Witchery: Embrace the Witch Within - Juliet Diaz 2019

Purification
The Witch’s Garden of Herbal Magick

Purification has long been a staple in my family. We purify everything from new objects brought into the home to anyone needing a clearing of bad energy or curse. Purification clears and removes unwanted energy and brings in positive and peaceful energies.

It’s important to purify your tools, altars, sacred spaces, and, of course, yourself, from time to time. Since I practice Magickal workings daily and work as a healer, I make sure to purify myself every day.

I’ve included my go-to methods in the following pages. They’re just lovely and work beautifully.

Basil purification spray

Basil is a giant in Magick, and has many different uses. This simple spray can be used to purify and spiritually cleanse sacred objects, spaces, altars, and any other part of the home that you feel needs ridding of stagnant energy. The scent alone is uplifting and Magickal, and this spray is sure to become one of your favorite ways to use the power of basil.

What you need

16fl oz (450ml) water

1 lemon, cut in half

A small handful of basil leaves

1 tablespoon thyme

An empty spray bottle

What to do

✵ Bring the water to the boil in a saucepan, add the lemon halves, basil, and thyme, then simmer for 10 minutes.

✵ Leave to cool, then strain to remove the herbs and lemon. Pour into a spray bottle and it’s ready to use.

Thyme loose purification incense

Not only does this purification incense smell like heaven, it’s also a great way to purify and cleanse both objects and spaces of negative energy. Use it after any Magickal work or when you need to move the energy around the home.

What you need

2 teaspoons thyme

1 teaspoon rosemary

1 teaspoon green or purple sage

1 teaspoon ground star anise

2 drops thyme essential oil

1 drop lavender essential oil

A small jar with a tightly fitting lid

What to do

✵ Grind the thyme, rosemary, and sage together as finely as possible.

✵ Now stir in the star anise powder and the essential oils, and put the mixture in the jar.

✵ Use a pinch of the mixture to burn as a loose incense.

Lavender purification bath salt

Need to clear away the stresses of the day and indulge in a divine bath? This lavender purification bath salt is for you! Not only does it relax the nerves, calm the mind, and embrace the skin, it also clears away any energy that doesn’t belong to you and any energy that is negative or harmful.

What you need

1 cup (300g) sea salt

2 tablespoons dried lavender

1 tablespoon rosemary

1 teaspoon dried peppermint leaves

4 drops lavender essential oil

2 drops frankincense essential oil

What to do

✵ Mix all the ingredients together, then stir about 3 tablespoons of the mixture into your bath before you get in.