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Internet Book of Shadows, (Various Authors), [1999], at sacred-texts.com
When I cleanse a dwelling place, first I burn a good cleansing incense, like frankincense or
sandalwood in the home while I prepare for the rest of the ritual. You should have in addition
to the incense, a candle, a bowl of salt water and a bowl of herbs. I particularly like to use
rose buds for love, lavender for preservation, rosemary for protection, and any other
sweet-smelling ones that appeal to you personally. If you can get them home-grown, so much the
better. You should proceed around the house, widdershins (counterclockwise) and cleanse the area
with the salt water. Be sure to get each corner, window, door, drain, etc. Simply sprinkle a
little salt water on each and ask that any evil or disruptive influences leave the place. When
this is finished, proceed around the house deosil (clockwise) sprinkling the blessing herbs and
invoke whatever deities or properties you wish on the home, such as peace, prosperity,
tranquility, etc. In the past, I have used 3 candles on the central altar. Blue, symbolizing
tranquility, green for healing and prosperity, and purple for protection. Others might be pink
for love, or brown for hearth and home. You and anyone who is to share the home with you should
share food and drink, and don't forget to leave a little of the food and drink to take outside
and return to the Earth that which has been given.
Blessed Be. Rowan
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