The coffin box

The coffin box in folk magic, particularly in hoodoo, is often used for burial spells, which can serve various purposes such as banishing negative influences, severing ties with harmful individuals, or laying to rest unwanted feelings or situations.

A stunning representation of a six-sided pine box coffin rich with complexly layered details inside and out.

• Cold Cast Resin.
• 8 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Coffin Box for Burial Spells

Purpose:

• Banishing: To remove negativity or harmful influences from your life.
• Ending Relationships: To sever ties with individuals who bring toxicity.
• Closure: To let go of past experiences or feelings that no longer serve you.

Materials Needed:

• Coffin Box: This can be a small wooden or cardboard box.
• Items to Represent What You Want to Banish: This could include written names, photographs, or symbolic objects.
• Salt: For purification and protection.
• Herbs: Such as black salt, rue, or other banishing herbs.
• Optional: A black candle for protection and to enhance the energy of the spell.

Instructions:

1. Preparation:
   • Cleansing the Space: Cleanse your space with incense or other cleansing methods to create a focused environment.
   • Set Up Your Materials: Arrange your coffin box and other materials on your altar or workspace.
2. Write Your Intention:
   • On a piece of paper, write down what you want to banish or end. For example: “I release [Name] from my life” or “I lay to rest my past.”
3. Fill the Coffin Box:
   • Place the written intention or any items representing the negativity into the coffin box.
   • Add a pinch of salt and any herbs you’re using for banishing.
4. Speak Your Intention:
   • Hold the coffin box and say your intention aloud, focusing on the energy of letting go. For example: “With this box, I bury all that no longer serves me. I release [Name] and all negativity.”
5. Seal the Box:
   • Close the coffin box securely. You may choose to tie it shut with a black thread or string for added emphasis.
6. Burial:
   • Find a suitable place to bury the coffin box, such as a garden or a quiet spot in nature. As you bury it, visualize the release of what you’re letting go.
7. Optional Candle Ritual:
   • If using a black candle, light it during the process and allow it to burn while focusing on your intention. Once done, you can extinguish it or let it burn out.
8. Closure:
   • After burying the box, take a moment to thank any spiritual energies you may have called upon. Feel the relief of having let go.