Two of our greatest needs as human beings is safety and security. Once we find that physically, we think we are all good. Which is mostly true. But, if you’re a spiritual person or magical practitioner, you quickly realize there’s more to the world than the physical. And we need more than just physical protection…we need spiritual protection too. Here we go into the mechanics of the protection spell and teach you how to cast different rituals and craft charms to shield yourself and your home from negative energy and spirits.
There are many reasons protection spells are necessary. Sometimes we feel unsafe physically, and we’ve done all of the physical things necessary to protect ourselves. A protection spell can help in the spiritual world to keep negative people, energy, and situations at bay.
Unfortunately, sometimes people wish us ill will and/or we fall prey to the evil eye. And to take it a step further, sometimes magical practitioners actually send us bad juju to disrupt our lives. But no matter the cause of our misfortune, bad luck, or discomfort, we have the power to take our spiritual safety in our own hands. We have the ability to cast potent protection spells to not only shield ourselves and our homes, but to also eradicate any unwanted energy currently present.
There are different types of protection spells. And different ways to protect ourselves magically. Of which I will break down below:
Remember, the magical morals of any spell or ritual whether for protection or otherwise are entirely up to you. There are no rules or dogma in witchcraft…only in religion. And if someone is threatening you, your family, or livelihood, sometimes magical means are necessary.
Witches tend to argue on what makes a spell powerful or not. Some say it’s the timing, others say it’s the ingredients or tools used, while most will tell you it is your intention behind the spell. Here at the Witches’ Cabinet, we say it’s all of these things but, more importantly, it’s the ENERGY behind the spell. This is the energy you’ve put into it, as well as any spiritual energy you call on which could be the energy from the spell ingredients and tools. But also the energy given by a god, guide, ancestor, familiar, etc.
Always consider your intention before casting a protection spell. Are you looking to be rid of something negative in your life permanently? Make that completely clear before casting. For example, my intention might be “I will quit smoking for the rest of my life.” Instead of just “I will quit smoking”. Because if you just cast to quit smoking, you’re not really determining that you’ll quit forever. Just for a period of time.
Another great example of importance of intention is when folks cast spells for abundance. And they don’t determine an abundance of what? And how much? Then the spell brings them a literal abundance of EVERYTHING in life…which is never a good thing! So be careful what you’re casting for. Even when it comes to protection spells.
One of your most vulnerable states is in sleep. Especially if you are a witch. Often witches’ spirits go out “traveling” at night, which leaves our bodies open for psychic and spiritual attack. If you’ve been experiencing nightmares and sleep paralysis (aka hag attack), it’s time to cast a protection spell around your bed and room.
We are people who are always on the move. Whether you’re traveling to school, work, or loved one’s homes, protection from negative energy is needed. I recommend placing a protective charm in your vehicle. And if you don’t own a vehicle, carrying it on you during travel. This is especially important during long trips.
A potent protection spell for the kitchen is a handmade poppet. These are easier to make than you might think. The poppet isn’t just a doll, it becomes a guardian of sorts.
So you’ve cast your protection spell and feel safe and sound afterward. The spell has now run its course for at least three moon cycles. What do you do with the remnants?
First, if it’s a charm that you’ve made or wear often, you can always just cleanse it and refresh the energy. And then use it again. Examples would be an amulet, crystal, or other ward that can be re-used for similar intentions.
Second, if it’s a candle spell or something with degradable materials, my best suggestion is to bury the remnants on your property in the West. The caveat to this is, if the spell was a binding or banishing spell, you’ll take a different mode of action. Binding rituals might be buried off the property, or on your property depending on if you’re keeping an eye on the person or situation etc. Banishing spells, however, should be buried or trashed far away from one’s person or property immediately.
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