The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells (Modern Witchcraft Magic, Spells, Rituals)

by Skye Alexander

Purifying Ritual Bath Try this fragrant purifying scrub before doing a ritual or other magick work. Use warm—not hot—water. Do not use this scrub on your face. If you have sensitive skin, blend the herbs and essential oils into the almond or jojoba oil and omit the salt. Rub the oil gently into your skin prior to your bath or shower, and then rinse off. CLEANSING BATH SCRUB 1⁄2 cup sea salt 1 teaspoon lemon zest (fresh) 1 cup fine Epsom salts 1⁄2 cup sweet almond or jojoba oil 3 drops lavender oil 3 drops frankincense oil 2 teaspoons lavender flowers (fresh or dry) A lidded jar large enough to hold at least two cups of scrub A small glass bowl A damp washcloth 1. Purify the ingredients first. You can do this by visualizing white light around them. Grind the dried flowers finely while you state aloud that they will cleanse and purify your body, mind, and spirit. 2. In the covered jar, shake the two salts together. In the bowl, mix the oils. Open the jar and add the oil blend to the salt. Close the jar and shake to combine thoroughly. Open the jar and sprinkle the herbs over the oil and salt blend. Close the jar and shake to blend one final time. 3. To use the salt scrub once you are in the bath or shower, place about a tablespoon in the center of a clean, damp washcloth or in the palm of your hand. Gently rub the salts against your skin. Imagine them loosening any negative energy that may cling to you. Feel the purifying salt, lavender, frankincense, and lemon soaking into ...