Q&A for How to Do White Magic

No. If a person became immortal, they would stop being human. There is a reason we are mortal, and this is why achieving immortality is so hard. Breaking a rule this sacred is not only extremely difficult, but also a thousand times more dangerous than casting an evil spell and expecting it to not come back. It might be possible, but so is torturing oneself for the rest of one's life, it doesn't mean it is desirable. If death frightens you, eternity should frighten you a lot more.

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.

Of course! Just like you can bake a cake without a recipe. For some people, guidelines are needed, for others they are a problem. However, if you don't want to ruin your spell (or your cake) you need to know what you're doing once you drop the cookbook. The main issues are safety (yours and others') and efficiency (know your gods and their symbols). Be especially careful if you invoke any kind of power, that you are not being played by something bigger than you. Always understand the full extent of consequences, be careful what you wish for. In my experience, a good custom spell is significantly more powerful than a bland template.

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.

If someone or something tries to hurt you, don't worry, there are ways to protect yourself. You can banish a bad influence with rice ("feeding" it) and salt (casting it away). Throw rice on the floor and leave it there for a few hours while you're away. Then throw down salt starting from the bottom of your house to the door, saying you banish the entity. To keep someone or something from entering if it's still out, use "black salt", a very potent and easy to make magical mixture (look it up online). You can ask a deity for its protection, but do not offer yourself, and make sure to know who you address. Never, ever cast a spell on the person who threatens you, it comes back 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 make one.

I believe in the Bible the 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 - it's not 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. Both men and women can practice white magic.

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.