How to Make Black Salt

One of the most powerful protection tools I use is black salt. If you burn things, you probably have everything you need to make it. Never throw away ashes. They are full of latent magickal energy you can use.


My favorite time to make this is during the new moon, after I have offered what no longer serves me to my deities. I light small fires in my cauldron and burn things. Afterwards, I add salt, and Black pepper. I set the intentions by adding a stick of incense like you see here. I will also add any other ashes I may have collected. .

After the incense had burned, I will grab my pestle (mine is the end of an antler shed! Don’t be afraid to make due with what you have!) and grind everything into a fine powder. While doing so, I use a clockwise or Widdershins motion to incorporate all the ingredients. .

If your black salt is grey, and not black, burn a fire again in your cauldron and then grind everything again. A little extra charcoal works wonders. .

I like to sift mine, and then store it in a labeled jar with the date and moon phase. It’s a great tool to have on hand, and can also be used to dress candles or paint sigils. .