An Autumn Warding Spell: Banishing Fear & Protecting Yourself Through the Dark Months
Autumn arrives, bringing with it a unique blend of mystery and magic. The falling leaves and cooling temperatures invite us to turn our focus inward, reflect, and prepare for the coming winter. This is also a time when the boundaries between the physical and spiritual worlds grow thin, making it an opportune moment to cast a protection spell. In this blog post, we will guide you through an Autumn Warding Spell to help you create a protective magical ward against negativity and fear as the darkening side of the year unfolds.
You Will Need:
· A black candle, symbolizing protection.
· A clear quartz or black tourmaline crystal for added protection. Clear quartz purifies and amplifies positive energy, while black tourmaline absorbs negative energy.
· Dried rosemary or sage for their cleansing and protective properties. Use whichever resonates with you. If you have another botanical ally that you prefer to use for cleansing and protection, you can substitute that instead.
· A small bowl of salt, used as a purifier and protector in many spiritual practices.
· A piece of paper and a pen to write down your fears or worries, allowing you to release them in the spell.
Procedure:
1. Begin by lighting the black candle. If you incorporate visualization into your magical work, you can visualize the flame radiating purity and protection throughout the space. Say, "In this enchanted space I stand, seeking protection by my command."
2. Position the clear quartz or black tourmaline in front of the lit candle. As you do so, visualize a protective shield forming around you in whatever form you prefer.
3. Encircle the candle with dried rosemary or sage. As you sprinkle the herbs, imagine their protective energy infusing the space, reinforcing your shield.
4. Take the piece of paper and write down your fears or worries. Be clear and concise in your wording.
5. Hold the paper over the candle's flame, allowing it to burn. As it transforms into ash, chant, "By the power of this flame, I release my fear, into smoke, it shall disappear."
6. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the ashes to purify and seal in the protective energy.
7. Gently extinguish the candle, and close the spell as you normally do. Carry the crystal with you for added protection, or place it next to the entry to your home or room.
Johanna (she/her) | Johanna is one of Crowsbone’s staff writers. She is a Cottage Witch that specializes in hearts & home-centered magic, herbalism and divination. She has been studying and practicing magic since middle school. Her non-magical interests include slightly smutty fantasy literature, hiking, and spending time with her two cats.