Spiritual Bath Complete The Past Fresh Start
Use this bath when trying to rid yourself of old issues that have been causing you problems. Use when you are ready to complete the past, and no longer regret your actions or past decisions. The herbs repel negative energies and thoughts as well as invite prosperity and good energies. Only therapeutic grade essential oils, and herbs used. No CITRIC acid or baking soda.
BONUS!!!
I will include some natural incense to allow you to maximize the removal of negative feelings and inviting new and fresh beginnings.
About Bay Leaves
Write wishes on bay leaves. When you burn them, you release your wish
to the universe, asking it if it can accommodate you. A pretty
handy and simple spell when you're in need!
Bay leaves date back to Ovid's legend of the Greek god Apollo who fell in love
with the nymph Daphne. Affected by Eros's arrow, she wanted nothing to do with
Apollo's affections. Desperate, she ran to her father who, in attempt to
protect his daughter from the god, turned her into a bay laurel
tree. This is why bay offers protection and strength in its
spiritual uses.
The Temple of Delphi, dedicated to Apollo, used bay leaves a great deal.
The roof was made of bay leaves and priestesses would eat bay before
giving their oracles. This may have been aided by bay's slightly narcotic
qualities. Thus bay leaves are said to aid with psychic powers,
particularly prophetic dreams and clairvoyance.
This herb has a variety of other uses as well. Ingesting bay leaves is
said to promote digestion and help with gastric ulcers. Heating the
leaves in olive oil creates a salve that relieves muscle aches and arthritis.
In addition to its health uses, it's a wonderful bug repellent,
particularly for ants and silverfish. It's said to discourage mold as
well.
A note of caution to those wanting to scout out naturally-growing bay: some
forms of bay are poisonous. The Mountain Laurel is native to the United
States. Also, because of its potency, avoid using bay for any natural
remedies while pregnant.
About Lavender
Magickal Uses: clairvoyance, cleansing, consecration, happiness,
healing, love, Midsummer, money, passion, peace, peace of mind, protection,
psychic protection, purification, tranquility Other magickal uses: blessings,
chastity, divination, dreams, energy, gentleness, good luck, grieving, harmony,
keeping secrets, magic (esp. to increase the duration of a spell), meditation,
memory, psychic development, retention, ritual, sleep, stability, virility, weddings
Lore: Attributed by some to Hecate, Saturn, and snake goddesses.
Lavender is often associated with love spells, as well as for workings
to bring calmness and peace. To bring love your way, carry lavender flowers in
a sachet on your person, or hang stalks of it in your home. To get a good
night’s sleep, with calming dreams, stuff a pillow with sprigs of lavender. It
can also be used in a purifying bath or smudging ritual. Lavender is strewn
into bonfires at Midsummer as an offering to the Gods and Goddesses. An
ingredient of love spells, its scent is said to attract men.
Lavender in the home brings peace, joy and healing. Great in sleep
pillows and bath spells. Believed to preserve chastity when mixed with rosemary.
Burn the flowers to induce sleep and rest, then scatter the ashes around the
home to bring peace and harmony. Use in love spells and sachets, especially
those to attract men.
Lavender is an excellent meditation herb. Burning lavender incense
during meditation can help you to relax, open your mind, and free yourself. The
most relaxed I ever get is when I’m in a dark room with nothing but a lit
candle and a stick of lavender incense burning.
Dried lavender leaves are great for placing into mojo bags, stuffed
animals, or sewn into pillows to aid in sleep. This is a great idea for anyone
who perhaps suffers from nightmares, as lavender is a protection herb that
helps to ward off negative energies. Lavender can also heighten your psychic
senses. Using it in conjunction with an amethyst stone during ritual may help
you achieve a higher level of innate psychic ability.
About Cedarwood
Throughout history, atlas cedarwood has been used in medicines. The
Egyptians used it for embalming the dead. It was used in Tibet as both a
traditional medicine and an incense.
Interestingly too, North American Indians used it to enhance their
spiritual communication. The indians said it created the symbolic effect of the
umbrella protecting the earth and bringing energy in from the universe. They
said at night the animals in the wild lay down under the tree for the
protection, recharging, and rejuvenation the tree brought them.
It is anti-fungal, anti-infectious, antiseptic (urinary and pulmonary),
astringent, diurectic, an insect repellant, and sedative. So with all of those
properties, use this oil for bronchitis, anger/hysteria, tuberculosis, nervous
tension, and urinary infections.
This oil is recognized for its purifying properties.
It may also help acne, anxiety, arthritis, congestion, coughs, cystitis,
dandruff, psoriasis, purification, sinusitis, skin diseases, and water
retention. It may help ope the pineal gland. It also helps to reduce oily
secretions.
Cedarwood oil (Cedrus atlantica) is excellent for combating hair loss
(alopecia areata), it is antibacterial, and a lymphatic stimulant.
It's fragrance stimlates the limbic region of the
brain (the center of emotions) and stimulates the pineal gland, which releases
melatonin. Terry Friedmann MD found in clinical tests that this oil was able to
successfully treat ADD and ADHA (attention deficit disorders) in children. It
is recognized for its calming, purifying properties.
It is the species of plant most closely related to the biblical Cedars
of Lebanon. Some Bible references in regards to Cedarwood oil follow: Leviticus
14:4,6,49, 51-52; Numbers 19:6, 24:6; II Samuel 5:11, 7:2,7; I Kings 4:33,
5:6,8,10, 6:9, 9:11; II Kings 19:23; I Chronicles 22:4, II Chronicles 1:15,
2:8, 9:27; Ezra 3:7; Isaiah 41:19; Ezekiel 17:3,22-23; Zechariah 11:2.
It is interesting that the priests in the Bible used it during their purification
cerimonies. They obviously knew about it's purifying properties. These
properties were even stong enough to use against leprousy (along with hyssop
and scarlet).
More About Cedarwood
Cedarwood Essential Oil has an earthy aroma that is soothing and grounding. It is a well documented oil, used by the Sumerians, Egyptians and Tibetans. And is mentioned over 40 times in the Bible.
Cedarwood oil contains the highest amount of sesquiterpenes.
What are Sesquiterpenes? They
are a hydrocarbon group that is found in essential oils. They stimulate the
limbic system of the brain which helps to elevate our mood and helps us relax
(overcome stress). This explains why Cedarwood is relaxing and may help with
focus.
I have used Cedarwood essential oil for relaxing before bed time and
soothing buggy summer days. But it is really the spiritual feelings that
I get when I use it that makes me reach for the bottle time and time again. For
me, the words are connected, comforted yet grounded.
Cedarwood Essential Oil
Most Interesting Historical Reference?
Did you know that this species is the most directly related to the
Cedars of Lebanon quoted in the Bible?
What are the Plant Properties? Warming and relaxing.
What are the Documented Uses for Cedarwood? Mental clarity
and focus.
What is the Aromatic Affect on the Mind? Calms the spirit
and eases nervous tension. Helps calm anger and ease stress.
What is the Spiritual and Emotional Influence? Cedarwood
oil helps you embrace the feeling of being totally safe and secure with
yourself as well as in your environment. As fears are released, the heart is
open to spiritual love and protection which also brings self acceptance and
love.
What Chakra is Affected? The heart chakra expands using
this oil.
What are the corresponding Chakra Colors? Yellow and red.
What are the Safety Precautions? First, only use
therapeutic grade essential oils for best results! Pregnant women should use
caution. Dilution not required, except for the most sensitive skin.
If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition,
consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use.
Essential Oil Trivia?
Did you know that the Egyptians used Cedarwood for embalming the dead?
Did you know that the Native Americans traditionally used it to enhance
their spiritual communication?
Did you know that the Cherokee believe that cedar wood holds powerful
protective spirits for the Cherokee? It is tradition to place a small piece of
wood in a medicine bag and wear it around the neck.
About Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is used to bring fresh energy to a situation, to heal regrets and worries, and to relieve mental exhaustion. It is an excellent herb to use when someone or something is bothering you. It is often blended with other healing herbs to bring relief from physical or emotional concerns.
Eucalyptus leaves may safely be burned, infused, sprinkled, or stuffed into mojo bags, pillows, and poppets. Anointing oils of Eucalyptus are excellent for cleansing ritual tools. The protective magick of Eucalyptus is short-lived but very potent. It removes negative influences from the immediate surroundings. Unlike some other protective herbs, Eucalyptus gently creates a barrier without attacking or constraining others