Basic Full Moon Home Cleansing Ritual
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 7:56 pm
Hello!
it's been quite a while since I've last posted! Family and college life has certainly overwhelmed me, but I'm going to try and get back into the groove of things.
First and foremost, I wanted to start off with sharing the very first basic ritual that I constructed alone. No tools will be required. As the title suggested, though, this spell must take place during a Full Moon. Day or night doesn't matter, as long as it's in the sky.
To prepare, one must clean. Yes, I know, a horrible assignment, but it must be done! Having a clean living space, in my mind, is one of the many necessities in sustaining a spiritually clean home. Once that's completed, find a room that you're most comfortable in.
1. Cast your Circle - Stand in the center of the room and cast. Let the circle expand the entire room. Augment the walls, the windows, and doorways.
2. Invite the Elements. Begin with whatever direction you feel associated with, and go in a clockwise direction. I, personally, prefer starting toward the east since that is the direction of the rising sun, and symbolizes new beginnings.
When you face the Direction, in this case it is East, bow forward. Stay bowed, and speak.
"Cardinal of the East, the temple of the wind, bringer of the rising sun, let your warm embrace encompass this home."
Slowly rise, and then make your way to face South. Bow in a similar fashion.
"Cardinal of the South, the temple of fire, crafter of creativity, let your innovation inspire this home."
Slowly rise, and then make your way to face West. Bow.
"Cardinal of the West, the temple of water, master of compassion, let your sensitivity instruct the heart of this home. "
Slowly rise, and then make your way to face the North. Bow.
"Cardinal of the North, the temple of earth, herald of dedication, let your solidarity strengthen this home. "
Personally, I could feel the elements enter the room each time I invited each Cardinal. It felt like someone was in the room, standing and watching patiently. It was a good feeling, though - protective. Individual experiences may differ!
When you finish inviting, sit on the floor in the center of the room. Face the direction that you associate yourself with. For this, I faced West, since my element is water. Meditate. Clear your mind, and regulate your breathing. Personally, I did ten deep breaths, before holding it for 3 seconds, then releasing before repeating the cycle over. Ground yourself, as if roots were firmly securing you to the ground. Let the energy around you swirl. Pay attention to how each elemental energy fills the air and brushes against your skin. When you feel that you've reached a state of true calmness, begin to focus on the moon and its lunar energy. Speak:
"Sacred moon, I call down your radiance. Bathe this home in your cleansing gleam. Let your essence wash away all that would do harm. Banish it, cleanse it, and fill this space with benevolent life - so that nothing but love and peace may linger. So I wish it, so mote it be."
Focus on how the energy radiates downward, covering you, the room - and by extension the home - in cleansing energy, mingling in a symbiotic dance with the other four elements. Let that energy flow over and through you, as well, cleansing your chakras, and eating away any stress or anxiety. Keep the meditation for as long as you please. You'll know when its time to stop. When that moment comes, slowly rise to your feet. Face the direction that you ended on ; for me it was North, and bow in thanks for their presence. Then work your way counter clockwise. Once you finish, mentally open the circle so that the ritual is concluded.
I hope this helps, and if anyone has any suggestions, questions, or any ideas on how to improve this basic ritual, please let me know. I still consider myself quite the novice.
Until then, Brightest Blessings.
it's been quite a while since I've last posted! Family and college life has certainly overwhelmed me, but I'm going to try and get back into the groove of things.
First and foremost, I wanted to start off with sharing the very first basic ritual that I constructed alone. No tools will be required. As the title suggested, though, this spell must take place during a Full Moon. Day or night doesn't matter, as long as it's in the sky.
To prepare, one must clean. Yes, I know, a horrible assignment, but it must be done! Having a clean living space, in my mind, is one of the many necessities in sustaining a spiritually clean home. Once that's completed, find a room that you're most comfortable in.
1. Cast your Circle - Stand in the center of the room and cast. Let the circle expand the entire room. Augment the walls, the windows, and doorways.
2. Invite the Elements. Begin with whatever direction you feel associated with, and go in a clockwise direction. I, personally, prefer starting toward the east since that is the direction of the rising sun, and symbolizes new beginnings.
When you face the Direction, in this case it is East, bow forward. Stay bowed, and speak.
"Cardinal of the East, the temple of the wind, bringer of the rising sun, let your warm embrace encompass this home."
Slowly rise, and then make your way to face South. Bow in a similar fashion.
"Cardinal of the South, the temple of fire, crafter of creativity, let your innovation inspire this home."
Slowly rise, and then make your way to face West. Bow.
"Cardinal of the West, the temple of water, master of compassion, let your sensitivity instruct the heart of this home. "
Slowly rise, and then make your way to face the North. Bow.
"Cardinal of the North, the temple of earth, herald of dedication, let your solidarity strengthen this home. "
Personally, I could feel the elements enter the room each time I invited each Cardinal. It felt like someone was in the room, standing and watching patiently. It was a good feeling, though - protective. Individual experiences may differ!
When you finish inviting, sit on the floor in the center of the room. Face the direction that you associate yourself with. For this, I faced West, since my element is water. Meditate. Clear your mind, and regulate your breathing. Personally, I did ten deep breaths, before holding it for 3 seconds, then releasing before repeating the cycle over. Ground yourself, as if roots were firmly securing you to the ground. Let the energy around you swirl. Pay attention to how each elemental energy fills the air and brushes against your skin. When you feel that you've reached a state of true calmness, begin to focus on the moon and its lunar energy. Speak:
"Sacred moon, I call down your radiance. Bathe this home in your cleansing gleam. Let your essence wash away all that would do harm. Banish it, cleanse it, and fill this space with benevolent life - so that nothing but love and peace may linger. So I wish it, so mote it be."
Focus on how the energy radiates downward, covering you, the room - and by extension the home - in cleansing energy, mingling in a symbiotic dance with the other four elements. Let that energy flow over and through you, as well, cleansing your chakras, and eating away any stress or anxiety. Keep the meditation for as long as you please. You'll know when its time to stop. When that moment comes, slowly rise to your feet. Face the direction that you ended on ; for me it was North, and bow in thanks for their presence. Then work your way counter clockwise. Once you finish, mentally open the circle so that the ritual is concluded.
I hope this helps, and if anyone has any suggestions, questions, or any ideas on how to improve this basic ritual, please let me know. I still consider myself quite the novice.
Until then, Brightest Blessings.
