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In this post, you will find out how to get rid of evil eye using a return to sender spell for banishing and protection purposes.
Do you suspect that someone may have cast the evil eye your way? Are you looking for a new ritual to incorporate into your spiritual hygiene routine? This return to sender spell is the perfect go-to for removing evil eye and clearing away negative energy that others have sent towards you. It’s tried, tested and powerful!
What is evil eye?
The evil eye is the belief in a malicious glare cast by others which has the power to cause you harm. As well as being intentionally sent with envy being the most common driving force behind it, the evil eye can be placed upon you unintentionally. In some cultures, expressing admiration towards someone such as complimenting their beauty or a material possession they own is believed to be an open invite for the evil eye.
Anyone can receive the evil eye however some believe that animals, children, the elderly and pregnant women are the most vulnerable to the evil eye.
The belief in the evil eye is present across different cultures worldwide and is believed to date back to Mesopotamia and Ancient Greece. It is also well-known in Italian folklore, Turkish culture and Hinduism.
Common symptoms of the evil eye may include:
- Bad luck
- Apathy
- Fatigue
- Sudden sickness
- Headaches
- Objects breaking around you
- Sudden tension in relationships
- Insecurity out of nowhere
What is a return to sender spell?
A return to sender spell is a form of reversal magick that is used to send back any negative energy that someone has cast your way, such as evil eye, ill intentions, hexes and so on. They are also great for returning those denser energies absorbed from others and that others have unintentionally sent you, like a well-meaning ‘this is not mine, so I am giving it back’ type of cleanse.
Return to sender reversals are a good go-to if you want to know how to get rid of evil eye and send it back to where it came from.
You do not need to know where the energy has come from in order to send it back either. Very much like a physical parcel, the return address is already stamped on it. Names are not needed here!
If you work with deities, ancestors and guides, you can also petition in an appropriate manner for their assistance in your spell.
In today’s post, as well as the spell itself, I have included a simplified version alongside some extra witchy hacks to help you out if you do not have any of the items at hand that are required.
How to get rid of evil eye using a return to sender spell
What you will need:
- 1 Black candle
- 1 White candle
- A tool to carve into the wax
- A fireproof dish
- Tweezers
- Incense or your preferred cleansing tool
- A small piece of paper
- A pen
- Whole dried cloves (for banishing)
- Salt (for protection)
- Black pepper (for banishing)
1) After gathering your tools, start by cleansing the space where you will be performing the spell as well as the fireproof dish and candles with the incense or your preferred tool for cleansing.
2) Light the white candle for protection, make sure to place it in the fireproof dish. You can carve protective symbols into the wax if preferred.
3) Write your petition using the pen and paper stating your intentions for the spell.
E.g. ‘I now return to the senders all evil eye and negative energy that has been sent my way… I call forth protection against all negative energy…. and so it is’
Make this unique to you! Do you have a specific person or group of people in mind who have sent you ill will? If so, state their name(s) – first or full name is fine.
4) Take the black candle and carve an evil eye into it with the intention that you are banishing and returning to the senders all evil eye that has been sent your way.
If preferred, you can also carve other things into the wax such as:
- Symbols for banishing and protective purposes
- ‘Return to sender’ or your target’s name – turn the candle sideways, start at the base of the candle and write upwards towards the wick to symbolise the energy being sent away from you.
5) Place the candle in the fireproof dish.
Tip: If you need to stick the candle down in the dish, melt the bottom a tiny bit or use wax from another candle to create a small pool as a base. Then allow a few moments for the candle wax to harden.
6) Sprinkle the salt around the candle stating your intentions. Then do the same with the black pepper and cloves.
7) Now you are ready to light it up!
Depending on your preference, you can fold the petition paper (fold it away from you to symbolise banishing), light the candle and then burn the paper using the flame or you can light the candle and then read from the petition paper before folding it away from you and burning it using the flame.
Remember to practice fire safety, use tweezers to hold the petition paper when burning it, burn the petition paper in the fireproof dish and do not leave the candle unattended.
Allow the candle to fully burn out and know it is done!
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A simple return to sender spell variation
What you will need:
- 2 White candles
- A fireproof dish
- Incense or your preferred cleansing tool
- A small piece of paper
- A pen
- Tweezers
- Salt (for protection)
- Black pepper (for banishing)
1) After gathering your tools, start by cleansing the space where you will be performing the spell as well as the fireproof dish and candles with the incense or your preferred tool for cleansing.
2) Light the white candle for protection, make sure to place it in the fireproof dish.
3) Write your petition using the pen and paper stating your intentions for the spell.
E.g. ‘I now return to the senders all evil eye and negative energy that has been sent my way… I call forth protection against all negative energy…. and so it is’
Make this unique to you! Do you have a specific person or group of people in mind who have sent you ill will? If so, state their name(s) – first or full name is fine.
4) Take the second white candle and place the candle in the fireproof dish.
Tip: If you need to stick the candle down in the dish, melt the bottom a tiny bit or use wax from another candle to create a small pool as a base. Then allow a few moments for the candle wax to harden.
5) Sprinkle the salt around the candle stating your intentions. Then do the same with the black pepper.
6) Now you are ready to light it up!
Depending on your preference, you can fold the petition paper (fold it away from you to symbolise banishing), light the candle and then burn the paper using the flame or you can light the candle and then read from the petition paper before folding and burning it using the flame.
Remember to practice fire safety, use tweezers to hold the petition paper when burning it, burn the petition paper in the fireproof dish and do not leave the candle unattended.
Allow the candle to fully burn out and know it is done!
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Extra tips
- If you do not have candle sticks, you can use tea lights.
- Birthday candles are a great alternative if you do not have any other candles. Pick a colour that corresponds with your intention. I love using red or white birthday candles when I’m out!
- If you do not have a black candle, you can substitute it for a white candle.
- Some alternatives to cleansing your space/tools with smoke include bells, a cleansing spray, a singing bowl, visualisation or even frequency music
- If you do not have any of the herbs needed, feel free to just use salt or check out some alternative herbs for protection and banishing.
Thanks for stopping by and reading!
Happy spell casting ✨
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