10/03/2026
What do you do with spell remains when the working is finished?
Wax. Herbs. petitions. Salt. Water. Offerings. Ashes. Jars.
There is no single universal answer, because disposal should make sense for both the working and the material itself.
Some remains can be returned to the earth.
Some should never be buried.
Some belong in the trash.
Some can be washed away safely.
Some should be kept, dismantled, cleansed, or reused.
And sometimes the most respectful thing you can do is dispose of something plainly instead of forcing a dramatic ending onto it.
Before deciding what to do, ask three questions:
What was the purpose of the working?
What is this material actually made of?
What happens to the land, water, animals, or people if I leave it there?
Magick does not excuse us from responsibility.
If your ritual used salt, paraffin wax, synthetic glitter, metal, glass, toxic herbs, dyed materials, or anything that does not belong in the soil, do not bury it simply because “returning it to the earth” sounds more magical.
The ending of a working should have the same intention and discernment as the beginning.
Respect the spell.
Respect the material.
Respect the place you leave behind.
