Cleansing Simmer Pot For Imbolc

Cleansing simmer pot for Imbolc

adjusted from: thewholesomewitch.com

This is the very first actual ritual I did. I have been learning for a good 2 years now but I have never performed magick since it never felt right. But this time it did. I celebrate Imbolc early because I don't have much time during the weekdays, so I had my little celebration the weekend before :)

Materials:

a small pot

3 lemon slices (I didn't want to waste any so I used 4)

for love, purification, longevity, and friendship.

2tbsp lavender (I added some more later for good measure because it just smelled so good)

for happiness, peace, protection, purification, and sleep.

2tbsp chamomile flowers (I used 'expired' calming tea that had chamomile in it)

for sleep, peace, love and purification

1 tbsp rosemary and 1 tbsp vanilla extract

for healing, love, protection and purification

Instructions:

The most important thing is to think about what you want to achieve with this simmer pot. I really wanted to clear the house from any negative energy and entities, to clear the house from any anger or sadness we've had the past year and to fill the house with a clean positive and calming energy. Keep this in your mind.

Fill the pot with water (I just filled it to half because I wasn't sure how long it would take to cook down), and mindfully add your ingredients. Bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer. Stir clockwise to bring in positive energy (good health, prosperity, love, happiness and peace) and counter clockwise to banish the misunderstandings, miscommunications, arguments etcetera. Recite some words, I just used the ones from thewholesomewitch: ‘I cleanse this place in time and space. Negativity I set you free. As my will, so mote it be.’

Take a deep loving breath in, and another loving breath out. Feel your lungs filling with this new positive energy and visualize the negative going up up and away with the steam. Keep chanting, visualizing and stirring until it feels right to stop.

Leave the pot simmering until there is only a centimeter or so of water left and turn it off. Your ritual is complete.

My results

First of all the smell was absolutely amazing, I am definitely going to be doing more simmer pots. Maybe even instead of incense. We have a small home so incense can get overpowering very easily plus we also have pets, simmer pots are a much safer option for me.

Second, my family was quite stressed and angry this day. Lots of pressure from other family and friends rested on our shoulders but the moment the simmer pot was done it felt so much lighter. We even just fell asleep on the couch so calm and at ease haha

Astrology observations 💘💘💘

Credit to my blog: @astroismypassion

💘💘💘 Uranus/Aquarius in the 3rd house always has empty battery. They might urgently need their phone and realize it’s on 8% battery.

💘💘💘 Moon in the 4th and Moon in the 5th house have really long memory. They might remember something that happened to them 20 years ago up to details since they were emotionally impacted. Trauma is particulary challenging for these guys, because of how vivid their memories are still. So they block those memories and pretend like it’s not even there.

💘💘💘 If you have Moon in the 2nd house, you had an overly protective mother or highly sensitive. Also pay attention to what you eat! You might have food allergies. It’s just very important for you to notice how you feel when you eat certain things. Also, hydrate, drink water before you have a presentation! Moon=liquids, 2nd house=your throat

💘💘💘 Natives with Moon in the 8th house have mother that had a tough life, grew up in a dysfunctional family, thought that was over, just to get involved with an abusive partner. Her pain really goes in cycles.

💘💘💘 Moon in the 4th house is basically an archivist! They remember somethings too many things people did or said to them, so other might get easily annoyed, especially in personal relations.

💘💘💘 If you have Moon in the 7th house or Cancer over the 7th house you might have a moody spouse! You attract people that are even more moody than you are. This person might ignore you for days sometimes.

💘💘💘 Moon in the 5th house native is “the forever child”. They might decide to not have children, because they find it too demanding for them.

💘💘💘 Also, Moon in the 5th house might change their lover often in an impactful manner (especially on emotional level) and more so if they have Venus Pluto aspect. They also change their decisions very suddenly in their love life.

💘💘💘 Aries Moons and even Moon in the 1st house natives might often hide their feelings out of thinking that “some people just don’t deserve to know how upset they make me feel”. They are protective of their feelings like that. Or don’t want to be emotionally expressive with people that they dislike.

💘💘💘 Mars in the 9th house means troubles with father. But you also feel he has larger than life persona or that he is constantly on the go.

💘💘💘 11th house is the house of the eldest sibling!

💘💘💘 Be careful of backstabbing coworkers if you have Mars in the 12th house (that might also talk behind your back, because they are jealous). You also wake up often during the night or have nightmares. You also find meditation very challenging!

💘💘💘 If you have Mars in the 4th house, you might have grew up on a huge ass estate. With a big house or just a lot of land around the house.

💘💘💘 When you have Saturn in the 4th house you might change residence, move into your new house/apartment and there are already problems. You might be constantly moving or be on the go.

💘💘💘 4th house in Vedic astrology rules cars. So if you have Mars in the 4th house you might have troubles with cars (such as it got stolen) or you might decide against having a car alltogether!

💘💘💘 The sellspeople are definitely Mercury in the 3rd house and Mercury in the 5th house people! You guys can sell anything.

💘💘💘 Saturn in the 2nd house shows you had troubles in your childhood. Or you felt that what you had to say it wasn’t important. Or you were “shhuh”ed a lot.

Credit to my blog: @astroismypassion

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coilycai

3 years ago

Magickal Properties of: Rose

Scientific Names:

There are over 300 species of roses, with more than 1000 cultivars. Roses are believed to have first been cultivated in China, historically dating back to 5000 years. The following seem to be the most common varieties that are sold as oils or marketed for magickal use. However, this is only speculation and may not be entirely accurate.

Rosa Gallica - Also known as the French Rose or Apothecary Rose, it is native to southern and central Europe. It is believed that this rose variety was first cultivated by the Greek’s and Romans.

Rosa Centifolia - This type of rose is also sometimes called the Cabbage Rose.

Rosa Damascena - Also known as the Damask Rose or Rose of Castile.

Most Rose oil is derived from the Rosa Centifolia and Damascena varieties. Although they differ a bit in color and fragrance, they share similar properties and uses. Rose oil is also quite expensive. For magickal purposes, it is more economical to use fresh roses or dried rose petals.

Correspondences

Energetic: Receptive

Element: Water

Astrological: Venus, Taurus

Deities: Isis, Hathor, Aphrodite, Demeter, Eros, Hulda, Aurora

Symbolism for Divination or Spell Associations: Love, Fertility, Romance, Protection, Beauty, Luck, Joy, Emotions

Uses

Use in sachets, spell bottles, teas, incense blends, anointing oils, to dress a candle, in a bath.

Use in spells for healing, love, peace, protection, beauty, to avoid conflict, to calm stress and to resolve problems peacefully.

Rose is one of the most versatile plants. Rose petals can be incorporated into any spell, ritual or meditation to enhance its effects. Rose is particularly potent in workings that focus on protection because roses protect in the energetic vibration of love and compassion. Roses have a fierce, yet gentle energy.

A single rose placed inside a glass of water on an altar can be used as a singular, but powerful focus for a spell.

Use rose petals in a bath to encourage beauty, healing and to attract love.

Carry rose petals in a sachet for protection.

Sprinkle rose petals in the home or around a space to resolve conflict and calm upheavals.

Roses planted in a garden are said to attract faeries.

Rose petals blended into a tea can induce prophetic dreams and assist with divination.

Use rose thorns to carve sigils into candles to enhance the spell.

Notes

If you are going to drink rose as a tea, or burn it as an incense, be sure to research thoroughly and buy your roses at food grade quality from a reputable source. Not all roses are grown for consumption and may have been exposed to dangerous pesticides and/or chemicals to help preserve them once cut. If you ingest roses that have been treated with chemicals, they may irritate the digestive tract.

Rose water is very good for the skin.

Roses also carry correspondences with spiritual enlightenment in some sacred traditions.