Rejoice as the wheel of the year comes to an end and begins anew! The veil is thin enough to reach into. But beware….something might reach out and grab you if you‘re not careful! Light some candles or have a bonfire. Howl at the moon. Burn some sage if you need to cleanse your house (details below). Simmer cinnamon, cloves, and apples on the stove to make a drink or just for the Fall vibes. If you’re expecting anyone from the other side of the veil, leave out some food for them.
House Cleansing Ritual
If you want to keep it simple, all you need to do is clean up a bit, and then burn sage or spray rosemary “tea” and lemon around the thresholds. Always have a couple windows or doors open when you smudge with smoke. If you want to do the full ritual, there are four parts:
- Physical cleansing (clean up)
- Cleansing by air (smudge with sage or spray bottle) – Ask the smoke to render each piece of energy it touches clean and healthy
- Cleansing by fire (light a candle, blue is best) – Walk to each corner, asking that the light seal your home from harm of any kind. Set the candle in a dish on your stove, let it burn down.
- Cleansing by water and earth (spray saltwater) – Spritz corners and thresholds, calling on water and earth to combine its power so that those with good intentions can enter and those with bad intentions cannot cause harm. You can also just use a bowl of salt water and flick water using your fingers.
- Make an offering (light another candle, set out food) – Set the candle on the stove with a snack, ask any deity or energy you like to protect you and your home in exchange for the offering. Let the candle burn down.
And, of course, listen to &TEAM! Hear their howl, listen to their war cry, join the wolf pack.
Yes of course I’ve chosen &TEAM to close out the month of Falloween music (I know you are all shocked). I hope everyone has a great day/night!
Happy Halloween! 🎃🐺🌙