How to Chose the Right Spirit Companion for You - A Guide for New and Aspiring Spirit Keepers

Welcoming a spirit companion into your life is a deeply personal and transformative experience. Whether you are new to spirit keeping or considering your first haunted vessel, selecting the right spirit is crucial to ensure a harmonious bond. The connection between a keeper and a spirit is more than just a metaphysical contract - it is a relationship built on mutual energy, purpose and respect.

As a professional spirit keeper, Witch of lineage, and someone who has worked with spirits for years and re-homed spirits through my store, Harmony Collection Boutique - I understand the concerns and excitement that come with finding the right companion. In this guide I`ll walk you through some different key factors to consider when choosing a spirit, to ensure a powerful and fulfilling connection.

1. Understand Your Intention and Needs

Before choosing a spirit companion reflect on why you want one. I came across so many people that did not even know why they reached out or adopted a spirit in my store. Is it because someone else has one? Because you heard of a trend? Or because you`re just curious? Is it because in you heart of hearts, you yearn for an otherworldly connection? Is it life has brought you to the very edge, and you simply can`t count on any of the living, around you? Why in Keeping, or bonding with a particular spirit is a very important, often overlooked question, but it is Vital in the practice of spirit keeping. And this is because you simply want the right one. You wouldn`t like to get, for example a religious priest spirit, to help you with your witchcraft, does this make sense? Like most humans, spirits also have their purpose and can assist in various aspects of life, such as:

. Protection

. Guidance and Wisdom

. Spell work and Manifestation

. Emotional Healing and Support

. Finding Truth   -among so many others.

Each spirit has unique strengths, abilities, just as we humans do. A Witch spirit may excel in power, strength and Magical guidance, while an Elemental spirit may bring healing, emotional balance, help with wishes. If you are unsure what you need, meditate or journal about the areas in your life where you seek spiritual assistance, and most importantly - take your own time.

2. Choose Based on Energy Compatibility

Just as human relationships thrive on compatibility, so do spirit bonds. Every spirit has an energy frequency, and finding one that aligns from the start, or even wishes to align with your own is essential.

Ways to Determine Compatibility:

.Read the Spirit`s Description Carefully -When adopting from an experienced spirit keeper, pay attention to how the spirit`s personality and abilities are described. Does it resonate with you? 

.Trust Your intuition - Often, when you read about a spirit, you`ll feel drawn to them in an unexplainable way. Put aside what the seller is telling you, how other people influence you and so on, and sincerely try to just Feel. If you do - that`s your energy, higher self, or subconscious recognising a connection, and you can never go wrong about it! I`ve personally even encountered people who re-united with their blood ancestors in this very way!

. Use  Divination or Meditation - If you do practice tarot, pendulum work, or scrying, you can ask your guides or higher self if a particular spirit is right for you.

At Harmony Collection Boutique, I always emphasize the importance of energetic alignment, which is why I never make available any spirit companion without their full bio-data, as in the full information I got on them from my experiences with these souls, from their previous keepers and so on. As much or as little I have, it will all be shared, because this is important for both parties, the keeper to get to know Spirit, and for the spirit to Be Known. Even when Custom Binding spirits, I consider the seeker`s energy, experiences, and what they most need in their journey.

3. Consider the Spirit`s Background and Realm of Origin

Sometimes spirits come from different realms, and have different histories, just like people. Some come from the Elemental dimensions, others from celestial or infernal dimensions, while some are humans.

Ask yourself:

.Do you feel comfortable working with a spirit from the Demonic realms, or do you prefer a lighter, perhaps an elemental being?

.Are you drawn to historical human spirits, witches with ancient wisdom, or do you feel the need for a non human entity all in all?

.Do you prefer a spirit with a strong, protective nature or one that is more gentle and nurturing? What are your current needs and wants when it comes to a spirit companion?

Knowing where a spirit comes from can help you understand their temperament, expectations, and how they integrate into your spiritual practice or daily life.

Example: If you want a no-nonsense protector, a strong demonic guardian would be an incredible guide. If you admire historical magic, an ancient witch or coven of witch spirits would be ideal. If you need a powerful cleansing companion, then faeries are known to be allergic to stagnant, negative energies. And this is just to name a few. I have often noted people not knowing what exactly they needed, what they truly needed in their lives in the sense of a suitable spirit companion for themselves. To those of you out there struggling with this same doubt, I only have one thing to say to you : Get the one you Need, before the one you Like. If you know what you Need in a companion, you will ensure that your whole process, and journey with this particular spirit will be a memorable one, because in there we can truly see the big shifts that we often look forward to, but we`re helpless when it comes to manifest them on our own.

If you are quite unsure on making that perfect choice, I am always here to guide you! You may inbox me anytime before adopting through my Etsy Store,  and I will be more than happy to guide you throughout the most suitable choices for you.

4. Decide on a Vessel That Suits You

Most spirit companions reside in a vessel, and this could be a haunted doll, a ring, pendant, or any other object. Sky is the limit, really. The vessel serves as an anchor for the spirit`s energy to remain here and Now in our realms, but also to make it easier for you to connect with them.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Vessel:

.Material : Do you prefer metal, wood, stone or fabric? Some of you may have a preference, while others are flexible. It is good to take into account that while these aren`t the most important aspects when it comes to spirit keeping, some people have their own preference, sensitivity and even allergies to certain materials spirit vessels are made of.

.Size & Portability : If you want to be able to carry your spirit companion, a ring or pendant, even a brooch might be better than a large doll or statue for example. On the other hand, people that enjoy keeping their companions mostly at home, or even housewives mostly prefer haunted dolls. Now this can go a million ways, for stronger spirits can also come along without their vessels entirely, but I am mostly speaking for regular spirits, human souls.

.Aesthetic Connection : You should also know that in order to further strengthen your bond with the spirit, you must feel a natural attraction to the vessel. This mainly becomes important when for example, someone that Never wears accessories, for example, gets a spirit in a necklace vessel. Do what you will but after a while, you`ll end up leaving him or her behind, and just take others along just because you won`t be attracted to wearing their vessel, isn`t it?  Sure their vessel can be carried along in a pouch as well, but in a while perhaps you won`t even bother to do that, or keep forgetting to. Again, I am speaking mainly from experience, and while this would definitely be sad - it is also true.

What to Look for in a Trusted Seller or Conjurer:

.Experience & Reputation -Look for someone who has years of experience, preferably a background in spirit keeping. Why do I mention about spirit keepers in particular? Because not all the Conjurers are Ethical when binding spirit to a vessel, and you Simply do not want an angry or forced spirit  to be in your home, with full access to you and your loved ones. Not even if you have banishing experience and knowledge! There is no-one more ethical in my opinion, more honest and understanding than a spirit keeper who actually cared for a particular soul, and who is now willing to actually part with them, to honour their requests of moving on and expand their abilities and love to other living beings. Say what you will, but an actual Conjurer won`t spend days and nights bonding with Spirit, taking them out shamelessly to enjoy a day together, or buying them gifts they probably never dared even dream of, in their lifetime!

.Clear & Honest Spirits Bios -A good seller will provide detailed descriptions of the spirit, their personality, origin and abilities. If the biodatas seem to be made by an AI, by someone who knows not much about their own spirits -  they must either be a Conjurer who simply calls on, and binds spirits as in a factory, they just did not spend enough time caring for, and getting to know these souls, or their items are simply Not Haunted. 

.Final Thoughts: Trust The Process

Choosing a spirit companion is an exciting and deeply personal experience. Take your time, trust your intuition, and do not rush the decision No Matter What. The right spirit will always make themselves available to you and make themselves known to you in some way - be it through a gut feeling, a dream or even synchronicities in your daily life. No matter how impossible and far from reach they may seem - the right companions will Always, always find their way to you.

I hope this March issue helped some of you out there, struggling to make the right choice when it comes to adopting a spirit companion for the first time and Not.

If you are still unsure, I am always here to help you navigate this path. Whether you`re drawn to a spirit already listed or need a custom spirit, tailored to you, I ensuring you each seeker is paired with a spirit who will truly support them is my mission, and greatest honour.

Are you ready to find your spirit companion? Browse my collection  available in my Etsy store!

Want to find out More? Browse through my blog and find all the different issues where I discuss All About Spirit & Keeping.

Bright Blessings to all on this beautiful journey!

Sincerely, Maria - Harmony Collection Boutique