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Choose an essential oil with cleansing properties (such as lemon, rosemary, peppermint, etc.), and mix a few drops of it in about a tablespoon of neutral oil (such as olive or avocado oil). Or you can purchase and use a specialty scalp/hair oil that contains cleansing herbs. Rub the resulting mix into the roots of your hair. As you massage your scalp, envision stubborn stagnant and negative energies being broken up and lifting out of your mind. Continue this massage for at least three minutes. ...
This spell uses the power of the air element (in this case, your breath) to blow away your worries. You'll need a tablespoon of salt or, alternately, a mixture of dried herbs and spices of your choice. Perform this spell outside, if possible, or over a sink— someplace where you won't make a mess. Visualize the salt (or the herbs and spices mixture) representing your worries and all of the little things causing you anxiety and stress. Take a deep breath in through your nose and hold the ...
This spell will help you get stuck energy moving, bust out of a rut, or cut through annoying delays. First, choose one thing you can fix or repair in your home. Or you can go back to an old project or household chore you've been putting off. Safely light a candle or a stick of cinnamon incense to represent the dynamic and transformational qualities of fire. Say: Goddess of fire, Goddess so bright, As I power through this project, I make room for your light. Thank you. Close your eyes and ...
While it doesn't actually kill germs, citric acid is naturally antiseptic and antibacterial. Plus, it has a wonderful smell! For general cleansing, dilute two tablespoons of lemon juice with one cup of water (hot, if possible). Mix in a spray bottle and use on glass, countertops (except natural stone), plastic containers, sinks, and appliances, or just to freshen the air. (Some items, such as stone and certain metals, should not be cleansed with lemon juice. Lemon juice can also bleach fabric, ...
