An easy way to get justice is simply to return all harm to its original sender. This is a protection spell that promotes karmic retribution, that is, a light form of revenge that is harmless to you, keeping you safe and protected.
Video: Wiccan Return to Sender Spell
A simple ritual to return all harm to its original sender. Find more guided rituals here: #CastAlong VideosHow this Spell Works
- The black candle is not for evil purposes, it’s for protection. A “return to sender” or karma spell isn’t really black magic; it’s a protective shield that makes all harm bounce back where it came from.
- Lemon 🍋 is a cleansing agent and it can be used to purify and absorb negative energies. Cutting it open we release some fresh, clear energies around us.
- Cloves are aligned with Jupiter and the element Fire. They are traditionally burned or worn for protection against magical or psychic attacks.
▶️’Return to Sender’: Easy Karmic Justice Spell
This is not a spell for revenge, but for Karmic retribution: A ritual to return the harm to its sender and have Justice. Use lemon and a candle to cast this Magic spell easily and safely.
Ingredients
1 black candle
1 lemon
A knife, or your boline
1 incense stick (such as black pepper, ginger, or cinnamon)
A handful of cloves
How to cast the spell
- Light the incense.
- Think of all the harmful events that you’ve been experiencing. It doesn’t matter who caused them. Focus on how you feel.
- Light the candle.
- Cut the lemon in half.
- Take 3 cloves, and press them inside one half of the lemon. Do the same with the other half. As you do this, say this spell:
- Visualize again what justice means to you.
- When you’re ready, open your eyes. Blow out the candle to release your intention into the Universe.
Notes
- 🖨️ Scroll down to find a printable spell recipe!
Put the lemon inside a cup or container and leave it under your bed for the rest of the night. The power of lemon will take care of cleansing you, and the cloves will guard you while you sleep.
The next morning, throw the lemon in your compost or with your regular waste disposal. Light the candle again whenever you need to recharge the spell for extra protection.
When is the best day to cast this spell?
Justice spells can be enhanced by their association to Saturday Magick, a day ruled by Hecate, Saturn and the black candle of protection.
What’s the best lunar phase to cast this spell?
Cast protection spells, banishing spells and justice spells during the Waning Moon 🌖 or the Full Moon 🌕.
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Would this work with ground cloves? Like the kind you get as a spice? Or does it have to be whole individual cloves?
Hi Hannah,
Good question. Yes, traditionally whole cloves are used because of the symbolism of cutting through, like a nail. However their power really comes from their association with the planet Jupiter and the element Fire, which makes them extremely potent in any form. You can dip the lemon half into the ground cloves and get the same results.
Good luck and Blessings! ✨
Can you use this for a friend? Like the friend needs protection against a family member for example?
Absolutely! It will probably take some adjustment but it can be done!
I’m looking for a spell to help me win the court case I filed eons ago.
Defendant paid off court clerks to thwart my efforts. I know it sounds crazy – but they are terrified for this to come to trial. I am a new witch, so the spells I have used may not have been caste properly. I also suffer from the effects of the doctor’s actions during treatment.
I’m so sorry you’re going through that, Karryne. I think this Return to Sender spell is a great one to cast! You may also find this spell helpful: ‘Legal Blessings’: Candle Spell to Win a Court Case ⚖️
Good luck! ✨