As a beginner witch, it’s important to gain confidence by performing spells that work without wait. Here are 7 of the best introductory spells for beginners

Finding spells that work for a beginner witch are important to increase your budding confidence in the craft. They are also important to get a novice caster to become more comfortable with rituals, when the best time to work magic is, and how to assemble and become comfortable with ingredients necessary for spells. These spells that work instantly can be easily performed by a witch of any level without taking a whole lot of energy, and you won’t have to wait to see the results of your hard work! They will be waiting for you when you awake the next day, making it easier for you to tweak your practices and tailor your magical prowess to your specific skill sets.

It’s important to note, that we assume anyone that is using these spells already has a good idea of the basics of witchcraft. You have to know how to properly focus and manifest your power, cleanse your space and mind, as have a good grasp on oils and lunar cycles before you can turn spells into spells that work. Got that already? Great! Here’s a list of 7 spells that work instantly!

Protection Spells That Work

• Salt
• Full moon

This is a simple protection spell that works for the beginner, which you can begin to feel the effects of immediately. Negative energies can sap a witch’s power and reduce the effectiveness or even completely change the power of spells that you will perform. Knowing how to place a basic protection spell, either for your whole house or just for your circle is an important step in any spell work. Ensure that you have enough salt for whichever ground you choose to place the protection spell on. Place the salt in a clear container or jar and place in the full moonlight for at least 20 minutes. This allows the salt to become energized from the moon. When you retrieve the container, you should be able to perceive the energy held within it. Sprinkle the salt around any ground you choose to protect in a clockwise fashion, creating a full and uninterrupted circle. As you sprinkle the salt, envision purity and protection. Ask the spirits for a blessing and as you walk, envision that protective energy flowing from you hand into the salt as it hits the ground. Sometimes, incantations or prayers are helpful here, to help keep your mind focused. Once you close the circle, ended at where you began, focus on clearing any negative energies and see a sphere of protective energy surrounding the ground in which you have just cast the spell around. Spells that work in this way will instantly cleanse and protect any area where they have been performed. Keep extra charged salt on hand to use for this protective spell anytime you draw a circle or an altar.

Love Spells That Work

• Extra virgin olive oil
• Rose petals
• Oil incense burner
• Two red taper candles and holders
• Charcoal
• Small jar or bottle
• Waxing gibbous

Cast a protection spell and purify your mind before beginning. Begin this ritual during a late waxing gibbous so that the oil can absorb more power from the moon light, this ensures spells that work more readily. Steep the rose petals in the extra virgin olive oil for seven days. While mixing the ingredients, focus on thoughts of love, both giving love and receiving love. This is best left outside in an area that will absorb both sun light and moon light. After seven days, strain the rose petals from the oil. Set the oils aside in a small jar or bottle. Cast a circle or prepare an altar. In the middle of the circle or alter, place the oil burner. On either side of the oil burner, place the red tapered candles in their holders. In front of the line you have just created, place the charcoal, rose petals, and jar of oil. Anoint the candles in the oil. Any leftover oil should be rubbed on the wrists, temples, and chest over the heart. Center your mind on manifesting love. Believe that love will come to you and see its energy flowing through you and into your materials. Light the charcoal and use its flame to light the tapered candles. Place the lit charcoal into the basin of the oil burner. Sprinkle the rose petals over the charcoal. Focus on the smoke that rises from the petals and see it intermingle with the flames of the candles. In the smoke and flame, see yourself receiving love and feel it drawing near. Ask the spirits for help in bringing you your desires. See you self-happy and attractive, with your love next to you. Become buoyant with feelings of love. When you feel the power of the spell take hold, release your circle and thank the spirits for their help. Every morning, place a small amount of oil on your wrists, neck, temples, and chest over your heart. Spells that work in this way should immediately make the caster feel more confident and alluring. This will draw your love to you soon.

Money Spells That Work

• Cauldron or mason jar
• coin
• water
• Full moon

Put the cauldron or mason jar in an area where the full light of the moon will shine on it directly. Take a moment to cleanse the water you will be using. Place your coin at the bottom of the cauldron or jar. Pour in the water and as you do, manifest thoughts of fertility and growth. See yourself amassing income and show gratitude for what will be. As you focus on growth and wealth, watch the light of the moon fill your jar and energize the water. Once energized, pour the water over the earth, thanking the spirits for their generosity. Keep the coin near you at all times, either in a pocket or as a charm. Money spells that work in this way show an improvement in income.

Health and Wellness Spells That Work

• Your hands

Cast your circle or alter. Clear your mind of any negative thoughts or worries and ask for the aid of high spirits. Once you feel the presence of any helping spirit, allow your hands to place themselves wherever they are compelled to be. Invision pure, loving energy coming from the source and entering into your body. As the energy fills you with bright white light, will the energy into your hands. As your hands fill with the pure energy, they will begin to warm, sometimes even take a reddish hue. Once your hands have become charged with the healing energies from the universe, allow them to hover over any area where you feel healing is most needed. Focus only on the purity of the energy flowing into the space that you are healing. Allow the energy to flow for as long as you feel necessary. Thank the higher spirits and release your circle, instantly feeling relief from your ailment. Spells that work in this way, reduce suffering and promote healing. Because you will be using a gift of higher spirit energy, these spells should not make you feel as though your own energy has been taxed.

Cleansing Spells That Work

• Bath or free flowing natural water*
• Peppermint oil
• Epsom salt
• Rose hips
• Sea salt
• *Sachet and long cord

Place three drops of peppermint oil, ½ cup each of Epsom and Sea salts, and a handful of rose hips into the draw waters of a warm bath. Stir the contents clockwise. *If you are using a free flowing natural water bath, put the ingredients in a sachet and place the sachet on a loose cord around your neck before soaking. Before you enter into the water or place the sachet around your neck, clear your mind of any troubling thoughts and ask the spirits to bless this bath. See any troubles flow from your body and cake onto the outside of your skin, like mud. Envision this shell becoming thick as you will out any discomforts from your body. Before stepping into the waters, use your hands to brush off this caked layer of discomfort, shedding worries and troubles. Envision your skin gleaming with white light each time you brush away the layer of emotional mud. Once you have brushed yourself clean of the mud, step into the waters and allow them to complete the cleansing purification. Spells that work in this way penetrate into your muscles and every cell of your body, going far beyond just surface cleansing. See yourself stepping away from the waters fresh and rejuvenated.

Success Spells That Work

• yellow candle
• candle holder or plate
• dagger
• New, Waxing gibbous, or Full moon

Gather your ingredients, cast your circle, and perform a protection charm. Using your dagger, carve a symbol of your success into the candle. This symbol should represent the success you’re looking for. It can be anything as long as it represents whatever it is you would like to excel at. Light the candle and place it onto the holder or plate. Focus your energy, mind, and third eye on the flame of the candle. As you watch the flame, clearly manifest your success and happiness. See yourself in this position of success and believe it to be true. Focus on this as long as need be to make it so. When you feel that you have achieved pure focus and your desires have been noted, release your circle, but allow the candle to continue burning until it has burned out. Collect the wax and keep it in a safe place. Return to the wax often and envision your success, showing gratitude to the spirits as you notice yourself becoming more successful.

Intuition Spells That Work

• Drawstring bag
• Herbs
  • Mugwort
  • Wormwood
  • Lavender
  • Rosemary
• Dream Diary

Once you have gathered your ingredients, cast your circle or alter, and performed a protection charm, begin by placing a pinch of each herb in the bag. As you do, focus your intentions on increasing your dreams and opening your third eye, refocus your intentions for each herb added. Once you have placed all of the herbs in the bag, tie it closed and hold it between your palms. Close your eyes and see your third eye opening. Focus with your third eye on the contents of the bag and will your desires for intuition and increased dream wisdom into the herbs. Once you feel that this has been accomplished, release your circle and place the sachet under your pillow. As your dreams flow freely, make note of them in your dream journal and gain increased intuition from your third eye.