Fire Cider
Drinking herb-infused vinegar can promote spiritual and physical health. The healing properties of vinegar have been recognized around the world for thousands of years, especially in indigenous cultures. There are many recipes for fire cider, but most of them involve combining apple cider vinegar with various medicinal herbs and honey. Drinking this spicy concoction will boost your immune system, and it may also keep vampires and other demons at bay! To make your own fire cider, fill a jar with 4 c (950 mL) of apple cider vinegar. Combine ⅓ cup (113 g) of grated horseradish or ginger roots, 1/4 cup (32 g) of peeled and diced turmeric, 6 cloves of garlic, minced, 1/2 cup (64 g) of diced onion, 1 habanero chili, halved, 2 tbsp (29 g) of chopped rosemary, 2 tbsp (29 g) of chopped thyme, and 1 tsp (5 g) of black peppercorns, and add the blend to the jar. Secure the lid and shake the jar, then store it in the fridge for 1 or 2 weeks to steep. After it’s steeped, strain the liquid from the plant material. Add honey as needed to sweeten up your cider. Keep the cider for no longer than a year.
Holy Adornments
Sacred clothing can shield your spirit as you go about your day. Wearing jewelry with metals and crystals that carry innate spiritual properties can offer you protection, as can certain colors of clothing. And though certain materials may be naturally protective, don’t discount the power of your own personal favorite clothing and accessories: your personal belongings have been imbued with your own unique vitality, and this may offer you the most protection of all! Wear light-colored clothing to boost your energy, or red clothing for empowerment. Head coverings such as hats or scarves may alleviate anxiety. Metals such as copper or gold may help balance your energy, while stones like obsidian, turquoise, or carnelian will guard your aura. You might find jewelry made from or using these materials, or you could carry a stone in your pocket. Wear an evil eye charm as jewelry, or hang it as an ornament from your car’s rear view mirror or in your home to keep evil spirits out of your personal spaces.
Smoke Cleansing
Burning incense can purify your home and your energy. To cleanse your house's energy, set an intention, light an incense stick, and let the flame burn for about 10 seconds before placing the stick in an incense holder. Allow the incense to burn until the flame is extinguished. Inhale the fragrance of your chosen incense, and feel your home rid itself of darkness. Setting an intention means to state what you hope to accomplish through your actions. You might also view it as a prayer to the universe. For instance, you may say, "Please shield me from dark forces as I ignite this incense. As I inhale the fragrance from these herbs, please purify my spirit." For a simple protection spell, burn frankincense, cedar, rosemary, pine, and different varieties of sage. Sage is the poster-herb for smoke cleansing, but every plant has its own spiritual properties, so exploring different herbs and their ancestral and spiritual significance may be a fun research project! If you can, try to use plants that are significant to your own ancestral history. Many cultures’ incense traditions relied on what was locally available—hence, indigenous North Americans often use sage and cedar.
Salt for Home Protection
Ground salt will keep demonic forces outside of your house. Scatter a line of ground salt just outside every doorway to your home. The salt will act as a barrier to any malevolent spirits that wish to enter. For best results, set an intention as you place the salt at all your house's doorways: "As I create these boundaries, I ask to be protected against any evil energies that try to enter my home." Salt has been used to ward off evil spirits for centuries. According to Shintoism, an ancient Japanese religion, and Buddhism, salt absorbs dark energy, making it an effective way to protect your home against evil intruders.
Feng Shui
Clean your house and fill it with protective items. Feng shui refers to an ancient Chinese tradition by which the energy of a physical space is harmonized with the energy of its inhabitants. Your home is your safe space, and in order to protect it and thereby yourself, you must tend to it and preserve its sacred energy. Clean your house and decorate it with personal items to give your home good feng shui and guard it against malevolent spirits. Decorate your home with mirrors to deflect unwanted spirits, and place items of personal significance—such as family photos or beloved knickknacks—throughout your house to imbue the space with your spirit. In early New England, it was believed that the devil or demons who wished to possess you could be tricked if you hid a personal item, such as a shoe, in the wall by an entry point. The demon or devil would sense your “essence” in the personal item and mistake it for you, and would become trapped in the item instead of you. Hiding an item in your wall may be a lot to ask! But tucking the item away behind a piece of furniture or in a closet near a point of entry may work as well.
Ocean Bath
To increase joy and vitality, take a dip in the ocean. You've probably experienced the pleasure of splashing around in the ocean on a sultry summer afternoon. Ritual bathing is founded on the knowledge that water, especially nature bodies of water, possess powerful rejuvenating properties for both mind and body. Take a swim in an ocean or lake to cleanse your aura and invigorate your soul. Lakes and freshwater bodies of water make effective natural baths, but an ocean bath affords you the healing benefits of salt as well. Revel in the movement of the waves and celebrate being alive!
Aura-Cleansing Bath
A soak in a hot tub of water will purify and soothe a weary soul. Water is the most calming element, and after a long day, nothing beats the comfort of a hot bath. While cold natural waters serve to invigorate the soul, a tranquil soak in a hot tub or your own bathtub offers powerful soothing benefits. Settle into the tub for a half hour or so to cleanse your aura and experience peace. Imagine your negative energy washing away from you as positive energy rushes in. Add lavender buds or mint essential oil to your bath for adding calming properties. You can also create a soothing atmosphere by lighting candles and dimming the lights or playing relaxing music. To open yourself up spiritually and soothe your mind and body, try a salt water bath: add a few handfuls of unrefined Himalayan or sea salt to a hot bath and recline in the tub for 20 to 30 minutes. Meditate or pray as you soak to relinquish any toxic energy. For best results, take a salt bath no more than once a week—ideally, only once a month. Try to schedule your bath for the night of the full moon.
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