Cleansing

During last week I have been looking at the hands and fingers. When we talk about what jewellery and tattoos could be considered on the hand fingers we need to discuss "Cleansing".

There are many ways to clear the energy and start a new. The importance of cleansing is so important. Let's start with the space you are working in. Start by cleaning the outside of your space, then onto the inside of your space, then yourself lastly the jewellery or sigil/design you might be using.

Outside: This can include a garden - so have the garden look as beautiful as you can. If you live in an apartment - go outside and see what you can do to improve that space.

You could use incense, smudging, water, sound and visualisation.

Inside: make that space as beautiful as you can. Vacuum, dust, de-clutter, change the furniture around and you can also use the elements:

• Fire: Incense, Candles, Smudging, Fireplace

• Water: Water fountain, spray water with essential oils or your favourite mix.

• Air: Open the windows, put a fan on getting that air circulating. Use sound, a gong, play music, chant, use singing bowls, play an instrument, clap and always use your imagination.

• Earth: You can use indoor plants with soil, bring in some rocks, flowers.

Ok so you have done the outside and inside - now it's time for your own outside and inside. Using the same principles you can begin by using salt. Rub salt (gently) on your arms, legs and face. Make sure the salt is done somewhere where you can remove it or that it will wash away if outside. If outside try and be barefoot on the earth so you can be grounded and cleansed by the Earth.

Then have a bath or shower again using salt if you wish.

After which you can use incense all around you. Play music, chant - make some noise.

Now it's time to cleanse the jewellery. Using the same techniques and principles you used to cleanse your surroundings and yourself.

• Water - saltwater, freshwater, running water

• Fire - incense, smudging, candles

• Air - wind, fresh air (take the jewellery to a forest or beach)

• Earth - you can bury the jewellery in the Earth (just remember where you buried it)

• Sound - Music, chants/voice, instruments

• Visualisation - use your mind and visualise the outcome you want

• Light - use the Moon and use the Sun, use the Stars

• Crystals - use other crystals to assist

Your inside - meditation, visualisation, affirmations, what you eat and drink, what you put on your skin, in your hair. Be mindful of what is going inside your body. Your mind and body is a temple and you must respect it in the same way you would respect a temple.

The most important technique is your intention. Make your intention clear and concise. There is no right or wrong, it's what works for you and you will develop your own style and techniques. You can improvise and try different things. There are so many things to consider but I'm only scratching the surface here. You can also take into account the planetary hours but that's a discussion for another day.

Have a clean week and remember the New Moon today. It's a great day to set a new intention. The energy of the New Moon will assist you in your goal.

Peace and Love

sienzuf