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This day is dedicated to Hina, the Polynesian manifestation of the Great Goddess. It's the perfect time to invoke her help with a beautifying bath that cleanses body, mind, and spirit. After dark, draw a bath in a candlelit bathroom. Add 2 cups of coconut milk and 1/2 cup sea salt. Place a moonstone in the water. Hold your hands over the water and say: Hina, radiant and beautiful Goddess, I call on you. Please infuse this water with peaceful and healing vibrations. May it purify and ...
A lot of rituals suggest you take a ritual bath beforehand, but many people prefer to take showers. Here is a way to do a ritual shower. If possible, have incense and soap of the same fragrance-lavender, sandalwood, or cedar are good. If you can't find a soap to match your incense, use plain unscented white soap. Take a stick of incense and use it to cense the bathroom. Fill the tub with warm water and get in. Wash your legs and feet, saying: Blessed are my legs, that walk in the ways of ...
Everyday stress and strain can be countered by performing a small cleanup of your home each evening that provides some aromatherapy. Use a mix of lavender and rose water to wipe down the bathroom sink in the evening. Bedrooms will benefit from the use of lavender buds in a dish or maybe some lavender oil in a small jar left open beside the bed. A bowl of potpourri made with rose and lavender will also provide some loving and calming essence in your living space. If you cannot use rose ...
Do you wish you could start over, erase mistakes, and begin anew? Maybe you have a bad habit you want to let go of, replacing it with something healthier or happier. Well, today's your lucky day. As the Moon begins a new cycle, so can you. With today's New Moon, you can pick yourself up, wash yourself off, and start all over again. Turn off the bathroom light, leaving just enough light to see by. Think about what you want to be rid of. Take a cleansing shower or bath in the dark. Step into ...
