Photographs are believed to hold a connection to the person depicted, even after being discarded.
Finding a torn or damaged photo may suggest emotional trauma, loss, or unresolved history. Taking it with you can transfer that spiritual weight or sadness into your space.
5. Rings, Chains, or Personal Belongings
Personal items, especially those that seem valuable, are sometimes used in rituals to release or shift negative energy.
By picking them up, you may unknowingly absorb lingering emotional or energetic burdens that could affect your relationships, mood, or health.
6. Used Candles or Ritual Remnants
If you come across leftover wax, melted candles, strange food offerings, or marked objects in secluded areas or at intersections, it’s best to leave them untouched.
These items may have been used in spiritual practices. Disturbing them could disrupt the intended ritual or unintentionally redirect its energy toward you.
7. Black or Unusual Feathers
While feathers are often seen as signs of guidance or protection, some belief systems associate black or spotted feathers with warnings or negative energy.
Unless you’re certain the feather is naturally placed, it’s better not to interfere, especially if it appears to have been deliberately left.
What to Do If You’ve Already Picked Something Up
If you’ve collected one of these items and sense a shift in your energy, or feel like you’re experiencing bad luck, here are a few steps you can take:
- Wash your hands with warm water and salt to cleanse residual energy.
- Use a smudge stick, such as rue or palo santo, to purify your aura.
- Return the item to where you found it, or bury it far away from your home.
- Say a prayer or perform a protective ritual in line with your beliefs.
In Conclusion
This isn’t about being fearful, but rather understanding that some things carry deeper meaning than they appear.
Not every object lying on the ground is there by accident. Many cultures teach that certain items are best left alone because their energy doesn’t belong to you—and may not be safe to take.
As the old saying goes: what isn’t yours might not be meant for you.
