Purification

Purification clears away stale, heavy, or unwanted energy from a person, a space, or a tool. It is the first step of almost every ritual: you cleanse before you create.

Uses

• Cleansing a space before ritual
• Clearing tools and crystals
• A ritual bath before important work
• A fresh start after illness or conflict

Moon phase

Waning or full moon

Herbs

Hyssop, rosemary, cedar, lemon

Stones

Selenite, clear quartz

Working with it

Open a window, then burn rosemary or cedar and carry the smoke through each room, moving toward the door. Finish by sprinkling salt water across the threshold.