Revenge magic is about using spells or rituals to seek retribution, or to cause harm to someone who you feel has wronged you. It can be very tempting to use magic to “get back” at someone, but this kind of work often brings negative consequences to the caster as well. In many traditions, there is a focus on the idea of karma or universal balance, which suggests that actions, especially negative ones, often return to the person who casts them.
The Risks:
- Backfiring: Spells can return to you with more intensity than you intended.
- Loss of Control: Magic is not an exact science; the outcome might be far different from what you envisioned.
- Ethical Considerations: Some traditions believe that working for revenge can feed negativity, and that it may harm your own spiritual or emotional well-being.
Example of a Revenge Spell:
A basic example might involve a “mirror spell,” where the caster imagines a mirror reflecting the harm someone has done back to them. However, it’s often better to transform this idea into something more protective or restorative, like a return-to-sender spell, rather than actively wishing harm.
2. Protective Magic:
Instead of focusing on revenge, protective magic helps you safeguard yourself, your energy, and your space from harm. These spells can be used to block negative intentions, spirits, or harmful influences from others.
Key Types of Protective Spells:
- Return to Sender: This spell sends negative energy or curses back to their source.
- Protection Shields: You can create energy shields around yourself, your home, or your loved ones.
- Cleansing Spells: These are used to clear away any negative energy from yourself or your space.
Example 1: Return to Sender Spell
This spell works if someone is sending negative energy or ill intentions toward you. The idea is to reflect their energy back toward them rather than directing it toward revenge.
Materials:
- A black candle (for protection)
- A mirror
- A piece of paper and pen
- Salt
Ritual:
- Set up a sacred space, making sure you’re in a calm and centered state.
- Write the person’s name or the harmful action they’ve caused on the paper.
- Place the paper in front of the mirror.
- Light the black candle and focus on its flame while saying: “By the mirror’s reflection, I send back the harm, with no intention to cause more, only to restore peace and balance.”
- Sprinkle salt around the paper and mirror, symbolizing the clearing of negativity.
- Visualize the negative energy being reflected back to the person in a safe and harmless way.
- Snuff the candle and bury the paper in the earth to ground the energy.
Example 2: Protection Shield Spell
This spell is meant to create an invisible shield around you that protects you from external negativity, whether it’s from people or other sources.
Materials:
- A white candle (for purity and protection)
- A piece of obsidian or black tourmaline
- A clear quartz crystal (to amplify protection)
- Incense (sage or palo santo)
Ritual:
- Sit in a comfortable position, focusing on your breath. Center yourself and clear your mind.
- Light the white candle and the incense. As you do this, say: “I call upon the forces of light and protection to shield me from harm. Let no negativity enter this sacred space.”
- Hold the obsidian or black tourmaline in your dominant hand and focus on the crystal. Visualize a protective bubble of energy surrounding you.
- Pass the crystal over the candle’s flame and then place it on the ground in front of you.
- Hold the quartz crystal and focus on amplifying the energy of protection. Say: “With this stone, I amplify my shield, strong and steady, guarding my space from all negative forces.”
- Spend a few minutes visualizing your shield growing stronger and more impenetrable.
- When you feel protected, extinguish the candle and incense. Keep the crystals near you for continued protection.
3. Healing Magic:
Instead of focusing on harm or revenge, healing spells promote emotional or physical recovery, whether for yourself or others. These can also be used to remove any curses or blockages caused by negative energies or people.
Example: Healing Spell for Emotional Recovery
This spell focuses on releasing negative emotions and healing from hurt.
Materials:
- A pink or green candle (for love and healing)
- A rose quartz crystal (for emotional healing)
- Lavender or chamomile essential oil
Ritual:
- Set a calm environment, using soft music if it helps.
- Light the candle and place the rose quartz in your hand. Feel the energy of the stone.
- Say: “I release all that harms my heart and mind. I embrace peace, love, and healing.”
- Use a few drops of essential oil, rubbing it into your palms, and inhale deeply.
- Visualize a soft pink light surrounding you, dissolving the emotional pain.
- Hold the rose quartz to your heart, focusing on healing energy flowing into you.
- Extinguish the candle when you feel complete.
4. Cleansing Magic:
Cleansing spells are useful for purging any negative energy from your environment, objects, or even from yourself. This can be especially important if you feel that someone’s negative energy has affected you or your space.
Example: Space Cleansing Spell
A simple but effective cleansing ritual can clear your space from harmful energies.
Materials:
- Sage, palo santo, or a cleansing incense (such as frankincense)
- A white candle
- A bowl of salt
- A bell or chime
Ritual:
- Set up your space, ensuring all windows are closed and you won’t be disturbed.
- Light the sage or palo santo, allowing the smoke to fill the room.
- Walk around each corner of the room with the smoke, saying: “I cleanse this space of all negativity. Let only positive energy remain here.”
- Ring the bell or chime in each corner to further clear the energy.
- Place the bowl of salt in the center of the room. Leave it there for a day or two to absorb any lingering negative energy.
- Once finished, extinguish the candle and give thanks for the clearing.
5. The Ethics of Revenge Spells:
While it might seem tempting to seek revenge, many magical traditions stress the importance of using magic with positive intention. Most notably, the idea of “harm none”—as found in Wicca’s Rede—emphasizes that your magic should not harm others. The principle of “threefold return” in Wicca suggests that anything you send out into the world, good or bad, will return to you three times over.
In conclusion, instead of using magic to harm or seek revenge, it might be more beneficial to work on your own healing, protection, and growth. By focusing on positive energy, you ensure a better outcome for yourself and your surroundings.