How to Kill Vengeance Spirits?

The myth of the “spirit of vengeance”

Across world folklore, vengeful spirits are energies born from unresolved suffering rather than discrete monsters that can be slain. Japanese culture gives us the onryō, a ghost “capable of causing harm” if the person died with anger or was wronged. These spirits are often depicted as women who remain in the world because of deep trauma and “take revenge in death”. In modern popular culture, they show up as everything from the onryō in Japanese horror to the “vengeful spirit” in Supernatural, where hunters can only lay them to rest by locating the remains or object anchoring the spirit and salting and burning it. The common theme across cultures is that these spirits linger because their story is incomplete.

The phrase “Spirit of Vengeance” doesn’t refer to a specific entity; instead, it is an archetype of justice-seeking energy. Greek mythology personifies retributive justice through the Furies (Erinyes), while many indigenous traditions describe ghosts of those wrongfully killed. In all of these stories, the spirit’s power comes from unresolved pain rather than from being intrinsically evil. Christian texts remind us that revenge belongs to God alone “Beloved, never avenge yourselves … Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord” and urge us to repay evil with good. From a metaphysical perspective, vengeance spirits represent dense emotional energy that has not been transmuted into light.

Can you actually “Kill” a vengeance spirit?

A ghost story might end with salt and fire, but in real‑world spiritual practice, the aim is liberating the trapped energy. Anthropologists note that many cultures appease vengeful ghosts through proper funeral rites; when a person has been killed and their body discarded, relatives may exhume and properly rebury the remains or salt and burn the bones to release the spirit. Japanese imperial court records show that rulers appeased powerful onryō by enshrining them as kami and performing Buddhist rites. These rituals are not about destruction; they are about completion and respect.

Metaphysically, vengeance spirits are thought-forms, dense packets of emotional energy created by anger, grief, and unfinished business. Killing such an energy only strengthens it; transmuting it requires forgiveness, compassion, and transformation. Below is a holistic approach inspired by energetic healing modalities and infused with supportive products from Infinite Warrior.

1 Recognise and release your own anger

Vengeful spirits often mirror our own suppressed rage. Begin by recognising any anger or resentment you are carrying. Journaling and meditation help to surface these emotions. Work with grounding stones to stabilise yourself; hematite is known as the “stone of the mind” and is cherished for its grounding and protective energy. Wearing a Hematite crystal bracelet keeps you centred and deflects negative energy. Infinite Warrior’s Hematite bead bracelet article also notes that hematite is believed to absorb negative energy and promote mental clarity and emotional balance.

2 Cleanse the space and honour the departed

If you are dealing with an external haunting, strange feelings, heavy atmospheres, or recurring patterns, consider performing energetic cleansing. Many cultures use salt to weaken negative entities. Supernatural’s fictional method of salting and burning a spirit’s remains echoes a real tradition: some communities exhumed and reburied bodies or salted and burned bones to appease vengeful spirits. You can honour this symbolism by sprinkling salt around doorways and burning sage or palo santo.

To further cleanse, create a sacred altar. Place a jade crystal bracelet on the altar; jade is associated with the heart chakra and promotes tranquility, harmony, and protection. Infinite Warrior’s jade bracelet collection offers bracelets that encourage peace and self‑compassion. The jade blog post explains that jade balances the heart chakra, alleviating bitterness and hate and replacing them with loving actions. As you cleanse your space, speak aloud your intention to release anger and invite peace for yourself and any lingering spirit. For a more detailed guide on how to smudge using palo santo and other herbs, see our Smudging 101 article. It walks you through burning palo santo and explains how smoke can calm high vibrations and “chase away evil spirits,” which makes it the perfect complement to a release ritual.

3 Transmute the energy with light and love

Vengeful spirits are nourished by fear and anger. To transform them, fill the environment with love, compassion, and light. Rose quartz, often called the Stone of Love, radiates unconditional love and emotional healing. Wearing a rose quartz bracelet or placing rose quartz in your space encourages forgiveness, compassion, and self‑acceptance. The rose quartz article emphasises that this stone is known for healing emotional wounds and promoting inner peace.

Another gentle ally is moonstone, which balances the solar plexus and third‑eye chakras and soothes emotional instability. Moonstone is linked to new beginnings and is great for fertility and hormonal balance; Infinite Warrior’s Moonstone blog post notes that it calms irritability and promotes intuition. Wear a moonstone bracelet or choose their signature Baby Maker fertility bracelet (moonstone with aquamarine) to bring calming, nurturing energy into the ritual.

For deeper protection, consider obsidian. The “warrior stone” is believed to shield against negativity and help reveal hidden fears. Infinite Warrior’s obsidian bracelet offers black, rainbow, snowflake, and mahogany varieties; the blog explains that black obsidian is a powerful shield and helps release suppressed emotions. Wearing obsidian while performing your ritual can deflect residual negativity and keep your aura clear.

4 Use intention and ritual to set the spirit free

After cleansing and raising the vibration, perform a release ritual. Light a candle and hold your chosen crystals, perhaps a stack of jade, hematite, and rose quartz bracelets. Visualise the vengeful energy dissolving in a field of white light. Speak words of forgiveness for any wrongs committed and invite the spirit to move on. If you know the story behind the haunting, acknowledge the pain and commit to repairing any harm done. Remember that your goal is to transmute, not destroy.

During new or full moon phases, you can amplify this ritual. Infinite Warrior’s moon reminders and New & Full Moon ritual guides (see our blog) encourage setting intentions and releasing what no longer serves you. Combine the ritual with breathwork, prayer, or sound healing (chanting “Om”). Their article on the meaning of Om describes how this primordial sound harmonises the nervous system and fosters unity.

5 Continue nurturing your energy

The journey doesn’t end with a single ritual. Commit to ongoing self‑care and energetic hygiene. Infinite Warrior offers an array of supportive tools:

• Gift Guide for Moms - This blog post highlights stones such as jasper for stress relief, labradorite and pyrite for shielding against negative energy, moonstone and aquamarine for new beginnings, amazonite for self‑love and communication, and rose quartz for uplifting energy. Pick a bracelet for yourself or gift one to a loved one who may need emotional support.
• Crystal Starter Kit & Selenite - Maintain your ritual space with a Crystal Starter Kit that contains amethyst, citrine, clear quartz, selenite, and palo santo. Selenite is a moon‑linked crystal that never needs recharging and can cleanse other stones; learn more about it in our Selenite 101 guide.
• Reduce Anger Collection - A curated set of bracelets designed to release anger and foster peace. Each product is aligned with specific chakras and afflictions; browse the Reduce Anger collection to choose pieces that resonate with your healing journey.
• Bracelet stacks and unique designs - Layer multiple energies by exploring our crystal bracelet stacks. Combinations such as hematite with gold rings, tiger eye with smoky quartz, or bright turquoise designs offer beauty and powerful synergy.
• Amethyst guide - Curious about amethyst’s calming properties? Read our guide on amethyst’s healing powers to learn how this purple crystal can soothe stress and support spiritual growth.

Beyond killing: choosing transformation

Rather than asking how to “kill” a vengeance spirit, consider how to heal the story behind it. Ancient cultures performed rites to appease wronged souls. Modern spiritual practice invites us to turn inward, releasing our own grudges and elevating our vibration. With the help of grounding and protective crystals like hematite, soothing stones like jade and moonstone, and heart‑opening allies like rose quartz, we can transmute heavy energy into light. Infinite Warrior offers thoughtfully crafted bracelets and kits to support this process. When you honour both your own emotions and those of the unseen world, vengeance dissolves, and what remains is love, peace, and transformation.