Hexing Without Exhaustion

Hexing Without Exhaustion: How to Store and Sustain Your Energy

In times of political and social upheaval, many witches turn to hexing as a means of resistance, justice, and protection. The Church of Witchcraft does not have a particular stance on hexing. Rather, we recognize it is something that many witches do. We want all witches to be as safe as possible in their workings.

Powerful spellwork—especially hexes—can be draining. Repeatedly channeling intense emotions into magic without proper safeguards can lead to burnout, fatigue, or unintended backlash. Just as technology uses batteries to store energy for later use, witches can create magical reservoirs to power their workings without depleting themselves. This blog explores sustainable ways to conduct hexes while preserving personal energy.

When casting spells, witches draw power from various sources, including personal energy, planetary alignments, spirits, natural elements, and communal magic. Hexing often involves anger, justice, and retribution, which can be emotionally and spiritually taxing. Instead of relying solely on personal reserves, witches can “store” hexing energy in magical batteries—objects, talismans, or enchanted spaces that hold and release power as needed.

Methods for Storing Hexing Energy

1. Spell Jars as Magical Batteries

A spell jar can serve as a charged energy source, retaining its power until it is needed. This method allows a hex to be continuously fueled without depleting the caster’s energy.

How to Create a Hexing Spell Jar Battery:

1. Select a Container – A glass jar or bottle works well for storing energy.
2. Choose Correspondences – Include herbs, crystals, and items linked to the hex’s intent:
   • Black salt or graveyard dirt for banishment.
   • Rusty nails or broken glass to disrupt the target’s energy.
   • Red pepper or chili flakes to add a spicy kick.
   • Crystals like black obsidian or hematite to store energy.
3. Add an Energy Source –
   • Write sigils of power on parchment and place them inside.
   • Drip candle wax over the ingredients to seal the intent.
   • Charge the jar with focused rage, chanting, or storm energy.
4. Seal and Store – Keep the jar on an altar, bury it, or place it in a high-energy area. Tap into it when needed, like drawing power from a magical generator.

2. Charging Sigils for Long-Term Hexing

Sigils are symbols charged with intent. Instead of hexing directly from your own energy, create sigils that continuously radiate hexing power.

Steps for a Hexing Sigil Battery:

1. Create a sigil representing your hex (e.g., “Justice finds you” or “May your lies unravel”).
2. Charge the sigil using:
   • Candle flames to fuel it with the transformative energy of fire.
   • Storm energy by placing it outside during lightning or high winds.
   • Blood or spit for a personal but lasting connection.

1. Store the sigil on paper, wood, or a carved object.
2. Activate it by placing it in an area connected to the hex’s target or by periodically “feeding” it (exposing it to moonlight, reciting its intent, or anointing it with baneful herbs).

3. Enchanted Hex Candles for Energy Regulation

Candles can act as reservoirs, holding hexing energy until burned. This allows a slow release over time rather than an immediate energy drain.

Creating a Hex Candle:

1. Choose a Candle Color – Black for banishment, red for conflict, gray for confusion.
2. Carve Symbols or Names – Inscribe the target’s name or hex-related sigils.
3. Dress the Candle – Anoint it with hexing oils (e.g., wormwood, mugwort, or sulfur-infused oil).
4. Charge and Store – Instead of burning it all at once, light it for short durations when reinforcing the hex.

4. Hexing Dolls as Power Sources

Poppets or effigies can hold hexing energy and be manipulated without exhausting the witch.

Creating a Hexing Poppet Battery:

1. Form the Doll – Use fabric, wax, or clay to make a representation of the target.
2. Stuff It with Charged Materials – Add baneful herbs, nails, or symbolic objects.
3. Tie It to the Hex Battery – Place it near a spell jar or sigil, feeding off stored energy.
4. Activate It as Needed – Speak words of power to “wake” the poppet, then store it until further use.

5. Elemental Energy Storage

Harnessing natural elements can keep hexing energy available for later use.

• Storm Water – Collect rain during storms and store it in a jar charged with hexing intent.
• Charged Stones – Bury a stone in a sacred or charged location (e.g., crossroads, graveyards) and retrieve it when power is needed.
• Wind Energy – Hang wind chimes with inscribed hexing sigils, letting the wind keep the energy moving until needed.

Sustaining Your Energy While Hexing

To prevent exhaustion, witches should also maintain their own spiritual and physical well-being:

• Cleanse Regularly – Use salt baths, smoke cleansing, or protective charms to prevent backlash.
• Ground Excess Energy – After hexing, release any remaining energy into the earth.
• Set Protective Wards – Shield yourself from counter-magic or unintended consequences.
• Rotate Workings – Avoid overexertion by using pre-stored energy sources.

Final Thoughts: Ethical and Sustainable Hexing

Hexing can be a vital tool for justice, protection, and resistance, but it should be undertaken with great care and discretion. By utilizing magical batteries, witches can sustain their magical workings without experiencing burnout. Whether through spell jars, sigils, candles, poppets, or elemental storage, maintaining a reservoir of hexing energy ensures that power is always available when needed—without personal depletion.

By working smarter, not harder, witches can continue their magical resistance without sacrificing their well-being. Stay empowered, stay protected, and hex responsibly!