The Ethics of Binding Spirits: My Personal Thoughts & Practices

The Ethics of Binding Spirits: My Personal Thoughts & Practices

Working with spirits is one of the most intimate, beautiful, and at times controversial parts of my practice. Over the years, I’ve been asked many times about binding spirits—what it means, how it works, and whether it’s ethical. Because I offer custom conjurings and bindings, I feel it’s important to be transparent about my approach and share my personal thoughts on this delicate subject.

What Does “Binding” Mean?

In the metaphysical community, binding often refers to the act of creating a tether between a spirit and a physical object, place, or person. Think of it as creating a bridge—a channel—where energy can flow and communication can happen more smoothly.

But let’s be clear: binding is not enslavement. To me, it is a voluntary agreement, a sacred partnership sealed through ritual and respect. We never, ever, create a bond or a binding without the consent or the desire of the spirit or astral being involved.

The Core of My Practice: Consent & Choice

Before any spirit companion joins someone’s life, I make sure they are willing. Spirits have free will just like we do. I never force, trick, or pressure them into a bond.

Instead, I invite. I ask. I listen.

If the spirit says no, that’s the end of the conversation. If they say yes, we work together to weave a connection that benefits both them and their future keeper.

Consent is at the center of my ethics. Without it, the work would feel wrong to me—like tearing up the roots of a plant instead of nurturing it.

Why Bind at All?

Some wonder: if spirits are free, why bind them at all? Why not just keep communication open without a binding?

Here’s my perspective:

    •    Stability: A binding offers a stable, consistent channel of energy between spirit and keeper.

    •    Accessibility: It makes connecting easier for beginners who may not yet hear, see, or feel spirits clearly.

    •    Protection: When done ethically, the binding itself can act as a safeguard, preventing interference from unwanted energies.

Think of it as programming a dedicated “phone line” to a trusted ally in the unseen world.

The Potential Pitfall

Of course, not everyone approaches binding with care. I’ve seen practices that raise red flags:

    •    Binding without asking the spirit.

    •    Using bindings to control or drain energy.

    •    Selling “spirit slaves” under the guise of companionship.

These practices, to me, are not only unethical but also spiritually dangerous. A resentful or unwilling spirit can cause disharmony, backlash, and long-term energetic imbalance.

My Practices for Ethical Binding

Here are the principles I personally live by:

    1.    Mutual Agreement: Both the spirit and keeper must agree.

    2.    Respect the Spirit’s Nature: I never ask a spirit to act outside their alignment or essence.

    3.    Freedom Clause: I include a release mechanism in every binding ritual, so the spirit may leave if they ever wish to.

    4.    Keeper Responsibility: I educate keepers on care, respect, and communication so they approach the partnership with honor.

My Closing Thoughts

At its heart, spirit binding—when done with integrity—is not about control. It’s about companionship. It’s about two beings (human and spirit) choosing to walk together for mutual growth, protection, and support.

I see myself as a matchmaker, a bridge-builder, a facilitator. The spirit is not a possession, and the keeper is not a master—they are partners in a journey.

This is why I bind with love, with consent, and with an open heart. Anything else, in my eyes, would not be true magick.

I’d love to hear your thoughts: Have you worked with bound spirits before? Do you prefer open, unbound connections? Drop your experiences in the comments—I believe sharing perspectives is how our community grows wiser.

~Jules Moon~