Ritual
Ritual Bath/Shower
Supplies: Scented soap to cleanse the body and hair; sponge or washcloth; a clean white towel; two white votice candles in holders; scented oil or perfume; clean clothing to put on after the bath or a clean robe.  You can also mix cleansing hers, put them in a coffee filter and stable it shut, then add this magickal packet to the bath water.

Instructions: The bath should not be so hot that you become ill, but it should be warm enough that you can at least soak for 10 minutes.  Draw a banishing pentagram with your finger ocer the water.  Light the votive candles; be very careful with fire hazards, and keep them away from shower curtains.  Turn out the bathroom lights.  Say a prayer before you enter the water, asking Spirit to cleanse body, mind, and soul.  Relax in the water.  Close your eyes and allow all the frustrations of the day to seep out of your body.  Take three deep breaths, imagining as you exhale you are pushing negativity away from you and removing all blocks.  Meditate for at least five minutes on issues you would like to cleanse from your life.  Don't stress over them, just work on letting these things go.  Open your eyes and cleanse your body with the soap and sponge, visualizing that, as you are washing your body, you are also cleansing your mind and spirit.  Don't forget to wash your hair.  Rinse body thoroughly.  Leave tub and pat dry.  Say a prayer of thanks as you put on your clothes/robe.  Watch as the water drains from the tub, visualizing that all the negativity in your life is going down the drain with the water.  Turn on the bathroom lights.  Extuingish the candles.  Clean out tub, removing any oils, herbs, or other dirt deposits.
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