Methods of Ritual Remnant Disposal
What you do with the remains of your ritual (wax, ritual statement paper, ashes, etc.) is just as important as the ritual itself! The ritual does not end when the candles and the incense extinguish. The ritual is only completed when you return the remnants to the Earth. The Earth and the cycles of nature propel your ritual to its full completion.
Make sure your disposal method does not contradict your desired outcome by completing your ritual following the disposal methods outlined below:
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Method of Disposal | When to Use | Ritual Intent |
Burying in your Backyard | To maintain desired circumstances, finances, a person, a relationship, or a possession in your life. |
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Burying in your Front Yard | To welcome something or someone new into your life. New person, new life experience, new job, or improved health. |
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Burying in the Cemetery |
To curse or harm. To put an end to undesirable circumstances, such as toxic relationships. To lay to rest the spirit(s) that reside within a home. Leave a few coins and/or pieces of candy at the cemetery gate as you leave. Take a different route home. Do not look back or look over your shoulder as you depart. |
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Burying in a Target's Yard or Property | To curse, bless, protect, or influence those who reside on the property. |
All influence rituals, including:
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Burying on the Property of a Business |
To curse, bless, protect, or to influence a specific business or employee of the business. |
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Releasing Into a Stream/River/Natural Lake/Ocean/Sea* *As with all remnant disposal, please be mindful of the substances you are releasing into the waterways. Absolutely no paraffin wax (see lower portion of this page), no glossy photo paper, etc. |
To release negative emotions, such as heartbreak, depression, etc. To influence a person in a very distant or unknown location. To release health conditions and blockages. |
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Releasing into Man-Made Lakes/Reservoirs | Man-made lakes typically do not have streams that carry water in or out. Therefore the energy tends to be very stagnant and is unsuitable for ritual disposal. | If you live on the man-made lake (as in it actually belongs to you), refer to the Burying in the Backyard list of circumstances and uses. Otherwise, stay away. |
Releasing into Ponds or Swamps |
Ponds and swaps have a stagnant energy and are not suitable for most types of disposals. As long as you do not live on (or near) the pond/swamp, you may use these natural bodies of water for cursing. |
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Leaving on Active Railroad Tracks |
To release negative circumstances. To deliver a curse* or influence a person in the direction of the running train(s). *If cursing, avoid the train and railroad tracks for at least 3 nights. |
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Leaving on Abandoned Railroad Tracks | To separate yourself from someone. To keep two people from seeing each other. |
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Dropping at a Busy Street/Road Intersection/Hiking Path | To deliver a curse or influence a person in a distant or unknown location. Suitable for making someone move, leave a job, etc. |
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Dropping on the Road in the Direction of Your Target | To deliver a curse or influence a person in the direction of the traffic lane. |
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Leaving at the Target's Front Door/Driveway |
The most powerful way to curse* or to influence. Remnants must be inconspicuous and discreet. Mix with ashes and dirt to conceal remnants. *If cursing, take a different route home, do not look back or look over your shoulder. |
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Blowing/Throwing *Ashes *without wax fragments |
Generally speaking, once a ritual statement paper is burned to ash, the energy is released and is quickly dissipated. For this reason, burning paper is not used when wanting to manifest prosperity. This type of work is most suitable for emotions, thoughts, influence, etc. |
Blow ashes in the general direction of the target for:
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Throwing into a Fire/Bonfire/Fireplace |
To release negative circumstances or emotions. To deliver a curse or influence a person in an unknown location. *If cursing, it is recommended the fire is not on your property grounds. |
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Burying in the Forest/Woods | General multi-purpose method of releasing energy. Can be used when no other methods are appropriate or accessible. |
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Burying at the roots of an Old, Healthy Tree | When growth or stability is desired. |
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Please make sure to ONLY use 100% biodegradable ritual candles. For this reason, the glass jar botanica candles (made entirely of petroleum processing byproducts) are something we never recommend or use. It's an extremely processed product that holds no real energy and cannot be safely put back into the Earth. Avoid paraffin (and all petroleum-derived products) wax at all costs.
Magick is nature. Nature is magick. Use quality, Earth-friendly ritual materials. Releasing rituals back into nature completes the cycle of manifestation. Learn to align with this cycle and watch the success of your rituals dramatically increase.