There is much debate on why a Dybbuk, a deceased soul who possesses the living, grasps onto another’s soul. Some may just want to cling to life and do not have compunction about stealing another’s body. Those must be treated harshly, but cautiously, for they are not afraid to kill their host. Only exorcism will work for these spirits. Their only hope for redemption is rebirth as a Gilgul.
But most souls seek redemption. At the precipice of worlds, it is said that a soul sees their full life over and over again, thereby confronting any sins. These spirits may be able to make amends with the living. The art of exorcism is to repair the possessed soul by extracting the good elements of their spiritual being.
Being possessed is quite dangerous and painful for the living, often causing swellings, paralysis, painful lesions, and strange sensations. A possession could lead to the death of the living.
An exorcism should be performed by at least two Rafa. If at all possible, at least one should be a Shepherd of Souls, trained in such arts. Rafa must enter an exorcism with pure intentions and bathe before performing the act.
- Burn juniper and amber in a flame from the eternal light. A few Dybbuk may flee when they realize what is happening.
- Force a confession of the Dybbuk of all their sins in life. Try to learn their full name. Only with their name can you force an exorcism.
- Give the Dybbuk the opportunity for redemption. It is best if they leave peacefully by their own accord through the victims finger or toe nail.
- Shock the spirit out of the body with the hard slap of a tambourine and exorcism spell. Exorcizing a Dybbuk by force is dangerous for their host. They may burst out of another orifice.
You know when the spirit has successfully left if a victim’s finger or toenail becomes bloody.