Return to Sender: A Guide to Reversing Negative Energies and Intentions
If you’re sensing negativity in your field—maybe envy, bad vibes, or direct psychic interference—it might be time to reclaim your space and send that energy back where it came from. Not out of revenge, but out of radical self-protection.
This Return to Sender spell is a witch’s shield, a simple yet potent ritual designed to reflect harmful energy back to its source, keeping your space and spirit protected and clear.
RETURN TO SENDER SPELL
🔮 What Is a Return to Sender Spell?
A Return to Sender spell is a protective magickal working that reflects harmful energy, intentions, or spiritual attacks back to their origin .
Think of it as an energetic mirror: what’s sent your way bounces off you and heads right back— neutralized, and with no harm intended.
ETHICAL VIBE CHECK
Before diving in, ask yourself:
Am I doing this to protect my peace, not punish another?
This spell should never be used from a place of rage or vengeance.
It’s not about "getting even"—it’s about restoring energetic balance and cutting cords that no longer serve you.
Your intention should always be:
🕊️ To neutralize, return, and protect—with harm to none.
HOW TO PERFORM A RETURN TO SENDER SPELL
🛠️ You’ll Need:
🕯️ Black Candle – for protection + banishing
🪞 Mirror – to reflect energy
📝 Paper + Pen – to write your intention
🔥 Fireproof Bowl – for burning
🌿 Return to Sender Herbs – for cleansing
🔮Return to Sender Oil - For candle dressing
🖤 Black Tourmaline or Obsidian (optional) – for grounding + absorption
1️⃣ Set Your Intention
Sit quietly. Breathe. Focus on this phrase (or write your own):
“I return all negative energies and harmful intentions sent to me, back to their source. May they harm none and return to their origin.”
2️⃣ Create a Sacred Space
Burn Return to Sender Herbs and move it through your space.
Visualize the smoke clearing stagnant or harmful energy.
You are now protected and supported.
3️⃣ Prepare the Mirror
Cleanse the mirror and use it as your altar for your spell. This becomes your reflective shield to send energy back to where it came from.
4️⃣ Prep & Light the Black Candle
Anoint the candle with the Return to Sender Oil, and then sprinkle on the Return to Sender Herbs, thinking and infusing your candle with the intention. Place it on the mirror. Light your candle. As the flame flickers, imagine it creating a fiery boundary around you, no ill intent can cross it.
5️⃣ Write It Down
On your paper, write your intention. Keep it simple and clear. This acts as your magickal contract.
✍️ Example:
"All negative energy directed at me is returned to its source. I am protected. I am free."
6️⃣ Charge the Paper
Hold it in your hands.
Visualize any heaviness or psychic gunk leaving your energy and flowing into the page.
7️⃣ Burn, Baby, Burn 🔥
Carefully light the paper from the candle flame.
Drop it into your fireproof bowl .
As it turns to ash, see the negativity leaving your space —completely neutralized.
8️⃣ (Optional) Add a Protective Stone
Place black tourmaline or obsidian beside the mirror.
These stones are energetic bodyguards—they absorb what doesn’t belong .
9️⃣ Close the Ritual
Let the candle burn all the way down.
Say a simple closing:
“Thank you, Spirit / Guides / Universe. I am safe. I am clear. I am whole.”
Take a few grounding breaths. Wiggle your fingers. Touch the earth.
You’re back in your body, protected, and in control.
🔚 Final Step: Dispose of the Ashes
Once they’ve cooled, bury or scatter the ashes away from your home .
This seals the ritual and fully removes the energy from your space.
💫 Add a Little Everyday Protection
🔹 Wear a Hamsa – A powerful protective symbol against the evil eye
🔹 Anoint yourself with protective oils (like rosemary or frankincense)
🔹 Use mirror spells or wards in your home for consistent deflection
🧿 Magickal Takeaway
When negative energy comes knocking, you don’t need to carry it .
You can return it—with grace, with protection, and with power.
Because your peace is sacred , and your energy? Not up for grabs.
The protective power of the Return to Sender spell is used to safeguard your energy and maintain your well-being. With clear intentions and respectful practice, you can effectively repel negativity and foster a harmonious environment. Blessed be!
FAQs
Can I perform a Return to Sender spell on behalf of someone else?
Yes, you can perform this spell on behalf of a loved one. Ensure you have their consent and focus your intention on their protection and well-being.
How often should I perform a Return to Sender spell?
Perform the spell as needed, particularly when you feel overwhelmed by negative energies or sense an attack. Trust your intuition to guide you.
What should I do if I feel uneasy after performing the spell?
Ground yourself and cleanse your space again if needed. Engage in activities that restore your sense of peace and balance, such as meditation, nature walks, or bathing in saltwater.
Author: Elise
Elise is the owner and creative behind Mystic Soul with over two decades of experience using Magick and studying Metaphysics. Trained in Priestessing, she emphasizes the importance and application of discernment when doing personalized rituals. return to sender. return to sender. return to sender. return to sender. return to sender. return to sender. return to sender.
