Halloween is such a fun time of year. The pumpkins come out, the little ones dress up, and there is a real buzz in the air. It is also the night when the veil between our world and the spirit world is said to be at its thinnest, which means it is a great time to give your spiritual protection a little extra love.
You do not need to hide away or feel nervous. A few simple, mindful steps are all it takes to keep your home and your energy feeling safe, light and peaceful. Here are our top 10 tips to help you enjoy Halloween while keeping any unwanted visitors firmly on the other side of the door.
1. Take Down Any Welcome Signs
That lovely welcome sign or mat by your front door is a warm gesture for friends and family, but on Halloween it can act as an open invitation in the spirit world too. Words carry intention, and a welcome sign can offer spiritual access to visitors you would rather not have. Pop it away for the night and put it back out once Halloween has passed.
2. Give the Horror Films a Miss
We know it is tempting, but scary horror films put you into a low vibrational state. Fear is a very powerful frequency, and negative spirits are drawn to it because they feed off that energy. Choosing not to watch them keeps your vibration higher and makes you far less noticeable to anything looking for a fearful soul to latch on to.
3. Leave the Ouija Board Alone
Occult tools such as Ouija boards are not toys, even though they are often sold as party games at this time of year. Unless you truly know what you are doing, please do not use them. And whatever you do, never ask “Is anyone there?” That simple question is an open invitation to whatever happens to be listening, and it is not always someone you would want to meet.
4. Make a Protective Door Spray
Fill a small spray bottle with water and add a few drops of protective essential oils such as frankincense and sage. After each trick or treater knocks, give a light spritz around your door and doorframe. This keeps the energy around your entrance clean and protected all evening, no matter how many visitors come calling.
5. Draw a Pentagram Behind Your Door
The pentagram is an ancient symbol of protection. Using your finger, and with clear and focused intention, trace the shape of a pentagram on the inside of your front door. As you draw it, imagine it glowing with light and sealing your home. It is invisible to everyone else, yet it imbues your doorway with protection against spiritual visitors.
6. Lay Salt Across Your Threshold
Salt has been used for protection for thousands of years. Sprinkle a thin line of salt along the inside of your front door, or place a small bowl of sea salt nearby. It acts as a gentle barrier that negative energy does not like to cross. Simply sweep it up and pop it outside the next morning.
7. Shield Yourself Before You Open the Door
Before answering each knock, take a slow breath and picture yourself surrounded by a bubble of bright golden white light. Ask that only love and light may pass through it. It only takes a few seconds, and it means you greet every visitor from a place of calm and protection rather than surprise.
8. Keep a Protective Crystal Nearby
Crystals such as black tourmaline, obsidian and smoky quartz are wonderful for absorbing and deflecting negative energy. Place one near your front door, or carry a small tumble stone in your pocket for the evening. Remember to cleanse your crystals afterwards so they are fresh and ready to work for you again.
9. Cleanse Yourself and Your Home Afterwards
When the evening is over, treat yourself to a relaxing bath with a good handful of sea salt, or simply visualise a shower of white light washing over you from head to toe. The next morning, open the windows, let some fresh air flow through your home and set the intention that anything that does not belong there leaves now.
10. Keep the Door Shut and Enjoy a Funny Film
Honestly, the best plan of all is the simplest one. Keep the door shut, curl up on the sofa with some snacks and pop on a funny film. Laughter is one of the highest vibrations there is, and a home filled with joy is the very last place any negative spirit wants to be. 🙂
Enjoy Your Halloween
Halloween does not need to be a scary time. With a little intention and a few of these simple habits, you can enjoy all the fun of the season while your home and your energy stay safe and protected.
If you ever feel that something has followed you home, or the energy in your space just does not feel right, please do get in touch or book an appointment. We are always happy to help.