˖⁺‧₊˚ Forever Young @ Heart ˚₊‧⁺˖

So, I grab a bowl. Or those coffee filters, the white papery things that are shaped like a bowl or a cup.

Then I raid the kitchen's spice rack.

I say, follow your heart. Pick out the spicy ones (like cayenne), the pungent ones (like dill powder), and/or sweet ones (like sugar).

Whatever feels right, babe.

What I usually grab are: black pepper, salt, cinnamon, mugwort, cayenne, ghost pepper, sugar, cloves, sage, brown sugar, the burnt bread crumbs in the toaster, coffee grounds, catnip, and if any of the smokers in my life have visited recently - and I'm particularly uneasy - I also throw in cigarette ash.

I won't make this into an EVEN LONGER post by listing out all of the magical properties of these herbs and spices. Take it as encouragement to do independent research!

But the most important thing is that it feels right, you know? And as it turns out, most if not all household spices and herbs CAN BE USED for protection and positive energy.

Once you've got your shit together, start putting in as much of the ingredients as YOU want into the container of your choice.

Follow your heart. Don't overthink it.

When you're done, mix it together.

FRIENDLY REMINDER: If you end up using your bare hands/fingers to mix it all up (like me, the local barbarian), don't forget to thoroughly wash your hands. And for the love of FUCK, do not rub your eyes with your dirty, spiced up hands! (also like me, the local idiot)

Anyway. You picked out ingredients that vibe with you, that feel right and you know will suit your purpose: chasing off this disembodied energy spirit asshole intruder.

You've mixed it up.

You washed your hands. And probably sneezed a lot, because you're dealing with powders that can tickle your nose hairs.

Congratulations!

You've made your own GTFO Powder.

Or repellent. Whatever you wanna call it.

Now start throwing it around your house; your windows, doorways (but leave the front door alone for now). Every corner of every room, from the attic to the basement - don't overlook any space, and give special attention to areas that creep you out.

If you need support, bring in whoever you need to back you up. Ohana, bitch!

Or your bros. Nakama. Doesn't matter.

If you can't do this alone, then DON'T and go fetch your trusted people. Sailor Moon taught us the power of love and friendship, you know this shit.

Returning to the subject -

As you're doing this, say whatever you need to say: pick a song, a poem, prayer, or just bitch at the entity for disturbing your peace and to leave you and yours alone.

Yes. I am the last option. There's a lot of swearing and gamer-level trash talk, because I'm not a classy witch.

As my previous therapist said: "You're a mess, girl!"

I'm getting sidetracked: at this point, you've hunted down every last scrap of Bad, Awful, No-Good energy. You've chased it all around your house, and made your displeasure known (in the way that suits you, that feels right).

You could also (safely!!) burn it, if your smoke alarm won't scream at you. I've had the smoke cause a bad spirit to gag, which was a wild experience, lemme tell you.

Anyway: you did the thing.

Now, backtrack.

Go your front door, say: "Get out, and don't come back!" or whatever pleases you.

And open the door.

Give slight pause, enough for someone to bolt outside (those with psychic sight might see a shadow running out, don't be spooked), and then douse your front door with the powder.

If you have a yard, and want to be through, buckle in:

Because you could stop here.

Lots of folks do, it's normal.

But I like to make sure I can go outside and touch grass without being jumped, you know? Because I have a yard, unlike the cool people with their fancy (or shoebox) apartments.

So.

From your front door, step outside and continue. Do as you did inside: throw the GTFO Powder around your porch, and start sprinkling it outside your house's walls.

Maybe rub the powder into the brick or wood, and on the windows trace protective symbols on the glass.

If you have the time, do this three times.

Then expand the protected space:

You're going to establish three rings (or boxes) from the immediate outside structure of your house; to the middle, and finally the outer layer - if you have a fence, use it as the final "wall" of protection.

If you have a gate, again: leave it for last.

For all three parts/circles/boxes that ripple outwards from your house, I strongly recommend doing each part three times, as I previously explained. Make the "lines" thick.

Again, use music, prayer, whatever you want. Whatever gives you strength.

Once you've finished each of the three parts: the house's immediate outside, the middle, and the outer layer/fence.

Then go to the gate, bid the spirit to "leave my goddamn yard, ya creep" (or as YOU want), open the gate for 'em, and then powder up your gate.

Finally, finally, face outside the gate and say a third farewell to the spirit, and close your gate.

If you don't live in a house, you can stop at the front door:

Just say goodbye as needed (two more times, if I'm keeping track) (or three times) (remember, do what feels right),

throw a bit of powder in it's "face" if you wanna be spiteful (like me) and close&lock the door.

Done. Complete. You did it.

Go rest, eat, hydrate. Chill. You used a lot of energy by being a badass witch.

Every now and then, refresh the protections.

Like. Every 3-6 months. Or as needed.

You have my permission to take this bit of magic and make it yours. Add in charms, rattles, your pets, bells, knot magic, candles, plushies, and even rename it - it's barely named as is, to be frank.

But could you let me know? I'd love to see how it evolves over time, and how it changes to suit the witch using it.

Have fun. Go terrorize your unwanted "houseguest".