Any dabbling in the occult: playing with an ouija board, bloody mary, charlie charlie, etc. Just once is enough to blow any demonic portal wide open. Do you identify with your zodiac sign and check your horoscope daily? Christians, this also includes that 4 Temperaments nonsense that is widely believed in the church today.
Do you practice reiki, acupuncture, or aromatherapy? Do you burn sage to “cleanse the atmosphere”? Do you practice yoga? Please understand that each pose is a form of worship to Hindu gods. Opening your “chakras” and blanking out your mind as a form of meditation goes against biblical instruction (Deuteronomy 4:19, 12:30-32 and 17:3, 2 Corinthians 6:17 and 10:5, Galatians 4:8-12, Ephesians 5:7-11, Colossians 2:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:15).

Masonry: this is a common generational curse. You do not have to be a mason to suffer spiritual attacks originating from the curses brought on by your ancestors’ involvement in masonry. If you have any masonic paraphernalia, please throw it out immediately, or better yet, destroy it (1 Chronicles 14:12, Acts 19:19).
Carvings, images, and statues: Exodus 20:4 and Deuteronomy 5:8 are very clear. I believe YHVH forbids them because they open doors (portals) in the spirit realm. I had to throw out several mementos from trips to foreign countries after coming to the understanding that I risked opening doors.

The same goes for Mardi Gras beads: you can be sure they are “prayed over” by voodoo priests. Any cursed object in your home will wreak havoc, I guarantee it. We are not to own paintings of Christ like the famous Sacred Heart of Jesus, nor have crucifixes. A well known former satanic priest who is now a devout Catholic states in his testimony how a woman handed him a small picture of Mary and that as soon as he held it in his hand he was transported to the presence of the “Blessed Mother.” These images are portals; do not risk opening them. The Holy Spirit even convicted me of owning a small statue of the Lion of Judah that I had received as a thank you gift for a love offering to an evangelical ministry years ago. It does not matter that you do not bend your knee to any of these: we are forbidden in Scripture to keep them.

As for stained glass: the Greek orthodox believe the icons of biblical depictions on stained glass windows can come to life. Again, these images are portals. It is best to play it safe and not find out if it is indeed possible.

Anklets: they are mentioned in Isaiah 3:16. It is best to play it safe and just not wear them.

Be careful with birthstone jewelry, as well. If you insist on wearing any: anoint each piece with oil, cover it with the blood of Jesus, and break any curses over it.

Perfume: this was a personal revelation. One morning, as I woke up, the Holy Spirit said to me, “Stop wearing perfume. You are not to entice men.” Pray on it.

Keys: Do you sometimes find keys in your home that do not open any door? Do yourself a favor and throw them away. Keys open doors: it is their function. Do not open doors in the spirit realm. Any key that is not in use in your home does not belong there.

Vows and broken promises: your word is binding (Numbers 30:1-2, Deuteronomy 23:23, Psalm 89:34). Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you any promises, oaths, or covenants (whether they be emotional, physical, or spiritual) that you may have made with someone, regardless of the type of relationship. Release that person and release yourself. And who has not spoken rashly to a loved one in anger and said something you later regretted? Ask the Lord to forgive you and cancel those words. Learn to keep short accounts with God. Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit.

Pay attention to your dreams. If someone is hurting you in your dream, then they wish to harm you in real life. Someone offering you food in dreams usually means they are doing witchcraft.

Anoint your home on a regular basis. Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit; if He tells you to throw away an object, no matter the sentimental value, do it! It is a cursed object, and in many cases, it was given to you by a witch as a point of contact. That connection also permits the witch to astral project and visit you. When in doubt, toss it out! Again, there are biblical examples of burning occult objects (1 Chronicles 14:12, Acts 19:19). If you feel led and can do this safely, I would recommend it.

Also, whenever you move into a new space or purchase property, anoint that space (walk the perimeter of the property and anoint each side) and remit the sins committed there by the previous owner/resident. Break any curses spoken it and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any cursed objects left behind, either deliberately or by mistake.

Witches roam the hallways of nursing homes, hospices, and hospitals looking to “steal” the last breath of the dying. By absorbing that life force, they obtain more power, which is their obsession. Remember, their master comes only to steal, kill, and destroy; we can not expect his servants to do any less. Protect your loved ones. Anoint and pray over your elderly family members in nursing homes and your loved ones who are patients in hospitals. Assign guardian angels around their bed for the length of their stay and set up a wall of fire around them (Zechariah 2:5).

The same applies to newborns: parents, be very careful who you allow in the delivery room. I understand that you wish to share this special moment with loved ones; please prayerfully consider the spiritual climate that your baby will be born into. And while you don’t have a say in which doctor and nurse will be present, you can certainly pray for protection. There are many witches and satanists working in the medical field. Please follow the recommendations listed above.

Some witches/warlocks use scramblers. By that, I refer to cell phone jammers that interfere with the phone’s signal and render it powerless. They can hide behind a facade and fool even the most discerning eye. A life devoted to prayer and fasting will prompt the Holy Spirit to reveal a witch/warlock when you haven’t yet caught on. Again, pay attention to your dreams.

Circles represent covenant. This is why we use wedding bands. This is also why witches of all types will draw circles on the floor to perform rituals. I’m wary of any symbols, such as the anarchy symbol, which is in a circle. The same goes for lots of musical bands’ logos, especially heavy metal. This does not mean that every last organization or group is satanic; in many instances, it is simply used in ignorance.

Large Rings and beaded bracelets/necklaces: witches and warlocks use amulets to ward off curses and hexes; likewise, they use talismans as points of contact with the demons they recruit to feed them information and power. Be very careful with these modern-day prophets who never “prophesy” without one of these pieces of jewelry. Ask them about it and watch their reaction.

Mirrors: Witches and warlocks use mirrors to peek into your home and your life. Of course, in order to do so, they need to have established a connection with you. Anoint your mirrors (and windows) regularly. Just a dab will do, and as you anoint each mirror, pronounce out loud that you are covering it with the blood of Christ and forbid any demonic or human spirits to spy on you.

No salt! If your pastor or anyone, for that matter, ever insists in using salt in a ritual or ceremony, politely decline. That is witchcraft, whether they know it or not. They may bring up 2 Kings 2:21. I’m not a fan of using a single verse when potentially playing with fire.

Control/manipulation: do you, wife, pit your children against their father (or vice versa)? Do you practice bedroom blackmail (refuse to have relations with your spouse if they do not fulfill your wishes)? Do you browbeat your spouse and children (this includes nagging)? Do you give your spouse the silent treatment when you’re angry? Then, you inadvertently practice witchcraft. Repent, which means acknowledge and change. This is coming from a woman who has been delivered from the Jezebel spirit.

Always, always pray over your food. Break any curses spoken over it and cast out any harmful items placed into it (whether in the natural or in the spirit). Pray for the food your children will eat that day, whether in school or at someone else’s home. Teach them, in simple terms, and in a way that will not frighten them to pray for protection from harm over their food.

Anoint your television, tablet, and phone screens, especially wherever your children watch shows, movies, or videos. Make sure you pray over every show you allow your kids to watch. Bind demons and break curses and spells that more than likely are placed into these shows, as innocent as they seem. Sit with your kids and watch with them. Pay attention to the graphics and to what is being said.
Listen to what your babies tell you! If your child says, “Mommy, so and so from (his favorite show) just came out of the television and talked to me!”, believe him! He is not making it up or imagining things. (Be careful with imaginary friends. Ask your child if he has one and what it tells him to do.)

Remember, you are the spiritual authority in your home. It is your obligation to make it a safe spiritual atmosphere for your family. I pray this blesses you.