Cleansing

 

This is a very different post to what I normally say here. I wanted to describe the concept of cleansing and sweeping away negativity, rubbish, dust, decay, rubbish, anything tainted, bad and full of germs.

It's often accepted among spiritual and folk beliefs that unhygienic places full of dirt, grime and murky dish water attracts evil spirits. The dirtier and rotten the place is, the more haunted it becomes. Some believe that this is why old damp mouldy buildings are very haunted with entities that are scary. Graveyards, while many modern sites are kept clear and beautiful, others have gone wild, shrunken and forgotten about. 

Besides the ghosts, people who leave around dirty places attract negativity. It's always important to wash it, clean, groom and wipe away the bad. This is why many go through a phase of spring cleaning. It is to declutter and make space for peace of mind. There are many cleansing rituals among Pagans and witches. 

For house cleaning, not just removing actual stuff away but also keeping a clear energy for all of the rooms. Cleaning the house is one thing but don't forget to clean the energy too. Some like to use incense and use herbs, scented cones and candles, joss sticks, perfumes, potpourri and essential oils. Others prefer to use just water. There are other methods to use crystals and stones.

Links and info:    

House cleansing ritual at Patheos page.

For more help on house cleansing visit Witch Casket blog page. 

Storm Valkyrie