Learn how to properly close your love spell to ensure lasting energy and successful manifestation with gratitude, sealing, and grounding techniques.
Closing a love spell is just as important as the preparation and performance stages. By closing your spell properly, you release your intention to the universe, seal the energy you've created, and show gratitude for the forces that have supported your ritual. This final step ensures that the energy of your spell continues to work in the background, allowing your desires to manifest without interference.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of closing your love spell in a way that ensures your intentions are released and the energy is sealed, making space for love to flow into your life.
For more on the full love spell ritual, check out our Step-by-Step Guide to Casting an Eternal Love Spell.
Closing your spell properly serves several important purposes:
Here’s how to close your love spell with intention, confidence, and gratitude, ensuring your energy is aligned with your desired outcome.
Gratitude is a powerful way to close any spell, as it demonstrates trust in the process and a sense of completion. Whether you’ve called upon the elements, deities, or simply the universe, expressing gratitude helps seal the spell’s energy and leaves the ritual on a positive note.
How to Express Gratitude:
Speak Out Loud: Simply say a few words of thanks. Example: “Thank you to the universe (or the specific deity) for hearing my intentions. I trust in the power of love and am grateful for the manifestation of my desires.”
Silent Gratitude: If you prefer, close your eyes and offer silent gratitude. Picture yourself surrounded by loving energy and feel deep appreciation for the forces that have supported your spell.
Gratitude reinforces positive energy and signals that you are ready to let go of control and trust the outcome.
After expressing gratitude, the next step is to release the energy of the spell into the universe. This is where you let go of any attachment to the outcome and allow the universe to work on manifesting your desires.
How to Release Energy:
Visualize the Release: Close your eyes and imagine the energy of your spell being released into the universe. See it as a glowing ball of light or a warm wave of energy moving away from you and out into the world. Trust that the universe will handle the details of how and when your desires will manifest.
Breathe and Let Go: Take a deep breath in, hold for a moment, and then slowly exhale. As you exhale, imagine any remaining tension or attachment leaving your body. Let go of the need to control the outcome, and trust that the energy you’ve raised is now in motion.
Releasing the energy of your spell is crucial, as it prevents you from obsessing over the outcome and allows the magic to flow naturally.
Sealing your spell ensures that the energy you’ve raised during the ritual remains intact and continues to work toward your desired outcome. This creates a protective boundary around the energy, preventing any interference or negative influences.
How to Seal the Spell:
Use a Closing Statement: Speak a final closing statement that seals the energy. Example: “As I will it, so it shall be. The energy of love is sealed and protected, and my desire is now manifesting.”
Seal with a Gesture: You can also use a physical gesture to seal the spell, such as drawing a circle in the air around your altar with your finger, wand, or athame. Visualize this circle acting as a protective barrier, locking in the energy of the spell.
By sealing the energy, you prevent any energetic leaks and ensure that the power of your spell continues to work behind the scenes.
After sealing the energy, it’s time to extinguish the candles you used in the ritual. Blowing out candles too quickly can symbolize ending the spell before it has a chance to work, so it’s best to extinguish them carefully and with intention.
How to Extinguish Candles:
Use a Candle Snuffer: Extinguishing the candles with a snuffer is the most traditional and respectful way to end a spell. It allows the flame to go out gently, symbolizing the continuation of the spell’s energy.
Pinch with Fingers or Use a Spoon: If you don’t have a snuffer, you can pinch the wick with slightly dampened fingers or press a metal spoon over the flame to safely extinguish it.
As you extinguish the candles, mentally affirm that the spell’s energy continues to work even though the flames have been put out.
After the intensity of the spell, it’s important to ground yourself to bring your energy back into balance and reconnect with the present moment. Grounding helps stabilize your emotions and ensures that you’re not left feeling scattered or drained after the ritual.
How to Ground Yourself:
Touch the Earth: If you’re outside, place your hands on the ground or sit directly on the earth to absorb its stabilizing energy. Visualize any excess energy flowing from your body into the ground.
Eat or Drink: Eating a small snack or drinking a glass of water after a ritual helps bring you back to your physical body. This can be something simple like bread, fruit, or tea.
Deep Breathing: Take a few deep breaths, inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. With each breath, imagine yourself becoming more grounded and centered.
Grounding yourself after a spell helps you return to everyday life while still carrying the positive energy of the ritual with you.
If your spell involved physical items like herbs, written intentions, or crystals, you may need to dispose of these items in a meaningful way. This final act helps you close the spell completely and reinforces your intention.
How to Dispose of Spell Remains:
Bury in the Earth: Burying items like candle wax, herbs, or paper in the earth symbolizes returning the energy to nature. This is a good option for spells focused on growth, healing, or long-term love.
Release into Running Water: If your spell involved emotional healing or releasing old patterns, you can release items (such as petals or leaves) into a river or stream, symbolizing letting go and moving forward.
Burn: If your spell included a written intention, you may choose to burn the paper after the ritual, symbolizing transformation and release. Make sure to burn it safely and in a controlled environment.
Disposing of spell remains with care completes the ritual and signifies the end of the spellcasting process.
The final step in closing your love spell is to affirm your trust in the process and detach from the outcome. It’s important not to dwell on when or how your desire will manifest—trust that the universe is working in your favor, and allow yourself to move forward with confidence.
How to Detach from the Outcome:
Affirmation: Say a final affirmation that reinforces your trust in the spell. Example: “I trust in the timing and power of the universe. Love is on its way to me, and I am ready to receive it.”
Let Go of Obsession: After closing the spell, resist the urge to constantly think about the outcome or wonder when it will happen. Obsessing over the results can create energetic resistance, slowing the manifestation process. Instead, go about your life with confidence, knowing that love is already on its way.
Detaching from the outcome allows the energy of the spell to flow naturally, without interference or doubt.
"I used to rush through the end of my spells, and I often found myself obsessing over whether or not they would work. But when I learned how to properly close my spells—with gratitude, sealing the energy, and releasing control—it made a huge difference. Not only did I feel more at peace, but my spells started working more effectively. When I closed a love spell recently, I felt a strong sense of trust and let go of any anxiety. A few weeks later, the relationship I had been hoping for started to blossom, and it felt natural and effortless."
— Rachel, Johannesburg
Q: What happens if I forget to properly close a spell?
A: If you forget to close a spell, the energy might remain open and scattered, which can weaken its effectiveness. You can always revisit the spell later and properly close it by expressing gratitude, sealing the energy, and grounding yourself.
Q: Can I perform another spell before closing the previous one?
A: It’s best to close one spell before starting another. This ensures that each spell receives focused energy and attention without overlapping or mixing intentions.
Q: How long should I wait before closing a love spell?
A: You can close your love spell as soon as the ritual is complete. The important part is sealing the energy, releasing your intention, and grounding yourself before moving on.
Closing your love spell with intention, gratitude, and trust is a crucial step in ensuring that the energy you’ve raised continues to work toward manifesting your desires. By expressing gratitude, releasing the energy, sealing the spell, and grounding yourself, you complete the ritual and set your intention into motion. Trust that the universe is working in your favor, and allow love to flow into your life.
For more guidance on the spellcasting process, visit our How to Cast a Love Spell for additional insights.
By closing your love spell properly, you release the energy with trust and confidence, allowing your desires to manifest in the best possible way. Through gratitude, detachment, and grounding, you complete the ritual and open yourself to receiving the love and connection you seek.