The Witches' Psychology of Color: White

The psychology of color is, in the simplest layman’s terms, the understanding of how colors affect all kinds of people in all types of situations. As a witch, the psychology of color goes beyond how it makes you feel and delves headfirst into how you can use that color for all sorts of things — from protection to affecting the feelings of the people, places, and things around you.

When you think of the color white, what are some things that come to mind? I think, for most of us, images of white wedding gowns, peaceful white doves, and chilly snowflakes falling to the ground come to mind. Right there, you already have a few of the characteristics of this color, which is, in fact, a culmination of all the colors of the rainbow. With that in mind, if you’re a witch, it’s important to know that you can use a white candle in place of any other candle because it harbors that color within! This is why white candles are often seen on witches' altars.

White as the snow

However, let’s take a moment to look at white as it is perceived by the human eye. This bright color, which can come in both cool and warm tones, shows itself in the winter months in the form of snow. Snow can be a bright and joyful thing, but it can also be cold, careless, and too bright. Think of how blinding it is when the sun shines on the snow. Those are all characteristics of this color you can use in your witchcraft. Ice someone out with a white wax seal on a spell jar, or bring joy to the room with some white crystals.

Snow itself is a handy tool in witchcraft. You may not know this, but you can snatch up some snow in a jar and use that melted frosty stuff just like you use things like moon water and storm water. Much like the different uses for the various full moons and moon cycles, fluffy snow can be used for peace and calm, while snow collected from a white-out can be used to harness extra energy and power (because it came with power — get it?). If you're looking to pierce someone, figuratively, of course, who has wronged you in some way, use one of those nasty pointing icicles hanging from the sides of your home.

Purity and peace

From the white dove flying with an olive branch in its mouth as a symbol of protection, peace, and land ahead to the white flag waving to let the enemy know you surrender, white has a lot to say about making peace. Then there is the white wedding dress, a symbol of purity and innocence.

If you’re working on spells to bring about peace, whether it’s for yourself or for the whole world, white candles are a go-to. If you want to find the purity in something, opt for white candles and white crystals. Include a photo of a dove in your magical workings or on your altar. Even white feathers added to spell jars and mojo bags can add peace and protection to your spells.

Beyond candle magic

I mentioned candles a few times above because candle magic is one of the easiest and most common ways to practice magic. But you can bring peace, purity, joy, and all those other positive aspects of the color white into your home and life in a multitude of ways that don’t even require candles or crystals.

Here are a few things you can do to use and celebrate the color white:

Gift white flowers as a sign of letting go of something you’ve been holding onto, much like a white flag waved to say the fight is over.

Use a vase of white flowers in your home to bring joy and a peaceful calm to whatever space they are sitting in.

Paint any room in your home white to bring more joy and happiness to that space but pick a shade (warm or cold) that brings you comfort rather than making things feel too cold and sterile. Remember, white can be used to add coldness to things as well, so you want to look to warmer shades for peacefulness.

Wear white when you want to exude joyful confidence and use the protective power of this potent color right on your own body.