Sometimes life throws weird curveballs your way. Things go off-track. You feel off, drained, or like something’s just not quite right—and no matter how much you try to brush it off as stress, bad luck, or coincidence, it keeps happening. That’s when your intuition might kick in and whisper, “Hey… is someone messing with my energy?”
Now, not everything strange is caused by spellwork or magick, of course. But when odd patterns stack up, especially when you’ve ruled out everything else, it’s worth considering if someone could be casting spells—especially the not-so-nice kind—on you. People sometimes do spells out of jealousy, hurt feelings, or a desire to control. Some don’t even realize they’re doing harm. Others… do it on purpose.
So, how do you tell the difference between a string of bad days and an actual spiritual attack? That’s where this guide comes in. Below are ten common signs that someone might be casting spells on you—plus what to do about it if you suspect something’s up. And don’t worry—we’ll also go over how to protect yourself and take your power back.
Let’s get into it. Trust your gut. If even a few of these resonate, it might be time to cleanse, protect, and reset your energy.
1. Your Energy Is Constantly Drained
You wake up feeling tired. Midday hits and you’re ready for a nap. Even after a full night’s rest, you feel like something’s been feeding on your energy. It’s not your normal tired—it’s heavy. Like something’s clinging to you and pulling your spirit down.
This kind of exhaustion doesn’t go away with a good meal or some alone time. It feels like a fog you can’t shake, like you’re moving through molasses. People around you might even comment that you seem different—quieter, spaced out, or not yourself lately.
When someone casts a spell to drain you—whether consciously or not—they’re tapping into your life force. It’s not always some dramatic curse. Sometimes it’s just someone obsessing over you or resenting you, and that focus creates a link that messes with your energy field.
2. You Keep Having Bad Luck Out of Nowhere
Everything was going fine… until it wasn’t. One thing after another starts going wrong. You lose your keys, miss your bus, get unexpected bills, tech glitches out, and you accidentally insult your boss—all in the same week. This kind of streak is too intense to just be “life stuff.”
If you’re normally pretty lucky or balanced and things suddenly spiral into chaos with no clear reason, it could be an external force causing disruption. Spells that create obstacles or confusion can twist the flow of energy around you, making everyday things harder.
Pay attention to patterns. Especially if the bad luck hits your relationships, money, or health, it could be a sign that someone’s targeting one of those areas. Someone could be jealous of your abundance and trying to cut it off.
3. You Feel Watched or Spiritually “Followed”
That creepy feeling like someone’s behind you even when you’re alone? Yeah, that can be a big red flag. Especially if it happens often, and especially if it ramps up at night or when you’re trying to sleep.
Magickal attacks sometimes involve sending spiritual entities—like thoughtforms or negative energy clouds—your way. You might feel like something is in the room with you. Your pets might act weird, bark at empty corners, or avoid certain spaces.
If your dreams also start getting darker, filled with strange figures or being chased, it’s your subconscious picking up on something. Dreams are one of the first places where spiritual interference shows up.
4. Random Aches, Illness, or Physical Symptoms
When someone targets you energetically, your body might start showing signs. You could feel nauseous out of nowhere, get intense headaches, or have strange pains that doctors can’t explain. You just don’t feel like yourself.
Sometimes magick hits your weakest point. If you already have a sensitive stomach, you might suddenly start having issues. If you’re normally healthy, you might suddenly get sick more often or feel extra sensitive to your surroundings.
This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t seek medical advice (please do!), but if everything checks out and you still feel awful, it could be a spiritual thing. Your body is wise—it knows when something’s off in your energy field.
5. Things Around You Break or Malfunction Constantly
Electronics dying. Lights flickering. Phone randomly freezing. Appliances acting up. It sounds dramatic, but energy affects objects—especially if the energy is thick, heavy, or chaotic. Spellwork gone sour can scramble the vibe around you.
This kind of interference often clusters. If your Wi-Fi keeps dropping, your calls keep cutting out, or even protective items (like crystals or jewelry) crack or disappear—it’s worth taking notice. Something could be trying to disrupt your connection or your peace.
It can also be a sign that your energy field is overloaded. People who are under spiritual attack often carry a static-like energy that messes with tech and fragile things.
6. People Start Acting Strange Around You
Suddenly, your friends pull away. People give you weird looks. Arguments happen out of the blue. Someone who used to love being around you now seems irritated or cold. It’s like your relationships are glitching—and not in a normal “life happens” kind of way.
Sometimes a spell is cast to mess with your connections—to isolate you, or to stir up drama. This kind of manipulation can shift how others perceive you or how you perceive them. It’s subtle, but powerful.
If you feel misunderstood, pushed away, or like people are turning on you for no reason, it might not be you at all. It could be the energy someone’s pushing into your field—intentionally or not.
7. Your Money Suddenly Dries Up
You were doing fine financially—and then out of nowhere, money stops flowing. Payments get delayed. Things fall through. You’re constantly paying for surprise expenses. It’s like your wallet has a hole in it.
Money spells are real. People might send out energy (even just jealousy) that blocks your abundance or clogs your ability to receive. These energetic blocks can hit your work, business, or income stream without warning.
When you’re energetically under attack, money often disappears fast. That’s because wealth is connected to your root chakra—the very place that keeps you grounded and stable. When that gets shaken, finances take the hit.
8. Unexplained Anxiety or Depression
You might suddenly feel a wave of anxiety, fear, or sadness for no reason. Not tied to any event. It just comes over you like a cloud. You don’t feel like yourself, and your usual coping tools stop working.
Spells meant to disrupt emotions can do this. So can the energy from people who are fixated on you or angry at you. Their emotions can project into your field, especially if you’re an empath or naturally sensitive.
If your emotional state has changed drastically and you can’t pinpoint why—and it lingers—it might be something spiritual. Especially if you’ve been fine, and then suddenly you’re not.
9. You Keep Seeing Strange Symbols, Items, or Signs
Feathers tied with string on your doorstep. A jar full of something weird outside your house. A sudden influx of crows. Candle wax forming strange shapes. These things can all be signs of spellwork or energetic manipulation.
In folk magic, leaving items (called “taglocks” or “spell jars”) near someone is a way to link energy to them. If you see something and it makes you feel creeped out or “off,” trust that. Energy leaves a trace.
Also keep an eye on your dreams, tarot readings, or synchronicities. The Universe might be trying to get your attention with symbolic messages.
10. Your Own Magick Feels Blocked
If you’re a practitioner and suddenly your spells stop working, your intuition feels fuzzy, and your tools don’t respond—someone might be interfering. Especially if you feel disconnected from your guides or spirits.
Spells can be used to silence, block, or weaken others—especially other witches or spiritual folks. It’s a way to “cut the signal” so you don’t notice what’s going on. But your power is still there—you just need to clear the interference.
If this is happening, it’s not your fault. It just means it’s time to do some cleansing and protection to bring your power back online.
Spell Ritual: Cleanse & Protect Yourself
If any of the signs above felt familiar, don’t panic. The good news is, energy can be cleared. You can take your power back starting now.
Here’s a simple cleansing and protection spell:
What You Need:
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A white candle
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A bowl of salt water
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A piece of black tourmaline (or any protective crystal)
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Your voice
Steps:
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Light the white candle. Sit calmly in front of it.
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Place your hands over the bowl of salt water and say:
“I call in cleansing light. I wash away what’s not mine. I return all energy to its source. I am protected. I am whole.” -
Dip your fingers in the salt water and gently touch your forehead, heart, and belly.
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Hold the crystal and visualize a protective bubble forming around you—thick, glowing, impenetrable.
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Let the candle burn for at least 15 minutes while you sit in stillness.
Take Back Your Light
If you feel like something’s been interfering with your peace, listen to that feeling. You don’t need to be afraid. You’re more powerful than anything thrown at you.
Energy follows intention. And the moment you decide to reclaim your space, things start to shift. Stay grounded, trust your instincts, and don’t be afraid to draw boundaries—energetic or otherwise.
You deserve a life that’s yours. Clear, strong, and protected. Keep shining.
