Banishing Magick, spell kit and correspondences
Releasing unwanted habits, patterns and energy so you can move forward freely.
Banishing magick removes what no longer belongs in your life: a bad habit, a cycle of worry, lingering heavy energy in a home, or the hold an old situation still has on you. In Wiccan practice it is closely tied to the waning moon, when energy naturally recedes. The ethics are simple and firm. You banish habits, patterns and energy, never people, and you never aim to harm anyone. If someone in your life is causing trouble, banish their influence over you and set real-world boundaries. Follow banishing work with something positive to fill the space you have cleared.
Your banishing spell kit
Candle colorBlack CandleA protective color for banishing, absorbing negativity and closing chapters.CrystalObsidianA volcanic glass for protection, honest reflection, and cutting away what no longer serves.HerbBlack PepperA sharp, fiery spice for protection, banishing and clearing away envy.Oil or incenseMyrrhA deep, bittersweet resin for protection, healing work and honoring the dead.Moon phaseWaning CrescentThe final thin sliver, for rest, surrender, healing and quiet endings.DaySaturdaySaturn's day, for protection, banishing, boundaries, discipline and endings.
A simple habit-releasing spell
- On a Saturday during the waning crescent, set a black candle in a sturdy holder on a heat-safe surface, with your obsidian and a bowl of water nearby.
- On a slip of paper, write the habit or pattern you are releasing, such as "Putting myself last." Name a behavior or feeling, never a person.
- Rub a drop of diluted myrrh oil onto the candle, then light it. Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper over the paper and fold it away from you.
- Hold the obsidian and say, "I release this. It has no hold on me." Tear the paper into small pieces and drop them into the water.
- Snuff the candle when finished rather than leaving it burning. Pour the water away outside or down the drain, and throw the paper scraps in the trash.
Tip: Choose a small new habit to begin the next morning so the space you cleared fills with something good.
Releasing unwanted habits, patterns and energy so you can move forward freely.
Spell kit
- Candle color: Black Candle
- Crystal: Obsidian
- Herb: Black Pepper
- Oil or incense: Myrrh
- Moon phase: Waning Crescent
- Day: Saturday
A simple habit-releasing spell
- On a Saturday during the waning crescent, set a black candle in a sturdy holder on a heat-safe surface, with your obsidian and a bowl of water nearby.
- On a slip of paper, write the habit or pattern you are releasing, such as "Putting myself last." Name a behavior or feeling, never a person.
- Rub a drop of diluted myrrh oil onto the candle, then light it. Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper over the paper and fold it away from you.
- Hold the obsidian and say, "I release this. It has no hold on me." Tear the paper into small pieces and drop them into the water.
- Snuff the candle when finished rather than leaving it burning. Pour the water away outside or down the drain, and throw the paper scraps in the trash.
Tip: Choose a small new habit to begin the next morning so the space you cleared fills with something good.
Everything for banishing
Crystals and Stones
- Smoky QuartzA grounding brown quartz that helps release stress and draw scattered energy back down.
- Black TourmalineA dense black stone for protection, energetic boundaries, and staying grounded.
- ObsidianA volcanic glass for protection, honest reflection, and cutting away what no longer serves.
- Black OnyxA steady black stone for self-discipline, inner strength, and protective focus.
- JetFossilized wood used for protection, grief work, and honoring the ancestors.
- MalachiteA boldly banded green stone for transformation, protection, and emotional release.
- ChiastoliteA stone marked with a natural cross, for protection, balance and safe journeys.
Herbs and Plants
- CloveA sharp, fragrant spice for protection, banishing gossip and drawing money.
- GarlicThe classic kitchen protector, for warding off harm and unwanted energy.
- Stinging NettleA prickly guardian herb for protection, sending harm back and building resilience.
- RueA bitter, old-world herb for strong protection and breaking unwanted influence.
- WormwoodA bitter, silvery herb for divination, spirit work and strong protection.
- Black PepperA sharp, fiery spice for protection, banishing and clearing away envy.
- CayenneA hot red pepper for fiery protection, speedy action and breaking stuck energy.
- AngelicaA tall guardian herb traditionally used for protection, blessing and clearing harm.
- MulleinA soft, tall herb once used as a torch, for courage, protection and banishing.
- LilacA fragrant spring flower for gentle protection, banishing and memory.
- St. John's WortA golden Midsummer flower for protection, courage and driving away gloom.
- ChivesA mild onion herb for protection, banishing and keeping away unwanted energy.
- AgrimonyA golden protector that sends unwanted energy back where it came from.
- Blessed ThistleA prickly purifier for breaking stuck patterns and guarding your energy.
- Slippery ElmAn inner bark for halting gossip, soothing tension and keeping words kind.
- Solomon's SealA guarding root for protection, banishing and binding promises with wisdom.
- White CloverThe lucky lawn clover, for protection, good fortune and breaking unwanted spells.
Oils, Resins and Incense
- Dragon's BloodA deep red resin that adds strength and fire to protection and love work.
- Juniper BerryA crisp, clearing oil for protection, purification and banishing what lingers.
Candle Colors
- Gray CandleA neutral, balancing color for calm, compromise and quietly setting things aside.
- Black CandleA protective color for banishing, absorbing negativity and closing chapters.
Moon Phases
- Last QuarterThe waning half moon, for breaking habits, clearing clutter and firm boundaries.
- Waning CrescentThe final thin sliver, for rest, surrender, healing and quiet endings.
Days of the Week
- TuesdayMars's day, for courage, protection, healthy competition and decisive action.
- SaturdaySaturn's day, for protection, banishing, boundaries, discipline and endings.
Planets
- MarsThe red warrior, ruling courage, drive, strength, protection and decisive action.
- SaturnThe slow teacher, ruling time, boundaries, discipline, protection and endings.
- PlutoThe planet of death and rebirth, deep transformation and hidden power.
Zodiac Signs
Elements
Runes
- ThurisazThe rune of the giant and the thorn, a sharp, defensive force.
- HagalazThe rune of hail, sudden disruption that clears the way for change.
- IsaThe rune of ice, stillness, pause and the clarity of standing still.
Sabbats
Trees and Woods
- ElderA wise, protective tree of the Elder Mother, honored at thresholds and midsummer.
- HollyA glossy evergreen guardian for protection, luck and the Holly King at Yule.
- JuniperA hardy, aromatic evergreen for protection, cleansing and banishing unwanted energy.
- BlackthornA thorny tree of winter's edge, for firm protection, boundaries and banishing.
Other intentions
- Love
- Protection
- Prosperity
- Healing
- Cleansing
- Confidence
- Luck
- Grounding
- Sleep and Dreams
- Divination
- New Beginnings
- Peace
- Wisdom
- Creativity
The Witch's Cabinet is a free reference for your practice. Correspondences are traditional associations, not medical advice. Always follow the safety notes, especially with herbs and essential oils around children, pets and during pregnancy.