Forgetting someone doesn’t mean deleting memory. The problem is the pull. The thoughts that loop. The emotional reaction that shows up before you have time to think.
This is the simplest spell I’ve ever done, and the only one that helped me loosen an attachment that lasted for years.
People usually call it a “burn their name” spell. No tools. No setup. No performance. Just a decision followed by a physical action that marks an ending.
I did this for someone I couldn’t let go of on my own. Logic didn’t help. Time didn’t help. Talking it through didn’t change anything either. I needed a clear stop. This gave me that.
What This Spell Is (and What It Isn’t)
This spell doesn’t erase memory. Nothing really does. What it cuts is the loop. The automatic return. The attachment that keeps restarting even when you don’t want it to.
The shift started right after I did it, even though it kept unfolding over time. Thoughts showed up less often. When they did, they didn’t pull me in. Eventually, they stopped taking up space altogether. At some point, even seeing a notification that they posted a new story didn’t move anything in me. No reaction. No tightening. Nothing.
That’s how I knew it worked.
How to Do the Spell
Keep this simple. Overcomplicating it weakens the point.
Step 1: Choose a place where you won’t be interrupted
Outdoors works best, but not for mystical reasons. It just helps you focus. I did this during the day, surrounded by trees. Night isn’t required. Silence is.
Step 2: Write their name on paper
Any paper is fine. This isn’t about aesthetics. Write their full name if you can. Nothing else. No explanations. No notes in the margins. That name represents the attachment, not the person.
Step 3: Look at the name and be honest
Hold the paper or place it on something solid.
This is where most people rush. Don’t.
Say what you didn’t say. Admit what you avoided admitting. Acknowledge what you hoped for and what actually happened.
This part is uncomfortable on purpose.
Step 4: Burn the paper
Light the edge and watch it burn all the way through.
Don’t dramatize it. Don’t repeat phrases. Just watch until it’s gone.
What you’re marking here is finality, not revenge.
Step 5: Leave the ashes
Don’t keep the ashes. Don’t turn them into another step. Leave them where they are and walk away. Whatever happens next isn’t yours to manage anymore.
Why This Spell Works
Your brain responds better to clear, physical endings than to mental promises you don’t fully trust. You’re not talking yourself into letting go or repeating words that feel empty. You’re giving your mind a clear signal that something has ended.
That moment becomes a marker. When your thoughts try to circle back, there’s something solid to return to. Over time, the pull loses strength. The habit fades because there’s nothing left for it to grab onto.
A Few Things That Help
- Don’t do this while hoping they’ll come back
- Don’t repeat it out of impatience
- Don’t treat it like entertainment
This only works when you’re ready to let go, not when you’re trying to force forgetting. This isn’t a spell to forget someone ever existed. It’s a spell to stop carrying them. The memory stays. The weight doesn’t. And for me, that was enough.
