Reversing Candle Spell: Send Negativity Back to Sender

Introduction: When Protection Isn't Enough

You've tried shielding. You've cleansed your space. You've set boundaries. But the negativity keeps coming—gossip, ill wishes, psychic attacks, or just plain bad vibes from someone who won't leave you alone.

Sometimes, blocking isn't enough. Sometimes you need to send it back.

That's where reversing candle magic comes in.

A reversing spell doesn't create new harm—it simply returns the energy someone sent to you, back to its source. It's the magical equivalent of holding up a mirror and saying, "This is yours, not mine. Take it back."

This guide will teach you how to perform a reversing candle spell safely, ethically, and effectively—so you can reclaim your peace and let karma do its work.

What is a Reversing Candle Spell?

A reversing spell is a form of defensive magic that sends negative energy back to the person who sent it to you. It's not about revenge or creating new harm—it's about returning what doesn't belong to you.

Think of it like this:

• Protection magic: Builds a wall to block negativity
• Banishing magic: Pushes negativity away from you
• Reversing magic: Reflects negativity back to its source

Reversing spells are particularly useful when:

• Someone is actively sending you ill will, gossip, or psychic attacks
• You're being targeted by jealousy, envy, or malicious intent
• You want the person to experience the consequences of their own actions
• You need a stronger response than simple protection

The Ethics of Reversing Spells

Before we go further, let's address the elephant in the room: Is reversing magic "bad" or "harmful"?

The Case For Reversing Spells

• You're not creating harm—you're returning it: The person sent negativity first. You're just giving it back.
• It's self-defense: You have the right to protect yourself and your energy
• It teaches accountability: The sender experiences the consequences of their own actions
• It's more ethical than a curse: You're not adding extra harm—just reflecting what was already sent

The Case Against Reversing Spells

• You might be wrong about the source: If you misidentify who's sending negativity, you could harm an innocent person
• It perpetuates the cycle: Sending energy back can escalate conflict rather than end it
• It keeps you energetically tied to the person: Sometimes cutting cords and moving on is healthier
• Karma will handle it anyway: Do you really need to intervene?

The Middle Path

Reversing magic is a tool—neither inherently good nor bad. It's about how and why you use it.

Ask yourself:

• Am I certain this person is sending me negativity?
• Have I tried protection and banishing first?
• Am I acting from self-defense or from revenge?
• Am I prepared for the consequences (both magical and mundane)?

If you can answer these questions honestly and still feel called to do a reversing spell, proceed with clarity and intention.

What You'll Need for a Reversing Candle Spell

The Candle

You have several options:

• Reversing candle (double-action): A specialty candle that's black on one end and red (or another color) on the other. Burn from the black end to reverse negativity, then from the colored end to draw in protection or justice.
• Black candle: For absorbing and reversing negativity
• Red and black candle (two separate): Black to reverse, red to return with force
• White candle: If you want to reverse with purification rather than force

Additional Tools

• Mirror (small): To reflect energy back
• Black tourmaline or obsidian: Protective stones that absorb and transmute negativity
• Salt: For creating a protective circle
• Protective herbs: Rue, agrimony, rosemary, or black pepper
• Paper and pen: To write the person's name or the situation
• Oil (optional): Protection oil, black pepper oil, or olive oil

Basic Reversing Candle Spell

Step 1: Prepare Your Space

Cleanse your space with smoke (sage, rosemary, or incense) or sound (bells, clapping). Cast a circle of salt around your working area for protection.

Step 2: Write Your Intention

On a piece of paper, write:

• The person's name (if you know it) OR "whoever is sending me negativity"
• A clear statement: "All negativity you have sent to me is now returned to you. What you have given, you now receive. So mote it be."

Step 3: Set Up the Candle

Place the paper on your altar. Put a small mirror on top of it (reflective side up). Place the black candle on the mirror.

Surround the setup with:

• A circle of salt
• Black tourmaline or obsidian stones
• Protective herbs

Step 4: Dress the Candle (Optional)

Anoint the candle with protection oil, rubbing from the top down (to push energy away from you). As you do, visualize the negativity being absorbed into the candle.

Step 5: Light the Candle

Light the candle and say:

"By the power of flame and mirror's face,
All harm you've sent returns to its place.
What you have given, now you receive.
By my will and right, I am relieved.
As this candle burns, your negativity turns.
Back to you it goes, as above, so below.
This is my will, so mote it be."

Step 6: Visualize

As the candle burns, visualize:

• The negativity being drawn into the flame
• The mirror reflecting it back to the sender
• A protective shield forming around you
• The sender experiencing the weight of their own actions

Step 7: Let It Burn

Let the candle burn completely if safe to do so. If you must extinguish it, snuff it out (don't blow) and relight it daily until it's gone.

Step 8: Dispose of the Remains

Once the candle is finished:

• Bury the wax remains off your property (at a crossroads, in a cemetery, or in the woods)
• Throw the paper and any leftover materials in the trash (off your property)
• Cleanse the mirror and stones before reusing them

Advanced Reversing Spell: The Mirror Box

For more intense situations, create a mirror box to trap and reverse the negativity.

You'll Need:

• Small box
• 4-6 small mirrors (or reflective material like aluminum foil)
• Black candle
• Paper with the person's name or photo
• Black pepper, salt, and protective herbs

Method:

1. Line the inside of the box with mirrors (reflective side facing inward)
2. Place the paper/photo inside
3. Add black pepper, salt, and herbs
4. Place the black candle on top of the box
5. Light the candle and say: "Trapped in mirrors, your harm reflects. Back to you, with no effect on me. You are bound by your own deed."
6. Let the candle burn completely
7. Seal the box and bury it or throw it in running water

Reversing Spell with a Double-Action Candle

Double-action (or reversing) candles are specially made for this work—usually black on the bottom half and red (or another color) on the top.

How to Use:

1. Burn the black end first: This reverses and removes the negativity
2. Then flip and burn the colored end: This draws in protection (red), justice (purple), or peace (white)

Incantation:

"Black to reverse what was sent to me,
Red to protect and set me free.
Negativity returns to its source,
I am shielded by a greater force."

Signs Your Reversing Spell is Working

• You feel lighter: The energetic weight lifts from you
• The person backs off: They stop contacting you or targeting you
• They experience consequences: Karma catches up (their own negativity affects them)
• Your protection feels stronger: You feel more grounded and shielded
• The candle burns clean: A steady, strong flame indicates the spell is working

Signs of Resistance or Blockage

• Candle won't stay lit: The person may have strong protection, or you may be wrong about the source
• Candle burns erratically: There's energetic resistance or confusion
• You feel worse after the spell: You may need to cleanse yourself first before reversing
• Nothing changes: The negativity may not be coming from where you think, or it's not intentional

What to Do After a Reversing Spell

1. Cleanse Yourself

Take a salt bath, smoke cleanse, or use sound to clear any residual negativity from your energy field.

2. Ground and Shield

Reinforce your energetic boundaries with a protection spell or daily shielding practice.

3. Cut the Cord

Perform a cord-cutting ritual to sever the energetic connection between you and the sender.

4. Let It Go

Don't obsess over the results. Trust that the spell is working and move on with your life.

5. Monitor the Situation

Pay attention to whether the negativity stops. If it continues, you may need to repeat the spell or try a different approach.

When NOT to Do a Reversing Spell

• You're not sure who's sending negativity: You could harm the wrong person
• You're acting from anger or revenge: Wait until you're calm and clear-headed
• The person is mentally ill or unstable: Reversing could escalate the situation dangerously
• You haven't tried protection first: Start with defense before offense
• You're not prepared for consequences: The person may retaliate (magically or mundanely)

Alternatives to Reversing Spells

If reversing feels too aggressive or risky, try these instead:

Freezer Spell

Write the person's name on paper, put it in water, and freeze it to "freeze them out" of your life.

Binding Spell

Bind the person from doing harm without sending anything back to them.

Cord Cutting

Sever the energetic connection so their energy can't reach you.

Mirror Shield

Carry a small mirror in your pocket (reflective side out) to passively reflect negativity without active spellwork.

Return to Sender (Gentle Version)

Simply say: "I return this energy to its sender, transmuted into love and light." This sends it back without harm.

Final Thoughts: The Mirror Reflects Truth

Reversing magic is powerful, and with power comes responsibility.

When you send negativity back to its source, you're not creating harm—you're revealing truth. You're saying, "This is what you sent. This is what it feels like. Now you deal with it."

It's a boundary. It's a lesson. It's justice.

But it's also a mirror for you. Before you cast a reversing spell, make sure your own intentions are clean. Make sure you're acting from self-defense, not revenge. Make sure you're willing to accept the consequences.

Because the mirror reflects everything—including you.

Use this magic wisely. Use it sparingly. Use it only when necessary.

And when you do, trust that what you send out will return—to them, and to you.

The flame knows the truth. The mirror shows it clearly.

Let karma do its work.