Book of Spells

Cleansing

This chapter is copied from my other book "A Guide to Witchcraft" and adapted to fit this book.

Cleansing objects:
Method 1: Hold the item in your hands and imagine white light cleaning it from any negative energies. Say:
"I cleanse this [item name],
May it be cleared of all evil.
So mote it be."

Method 2: Burn some incense or a smudge stick (sage is a purifying herb) and let the smoke touch the item. Imagine the negative energy going away with the smoke. Say:
"I summon the Element of Air;
Cleanse this [item name],
And clear it of all evil.
So mote it be."

Method 3: Put the item in a bowl with salt or dirt. Say:
"I summon the Element of Earth;
Cleanse this [item name],
And clear it of all evil.
So mote it be."

Method 4: Put the item in salt water or blessed water. You can also sprinkle salt water or purified water on the item. As you do this, say:
"I summon the Element of Water;
Cleanse this [item name],
And clear it of all evil.
So mote it be."

Method 5: Wave the item over a candle flame or put it into the fire. Imagine the fire destroying the evil energy. Say:
"I summon the Element of Fire;
Cleanse this [item name],
And clear it of all evil.
So mote it be."
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Cleansing a room or an area:
Method 1: Light an incense or smudge stick and walk around the room with it, waving it in the air and imagining all the negativity disappearing with the smoke. Go near the walls and the corners too. Common smudges are sage and sweetgrass. As you go around smudging, say:
"I summon the Element of Air;
Cleanse this space,
And clear it of all evil;
May nothing but good stay here.
So mote it be."

Method 2: Take your broomstick and sweep the floor with it (it doesn't have to touch the floor). Imagine the broom sweeping the negative energies away. If you want, you can chant at the same time. For example:
"Broom, broom,
The witch's tool:
Rid this place of evil and fear,
Bring in laughter, joyful and clear."

Method 3: Sprinkle consecrated water around the room. This is called asperging. You can also sprinkle milk or wine if you prefer. Put the liquid in a bowl, dip your fingers in it, and sprinkle it around while you walk around the space. You can say:
"I summon the Element of Water;
Cleanse this space,
And clear it of all evil.
May nothing but good stay here.
So mote it be."

Method 4: Sprinkle salt around the room and imagine it absorbing all the negative energies. As you sprinkle it, say:
"I summon the Element of Earth;
Cleanse this space,
And clear it of all evil.
May nothing but good stay here.
So mote it be."

Method 5: Light a candle and walk around the room, holding it in your hands. Imagine the fire destroying all the negativity in the place. As you do this, you can say:
"I summon the Element of Fire;
Cleanse this space,
And clear it of all evil.
May nothing but good stay here.
So mote it be."
☆彡~~~~~

Cleansing yourself:
Cleansing yourself is just as important as cleansing anything else for magical workings. Cleansing prepares you both physically and spiritually for performing magic. Negativity and stress will be removed from your body when you cleanse yourself. This way nothing interferes with your magic and it can work better.
Bathing is the most common way to cleanse yourself. You can light some incense or candles in the bathroom, and add salt, herbs, or essential oils into the water. If you don't have a bath you can take a shower or simply wash your face and hands. If you're outdoors, you can swim in the ocean, lake, or a stream to purify yourself. Another simple way is to visualize (imagine) the wind washing away all negativity.
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Sources:
"How to Cleanse or Purify a Sacred Space", author: Patti Wigington, site: thoughtco.com

"Wicca Basics and the 3 C's: Cleansing, Consecrating and Charging", author: Mackenzie Sage Wright, site: exemplore.com