Do you ever feel that life is trying to trip you up on purpose? It’s possible that some unwanted magical interference is going on. Black magic, which can also be called a curse, jinx, or negative energy, has been a part of folklore and whispered scandals for hundreds of years. But what can you do if you really think black magic has come into your home or hitchhiked onto your soul? Let’s get our hands filthy with tried-and-true ideas, rituals, and the kind of common-sense advise your grandma (if she were a wizard) would give. Find more.
First, listen to your gut. Do you have dreams that keep coming back, health problems that come out of nowhere, or a series of strange but helpful bad luck? Of all, life may be strange enough without adding the supernatural to it. But when things happen over and over again, they can mean more than just coincidence. If you get goosebumps every time you walk into a certain room, pay attention to that feeling. Intuition is the real hero here.
Salt: inexpensive, cheery, and stronger than it seems. Salt isn’t exactly the stuff of great stories, yet it is used in protective rituals all throughout the world for a reason. You can put it at entrances, windowsills, and even on your shoes before you leave the house if you choose. Some people claim it keeps you grounded and keeps bad spirits away. Some people just like how stubborn salt is—something to look up to!
Half of the work is done by being clean. Sweep out the corners, open the windows, and get rid of the stale air. Sometimes energy sits down like dust and won’t move unless you tell it to. If you don’t have anything finer, you can burn sage, palo santo, or even a sprig of rosemary. Aromatic smoke flows through rooms, making them feel less elderly and irritable.
You can pray, chant, or say affirmations—it’s up to you. Say something strong, something that makes your heart race. Even a simple “You’re not welcome here!” yelled into the dark can do more than you think. Even fake authority works wonderfully against entities that want you to be afraid.
Horror movies don’t like mirror rituals, yet mirrors are quite good at reflecting negative energy. Put small mirrors beside doors and windows so that they face out. Like a cosmic game of dodgeball, they’ll throw bad thoughts right back to the one who sent them. Do you not believe? But they do make rooms brighter, so you win either way.
Water does more than just quench your thirst. Add Epsom salts, aromatic oils, or plain old sea salt to your bath to clean it. Take as long as you need to soak. When you’re done, picture the bad stuff going down the drain. If you sing while you scrub, you get extra points. It shakes the darkness.
Last but not least, seek for aid. It’s okay to ask a spiritual healer, priest, or even a wise old neighbor for help. Sometimes, nasty energy sticks to you like gum on your shoe. Having someone who knows what they’re doing can make a big impact. Support doesn’t only assist; it makes you stronger.
Fear and secrecy help black magic grow. Put a light on it. Laugh in the dark. Make things different, both in real life and in your mind. You have power here. Sometimes, all you need to get your life back is a little faith, a little salt, and the right type of stubbornness.