Banishing Spells to Remove Negativity & Unwanted Energy
Banishing spells are some of the oldest and most powerful rituals in the world of witchcraft. They exist in nearly every magical tradition because all practitioners eventually face the same challenge: removing what does not belong. Whether it’s a person’s lingering influence, a toxic emotional attachment, harmful spirits, stagnant energy, or painful memories, banishing spells help you reclaim your space, your peace, and your power.
When performed correctly, a banishing spell is not an act of cruelty. It is an act of cleansing, boundary-setting, and restoration. These rituals work by helping you cut energetic cords, dissolve attachments, clear negativity, and send unwanted influences out of your life with intention and confidence.
What Banishing Spells Really Do
Banishing spells are designed to:
- Remove negative energy from your home, your aura, or your life.
- Break spiritual or emotional attachments that feel draining or unhealthy.
- Release past trauma or lingering memories that keep resurfacing.
- Send spirits, entities, or unwanted presences away respectfully or forcefully depending on the method.
- Create energetic boundaries that protect your peace.
- Prepare your space for deeper magical work, healing, or manifestation.
Think of banishing like sweeping the floor before painting a room. It clears the space so something better can be built.
Correspondence Guide for Banishing Magick
These associations strengthen banishing rituals and align your work with the correct current of energy.
| Intention | Colours | Herbs & Resins | Crystals | Tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banishing & Removal | Black, deep blue, white | Sage, rosemary, bay leaf, rue, dragon’s blood | Black tourmaline, obsidian, hematite | Athame, broom, smoke, salt |
| Cutting Cords | Silver, grey | Lavender, cedar, mint | Fluorite, selenite | Ribbon, thread, scissors |
| Removing Spirits | White, red | Frankincense, myrrh, copal | Clear quartz, amethyst | Iron, bells, protective charms |
Preparing for a Banishing Ritual
A successful banishing spell relies on clarity, intention, and a clean energetic environment. Before beginning:
- Physically tidy your space to remove clutter and stale energy.
- Cleanse with smoke using sage, lavender, palo santo, or incense.
- Turn off distractions and silence your phone.
- Ground yourself with slow breathing, visualization, or holding a grounding stone.
- Write your intention clearly—what you are removing, releasing, or ending.
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The Waning Moon & Banishing Timing
The waning moon—from full moon to new moon—is the most powerful time for banishing spells. As the moon grows smaller, so too does the influence you seek to remove.
However, if you are dealing with something urgent—like a sudden burst of negativity or an intrusive presence—you can cast a banishing at any time. Your will and clarity matter more than the calendar.
Banishing Spell #1 — The Black Candle Removal Ritual
This is one of the simplest and most effective banishing spells. It breaks attachment, dissolves negativity, and clears emotional residue.
You will need:
- 1 black candle
- A pinch of salt
- Protective incense (sage, rosemary, or lavender)
- A piece of paper and pen
Steps:
- Write the person, habit, emotion, or influence you want to remove.
- Sprinkle salt in a small circle around the black candle.
- Light the candle and incense.
- Hold the paper and say:
“That which harms me, I now release. By flame and smoke, I claim my peace.” - Burn the paper safely in a fireproof bowl.
- Visualize the unwanted energy dissolving into smoke.
- Let the candle burn for at least 10 minutes, then snuff gently.
Banishing Spell #2 — The Flowing Water Release Ritual
This ritual uses water’s natural cleansing and carrying power. It is perfect for releasing emotional burdens, grief, or toxic connections.
You will need:
- A small natural object (stone, twig, dried leaf)
- A flowing stream, tide, or even a symbolic drain
Steps:
- Hold the object and imagine it absorbing the energy you want to banish.
- Say:
“This burden leaves me, carried away. No longer mine, it goes today.” - Throw the object into the water with conviction.
- Walk away without looking back.
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Banishing Spell #3 — The Salt & Iron House Cleansing
This spell is ideal when you feel watched, drained, or uncomfortable in your own home. Iron repels spirits, while salt neutralizes negative energy.
You will need:
- A bowl of salt
- A piece of iron (key, nail, charm)
- Incense or sound (bells, clapping, singing bowl)
Steps:
- Walk clockwise around your home carrying the salt.
- Place a pinch of salt in each corner of each room.
- Hold the iron object and say:
“By earth and iron, all harm is gone. My home is safe, my will is strong.” - Use sound or incense to stir the energy upward and out.
Case Study — Clearing a Home After a Breakup
After a difficult breakup, one RSOM reader (we’ll call her Jess) found that her apartment felt heavy, almost suffocating. She couldn’t sleep, and her mood swung wildly between sadness and irritation. She decided to try a banishing ritual focused on past emotional residue.
Jess performed the Black Candle Removal Ritual, writing her ex’s name on paper with every memory she wanted gone. She burned it slowly, allowing herself to feel the release. She followed it with a house cleansing using salt and iron.
Over the next week, the heaviness lifted. Her sleep improved, she felt lighter emotionally, and she eventually rearranged her entire living room because “it finally felt like my space again.” Banishing spells work because they empower you to close spiritual and emotional doors with intention and ritual.
Deepening Your Practice
If you’re serious about cleansing, protection, or removing unwanted influences, structured magical training can take you much deeper than scattered rituals online.
Where to Go Next
To continue strengthening your spiritual boundaries, explore:
- Protection Spells
- Warlock Spells
- Love Spells (for emotional healing after banishing)
- Money Spells (to invite new prosperity after clearing space)
Banishing Spells FAQ
Are banishing spells safe?
Yes, as long as your intention is to remove negativity—not harm someone. These spells work through cleansing and boundary-setting.
Can I banish a person?
You can banish their influence, emotional hold, or energy. You cannot ethically force someone to suffer or lose free will.
How often should I cast banishing spells?
As needed. Many practitioners cast during the waning moon or after major emotional events.
Can beginners perform banishing spells?
Absolutely. Banishing is one of the safest types of magick for beginners.
What if the energy comes back?
Repeat the ritual and strengthen protection spells. Banishing removes—protection prevents return.
