Merry Meet -
Something to remember when you're doing this for someone else is to talking with them to get all the information you can about the situation instead of shushing them with statements like; "That's not real, you're making it up." or "I already know what this is, I'll deal with it."
Whether it's something from the subconscious or an actual spirit in not important at this time, what is important is that you realize that it is real to them and give them support and love.
Reassure them that if they see anything bad to tell you about it and you'll make sure it can't hurt them or get more help. Then follow through on that promise.
It's also always a good idea to purify and ward your house against negativity. One of the best simple house charms I know is to charge the outer walls with the light of Spirit -
Three times let the light flow into the floor -
the first time seal the flow with the words, "This, my intent, shall be."
the second time, "In this way it shall continue."
and the last time "So it is."
then do the same to each wall from the nearest north to the nearest east, then south then west, finally ensoul the ceiling.
When you have the boundries enspirited, address them all together like this -
"North, East, South, West, Below and Above hear me.
You who are the bastions of Our Home,
Guard 'gainst that which brings harm or negativity.
Hear My Will, Attend to Me, and As My Will, So Mote It Be."
Then sweep (not vacuum, this is broom magic) every room from the walls to the center of the room, pulling all negative things to the center, let them fasten to whatever dirt you are getting, then pick it all up in a dustpan, put it in a bag and get it out of the house and either into the trash or released on the winds outside your place.
After doing this, you can add other cleansing rituals, but I recommend repeating this one at least once a year to keep the spell fresh.
Blessed Be
