Rituals for Resistance: Using Spirituality & Spellwork for Activism, Social Justice & Collective Healing

“Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.”
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
The intersection of spirituality and activism is as old as the fight for justice itself. Across cultures and centuries, individuals and communities have used spiritual practices, rituals, and magick to not only connect with higher powers but to fuel collecting healing and transformative action against oppressive systems.
People drawn on sacred traditions to inspire resilience, foster community, and invoke transformative energies. For modern-day changemakers, integrating spiritual practices into activism not only nurtures the soul but can also deepen the impact of social justice efforts. In this blog we'll explore how solidarity, sisterhood, and spiritual practices can guide us toward a world where all people feel whole, safe, and free.
Spirituality can provide a grounding force, a sanctuary for activists to reconnect with one’s roots, regulate one's nervous system and reignite a sense of passion and purpose.
History & Background
From ancient traditions to modern-day witchcraft, spirituality has always had a deep relationship in the pursuit of rebellion and liberation.
Witches call it spellwork
Spiritualists call it manifesting
Christians call it prayer
Atheists call it placebo
Scientists call it quantum physics
Throughout history, magick, spellwork and spiritual practices have been used as tools for justice, protection, and resistance. Here are several key events where such practices played a role in shaping movements for the greater good:
The Anti-Slavery and Underground Railroad Era (1800s): Enslaved Africans and their descendants used Hoodoo, rootwork, and other African spiritual traditions for protection, guidance, and liberation. Harriet Tubman, often referred to as "Moses," was said to have had prophetic visions and spiritual guidance that helped her lead enslaved people to freedom. Many believe she was divinely protected in her work.
The Civil Rights Movement (1950s-60s): Conjure women and rootworkers supported activists by creating charms, protection spells, and rituals to shield marchers from harm. Some Civil Rights leaders carried mojo bags or engaged in spiritual cleansing rituals before major protests.
The Haitian Revolution (1791-1804): One of the most famous instances of spellwork aiding justice, the Haitian Revolution was ignited by Vodou rituals, including the Bwa Kayiman ceremony. Led by Vodou priestess Cécile Fatiman and priest Dutty Boukman, this gathering called upon spirits to protect and empower the revolutionaries. The rebellion ultimately led to Haiti becoming the first free Black republic.
The Salem Witch Trials Resistance (1692): Though the Salem Witch Trials were fueled by hysteria and misogyny, there’s evidence that accused women and their allies used quiet acts of spellwork for protection. Some surviving women may have used folk magic, herbalism, and protective charms to ward off persecution.
The Women’s Suffrage Movement (1800s-1900s): Some suffragettes in the US and UK incorporated symbols, sigils, and protective spells into their activism, using talismans and rituals for strength and endurance. The influence of spiritualist movements, which often included women’s rights activists, supported their cause through séance circles and channeling spirits of past feminists.
The Irish Rebellions & Resistance Movements (1700s-1900s): The banshee (bean sí) and other protective spirits were believed to guide and warn Irish rebels fighting against British rule.
Many Irish freedom fighters carried charms or used folk magic as a form of resistance.
The Mexican Revolution & Protection Rituals (1910-1920): Revolutionary leaders like Emiliano Zapata were protected by curanderas and brujas, who provided amulets, herbal remedies, and spells for safety in battle. Folk magic traditions like curanderismo and Santa Muerte veneration were used to shield activists and rebels.
The Fight Against Fascism in World War II (1939-1945): In 1940, a group of British witches, including Gerald Gardner (the founder of modern Wicca), allegedly performed a large-scale ritual called "Operation Cone of Power" to prevent Hitler from invading Britain. The ritual was said to have weakened the Nazi forces and contributed to the failure of their invasion plans.
The Resistance Against Apartheid (1948-1994): Indigenous spiritual leaders and sangomas used traditional spells, protective charms, and ancestor work to guide activists like Nelson Mandela and anti-apartheid revolutionaries in South Africa.
Our society is a direct reflection of the fear, hate, greed, disease and division that has taken root in its invididuals. The remedy to heal the collective? Courage, transformation, resilience, and unity. Together, we can reshape our reality and manifest a new way of being on a global scale .
The Witch Wound
For thousands of years the patriarchy has told us lies to make us easier to control and manipulate. They have told us to value
Logic over intuition
Productivity over rest
Competition over collaboration
Obedience over autonomy
Hiearchary over community
Destruction over
Repression over embodiment
They've spent generations trying to erase us, but. we keep coming back. We're now in the process of undoing centuries of conditioning and building a new way forward. We're remembering and reclaiming our power, reconnecting to the divine feminine.
An energy that honors
pleasure
joy
emotion
truth
healing
transformation
creativity
The patriarchy fears witches because we are ungovernable, uncontrollable, disobedient. We value all the things that threaten their systems of domination, authority and social order. This is why there's so much resistance to women's leadership, reporductive right and bodily autonomy. because they thrive when we are disconnected from ourselves and our power.
When we are strong and healthy and empowered, we are a force. Our autonomy and independence, our connection to nature, our healing practices, our spiritual gifts are lost and foreign to them, and therefor automatically labeled as "bad" or "wrong". It's heartbreaking because these are the exact tools we need to move society forward in a regenerative sustainable way.
We are all one. As we rise, we must always ask: Are we lifting others along the way?
Facing the Dark
If you’re a witch or metaphysical practitioner who only tolerates ‘love & light’ remember—silence in the face of injustice is actually very low-vibration. Toxic positivity or spiritual bypassing is the excessive or forced encouragement of a positive mindset, which only dismisses or invalidates genuine emotions like sadness, anger, or grief and the trauma or negative experiences of others.
This subtle form of gaslighting that denies people the support they need to process their difficult emotions and experiences doesn't actually help them, but instead makes them feel more sad and alone
Spirituality isn’t just about ascension; it’s about expanding consciousness, grounding, and taking action too. It's about knowing that we are all one- so that violence to one of us is violence to all of us. It's our moral responsibility as healers and spiritualists to stand up and protect each other.
You can't call yourself a Healer if you can't be willing to face dark or difficult energies. Alchemical transformation is about bringing light to where there were only shadows before.
Ethical, Responsible Magick
Casting spells for revenge or out of pettiness or spite can have unintended consequences, as negative energy may perpetuate harm for both the target and the caster. Many traditions, like Wicca, warn that projecting negative intentions can backfire. as you're interfering with someone's free will. Instead of vengeance, focus on healing, personal growth, and constructive action leads to more positive and empowering outcomes.
The "Harm None" philosophy in Wicca encourages ethical living by advising practitioners to act freely as long as they cause no harm. The "Threefold Law" reinforces this by stating that whatever energy one puts into the world—good or bad—will return threefold. Together, these principles promote responsibility, compassion, and respect for all life.
To avoid karmic backlash, consider hexing toxic SYSTEMS, not people. Hex the groups that stand for discriminatory values and oppressing marginalized communities. Inquire and contemplate what all the threads of injustice are connected to. Zoom out really far to see the forces at play on a larger scale, and target things from the top level first.
Calling all witches, warlocks, wizards and shamans, We have spent eons learning and applying the ways of nature. The hour is nigh to bring forth our power and wisdom to manifest healing and goodness on behalf of all beings on earth.
Key Reminders
Avoid Acting on Impulse: Don't perform a curse in the heat of emotion. Wait until you've calmed down to make a rational, strategic decision.
Reflect on Intent & Ethics: Consider whether the person truly deserves the curse. Reflect on your motivations, and ensure your actions align with your moral framework. If guilt or shame lingers post-ritual, reexamine your ethics. If these feelings persist, it may indicate the curse didn’t align with your values.
Establish Protection & Shielding: Baneful magick exposes you to negative energy. Use proper shielding techniques, rituals, and protections to prevent self-harm. Performing these before and after cursing to remove lingering negativity. Smudging alone isn’t enough—consider spiritual baths and healing work.
Respect Spirit Collaborations: If enlisting spirits, offer appropriate payments and understand their ethical boundaries. Some spirits may refuse or require compensation.
End on a Good Note: Follow up a baneful curse with a positive spell for yourself (e.g., if you curse someone’s finances, perform an empowering abundance spell for yourself.
You have an moral responsibility to use your spiritual gifts with mindfulness and respect, ensuring that your actions are pure and serving the higher good. Do no harm, but also take no shit.
Actionable Steps & Ideas
In times of political strife or when toxic currents of hate and callousness dominate, that’s when magic can be particularly potent. It’s in these moments, when the world feels off-kilter and the status quo seems impossibly skewed, that magic for justice is most needed.
Magick, at its essence, is the art of changing consciousness—shifting the way we see and relate to the world. YOU have the power to inspire change, to mobilize energy for the greater good. Use spellwork to empower marginalized communities, support human rights, and fight against injustices of all kinds.
Integrating spirituality into activism can take many forms. Let this magical work reinforce our collective desire for a better world, and serve as a reminder that spiritual and practical actions can go hand in hand.
To call yourself a warrior, pick a worthy cause, believe in it and fight, fight, fight.
Setting Intention
At their core, spells, prayers, and manifestation all involve focused intention. When you cast a spell, say a prayer, or set an intention, you’re not just engaging in a ritual—you’re activating deep psychological and energetic forces that shape your reality and the world around you.
Take a mindful moment to center your energy and focus your intention clearly. What problem are you meant to solve? What agitates you is often a clue to the problem you're here to address. This deep restlessness is the force that pushes you to grow and step into your higher purpose and become who you are meant to be.
Set your intention to dismantle toxic systems of oppression and toxic personalities and behaviors:
the patriarchy
white supremacy
predatory capitalism
narcissism
racism
sexism
classism
ableism
misogyny
bigotry
exploitation
domination and control
Call in systems that embrace and foster reciprocity, diversity, equity and inclusion - recognizing the unique value that every person and culture holds.
You can also set an intention to bless your activist spaces and efforts, protecting your protest routes, meeting spaces, or invite greater resilience and courage.
Remember your power. You are a solution to the problems of the world - an angel, a miracle, a prayer answered to someone in need.
Create Sacred Spaces
No matter the spiritual tradition, setting a sacred space is vital to channel your energy and intentions. Many may be surprised to know that the ancient art of Feng Shui can be a powerful tool for social justice and human rights activism.
By integrating Feng Shui principles, activists can create spaces that energize movements, protect against burnout, and strengthen the collective fight for justice.
Command Position – Place desks and chairs in a strong command position (facing the door, with a solid wall behind) when writing, organizing, or strategizing for justice in order to facilitate greater confidence, clarity, and empowered leadership.
Use the Bagua Map for Impact
Wealth Gua: Financial donations, wealth-building for marginalized communities.
Fame Gua: Raising awareness for causes, amplifying voices of the oppressed.
Community Gua Strengthening mutual aid networks and grassroots organizing.
Elements for Activism & Balance
Fire (candles, red colors) → Ignites passion and fuels activism.
Water (fountains, mirrors) → Encourages deep listening, empathy, and adaptability.
Earth (crystals, plants) → Grounds movements in stability and long-term strategy.
Smudging– Burning incense, using bells, or practicing space clearing can remove stagnant or oppressive energy, creating an environment for resistance, resilience, and forward momentum.
Doorways & Pathways for Opportunity – Keeping entryways clear and uncluttered allows for opportunities, resources, and new allies to flow into social justice efforts.
Altar Space: A simple altar or intention table corner can ground your work in spiritual purpose, making it easier to align with the collective work of justice. Honor ancestors and heroic figures across history.
Don’t show up empty handed when you ask for big favors, though! Offer items like flowers, food, or incense, before you ask for their guidance in your work. By honoring these changemakers, or carrying symbols associated with their impact, practitioners can channel their energy into modern struggles, reinforcing the ongoing fight for equity and human dignity.
Examples:
Harriet Tubman
Mahatma Gandhi
Rosa Parks
Malcolm x
Audre Lorde
Dolores Huerta
Marsha P Johnson
"Justice is what love looks like in public."
Cornel West
Visualization
Visualization can be a powerful tool in social justice work by helping activists and advocates manifest change, strengthen resolve, and inspire collective action. By envisioning a just and equitable future—where systemic barriers are dismantled, communities are empowered, and marginalized voices are heard—individuals can align their energy and actions with that vision.
Visualization can also be used in rituals, meditation, and spellwork to focus intention, amplify courage, and call forth protection, liberation, equity, and accountability.
Visualize symbols that represents freedom, refuge, and the ideals of justice.
The Statue of Liberty
The Scales of Justice
Visualize the qualities of justice—truth, empathy, compassion, courage—filling your being and emanating outwards to others.
Visualize the hateful energy that fascists put out to others going right back into them and staying stuck and stagnant within them
For every wound, for every lie
The scales of justice shall reply
No curse I cast, No harm I send
Only balance in the end
With steady heart and focused eyes
Justice returns and karma will rise
Sound Healing
For centuries, Song and sounds have long been used as tools for resistance, resilience, and social justice. The vibration of sound carries intention, uniting voices in collective power and reinforcing solidarity among communities fighting for change.
Sound healing, with its ability to regulate the nervous system and transmute pain into empowerment, helps activists sustain their work by preventing burnout and fostering emotional resilience. Sound bridges the personal and the collective, transforming grief into action and ensuring that the fight for justice is not only heard , but also felt.
Protest chants and athems galvanize movements, offering strength and courage to those on the front lines.
Learn ancestral songs
A simple but powerful act, ringing a bell sends out the energy of your spell. Let the ringing serve as a call to action, an invocation of the spiritual work that will continue to heal and guide us.
Incorporate liberation song as you prepare herbs or food
Grounding In Nature
After building energy, it’s important to ground it. Touch the earth, release any disrupted energy into the ground, ask it to be transmuted and thank the forces that have guided you so far in this timeline.
Grimoires
A grimoire is your personal guidebook for practitioners of magick, often containing spells, rituals, divination techniques, and instructions for summoning spirits or crafting talismans. Write the people, principles or systems you are working against (or on behalf of) in your practice, to keep track of where to focus your energy and intention
Releasing from The Patriarchy: Toxic People and Oppressive, Unjust Systems:
Hate, Fear, Conflict, Greed, Racism, Sexism, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Ableism, Homophobia, Hierarchy, Authority, Unhealed Trauma, Bigotry, Punishment, Judgment, Hoarding Resources, Isolation, Complaining, Entitlement, Resentment, Anger, Hostility, Ego Attachments, Ego Projection, Victimhood, Narcissism, Lies, Manipulation, Misinformation, Division, Gaslighting, Blaming, Capitalism, Shaming, Exploitation, Destruction, Disrespect, Excess, Closemindedness, Classism, Prejudice, Discrimination, Hyper-Individualism, Authoritarianism, Selfishness, Shame, Self-Pity, Dishonesty, Deceit, Fraud, Toxic Polarization, Bigotry, Hyperindependce, Totalitarian Dictatorships, Corruption, Control, , Groupthink/Cult Culture, Mob Mentality, Enslavement, Mental Illness, Pandemic, Disease, AI & Tech Takeover, Censorship, Surveillance, Apathy
Calling In The Matriarchy: A New World & Radical Collective Healing:
Peace, Unity, Resilience, Self-Reliance, Self-Awareness, Self-Control, Self-Healing, Maturity, Responsibility, Accountability, Equity, Inclusion, Compassion, Connection, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Generosity, Prosperity, Equality, Truth, Harmony, Cooperation, Clarity, Freedom, Liberation, Objectivity, Sustainability, Justice, Reconciliation, Forgiveness, Acceptance, Creative Genius, Innovation, Collaboration, Open mindedness, Hope, Altruism, Inspiration, Transparency, Honesty, Unity, Education, Collective Awakening, Healing, Emotional Intelligence, Spiritual Breakthroughs, Respect, Solutions, Soul Tribes, Individuation, Authenticity, Nature, Nurturing, Joy, Pleasure, Art, Community Care
Reclaiming Personal Power
We are returning to something innate and powerful. You can step into your authentic selves and reclaiming your inner truth.
This can look like
leaving corporate jobs, traditional religious structures, or patriarchal institutions that have suppressed their voices or well-being.
choosing to trust intuition and emotions (even when others deem them inconvenient or uncomfortable)
shedding or rejecting societal expectations and norms
releasing limiting beliefs and toxic habits
honoring cycles, both personal and natural
seeking new ways to create, heal, and serve
creating businesses, moving away from conventional work models, and prioritizing financial independence
integrating their values into their work.
healing and regulating the nervous system
deconditioning from familial or generational patterns
empowering others through education and knowledge
slowing down, pausing in nature, connecting with the earth .
remembering ancestral wisdom, and embodying long-forgotten truths.
living fully, boldly, and unapologetically.
trusting emotions, cycles, and inner knowing.
leaving oppressive structures for self-defined paths.
supporting others in their journeys,
curating sacred, beautiful and tranquil spaces
gathering for rituals, ceremonies, traditions and shared experiences
Hex the Patriarchy. The magic we make together can unravel oppression and toxic masculinity at the seams.
Candle Magick
Candle magick is a simple yet powerful practice for focusing energy. Choose a candle color that aligns with your cause—green for environmental justice, black for protection, or pink for peace and love. Carve symbols, names, or affirmations into the wax, and anoint the candle with oil infused with herbs that align with your intentions (e.g., rosemary for clarity or lavender for harmony). Light the candle, visualize the change you seek, and let it burn as you meditate on your activism goals. The flame represents the light of liberty, truth or protection.
Simmer Pots
A simmer pot is a blend of herbs, fruits, and spices gently heated in water to release aromatic properties, often used for intention-setting, energy work, or creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. They are crafted to infuse your space with the energy of empowerment, and transformation, as well as fortifying your spirit for advocacy and activism.
Simmer the ingredients on the stove during rituals for justice, before organizing efforts, or while setting intentions for systemic change. Drink as a potion to sustain energy and focus when engaging in activism or mutual aid. Use as an offering to ancestors, guides, or deities aligned with liberation and justice.
Let this brew remind you that social justice is not just about resistance—it’s about resilience, abundance, and collective care.
Orange – Prosperity & Collective Abundance: A symbol of wealth not just for individuals but for entire communities working toward equity.
Nutmeg – Luck & Opportunity: Opens doors for those fighting for change and seeking justice.
Lime – Purification & Breaking Cycles: Clears out oppressive energies and makes way for new systems of care and fairness.
Lemon – Clarity & Joy: Illuminates truth, strengthens hope, and sustains joy in the movement.
Cinnamon – Success & Spiritual Power: Fuels the fire of resilience and determination in activism.
Star Anise – Luck & Protection: Shields those speaking truth to power and strengthens intuition.
Lavender – Peace & Restorative Justice: Calls in healing and harmony for communities affected by injustice.
Vanilla – Prosperity & Sustained Energy: Ensures long-term strength and resources for the work ahead.
Ginger – Action & Success: Sparks movement, courage, and direct action.
Honey – Sweetness & Good Fortune: Calls in blessings and attracts allies to the cause.
Brew rebellion. Cast resistance. Enchant the revolution. Exist. Resist. Return to Sender.
Doing the Inner Work
We can become our own safe space and show up as our best selves by healing old wounds, deconditioning from old programs, and reclaiming the power of our energy and attention.
traditional therapy work
journaling work
shadow work
inner child work
meditation
prayer
learning and unlearning
attachment work
past life work
responding, not reacting
discovering who you are at your core
integrating
cleaning, clearing, releasing
In order to actually BE better, we start by doing better.
Get comfortable going into the darkness- both in yourself. and in the world. This courage is how we transmute/transform: by facing, accepting and integrating the hard things, the heavy things, the uncomfortable things, the painful things.
The first step to collective liberation is SELF liberation.
Allies & Ancestors
Activists can invoke deities, ancestors, and archetypes that resonate with their specific causes. Ancient Goddess or even political figures who are revered for their work in liberation, can provide guidance and strength. Try to develop deep, reciprocal relationships with spirits and harness their energy and wisdom.
Call in your spirit team and ask them:
Please use me as a conduit for relieving suffering, injustice or confusion in the world. My hands are free, my heart is open, and my mind is clear, ready to embrace your direction and guidance.
As you engage in spiritual work for justice, it is also important to recognize the land you are on. This can be as simple as taking a moment to acknowledge the Indigenous communities that have historically cared for the land and continue to resist its ongoing exploitation. Land acknowledgments help to honor the past and create space for reconciliation and justice.
Human rights activists throughout history embody the resilience, courage, and transformative power that can be invoked in social justice spellwork and rituals. Their spirits serve as powerful guides for justice, protection, and resistance against oppression.
Similarly, there are dozens. of examples cultures of goddesses, dieties and mythical or folkloric characters associated with the themes of liberation, rebellion, freedom, truth, transformation, justice and the duality of good and evil.
Libertas (Roman) – The Roman goddess of liberty, often depicted with a pileus (freed slave’s cap) and a scepter. She symbolizes personal and political freedom and was an inspiration for modern representations like the Statue of Liberty.
Eris / Discordia (Greek/Roman) – While often seen as a goddess of chaos, Eris also represents disruption of the status quo and challenging unjust systems.
The Morrígan (Celtic) – Also called, Badhbh A goddess of war and sovereignty who often aids warriors in battle, ensuring justice and the rightful rulers ascend to power. She embodies fierce independence and the fight for one's destiny.
Durga (Hindu) – A warrior goddess who slays demons and represents the destruction of evil forces. She embodies fierce justice and the power to liberate the oppressed.
Sekhmet (Egyptian) – A lion-headed goddess of war and justice, known for punishing wrongdoers and restoring balance. She represents both destruction and healing, often seen as a force for righteous justice.
Anat (Canaanite) – A goddess of war and liberation, often depicted as a fierce fighter who protects her people and brings vengeance to oppressors.
Lilith (Jewish) – A dark feminine figure who refused to submit and chose exile over oppression, whose archetype has become a symbol of feminist liberation, indepedence and personal agency.
Kali (Hindu) – A fierce goddess who destroys evil and illusion, often associated with revolution and breaking societal constraints.
Oya (Yoruba) – A goddess of storms, transformation, and change. She is a warrior who fights for justice and is associated with revolutions and social upheavals.
Hecate (Greek) – A liminal goddess of the crossroads, magic, and protection. She is sometimes seen as a guardian of outcasts and those who seek transformation.
Pele (Hawaiian) – The goddess of volcanoes and change, embodying both destruction and creation. She represents the power to reshape the world and stand firm against opposition.
Brigid (Celtic) – A goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraft, later associated with social justice, peace, and protection of the oppressed.
Baba Yaga (Slavic) – A complex figure who lives on the fringes of society, often portrayed as a wise woman who helps or sometimes challenges those who seek truth and justice.
Ixchel (Mayan) – A goddess of midwifery, medicine, and transformation, associated with cycles of renewal and the power to bring change.
Medusa (Greek) - one of the three Gorgons, monsters with snakes for hair, whose gaze turns people to stone. She is a female symbol of resistance, empowerment, and liberation.
Affirm: “I am safe, I am strong, I am protected. I am love. I am light. I am leadership.”
Protection Rituals
Activism can expose individuals to spiritual, emotional, and physical risk so practitioners must engage in self-protective rituals. Always practice your own protections first before serving others
Carry protective talismans, such as black tourmaline or amulets blessed with protective energy.
Cast a protective circle before protests or activism by visualizing a shield of light around yourself and others.
Repeat simple mantras like, throughout the day to reinforce your energy.
Invoke Hecaté’s Four Guardians—Abaek (East/Air), Pyrhum (South/Fire), Ermiti (West/Water), and Dimgali (North/Earth)—powerful warrior spirits best called upon in times of dire need. Visualize them filling their thrones and taking position.
A mojo bag is a small, cloth pouch filled with herbs, stones, charms, and other magical items, used in folk magic for protection, luck, love, or other intention.
Reiki Healing
Our spirituality teaches us compassion and understanding, but this should not excuse harm and injustices. It also teaches us acceptance of "what is" but this shouldn't mean dismissing the suffering in the world.
Our individual healing from trauma or disease is limited if larger societal structures and oppressive systems like racism, sexism, ableism, economic disparity remain unchanged. Healers have a responsibility to create lasting transformation on both personal and collective levels.
True healing extends beyond the treatment room and requires addressing planetary wounds, not just personal ones.
Dark Magick
It's important to direct your hate and anger productively and not just let the emotion fester. Sometimes, reclaiming your power requires taking action to neutralize harm. Certain spells, when performed with pure and selfless intention, are a way to protect yourself or others from bullying behavior, energy parasites or toxic systems.
Mainstream media limits the portrayal of dark magic to Voodoo dolls, but in reality it has so many approaches and tools. Magickal practices range from banishing, binding, and hexing, to promote healing, protection, and blessings.
Remember to cleanse your energy (either dry or wet bath or shower) before every spell or ritual so that you can perform them from a place of inner strength, empowerment and confidence. Protect yourself after each spell as well.
Spells are creative, and personal. Here are some ideas and inspiration below, but ultimately the most powerful spellwork comes from within. These are just templates and the details are up to you.
Every spell has a different intent and purpose: banishing is about clearing, binding is about control, and hexing is about retribution. But remember, magick is a creative art. If you need to follow step-by-step instructions, then your energy is coming from the mind instead of the core.
Banishing Spells
Banishing spells are used to remove or drive away unwanted or harmful energies, typically negative influences, people, or situations. The intent is to cleanse and create space for something more positive.
Defensive banishing is more passive- used to remove negative energy, toxic influences, or harmful entities from a person, space, or situation. Offensive banishing, on the other hand, is more proactive and forceful, used to push away specific toxic or corrupt people, energies, systems or forces that are actively causing harm.
Ultimately, the nature of a banishing spell depends on intention, ethics, and execution—whether it's about creating peace and safety for the mass,es, or driving something away with force. Examples:
Using sage or another purifying tool to remove negative energy from your space.
Removing toxic people or cutting ties with a person who brings negativity into your life, using symbols like salt or black candles.
A spell to sever unhealthy emotional connections, often using a symbolic object like a broken string or thread.
Drip some of your tears onto the words of the values you hold dear, imagining the energy of your intention being magnified with each drop. Visualize the ripples of energy spreading your manifestation into the universe, and your enemy drowning in emotion.
Make a "Banishment Bag". Write and repeat the following words, or a version of them that speaks to you, on a piece of paper. Before putting the paper in the bag, crumble it up and step on it, repeating the name of the enemy. Put the paper in a plastic bag with vinegar, repeating the sentiment that this person is out of everyone's life and current timeline. Seal with a banishment symbol: (Swipe R, L, Up, Up.) and affirm " this baneful magic spell will minimize harm and maximize benefit." Throw it in the trash and be done!
Spell for Collective Peace, Healing, and Justice
With sacred spirit, I weave this spell, To break the chains and lift the veil.
From this moment, let wounds be healed, Let truth be spoken, let love be sealed.
I call for balance to take its place, hope to shine with steady grace.
The scales align, the tides will turn, the light that's ours, we shall now earn.
Oppression’s grip, be cast away, No longer shall it block our way.
Hate and harm dissolve, be gone, A dawn of healing now moves on.
Tear down the lies that greed has spun, Release corruption—let justice run!
I call upon the winds of change, To cleanse this world, to rearrange.
With open hands, I plant the seeds, Of peace and care for all in need.
Where there was harm, let kindness grow, Where there was fear, let courage flow.
The past released, the wounds now mend, The cycle shifts, the pain will end.
We rise as one, our light shines bright, Together forging what's made right.
By the moon and stars above, I seek only peace, justice, and love.
With harm to none, I seal this spell, In unity, all is well.
Binding Spells (Defense)
Binding spells are used to restrict or contain someone, typically to prevent them from causing harm or continuing negative behaviors. It's not about removing them, but about limiting their words, actions, behaviors or influence, often for their own good or the protection of others. Examples:
Binding harmful behavior or someone who is behaving maliciously or abusively, to stop their negative actions without causing harm to them.
Stopping gossip a person from speaking ill of others, often using a knot or tied cord to symbolize the restriction of their words.
Preventing a person from casting a hex or sending harmful energy your way by binding their intentions or actions.
Write the bully’s name on the paper, surround it with a circle of salt, and tie a black thread around the paper while repeating: “You are bound now. I prevent you from causing harm.” Repeat seven times. Leave overnight, then flush the salt and burn the bound paper.
Place the name or photo in the jar, add water, and say: “I extinguish your power to harm.” Seal the jar, tie it with black ribbon, and rotate counterclockwise three times while visualizing their power diminishing. Freeze the jar.
Dark magick isn’t inherently "bad" or "evil". It is defined by it's intent, ethics, and responsibility. Thoughtful planning, protection, and self-reflection are key to effective and safe practice.
Hexing Spells (Offense)
Hexing spells are spells used to bring misfortune or discomfort to someone or something that has wronged you or others. This is a more aggressive form of magic, typically intended to create negative consequences for those who are guilty of corruption and harm to others.
Hexing is based in the principles of karma - that the energy you put out is the energy you get back. The key is to create balance, transmitting the same suffering of the victims, to the perpetrator.
Remember there is so much in this world that needs healing. You should not hex to cause more suffering in the world, but instead to disarm or disempower the sources of it.
Examples:
Cursing an enemy or causing bad luck or misfortune for someone who has wronged you, often using items like black candles, dark herbs in a hex jar or simmer pot, twigs or other symolic objects
Returning negative energy, ill intentions sending the harm someone has caused you back to them, often by using a mirror or reflective surface.
Inflicting obstacles, creating difficulties or roadblocks for someone, preventing them from succeeding or making progress in their endeavors.
Stare into a candle flame and imagine their heart exploding,or smoke filling their lungs.
Imagine the roots of tree winding around their torso and squeezing the life from his carcass.
Every time you use the toilet, write a name on the toilet paper with your finger then flush it.
Send "harmless" ailments or experiences like chronic health problems, money problems, relationship problems, strokes of bad luck, regret or remorse, empathy
To shine a light or expose someone's true nature, lay a photograph of the person under a bright light with focused intent and leave it there
"Curses are like young chickens; they always come home to roost."
Robert Southey
Solidarity & Unity Rituals
Rituals performed in groups, especially around the new or full moon, can create unity and shared intention, amplifying the energy behind activism. Magick in activism is not about individualism and isolation, but about solidarity.
Create collaborative rituals that connect you to your community, such as collective chanting or group prayer circles
Organize a group ritual where participants write down fears, doubts, or injustices they’ve witnessed, then burn the papers to symbolically release them. Follow this by holding hands and sharing visions for a just and equitable world under the moonlight.
Vision Board
A vision board can be a powerful tool for social justice work by helping activists and groups clarify their goals, and maintain motivation and focus on their mission. By visually representing your collective dreams for humanity through images, quotes and symbols of equity, liberation, and systemic change—you create a daily reminder of your purpose and values.
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”
Audre Lorde
Self-Care for Activists
Activism can be draining, and it is essential to replenish your energy regularly. Self-care practices that focus on nurturing the spirit——are key to maintaining long-term resilience in the fight for justice. Recalling the sacredness of your own being and honoring your emotional needs is crucial in sustaining the strength to continue fighting for change. These practices allow you to stay connected to your higher purpose, even in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Start by incorporating small spiritual practices such as herbal rituals, prayer, or visualization into your daily routine to maintain balance and resilience.
Grounding meditations, self-care rituals like gratitude journaling, or simply spending time in nature can recharge your spirit for the hard work of activism.
Affirming Positivity
An abusive, toxic or dysfunctional person's worst nightmare is an educated, informed person with an emotionally strong, bulletproof mindset. Repeat the following daily to embrace
I am in the exact right place, and exact right timeline
I am doing exactly what I’m meant to doand what I intented to do
I am attracting only high-vibration, reciprocal energies
I am repelling low vibration, low dimension misaligned energies
I am resourced and ready for everything that comes my way
I choose peace over being right
I am transmuting the negative into positive. What once worked against me, now works for me.
In this next chapter of humanity...
Ethical, moral and pure-hearted people will remain safe and protected
Kind and admirable leaders will come to forefront
Toxic leaders, and authoritarian oligarchs will crumble
Justice will be served. Good will prevail.
“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.”
Angela Y. Davis
The Practical Approach
Magic for justice is not a replacement for action, but a complement to it. As you work your magic, continue to engage, organize and mobilize in your community to create change
contacting representatives for legislative change
donating and advocating to humanitarian causes
marching or protesting, organizing, and voting
amplifying marginalize voices
self-study on allyship and activism
boycotting unethical brands and businesses
Together, we can channel our inner power for compassion, healing, and justice in a world that desperately needs it.
Spiritual Justice is Social Justice
The fight for social justice—whether personal, collective, or global—requires deep wells of courage and commitment. Spiritual practices like witchcraft, magick, and ritual can amplify this work and help sustain us through long, hard fights for change.
The key is not to view magic as a replacement for action, but rather as a complement to it—an invitation to deepen our commitment to justice and transform the world in tangible ways. In these terrifying times, YOU are the light, you are the solution, you are the relief - no matter how small your efforts. You were put here in this place and moment of time, for a specific purpose to make a difference. Your voice and actions are needed in however you can give them.
The assignment is clear: You're here to protect and empower others for the ultimate good of all. You are divinely powerful. Don't let anyone take that from you or minimize your gifts.
As we harness all of our sacred tools and resources, we acknowledge the interconnectedness of all life, remembering that the work of liberation is complex because it is both spiritual and material.
As we rise, we do so together, united by the shared goal of love and freedom for all. Do not despair: a more just, equitable, and compassionate world awaits.
You are here in this moment for a reason. Despite the chaos, uncertainty, and noise in the world today, you have a unique purpose for being here now: to HELP. Do it imperfect, sacred, raw. We need you now more than ever. You are not free until we're all free.

Erin is a certified feng shui consultant, energy healer, wellness coach and holistic growth strategist.
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