CLEANSING 
                                Rowan Moonstone 05-28-89  
           
               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(
          counter clock wise) 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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