Protection Spells



Of the two methods I use the first involves casting a circle with my athame, invoking the elements at their corresponding corners and drawing a pentagram over my heart. The second is using visualisation and this is used where physical movements may not be appropriate. I encase my self in a cocoon of white light and again a pentagram over my heart. Your method may be different to mine but if you are a beginner this is a good place to start.

Your circle must consist of energy that you feel comfortable with and feel protected by. In your visualisation is may take any form that feels right eg. Simple white light, flames or a web. It must be impenetrable to any harmful energy. You can also use a physical substance like chalk, flour or salt to give it tangibility if you are not completely comfortable with only the visualisation. This may not be appropriate depending on your ritual location.

Written Symbols

Symbols are used for a variety of reasons and are visual representations that can be empowered with your energy to make them active.

Pentagram - this is the symbol that is most commonly associated with witchcraft, it is also one of the most powerful. Most commonly it is thought that upright is 'good' and inverted is 'evil', however this is not necessarily true. They can represent opposites such as male/female and are a balance when brought together.
Ankh - an Egyptian symbol of life eternal. Mainly used by those who follow an Egyptian path.
Star of David - a Hebrew symbol of faith. Mainly used by those who follow a Judaic or kabbalistic path.
Cross - not only is the crucifix the symbol of the Christian faith, but there are many versions of the cross.

There are many other symbols that are used by different faiths and paths. I won't go into too much detail as there are many great books devoted to the subject.

For protection it is best to use one of these four until you find your own personal symbol. If you feel that any of these are right for you then don't feel that you have to search for another. Even if you do find or create a personal symbol it is perhaps best to use it in conjunction with one to give an extra boost. These along with some of the other common symbols gain their strength due to the use of many people of long periods of time and have gained a power that is separate form its users and strengthened by more use.

You can easily carry your protector symbol in the form of jewellery or as an amulet that you carry in your purse or pocket.

Here are a few more.