Samhain is just around the corner and it falls on a Full moon, so what better time than now to do a cleansing bath ritual? Bath rituals are amazing and relaxing ways to  cleanse yourself and reconnect spiritually as well as being a brilliant tool for self care.

There are so many bath rituals available to us it can be overwhelming, I'm going to talk you through my favourite cleansing bath ritual and what to do if you only have a shower! Water has healing energy no matter what form you use it in and whilst a in the shower we perhaps cannot relax in the same way but that doesnt mean it's any less effective!

Ingredients:

Below are a few essential oils and their uses:

You can find other oils and their uses here!

Before we get started on running the bath, you need to cleanse your space. As we know, energy cannot be created or destroyed, just transformed and negative energy has a way of hanging about. Use what ever cleansing method you prefer, personally I use incense. Make sure you push the smoke into every corner of the room and the bath is clean. Visualise the negative energy leaving the room.
Now you're ready to start filling the bath, whilst you do this you need to set your intent. A good way to get in the right mind space is to listen to some relaxing music, something instrumental like this one.
When setting your intent, think about what has been bothering you lately, what has been weighing you down. Focus on how these tie to the moon, as Samhain is on a full moon, try and think about purification and letting go of things that are pulling you back (click here to check out my blog post on moon phases) . Allow the water to wash away all these things holding you down, let it wash away all the hurt that you're experiencing.

You can add crystals to your ritual, using them to help focus your intent and achieve what you want. Crystals like Rose quartz are good for self love, while Selentine is good for deep cleansing of the soul. Moonstone is also good when trying to draw on the full moon.

While the water is still running add your salt and essential oils, stirring the water to dissolve it. The way you stir the water is also important.

Remember: stir clockwise when wanting to increase something and anticlockwise when wanting to decrease something.

The final step is getting into the bath. Remember to relish in this moment, feel the soothing water on your skin. This is time you've set aside for yourself, revel in that and use it to complete your will.

Don't have a bath? Not a problem!

Today, not everyone has a bath, the invention of walk in showers or "wet rooms" are incredible! Maybe you don't have the time for a full bath, especially when it takes 10 minutes to fill! Well I've got you covered! 

First off you're going to close your eyes and imagine yourself stood under a waterfall, the sun is shining down, the birds are singing and the warmth of the water is energising. Whilst in this relaxed state, say out loud "Water Spirits please cleanse, consecrate and empower my mind, body and spirit in the name of healing". 
While your eyes are shut you're going to imagine yourself back in your bathroom, the warm water just rinsing off any negative energy within your body, and it running down the sink far away from you. I like to imagine the negative energy as thick black goop that runs down my body as the water fills me with positive energy.
Do this for as long as you like, until you feel you're ready to stop, and complete your shower. Once out of the shower and wrapped in your towel drying, imagine the air around your body washing positivity over you and say "Air Spirits please cleanse, consecrate and empower my mind, body and spirit in the name of healing". And that's it! You're done!

If you can, try to set aside time every month to perform this ritual as it will do wonders for the restoration of your soul!

Blessed Be xoxo

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