From a spiritual perspective, a spirit portal is believed to be an opening or gateway between the physical and spiritual realms. It is believed that portals and the energetic vortex connected with them feed spirits and entities.
Some people believe such portals can allow negative entities or energies to enter our physical realm, which can cause harm or disturbance.
If you close a spirit portal, you remove the haunting’s “battery” and banish the haunting. You don’t have to deal directly with the spirit or entity, which can be great if they are negative.
You can make this ritual as complicated as you want, but it is a very straightforward process. I have read articles about complicated rituals, but I don’t find this necessary. The magic lies in the intent, not the ritual itself.
If you believe that there is a spirit portal that needs to be closed, follow this step-by-step guide.
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#1: Locate the portal
First of all, you need to locate the portal. Psychic sweeps are a common method, along with dowsing tools. Even if tools are commonly used, psychics have the most success pinpointing portals. This is because sites often have electrical wiring that might throw the scan off.
A psychic scans the site and returns to the paranormal team with hot spots. The team might do an additional EMF reading or scan the area with dowsing rods.
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Pendulums, compasses, dowsing rods, and EMF meters are common tools for locating portals. If a pendulum moves erratically, the dowsing rods start to spin, or the compass acts strange, it might indicate a portal. Cross-reference psychic readings and hits from gadgets and tools is always a good idea.
Further reading: How to Locate a Spirit Portal using Dowsing Rods
#2: Set your intention
When you locate the portal, it is essential to approach it with confidence. Start by setting your intention to close the portal. Visualize the portal closing and imagine all negative energies or entities being banished from your space.
The key is to believe in your power to close it. It is all in how you perceive your authority and agency to close it.
#3: Use protective measures
Before attempting to close the portal, it’s essential to protect yourself from any negative energies that may be present. You can do this by lighting a white candle, burning sage or other cleansing herbs, or using protective crystals like black tourmaline or obsidian.
Regardless of what manifestations you might experience, you need to stand firm and believe in your power to close it. If you are dealing with negative energies, they might try to manipulate you not to close it. Remember, when you close it, they feed off the vortex and lose much of their power.
It is not uncommon for negative energies to manifest as children when they feel frightened by you. They know they have the best chances to play your feelings thing way.
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#4: Call upon spiritual guides or entities
Many spiritual traditions believe in the existence of guides or entities who can help you in your spiritual endeavors. You can call upon these beings for assistance in closing the portal. Examples of such entities include angels, spirit guides, or ancestors.
#5: Use visualization and intention
To close the portal, you can use visualization and intention. Imagine that the portal is closing, and all negative energies or entities are being sealed. You can imagine the portal as a bright light or rip in a fabric. Imagine how you close it, and all the light disappears,
You can also use affirmations to reinforce your intention, such as “I am closing this portal. No spirits or entities are hereby allowed to pass through, attach to it, or use it as an energy source. The portal is no more.”
#6: Seal the portal
To complete the process, you can seal the portal using a physical object like a crystal or a symbol like a pentacle. Place the object or symbol at the portal’s location and imagine it sealing the gateway.
Methods for different types of portals
Different types of portals might need to be approached with different methods. The table below provides tips and tricks for dealing with the most common portals.
As there is no single way to do this, you might have to experiment with different methods if you notice that your efforts are not successful. It can be hard knowing exactly what kind of portal you are dealing with in the first place.
| Type of Spirit Portal | Ways to Close |
|---|---|
| Negative Energy Portals | To purify the space, use white sage, palo santo, or other cleansing herbs. Burn white candles to bring positive energy into the space. Visualize the portal closing and affirm that all negative energies are being banished. Use crystals like black tourmaline or obsidian to protect the space. |
| Dimensional Portals | To purify the space, use white sage, palo santo, or other cleansing herbs. Burn white candles to bring positive energy into the space. Visualize the portal closing and affirm that all negative energies are being banished. Use crystals like black tourmaline or obsidian to protect the space. |
| Elemental Portals | Call upon spiritual guides or entities to assist in closing the portal. Use visualization and intention to communicate with any ghosts or spirits at the portal. Ask them to move on and cross over to the other side. Use symbols associated with protection and closure to seal the portal. |
| Ghost Portals | Seek the assistance of a trusted spiritual advisor or practitioner with experience in dealing with dark magic. Protective measures like candles, crystals, and symbols shield yourself from negative energies. Use visualization and intention to close the portal and affirm that all dark energies are being banished. |
| Dark Magic Portals | Seek the assistance of a trusted spiritual advisor or practitioner with experience in dealing with dark magic. Protective measures like white candles, crystals, and symbols shield you from negative energies. Use visualization and intention to close the portal and affirm that all dark energies are being banished. |
| Interdimensional Portals | Call upon spiritual guides or entities to assist in closing the portal. Use visualization and intention to close the portal. |
Symbols for closing elemental portals
The symbols used to close an elemental portal may vary depending on the tradition or belief system. However, here are some examples of symbols that can be associated with each element.
- Air: a feather, a bird, a sword or dagger, the symbol for the element itself (a triangle pointing upward with a horizontal line through the middle)
- Water: a chalice or cup, a seashell, a fish, the symbol for the element itself (a triangle pointing downward with a horizontal line through the middle)
- Fire: a candle, a torch, a sun or flame symbol, the symbol for the element itself (a triangle pointing upward)
- Earth: a pentacle, a stone or crystal, a tree, the symbol for the element itself (a triangle pointing downward)
To close an elemental portal, you can use visualization and intention to communicate with the elemental beings associated with it and offer gratitude and thanks to them for their presence. Then, use the appropriate symbol to seal the portal and affirm that the elemental energies are being closed off. It’s important to remember that these are general suggestions and may not work for every situation or individual.
It’s important to remember that these are general suggestions and may not work for every situation or individual. It’s always best to trust your intuition and seek professional guidance.
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Further reading: Haunted by Nature: Elemental Spirits
Final thoughts
It’s important to note that these steps are based on spiritual beliefs and practices, and there is no scientific evidence to support the existence of spirit portals.
There is no way to close a portal, but the essence is always intent, regardless of your belief system. You can create your ritual if you want to. But you have to believe with whole your heart that you are capable of closing the portal to be successful.
It is good to remember that a specific religion or belief does not bind spirits and entities; humans have created these systems to find peace and structure in our lives. The demonic is the same in all religions, even if we might refer to them with different names. It is a universal force of darkness, as there are universal forces of light as well.
If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe dealing with spiritual matters, it may be best to seek the guidance of a trusted spiritual advisor or practitioner.
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