WARNING FIRST
- Do not attempt without protection, training, and spiritual authority.
- Binding spirits can backfire—causing possession, curses, mental breakdown, or parasitic attachments.
- Consent of the spirit world is often required. Forcing a spirit is black magic and can create karmic consequences.
BASIC STRUCTURE OF A BINDING RITUAL
1. Choose Your Tradition
- Solomonic Magic: Uses divine names and seals (e.g., Lemegeton / Goetia).
- Necromancy: Communicates with the dead, using bones, graves, or personal items.
- Hoodoo/Vodou: Invokes spirits (Loa) or the dead through ancestral altars and offerings.
- Chaos Magick: Uses sigils, servitors, and personal methods.
Set the Space
- Create a magic circle (chalk, salt, or ritual tools).
- Set up spiritual protection:
- Wear talismans (e.g., pentacle, cross, or planetary symbols).
- Invoke archangels or protective spirits.
- Light candles in colors appropriate to the intent (black for binding, white for purification).
Call the Spirit
- Use one of these:
- Name of the spirit (if known)
- Personal object or grave dirt
- Planetary hour/day linked to the spirit type
- Sigil or symbol if it’s a demon (Goetia or personal creation)
Example conjuration:
“I summon thee, spirit of the dead [name], from beyond the veil. Come forth, by my will and the power of [deity/planet], that I may bind thee to my command.”
Example conjuration:
Binding Act
- Use cords, chains, or symbolic knots.
- Speak a binding command: “By the name of [Divine Name], I bind thee, [Spirit’s Name], to this object / command / place, that thou shalt do no harm and obey this will.”
- Use a vessel to hold the spirit:
- A skull, bottle, doll, mirror, or ritual box.
- Seal it with wax or sigils.
Here’s a systematic chart breaking down the process of binding spirits, demons, or ghosts, categorized by stages, goals, and tools across traditions:
| Phase | ⚒️ Tools & Symbols | 📖 Ritual Actions | 🕊️ Traditions | ⚠️ Notes |
|---|
| 1 | Intention Setting | Pen, paper, planetary day/hour table | Define: Who to bind, Why, How long | All systems | Must be clear & focused; wrong intent leads to backlash |
| 2 | Protection Setup | Circle (salt, chalk), talismans, incense (Frankincense, Myrrh), Psalms or divine names | Cast protective circle, invoke angelic or divine guardians (e.g., Michael, Haniel) | Ceremonial, Solomonic, Vodou, Chaos | Never skip protection; this defends your soul & body |
| 3 | Spirit Identification | Personal item, name, sigil, photo, grave dirt, bone | Create a magical link (sympathetic item) or draw spirit’s sigil | Necromancy, Goetia, Hoodoo | You must know what you’re calling. Misidentification is dangerous. |
| 4 | Conjuration / Evocation | Bell, incense, wand, triangle of manifestation | Call the spirit using chants, invocations, or grimoires | Solomonic, Thelemic, Vodou | Use proper timing (planetary hours/days), tone, and seals |
| 5 | Binding Ritual | Rope, cord, chain, mirror, vessel (skull, doll, jar) | Speak binding spell; “I bind thee…” + divine names | Goetia, Chaos, Hoodoo | Bind to object or location; not directly to yourself |
| 6 | Spirit Vessel Creation | Jar, skull, doll, mirror, bottle sealed with wax or sigils | Place spirit inside, seal with incantation and symbol | Hoodoo, Necromancy, Folk Magick | Vessel should be kept protected, not in open areas |
| 7 | Sealing / Charging | Wax, blood drop, sigil, incense | Feed with offerings, light candles, recite oaths | All | Some spirits require regular feeding to remain bound |
| 8 | Control & Command | Written command paper, black candle | Read commands aloud, burn offerings to seal |
UNDERSTANDING SPIRIT TYPES (Before Binding)
| Spirit Type | Description | Risk Level | Binding Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandering Ghosts | Unsettled dead, suicides, accident victims | Medium | Communication, information, closure |
| Ancestors | Bloodline spirits | Low | Guidance, protection, blessings |
| Elementals (Earth/Air/Fire/Water) | Natural spirits | High | Elemental magick, environment control |
| Djinn / Ifrit | Fire-based spirits from Islamic magick | High | Power, destruction, mischief |
| Demons (Goetia) | Infernal intelligences | Very High | Power, occult wisdom, binding to task |
| Angelic Beings | Messengers, guardians | Varies | Healing, revelation, light-working |
| Servitors / Thought-Forms | Created spirits | Low | Personal use, task-specific actions |
STYLES OF SPIRIT BINDING
| Binding Type | Description | Tools Used | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Object Binding | Spirit is bound to physical item (e.g., skull, bottle, doll) | Jar, bottle, mirror, wax, sigil | Most common; stable |
| Location Binding | Spirit anchored to a room, house, forest | Pentacle grid, elemental markers | Used in hauntings, spirit guardians |
| Time Binding | Bound for fixed period (e.g., 7 days, full moon cycle) | Sand timer, lunar calendar | Avoids permanent attachment |
| Oath Binding (Pact) | Spirit agrees to serve under condition | Blood, incense, contract scroll | Risky but potent; consent-based |
| Name Binding | Knowing a true or secret name to bind by command | True Name, divine names | Very effective; ancient tradition |
| Soul Binding ⚠️ | Linking spirit to your aura or soul | Blood, sigil, trance work | Dangerous, used in shadow work or possession |
TEMPLATE: BASIC SPIRIT BINDING RITUAL
🔹 Ingredients
Sealing wax or thread
Circle (chalk/salt)
1 black candle (binding)
Spirit sigil or name
Binding object (jar/skull/doll)
Incense (Myrrh or Dragonsblood)
Ritual knife/wand
Steps
- Cast Circle
“By the four watchtowers, I seal this place. Let no force enter but by my will.” - Invoke Protection
“Archangel Michael, stand at my right; shield me from harm.” - Conjure Spirit
“I call thee, [Name of Spirit], child of shadow, by your name, by your essence, appear!” - Offer Vessel
Present object: “This vessel shall house your form. Enter now and be bound.” - Binding Spell “By the names of power — Adonai, Tzabaoth, Agla, Shaddai — I bind thee.
Be chained to this object. You shall obey the commands given hereafter.” - Seal the Binding
- Wrap with cord or drip wax.
- Draw protective sigil.
- Issue Command (Optional) “Do this task: [state command]. Disobey not, or return to your realm in silence.”
- Close and Dismiss “Go now in peace or remain in the vessel. Let no harm follow. So it is sealed.”
RITUAL TOOLS & SYMBOLISM
| Tool | Symbolism |
|---|---|
| Black Candle | Authority, power, shadow |
| Jar / Skull / Doll | Spirit home or tether |
| Red Thread | Life-force link or binding |
| Incense (Myrrh, Copal, Dragonsblood) | Opens astral pathways |
| Mirror | Gateway to spirit realm |
| Pentagram | Earthly authority over spirits |
| Blood / Hair | Life link or offering (use with caution) |
CLASSIC SPIRIT-BINDING TEXTS
| Book | Use |
|---|---|
| The Lesser Key of Solomon (Goetia) | 72 demons with sigils, seals, ranks |
| Book of Abramelin | Spirit communion, Holy Guardian Angel |
| Heptameron | Planetary spirits, angelic magic |
| Picatrix | Astrological timing for spirit work |
| The Greek Magical Papyri (PGM) | Ancient spells, necromancy, spirit pacts |
| Liber Null & Psychonaut (Chaos) | Personal servitor crafting & control |
SAFETY MEASURES
- Always cleanse before and after.
- Never bind spirits out of anger, revenge, or greed.
- Do not leave spirit vessels unguarded.
- Avoid soul or blood contracts unless fully prepared.
- Learn how to banish, not just conjure.
