"So mote it be" is a phrase often spoken at the conclusion of a spell or ritual in the world of witchcraft. Acting as an affirming statement, it translates to "so must it be" or "so shall it be", reinforcing the power and intent behind the magical workings. Whether it's uttered as the final words of a spell, during candle magick as the flame extinguishes, or when sealing a charm bag, "so mote it be" is a confident decree in the power of the magic cast and the manifestation of the witch's will.