Tracking spell

A tracking spell is a spell that identifies the location of a target. There are several types of tracking spells and their methods differ from each other. Tracking spells are mostly performed by witches, although hunters like Bobby have performed tracking spells to great effect. Tracking spells could be used to track humans, demons, and potentially, other creatures as well.

Bobby’s tracking spell
When the Winchesters tried to find out Lilith’s location, Bobby used a tracking spell. Bobby’s method involved a device that swung like a pendulum. The contraption was placed above a map. Bobby said that as long as he had the name and the corresponding ritual, he would be able to find the target’s location, accurate to the very street. Bobby then recited in Latin, causing the pointer to move. Once completed, the pointer swung and held its position to the location of the target.

Ruby’s tracking spell
Ruby performed a tracking spell to locate Dean, who was taken by the angels to torture Alastair. Her spell involved setting a map on fire. The fire was magical in nature and consumed the entire map save for the portion that contained Dean’s whereabouts.

Bavarian tracking spell
This was one of the tracking spells mentioned by Sam when he asked Nora to find Dean’s location.

Egyptian tracking spell
This was one of the tracking spells mentioned by Sam when he asked Nora to find Dean’s location.