Keys act as symbols of access, authority, and the power to open or close pathways. In spellwork, a key represents the act of unlocking opportunities, opening roads and gaining entry to places, knowledge or circumstances that may have previously been blocked.
Keys are often worked into road opening, opportunity drawing and problem solving spells. They can also be used in protective work, such as locking mirrors sealing petitions, or symbolically closing off situations you no longer want access to your life.
A key can be dressed with oils, herbs or smoke before being used in ritual, allowing it to hold the intention of the work. Some practitioners also carry a key when travelling or moving through important transitions as a charm for safe passage and open roads ahead.
Ways to work with your key
Dress the key with spell oil before using it in road opening or opportunity work.
Place it on petitions or under candles when working spells to open paths.
Carry it in your bag or pocket as a charm for open roads while travelling.
Add it to mojo bags, charm pouches or protection bundles.
Use it in rituals to symbolically unlock opportunities or remove obstacles.
Place near mirrors or entrances when doing protective or sealing work.
Keep it on your altar as a symbol of access to knowledge, spirits or opportunity.
Hold the key while setting intentions around new beginnings or life transitions.
Add to money bowls to unlock new opportunities.
