," but it would only be your mind buying into it. Sometimes when you look towards other things beyond your divine being to find something, you deny yourself the true power that is placed within you.

Try Dead Sea water. It is void of most life and thus if you are able to consume roughly a full liter of it and meditate without any food or water from dawn till sundown in one of the pools in AngkorWat and come out at dawn, you would have gained some measure of fire wood and stone elemental white magic.

You can become a white witch. You just need to be careful with your family. Respect them and be subtle. Study about white witchcraft, and try to practice outside of your home in a safe place.

To protect yourself from negative influences, you can banish them using rice and salt: first, spread rice on the floor, leave it for a few hours, then sweep it out. Next, sprinkle salt from the back of your home towards the door, stating your intention to banish any unwelcome presence. For ongoing protection, consider using "black salt" to prevent re-entry, and you may seek a deity's protection, being mindful of who you address and what you offer. Always avoid casting spells directly on others, as this energy often returns to the sender.

In Pagan practices, you can choose exactly what you want to practice and believe yourself. If something feels wrong to you, then you can leave that part out; there are no rules. You carve out your own path. You can practice without an altar, but it is necessary to have a space where you feel safe practicing. For a lot of people, this is their altar, but it can be anywhere you choose. It doesn't need to be associated with paganism or witchcraft either! It just needs to be quiet and safe.

White magic is good magic, so no, it is not a sin. It helps you or other people.

You must have good intent, good purpose, belief, and hopefully concentration, and you'll get no negative consequences. You'll get nothing good if you're nothing good.

If you have children, either wait until they are out of the house, or tell your family you need some alone time. If you live in a large city, drive out of town to a quiet area.

Yes, you can. It doesn't matter if you are black or white; what matters is that you understand and embrace the origins of white magic in order to be in harmony with what you do.

You typically create your own Book of Shadows.

In my opinion, the biblical words about witches, witchcraft, and Wiccan were mistranslated and misunderstood. You will not go to hell, but understand that white magic is a part of a religion and not merely for entertainment.

You can't. Even if you could, you would be running on superficial desires if you wanted to date them all this badly. Learn to know yourself: this is the first rule of magic. Once you are not as insecure, you can learn magic.

Mermaids are powerful mythological creatures, and magic related to the ocean is very mighty. If mermaids inspire your magic, then you can and should follow this instinct!

Yes, absolutely. You can practice witchcraft, as the ability to perform magic is not limited by gender.

We are not ghostbusters. However, you can ask for help if you know anyone who dabbles in it and can point you to an experienced practitioner. You can also ask online; many forums offer advice. Take it with a grain of salt though since there are many contradictory practices.

Any type of magic related to light. Some would say "only healing and helpful, creation magic", but it is more complicated than this. It isn't just a moral thing. White magic is daylight, bright magic, it deals with clarity and understanding, openness, universality. You can do any type of magic through white magic, as long as you do it in this mind frame. It doesn't mean it will be automatically good; good and evil depend on the context and on your intentions.

As helpful as an altar is, you don't absolutely need to build one. Pagan magic is all about everyday life being as magical as the gods. You can hold ritual and cast spells with very little, like anything among candles, chalk, paper and ink, a plate and an offering. Don't forget you can also hide your altar so that it only looks like decoration (on a shelf, for example) if it blends in with the rest of your room. Some magic is also focused on making magical items, which doesn't require a ritual. The process of sewing and bottling things, drying herbs, etc. is meditative and magical in itself, and if you feel the magic you use while doing it, you'll already be blessing your creations.

They do without even realizing it. There is absolutely no problem with letting a child perform a spell, as long as it is safely supervised. It will familiarize them with it, encourage them not to censor their gifts, and you may be surprised how powerful a child's mind is!

Basically, as long as your intent is right, you can do any spell, even without the items it says you need. Once in a forest, I simply drew a circle to cast my spell and performed the ritual.

Yes, you can make your own altar. It can be a place to meditate at or somewhere to place your instruments.