How To Rid Your House Of Evil Spirits

1. What is an evil spirit to you?

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In many different walks of life, including different cultures and religions, evil spirits can mean very different things.  Whether it is spirits, ghosts, extraterrestrials, demons, negative energy, or even sensory things like smells, visions, and the like.  So it's important to really consider what the phrase 'evil spirit' really means to you.

2. What do actually you want to get rid of?

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Once you have considered what you believe is an evil spirit, you really need to think about what it is you want to rid your house of.  Perhaps you have just ended a relationship with a live-in partner and wish to start afresh, or you wish to get rid of the negative energy from an argument you have had with someone.  Or you might even believe there is another entity present that you wish to address.

3. Why do you want to get rid of it?

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Once you have identified exactly what you want to rid your house of, you really need to consider why you want to abolish it from your own personal space.  You might not want the memories of an incident or a previous relationship taunting you or you may be afraid to face something head-on so you believe that the way to deal with it is to eliminate it.

4. Have you addressed your issues?

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But the thing is, you might have some issues or past experiences that you have not addressed just yet and this is why you are feeling like you need to empty your house.  You might still feel a presence from a past experience and an effective way to rid yourself of it is to really face up to it in any way you feel is necessary.  It is not always effective to ignore your issues, sometimes you have to work through them.

5. Have you done your research?

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Depending on what your issue is and what you believe is an evil spirit in your life, it is super important that you do some research to help you to deal with it.  There might be therapeutic methods, and medical interventions and in some cultures, certain rituals are carried out.

6. Smudging

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Smudging is a really common practice among many Native American cultures.  This is where dried sage, cedar, or sweetgrass is burned to create an aromatic smoke, which is wafted throughout the space to cleanse it of any negative energy and evil spirits.

7. Open a door or window

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Some spiritual guides and experts in alternative medicine might advise using this practice of smudging to clear a home of evil spirits and negative energy but would also advise that you open a door or a window to allow the spirits or energy to escape.

8. Rock salt

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In some cultures around the world, it is believed that the act of sprinkling rock salt around the perimeter of the home will help to create a protective barrier against evil spirits.  And this protective barrier is believed to block evil spirits from entering the home.

9. Feng Shui

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There is also a belief in Chinese culture that surrounds the practice of Feng Shui.  Feng Shui is used to create a harmonious living space which is believed to help protect you from negative energy.  There are different methods in this practice and some include placing certain objects or colors in specific areas of the home and using mirrors to deflect negative energy.

10. Blessings and prayers

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In many religious traditions, blessings, and prayers are also used to ward off evil spirits and evict them from living spaces and the like.  These blessings and prayers can include reading or reciting verses from religious texts and sometimes, religious leaders are employed to perform blessings and exorcisms in people's homes.

11. Protection spells

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In some spiritual practices, protection spells can also be used to ward off evil spirits from the home.  These spells can be recited and performed by spiritual practitioners or even the homeowner themselves and can be part of ritualistic practices, including using specific herbs, candles, or other tools.

12. Water

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In some cultures, water can also be used to cleanse the home and wash away the negative energy present in a person's living space.  It is also believed that water can be used to also rid the space of evil spirits.  This can be done in a number of ways including sprinkling water around the home or using a spray bottle filled with salt water.

13. Burning incense

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You might burn incense in your home for a number of reasons, including creating a relaxing aroma, but it is also interesting to learn that many cultures burn incense to purify the air and cleanse the space of evil spirits.  Specific scents might be used for certain purposes including lavender to calm the energy in the room.

14. Frankincense

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Frankincense is also burned and releases an aroma in the space.  This type of incense is used in many religious practices and is said to give people spiritual protection.  Some cultures use frankincense when somebody has passed away in the home and is believed to help to guide the spirit to where they are supposed to go.

15. Hanging garlic

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In some traditions around the world, garlic is used to help to repel evil spirits and negative energy from the home.  The garlic is hung up around the inside of the home and sometimes even around the perimeter to help to prevent evil spirits from entering a person's home.

16. Crystal grids

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Some people use crystals to help to balance the energy in their space.  They might create crystal grids in their homes to also protect against negative spirits, energy, or influences and specific crystals can be used for different purposes.  For example, citrine is used for abundance, and amethyst is believed to give you spiritual protection.

17. Offerings to spirits

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In some cultures around the world, people might make offering to spirits in different attempts to appease them and protect their homes.  Different offerings mean different things and they vary from culture to culture but commonly, food and drink are left out for their ancestors in the hope that they will offer protection.

18. Mindfulness and positive affirmations

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Some people choose to focus on going inward and they practice mindfulness to create a positive and peaceful environment in their home and also within themselves.  They might use positive affirmations or breathwork to protect their homes and their minds from negative thoughts and influences.

19. Anointing with oil

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In some religious traditions around the world, oil is used because it is believed to ward off evil spirits and protect the home against negative energy.  Anointing the home with oil involved burning it in a burner and wafting it around different areas of the home.

20. Saging

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Saging is really similar to smudging and is used in some Native American cultures to cleanse their home and other important places of evil spirits and negative energy.  Saging involved burning dried white sage to create aromatic smoke and wafting around different areas of the home or even the body.

21. Sound cleansing

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In some cultures around the world, the sound is actually used to cleanse living spaces and rid people's homes of negative energy.  And it's not just any sound, spiritual practitioners or even the homeowner themselves may use singing bowls, gongs, or chimes to cleanse their space.

22. Saltwater bath

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Home can mean different things to different people, including a house, or even your body and spirit.  In some cultures, bathing in salt water is believed to actually clear the body and spirit of negative energy and this is also believed to protect a person's living space.

23. Burning candles

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Candles are used very often in spiritual and religious practices.  And they are not only used to create light.  In fact, the burning of candles is believed, in some traditions, to help to dispel negative energy from a space and they are even used to protect you against evil spirits.

24. Energy healing

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Some people around the world use energy healing methods as part of alternative medicine practices.  These energy healing practices include Reiki and acupuncture and they are believed to balance the energy in the home, mind, and body and protect against negative influences.

25. Protective symbols

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Many cultures around the world use protective symbols and amulets to help ward off evil spirits and negative energy.  These protective symbols have a deep meaning and importance for some people and include the evil eye, the hamsa hand, and the pentagram.

26. Herbal remedies

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We have touched upon the use of herbs in many spiritual, cultural, and religious practices and it is interesting to learn that herbs are not only used for cooking.  In fact, some cultures use certain herbs to cleanse the home and repel negative energy.  For example, burning dried rosemary is believed to actually purify the air.

27. Salt lamps

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You might have a salt lamp in your home and enjoy its warm glow.  But in some cultures and belief systems, salt lamps are not just for decorative purposes.  In fact, they are believed to emit negative ions which are said to purify the air and protect a living space or a person against negative energy.

28. Holy water

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In some religious traditions across the globe, including Christianity and Sikhism, holy water is used to bless the home, person, or space and provide protection against evil spirits and negative energy.  Holy water is commonly used alongside prayers.

29. Metal objects

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In some cultures across the world, handing metal objects outside the home is believed to create a protective barrier and ward off evil spirits.  The sound of metal objects, including bells and wind chimes, is believed to create a vibration that repels negative energy.

30. Beliefs about evil spirits

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Beliefs about evil spirits and how to rid them from your home vary widely across different cultures across the world.  And these beliefs, practices, and rituals are deeply meaningful and helpful to some people.  But if you are feeling uneasy in your home, it might be important to speak to a mental health professional or spiritual guide to help you to explore any beliefs you feel you have or unpack any issues you haven't addressed.