New Worlds of Body, Mind & Spirit Since 1901
| At the center of every home is a hearth: a fireplace, a wood-burning stove, a central furnace, or perhaps a kitchen range. Each represents the traditionally protective, nourishing fire at every home's center.
Treat your hearth to a winter cleansing. Clean your fireplace or oven or replace a used furnace filter. Clear away dust and grit, and polish with nontoxic cleanser and a clean rag. Magickally cleanse your hearth using the elements. Use saltwater (earth + water) to trace a plus sign or the Algiz rune ( x ) on the hearth for protection and opportunity. Smudge or use incense (air + fire) of cedar, sage, or juniper for purification. Light a fire in the hearth or turn on the oven or furnace. Meditate on the light and warmth, saying: "I am grateful for the gifts this hearth provides. May I always find peace and safety here." Enjoy your fire-or bake cookies in your freshened oven! |
