How To Make Black Salt

Black Salt is a staple in any witch's arsenal. Used for protection, banishing pesky unwanted spirits (or guests), ridding bad habits and/or negativity and hex breaking, this is something I always have on hand and it only takes minutes to make.
​You will need:  

 Equal parts Sea Salt and
Charcoal (I use alder because of its association with protection, strength and battle)
Mortar and Pestle or
Rolling Pin and a Plastic Baggie or a Coffee Grinder

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Commonly used for lending a smoky flavor to meats, fish or cheese, alder chips can be picked up for just a few dollars online or anywhere barbecue supplies are sold.  If you have alder growing in your neighborhood, gather a few dropped branches or ask the tree to gift you a few branches. 
Burn the wood down in a wood-pit, barbecue, fireplace or wood stove until you have lovely blackened charcoal.  Let cool for 24 hours. 
(Remember- You don't have to use alder, you can always use wood from a tree that resonates with you.)
Use your mortar and pestle, a coffee grinder or (as I like to do because it's cleaner) put the charcoal in a baggie and use a rolling pin to reduce the charcoal to ash.

  

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Now take equal parts ash and sea salt and mix.
That's it!  Bless it in your own way and store in an airtight container.

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In August, we will use our black salt to make mini Witches Protection Bottles- so stay tuned.