The holiday season has crept in, dragging with it family dinners, awkward office parties, gift shopping in a horde of stressed-out strangers, and countless opportunities to endure people you’d gladly hex into next year. If the mere thought of all this chaos drains your soul, it’s time to call on protection magic—your dark and loyal ally for surviving the season unscathed.
Arm yourself with the magic you need to keep your energy intact and your spirit unscathed as the holiday chaos looms. Here are a few of our favorite easy ways to put up your spiritual walls:
1. Salt: Your First Line of Defense
Salt isn’t just for seasoning your misery—it’s an ancient weapon of protection magic. This humble mineral stands ready to repel whatever negativity slinks your way.
How to use it:
Carry a small vial as a portable shield against whatever bad vibes the world throws at you.
Scatter it across your doorways and windows to bar the unwelcome—living or otherwise—from entering your space.
Toss a pinch into your bath to dissolve any lingering negative energy invading your space.
2. Mirror Magic: Bounce Back the Bad
Mirrors are your secret weapon for deflection, reflecting negativity right back at its source. Think of it as karmic dodgeball, but darker.
How to use it:
Visualize an invisible mirror surrounding you, shielding you from the side-eyes and whispered judgments of holiday gatherings.
Position a mirror near your entryway, facing outward, to send all incoming bad energy scuttling back to its owner.
3. Protective Jewelry: Armor That Shines
Your jewelry isn’t just an accessory—it’s battle gear. Charged with intention, it can shield you from energy vampires, toxic vibes, and that one cousin who always asks invasive questions.
What to wear:
- Black tourmaline or obsidian to absorb dark energy before it reaches you.
- Labradorite to repel emotional leeches.
- A pentacle charm to let everyone know you’re not here for their nonsense.
Pro tip: Hold your piece before wearing it and whisper your intention like a secret spell: “Shield me from harm and keep my power intact.”
4. Smoke Cleansing: Banish the Energy Funk
When the air feels heavy with tension, a good smoke cleansing can sweep away the psychic sludge.
How to use it:
Add a sinister seasonal twist with cedar or clove to enhance the cleansing and give your space a darkly festive vibe.
Burn sage, rosemary, or mugwort to clear your space after hosting—or surviving—a family event.
Waft the smoke around yourself to banish whatever toxic energy has hitched a ride.
5. Sigils: Secrets in the Shadows
Sigils are perfect for subtle protection—no one has to know that harmless doodle on the holiday centerpiece is working overtime to keep the drama at bay.
How to use them:
Carve one into a candle and let it burn as you prepare your home for the onslaught of guests.
Sketch a protective sigil in a corner of the gift tags, your holiday cards, or even into your holiday decor.
Draw one on the soles of your shoes to protect your energy during gatherings.
6. Holiday Spices: Stirring Potent Magic
The scents of the season are more than festive—they’re protective. Cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg have been wielded as magical tools for centuries, cloaking their power in everyday disguise.
How to use them:
Use nutmeg to add a psychic barrier to your baking—those cookies are for protection, not prying questions.
Sprinkle a little cinnamon into your drinks with the intention of fortifying your energy.
Toss cloves into your holiday simmer pot to protect your space while filling it with their heady, dark aroma.
7. Energy Shields: Your Invisible Fortress
When all else fails, construct an impenetrable energy shield around yourself. You may not be able to silence the nosy or banish the obnoxious, but you can keep their energy from touching yours.
How to do it:
Visualize their negativity dissolving as it meets your shield, leaving you untouched and untouchable.
Close your eyes and summon a bubble of dark, glowing energy around you.
Choose a color that resonates with protection—black for grounding, silver for deflection, or deep crimson for dominance.
Embrace the Darkness and Thrive
The holiday season doesn’t have to drain you—arm yourself with the potent, unyielding power of protection magic. You’ve got some tools to survive the chaos- try them out and see which works best for you. Let the world swirl in its seasonal frenzy while you stand firm, unshaken, and untouchable. Your magic is your armor—wear it well.
