Not every witch is free to be seen.

Many of us practice in silence, behind closed doors, careful words, and lives that do not reflect the fire we carry.

Some must stay hidden for safety, for peace, or because the world is not ready to meet who they truly are. And sometimes, that secrecy feels heavy, like a cage pressing in from all sides.

It can make you wonder if your practice must shrink, if your power must go quiet, if being a closeted witch means walking the path alone.

But I don’t believe that.

Your magic does not require permission, tools, or a grand altar to bloom. It can live in the smallest spaces, folded into the most ordinary moments. You can cast spells in your office chair, ground in the shower, or shield yourself while waiting in line for groceries, or sitting on a bus, with your eyes open and your face serene.

The very first step in witchcraft, long before spells, rituals, or divination, is protection.

Learning how to safeguard your energy is the foundation of every path, every tradition, every witch.

That’s why I created this simple, powerful ritual: a quiet form of grounding, releasing, and protecting that belongs entirely to you. No smoke. No candles. No tools to hide. Just breath, imagination, and the Earth beneath your feet.

It is potent.

It is discreet.

And it works, especially for witches who must practice under the radar.

With time, you’ll be able to do this with a single breath, a single thought, a flicker of intention behind open eyes. No one around you will ever know.

Your magic can be hidden… and still be strong. This ritual is proof of that.

Rooting Into the Deep Earth

You can do this ritual almost anywhere, in your office chair, at the edge of your bed, in the shower, curled on the sofa, or sitting quietly on a balcony. Any moment of stillness becomes a doorway into your magic.

Always prioritize safety: never practice while driving or operating machinery.

You may stand, sit, or even lie down. Any posture works because the spell uses only what touches the ground, the soles of your feet, the curve of your spine, the backs of your thighs, your palms if they rest beside you. This makes it perfect for closeted witches: it looks like nothing at all from the outside.

Close your eyes, or keep them open if that feels safer, and imagine roots beginning to grow from every point where your body meets the ground. They slip first through the foundation beneath you, passing quietly through stone, concrete, or soil, then into the Earth itself.

The roots travel deeper: winding through soil and rock, slipping beneath the crust to the oceans below, flowing silently under the waves. Beyond the water, they move through the dense mantle, a slowly moving, heated stone. They reach the molten outer core, a swirling sea of liquid metal, before finally resting at the glowing heart of the planet — the inner core, where the Earth pulses with ancient, living energy.

This is your anchor. Your connection to something older, wiser, and alive in a way that reaches far beyond you.

Pause here.

Let the roots settle. Feel the quiet pull, the deep steadiness, the sense of being held and supported by the world itself.

Notice the subtle warmth and hum that rises from it. Stay with this connection for a few breaths. When you are ready, you will begin the next step, releasing what no longer serves you, but for now, simply rest in this bond with the Earth.

Letting Go Into the Depths

This is the moment to release.

To let drip anything that weighs on your spirit, the tension clinging to your shoulders, worries looping endlessly in your mind, the heaviness of other people’s expectations, old sadness, or any energy that does not belong to you.

Begin with calm, normal breaths, feeling your body anchored to the Earth through your roots. On each exhale, breathe strongly, as if your breath itself is pushing what you wish to release down through the roots, guiding it toward the core of the planet.

Imagine it dripping like thick, dark ink, sliding slowly and purposefully through your root network, past soil, rock, ocean, molten metal, all the way to the Earth’s glowing heart. There it lands, burning and transforming, leaving only space and light behind.

When everything you wish to release has dripped through your roots, you may speak this incantation. Whisper it aloud, repeat it silently in your mind, or hold the intention without words, whatever feels right.

Let it flow once or repeat it as many times as needed, allowing the Earth to carry your release fully into its heart.

Incantation:

Through roots that reach the ground below,

Through seas that churn and fires that glow,

I cast my worries, doubt, and pain,

Down to the core to burn and wane.

Stay here for a moment.

Feel the subtle shift, the lightness rising as your unwanted energy dissolves. Watch it flicker like sparks in the core, disappearing into warmth and light.

Notice the space it leaves behind, gentle, empty, potent, yours alone.

Rising Into Protection

Now that you have released what no longer serves you, it is time to turn your attention to yourself.

This is the moment to gather the energy you need, to create a shield that holds and protects, and to draw strength from the Earth itself.

Just as you pushed your burdens down through the roots, you will now use your breath to pull upward the energies that serve you, slowly, deliberately, reverently.

Imagine the roots you have planted stretching deep into the Earth, anchored at the glowing core.

From here, draw the elements that will form your protection: fire from the molten heart for courage and transformation, water from the oceans for fluidity and emotional safety, earth from solid layers for grounding and strength, metal from deep veins for resilience, air and wind for clarity and lightness.

Choose one element or layer several together, let your intuition guide you.

Before you begin, silently ask the element for protection. State clearly in your mind what you wish to receive, courage, clarity, resilience, or whatever you need most. Sense their answer in your third eye, and when you feel agreement, begin to draw the energy upward.

The element climbs from the Earth’s core, coiling along your roots, through molten metal, oceans, soil, and stone, and finally reaches the foundation beneath you.

From there, it travels up through your roots into your body. Feel the energy filling you from feet to crown, spreading into every corner of your being.

Let it expand outward until it forms a protective sphere around you, reaching arm’s length so that even when you stretch your hands wide, you remain safe and enclosed within its embrace.

Once your protective energy has settled, speak your incantation. Say it aloud, repeat silently, or hold the intention. Repeat as often as feels right. This is your invitation to the elements, a gesture of gratitude, and a request for protection.

Incantation:

Within this sphere, I stand and claim,

Protection, guidance, and strength in my name.

From negative energy, ill will, and harm,

No force can breach this sacred charm.

Take a few moments to feel the protection you have called.

Depending on the element you drew, notice its texture and energy: fire might burn warmly, igniting courage; water ripples softly, offering calm; earth feels dense and grounding; metal hums with resilience. Observe how it wraps around you and appreciate the shield you have created.

When you feel that your protection is strong, gently break away from the roots. Imagine them having done their work, now dry and brittle, remaining deep in the Earth while you remain fully enclosed in your protective sphere.

Carry this energy with you, quiet, potent, and unwavering.

Congratulations!

You have just completed your first protection ritual!

This is the very first step on the path of witchcraft, and perhaps the most important one a new witch can learn.

Protection is the foundation upon which all magic rests; without it, energy drifts, intentions scatter, and power cannot be claimed.

Because of this, I created a ritual anyone can perform, a practice that fits into the smallest spaces, the quietest moments, and even the lives of witches still in the broom closet. You do not need candles, tools, or an altar.

All you need is your breath, your roots, and the Earth beneath your feet.

Throughout the day, your protection may shift, a draining conversation, a tense encounter, or a brush with negativity can thin your shield. With a breath and intention, you can redraw your energy, reinforce your sphere, and feel safe again.

Over time, this ritual will take less effort; you will be able to summon protection with a thought, a glance, or even a single heartbeat.

May this ritual give you the courage to step further into your practice, the calm to hold your energy in even the busiest moments, and the quiet strength of knowing that your magic is yours, potent, and protected.