Full Cleanse (30–45 minutes)
When: any day; if you like symbolism, do it on a waning moon or Friday before sleep.
What you need (use what you have)
Step 1 — Open & protect
5 minutes
- Tidy the room a little; open a window/door for airflow.
- Draw a simple boundary: sprinkle a tiny line of salt across the doorway (vacuum later).
- Light the candle (or turn on a lamp) and say:
“I call in clarity and protection. Only what serves my highest good may be here.”
Step 2 — Body cleanse
7–10 minutes
Pick one:
- Water + salt: dissolve a pinch of salt in the cup; dab forehead/heart/palms with fingertips. “I am cleansed and returned to myself.”
- Smoke or sound: waft smoke or ring a bell around your body head‑to‑toe, front and back, especially at crown, throat, heart, and soles of feet.
- Visualization: imagine a gentle shower of light washing you top to bottom, carrying away gray static into the earth.
Step 3 — Cut cords + return energy
8–10 minutes
- On paper, write what feels heavy: names, habits, phrases, fears.
- Read it once, then say:
“I release these cords with forgiveness and wisdom. What’s mine returns; what’s not mine goes back to its source, purified.”
- Tear the paper into small pieces (or cut a thread as a symbolic “cord”). Dispose: flush/sink (paper only), or trash outside your room.
- Face a mirror briefly and affirm: “I am sovereign in my energy. I choose peace.”
Step 4 — Seal the field
5–7 minutes
- Trace a small circle in the air around you with your hand (or around the room).
- Imagine a soft, breathable egg of light forming. Say:
“This boundary stays for 7 days. Only truth, compassion, and opportunities aligned with me may enter.”
- Dab a drop of essential oil on wrists/neck, or place a pinch of salt at the four corners of the room (vacuum later).
Step 5 — Anchor in the physical
5–8 minutes
- Drink clean water slowly.
- Eat a small grounding snack (rice, nuts, warm tea).
- Shower if you can (let the water carry stress down the drain).
Step 6 — Close
2 minutes
- Thank whatever you called on (God/ancestors/universe/inner wisdom).
- Extinguish the candle safely (don’t blow hard—pinch or snuffer).
Safety
If you’re sensitive, skip smoke; use sound or water. Keep flames away from fabric/pets. If intrusive thoughts or anxiety feel overwhelming or persistent, pair this ritual with professional mental‑health support.