As a witch, the most important type of spells that you should be doing daily are protection spells. The energy of the modern world can be chaotic. There is a lot of heavy, dense, negative energy floating around, and many times it can be directed at you! While there are plenty of amazing, kind, caring people out there, others don’t always have the best intentions. And they can throw some negative energy or harm your way. But protection spells can help keep you safe. And there are many protection spells that are simple and easy to do!
What is a protection spell?
A protection spell is a magical practice used to shield yourself, your home, loved ones, or your belongings from negative energy, harm, or bad luck. These spells create a physical, energetic, or spiritual barrier that prevents unwanted forces from affecting you.
Why should someone use a protection spell?
People use protection spells for many reasons, including:
Energy protection – Shields against negative energy, draining people, or energy vampires.
Spiritual safety – Blocks curses, hexes, or unwanted spiritual influences.
Home and personal security – Wards off intruders, bad luck, or unwelcome guests.
Emotional and mental well-being – Helps keep anxiety, stress, and intrusive thoughts at bay.
Travel protection – Ensures safe journeys, both physically and spiritually.
Psychic protection – Guards against unwanted telepathic or energetic interference.
Dream protection – Prevents nightmares, sleep paralysis, or unwanted astral visitors.
When to use a protection spell?
- If you feel drained or overwhelmed by negativity.
- When moving into a new home or cleansing an old one.
- Before engaging in spiritual work, divination, or astral travel.
- If you suspect someone is sending bad energy your way.
- Before meeting new people or entering a stressful situation.
- Before going to bed
Protection spells are an essential part of energy hygiene, much like washing your hands to avoid germs. They help maintain balance, security, and inner peace in daily life. So what kind of spells can you do to protect yourself?
Here are some common types of protection spells
1. Personal protection spells
These spells are designed to shield an individual from negative energy, psychic attacks, or harm.
- Energy shielding – Visualizing a protective bubble around yourself.
- Warding with herbs or crystals – Carrying protective herbs like rosemary or crystals like black tourmaline.
- Sigil magic – Creating and charging a symbol for personal protection.
2. Home protection spells
This type of spell is used to keep negativity, unwanted spirits, or harmful influences out of your living space.
- Salt Barrier – Sprinkling salt around your home’s perimeter.
- Witch Bottles – Filling a jar with protective items (nails, herbs, urine) and burying it near your home.
- Hanging Protective Charms – Placing iron nails, protective runes, or symbols on doorways.
3. Banishing spells
Used to remove negative energy, spirits, or people from your life.
- Candle banishing – Carving a name on a black candle and letting it burn down.
- Smoke cleansing – Using sage, cedar, or mugwort to cleanse spaces and objects.
- Freezer spell – Writing a person’s name on paper, placing it in water, and freezing it to stop their influence.
4. Psychic protection spells
Used to shield you against psychic attacks, energy vampires, or intrusive thoughts.
- Mirror Shield Spell – Carrying a small mirror or visualizing a reflective shield around you.
- Black Tourmaline or Obsidian Amulets – Worn to absorb negative energy.
- Astral Protection Rites – Setting up a magical ward before dreamwork or astral travel.
5. Protection for travel
Designed to keep you safe on physical or spiritual journeys.
- Knot magic for safe travels – Tying knots in a cord while chanting protective words.
- Car protection sigils – Drawing a sigil on your vehicle for safety.
- Traveler’s charm bags – A small pouch filled with protective herbs and stones like amethyst.
6. Protection against curses & hexes
To block or break malevolent magic sent your way.
- Reversal candle spell – Burning a candle carved with protection runes to return negative energy.
- Egg cleansing (Limpia) – Rolling an egg over your body to absorb negative energy and cracking it in water for divination.
- Mirror box spell – Placing a photo of a harmful person in a mirror-lined box to reflect their energy back.
7. Elemental protection spells
Connecting with the elements for protection.
- Fire warding – Lighting a red or white candle and asking for protection.
- Water cleansing – Using blessed or moon water for spiritual defense.
- Earth grounding – Burying a protective item or using stones like hematite.
Protection spells are an important part of practicing witchcraft. Pick a few of these spells to help protect yourself, your family, and your property, and shield yourself from energy and harm that may come your way!
