Not Just Erzulie Dantor: 10 Spirits Witches Call Upon Without Fear, But Should Always Respect

WhiteRaven
Apr 24
3 min read

By WhiteRaven

Witches, Let’s Talk Real for a Minute:

Why is it that when someone calls on Erzulie Dantor, people lose their minds? "Too dangerous," "she's from a closed religion," "don't work with her unless you're initiated." But in the same breath, these same folks are lighting candles and doing spells with spirits that are just as intense, just as fierce, and just as deadly if you come incorrect.

Let’s be real, Witches call on dark, dual-natured spirits all the time. Spirits that protect us, empower us, and sometimes? Tear things down when we ask them to. And that’s the point of this post. I’m not here to scare anyone. I’m here to show that Erzulie Dantor isn’t the only one with a shadow side.

These 10 spirits are powerful, commonly used, and yes, very capable of blessing your life. But when disrespected, taken lightly, or treated like some cute altar accessory? They will remind you real quick who’s in charge.

1. Hecate – Greek Goddess of Witchcraft

Used For: Protection, banishing, shadow work, psychic visions.

But Listen: She walks with the dead. Her spirits don’t play. Disrespect her and she can lock your path, send nightmares, or block your magic completely.

2. Kali – Hindu Goddess of Death & Liberation

Used For: Breaking toxic bonds, transformation, shadow healing.

But Listen: Kali will break everything fake in your life. She doesn’t care about your comfort zone. If you lie to yourself, she’ll burn it all down.

3. La Santa Muerte – Mexican Folk Saint

Used For: Justice, protection, love, money, health.

But Listen: She IS death. She doesn't care about good or bad—only truth. Disrespect her, and things start falling apart fast.

4. The Morrigan – Irish Goddess of War & Fate

Used For: Protection, strength, battle magic, reclaiming power.

But Listen: She chooses who lives or dies in war. If you work with her, be ready to face your shadow. Disrespect her and she'll flip your life upside down.

5. Sekhmet – Egyptian Goddess of War & Healing

Used For: Strength, justice, rage work, fire magic.

But Listen: She almost wiped out humanity. She burns liars to ash. Her silence can feel like a curse all on its own.

6. Lilith – Demonized Goddess of Rebellion

Used For: Empowerment, sexuality, breaking control, hexing abusers.

But Listen: She won’t save you if you’re lying to yourself. She’ll drag it all into the light and leave you to deal with the truth.

7. Medusa – Reclaimed Gorgon of Vengeance

Used For: Protection, reversing curses, trauma healing.

But Listen: Her energy is paralyzing. If you're fake, she reflects it back. If you disrespect her, she can freeze your progress cold.

8. Anat – Canaanite Goddess of War & Fertility

Used For: Battle spells, domination, breaking limits.

But Listen: She sings while bathing in blood. She's ancient, primal power. Disrespect her and you might find chaos where you once had clarity.

9. Baba Yaga – Slavic Crone Witch of the Forest

Used For: Ancestral magic, deep wisdom, tests and initiation.

But Listen: She doesn’t care if you’re scared. She’ll devour you if you’re not ready. She doesn’t babysit. She tests.

10. Hela – Norse Goddess of the Dead

Used For: Endings, grief work, honoring the dead.

But Listen: She is final. Her realm is cold. Disrespect her, and you’ll feel that spiritual cold shoulder for real: no connection, no response, no luck.

Final Thoughts: Let's Be Honest

None of these spirits are "evil." But they’re not soft either. They will help you, yes. They’ll protect you, love you, and bring powerful results. But if you treat them like toys, trendy altar pieces, or spell props? They’ll show you just how real they are.

And yes, some of them come from closed traditions. But here’s what I believe: Spirits choose who they work with. Not the internet. Not the gatekeepers. If you come to a spirit with truth, love, real intention, and clean hands? They will meet you.

Closed traditions deserve respect. But that doesn’t mean spirits are locked away from everyone forever. Some of them will come to you in dreams, in signs, or in moments of pain. When that happens, it’s not for anyone else to tell you it’s not real.

You don’t need to be born into a path to be chosen by a spirit. What you need is honesty, respect, and humility.

So if you’re working with any spirit on this list, or one that scares people? Don’t let that fear stop you. Let it teach you. Let it shape you. But always—always—come correct.

We don’t need more fear. We need more respect.

And that starts here.

Stay Wicked!

WhiteRaven