Used for: Rituals, Spellcraft, Spellcasting, Water Energy, Earth Energy, Elemental Energy, Cleansing, Banishing, Protection, Offerings.
Many different magickal traditions call for the use of salt in spells and rituals.
For centuries, it’s been known as a very magickal – and also very valuable – ingredient.
But why is salt such a magickal item? Let’s look at some of the history behind the use of salt in magic, and some of the ways it’s commonly used in folklore and legend.
Salt was actually pretty important in the grand scheme of human civilization. In the early days of mankind - or at least the days prior to industrialisation - the process of harvesting salt was time consuming and labour intensive. This meant that salt was a pretty valuable commodity, and only the rich could afford it. The Romans actually paid their soldiers with salt, because it was so important for things like food preservation. Interestingly, the word “salary” has its root in the Latin word for salt.
So, in addition to being pretty important and a pricey bit of material, salt began to find its way into the metaphysical and spiritual realm. In many Eastern belief systems, such as
Buddhism, salt is used both as a purifier and to repel evil.
In parts of Germany, Normandy, and Scotland, salt was used in or around a butter churn to keep witches from souring the butter or harming the cow from which the cream was obtained.
Irish folk remedies include the use of salt, combined with a recitation of the Lord’s Prayer, to cure those who might have been “fairy-struck.” A similar story comes from Bavaria and Ukraine, in which salt were used to determine if a child was bewitched.
Egyptian caravans setting out on a journey across the desert used to perform a ritual that
involved burning salt on hot coals. This was done to ensure that evil spirits wouldn’t get in the way of the travellers.
Using Salt Within Magick
Salt has maintained its usefulness in modern folk magick traditions as well.
- Creates a magickal, protective barrier.
- Salt in general is used in ritual purification, magickal protections and blessings.
- Some witches place salt in the four corners of the room before casting.
- Used in purification spells.
- Used to symbolize the earth element on your altar or when you are casting.
- Sea salt may be used as the water element due to the fact that it came from the sea.
- Use within Witches Bottles.
- Can be used as an offering to Deities.
- As salt was used as currency in history it is also used for Abundance today. Mixing the salt with green herbs and powders used for abundance and wealth will give the salt the green hue which adds the green colour correspondence as well to the salt mixture.
- Repels many types of evil.
- Salt may also be added to a ritual bath to absorb negative energy surrounding a person.
(Epsom Salt & Himalayan) or Apply salt scrub directly to the skin. Once the salt has
absorbed the negative energy, it is then washed away as the tub is drained.
Most witches use salt in almost every ritual or spell they perform. As mentioned before, salt can be used to create protective barriers to cleanse your magickal ritual circle before working. You can also place bowls of salt in corners of a room to catch any negative energies and banish them from the space. Some witches use salt as an offering to particular deities and spirits.
But why stop there? Why not draw symbols and sigils in the salt to add that extra bit of energy within a ritual or spell. Simply spread a thin layer on a surface (try using a dedicated tray or plate as cleaning up will be easier) and draw your symbols with your finger, wand, wooden spoon etc. I would personally discard this salt after my spell or ritual is complete, however if you are charging the salt with a specific purpose then collect the salt up and store, ready for when you need it.
Typical Types of Salt Used
Himalayan Salt
Himalayan salt is pink in color. Himalayan salt aligns the earth with the universe. This salt is great for protection during astral travel and when spiritually traveling between worlds as well as being the salt within Pink Witches Salt.
Sea salt is often used in purification and cleansing baths. Because it is from the sea, ruled by the element of water, which also deals with emotions, sea salt is great for spells to help
release and cleanse negative feelings. Great to use within Black Witches Salt.
Mainly used within Bath Ritual Salts and Scrubs. Naturally removes toxins from the body therefore will help with cleansing and purification within witchcraft.
Table salt is the least expensive of all the salts, and is generally used for home and sacred space cleansing rituals and protection circles. This salt is the cheapest way of incorporating salt into your practice. Witchcraft on a budget!
You may have heard of Witches Salts whilst riding your broom through your journey. But if you haven’t let me break 2 most popular ones down for you.
Pink Witches Salt is used in love magick and rituals and carries a beautiful calm and loving energy with it. Himalayan Salt is used within this Salt. Carry Pink Witches Salt in a pouch for any emotional and spiritual healing when needed. You can sprinkle it on your altar when performing a ritual or casting a spell for love, friendship, romance etc. You may wish to sprinkle it around a candle during these spells and rituals to bring a gentle and peaceful energy.
Pink Witches Salt on your altar is a lovely offering to deities and spirits that are connected to love such as Aphrodite. Use this salt anywhere you feel the need, it can be spread anywhere you wish to bring a loving energy to.
For those who want something for protection within their stash of magickal tools, you should have Black Witches Salt. Black Salt (not to be confused with Black Salt from Indian Cuisine) is used by Pagans, Witches, Wiccans, Voodoo and Hoodoo practitioners for its extreme protective elements. It can be spread just about anywhere - your home, your workplace, your ritual circle, etc - and its purpose is to drive away those that would do you harm (whether physical or spiritual). Black Salt is also said to be an ingredient for creating a hex or curse. Remember, whatever you cast out comes back to you. You can sprinkle it on your altar when performing a ritual or casting a spell for protection, banishing etc. You may wish to sprinkle it around a candle during these spells and rituals to bring an added protective energy.
I make these myself for you to purchase within Kallima Spiritual Centre or online via our website. However if you wish to make your own then he’s a couple simple DIY’s for you to do at home.
Witches Salts DIY Step-By-Step
- Mortar & Pestle
- Glass Jar or any sealable container
- Mixing Bowl
- Sea Salt or table salt
- Black Peppercorns
- Ash of incense or burned herbs
- Activated Charcoal Discs
- Measure desired amount of salt needed and place into mixing bowl.
- Place a activated charcoal disc into Mortar & Pestle and grind into fine powder.
- Place charcoal powder into mixing bowl with salt.
- Place some Black Peppercorns in Mortar & Pestle and grind as fine as you can.
- Place Ground Black Peppercorns into mixing bowl with salt and charcoal.
- Place ash of burned incense/herbs into the bowl mixture.
Use herbs you have burned specifically for the banishing and protective properties. Do not mix incense ash from a variety of spells as this can influence the energy of the black salt to a different purpose.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly with Intention.
Mix in a counter-clockwise direction to banish negative energies.
- Recite your intention.
For Example ‘May this salt banish all negative energies from my space and keep me protected as I work, So Mote It Be’
- Place mixture into glass jar and label.
- Mortar & Pestle
- Glass Jar or any sealable container
- Mixing Bowl
- Himalayan Salt
- Pink/Red dried herbs for love
- Measure desired amount of salt needed and place into mixing bowl.
- Place the red/pink flowers/herbs into Mortar & Pestle and grind as fine as you can.
- Place the ground flowers/herbs into mixing bowl.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Mix in a clockwise direction to draw loving energy into the mixture.
- Recite your intention.
For Example ‘May this salt bring loving energies into my space and keep me protected as I work, So Mote It Be’
- Place mixture into glass jar and label.
Now there are other ways to use Salt within your craft or spiritual practice. You can add salt into hot water when cleaning the floors or washing your front door/windows. Pop some salt into a room spray to add that extra cleansing energy into the air. Or a simple and fun way to use salt within your home are Salt Bowls.
Salt Bowls
Salt absorbs what is in the air around it, like odors for instance. so it is a great physical cleanser as well as energetically. That’s a good thing!. Salt will need to be replaced and recharged as time goes on. If you are in a particularly negative environment your salt may need to be cleared up more frequently. Incorporate it into your home practice by making Salt Bowls for your home. A salt bowl in your home can absorb water, emit ions, and kill bacteria. Some people like to buy fancy salt lamps for this purpose, but a simple bowl filled with salt can do the trick, too.
A few things to consider:
Do not eat this salt. You charged it with absorbing negativity, so you don’t want to consume it.
Do not leave this out in a place where your pets and children will come into contact with it.
When the energy of the bowl doesn’t feel cleansing anymore, it’s time to get rid of it. You can either tip it into the trash, or toss it outside someplace where you wish to prevent plants from sprouting (like the cracks between concrete). Please do not tip onto your grass or any other plants as this can change the PH level in the soil and actually harm the plant and wildlife.
Salt Bowl DIY Step-by-Step
- Bowl - Preferably Glass or Ceramic
- Mixing Bowl
- Preferred Salt
- Herbs/Essential Oils
- Crystals (please research which ones are safe with salt)
- Choose your bowl. You can use multiple bowls for different rooms.
Choose a bowl to use for your salt bowl. You can go for something plain or fancy — whatever you prefer. If you’re going to leave the bowl out for more than a couple of days, I recommend using a non-porous bowl (i.e. not wood).
- Choose Your Salt and place into your mixing bowl
You can use plain salt from the previous page or use Witches Black/Pink Salt (depending on your preference)
- Add Herbs and Essential Oils into the salt
Here’s where you can get creative. Find herbs and oils that you’d like to use that resonate with protection and cleansing.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Mix in a clockwise direction to draw protective energy into the mixture.
- Recite your intention.
For Example ‘May this salt cleanse the energy of my home and protect me from negativity, So Mote It Be’
- Place mixture into your chosen bowl and place it in your home where you feel cleansing is needed.
Be conscious of the salt bowl. When you pass by it, use it as a cleanser of your energy. You can push negative energy into the salt bowl, or touch the salt with your hands to ground any lingering negative energy.
Other people like to place salt bowls in the corners of a room. This can create a very magickal feeling space! If you want to try this out, but don’t want to commit to four salt bowls, sprinkle salt from your main bowl into the corners of your room. You can also sprinkle salt on your window sills, as long as a loving family pet won’t jump up there, and as long as the windowsills are not metal, which is susceptible to rusting in salty conditions.
You can also sprinkle a little bit of your salt over the carpet and let it absorb for an hour or so before vacuuming it up. Or use the salt within hot water for washing floors and sides down. It really does change the energy of the room!
So there we have it. Salt. What a wonderful thing to use within our craft and so easily obtainable. Multiple uses so why not use it?!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this Around The Wonky Witches Cauldron and that you can use this information and DIY’s within your magickal practice
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