Prepare Your Area
(Creating Sacred Space)

First, make sure your sacred space is cleaned thoroughly. Light a purifying incense in the middle of the area (i.e. cedar, sage, pine, dragon's blood, Solomon's seal, lavender, frankincense, or myrrh.) Then, light a small white candle, placing it upon the altar or similar working area and sit or kneel in front of it. Close your eyes and visualize the smoke from the incense filling up the room going into every nook and cranny, literally burning away the negativity and other energies in the room. Picture the candle's light swelling and filling the room, chasing out all the shadows in the corners and under the furniture. Feel the purifying power of the light as it cleanses the space (You can also use your besom if you have one to sweep away the negative energy).
When you feel it is time slowly imagine the light fading out and dimming back to the flame of the candle. By this time you might feel drained, depending on how much energy was needed to clear the space.

Prepare Your Body

Light an incense that has special meaning for you and proceed to take a ritual bath or some other calming exercise. When you return to your ritual space it should now feel peaceful and attuned to the day's work.

 

 

 

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