How To Perform Protection Spells

We all feel vulnerable at times. A protection spell can
empower you. Whether it is the negative energies of others

sage in a censer. Walk through every room in your house,
including the attic, basement and garage, chanting words

or fear for your property, you are not helpless. You can
build a field of energy that will keep destructive forces

that empower you.

away. Read on to learn how to perform protection spells.

Tips & Warnings

* When using incantations, say positive words that
empower you rather than negative words against someone or

1.Identify your fears. The kind of protection you need will
influence the spell you perform. Mentally destructive forces

something.

need to be handled differently from physical threats.

This is simple magic protection spell for the protection of
a room, household or other physical location against

2.Describe the ownership history of your home, if that's
what you want to protect. Pay attention to the feelings you

negative energies or bad spirits.

get when you write about previous owners. The energies they
have left behind could be what's making you feel

uncomfortable.

1.Cast a Witch's Circle. If you use a besom for this, sweep
the entire area that you wish to protect.

3.Meditate on the person who is causing you grief if you are
performing the spell for protection against someone. Write a

2.Asperse (sprinkle with purified water) the area that you

letter addressing that person and explaining why you feel
vulnerable.

are protecting. Pay special attention to any doors, windows
or corners.

4.Buy a black and white candle. Light it in a place in your

3.Cast the sea salt around the edges of the area. You need

home where you feel safe. Imagine a thick field of white
energy surrounding you. Call up that protective field of

not be heavy-handed, just a few salt crystals per foot is
quite sufficient.

energy when you feel threatened.

4.Light the incense and allow it to burn for a few moments

5.Pour hot water over a 1 tsp. of basil. Let it sit for half
an hour. Run a warm bath and add the basil water. Relax and

before continuing. Many denominations of witchcraft begin
chanting or prayers at this point.

envision yourself moving through life confident and brave.

5.Use the fan or feather to cense (direct smoke towards) the

6.Eat more protein like chicken, beans, cheese and tofu when
feeling vulnerable to help ground you. Spicy dishes with

entire area. Work clockwise (doesil) and wave the fan
through the smoke to send it outwards. As with the water,

garlic, onions, black pepper and cayenne keep negative
energies away. Eat while visualizing that you are protected

pay special attention to doors, windows and corners. Finish
your chants and invoke any deities or energies whose

from threatening forces.

blessing you desire upon the protected area. Finish with
your normal ritual and close the circle.