#energy

Everyone has within them some form of natural healing ability. Some have known of their healing abilities since their younger years, while others later discovered their own healing abilities quite by accident. “Natural” in this context refers to unconventional gifts of healing that one did not learn in a class or from a book. A few examples include:

intuitively guided chanting and singing
the touch of a specific hand or both hands
symbols drawn in the air or on the body
the playing of musical instruments such as a flute, harp or guitar for the purpose of healing

There are no certifications or degrees for these kinds of healing abilities. On many occasions, these gifts have been inherited and passed down through the family line. Once they have been discovered, it takes time to develop and hone them. Members of the Order are encouraged to seek out their own inherent healing abilities, and practice on friends and family until they are comfortable sharing their gifts with the wider community. There may be occasions, as we look back through the past, that there were surprising interactions with others that resulted in their healing or relief from discomfort. It was during these times that one’s healing abilities began to surface.

Traditional healing modalities that require certification, such as reiki and aromatherapy, are quite effective and encouraged for any healing practitioner. However, these are not required for us to act as channels of healing for others. Our first task is to discover what natural healing abilities may lie within us, bring them out and develop them to be used in service to our communities. Many people have healing abilities that are quite odd and unusual, but they still work nonetheless. The more we learn about magic and the flow of energy, especially in regards to healing, we learn that it is not always necessary to stay within rigid parameters, and that truly anything can be possible.

Materials:

Incense: Frankincense & Myrrh, Dragon’s Blood, Sandalwood

Rose Water

Drum or Bell

First, open all windows and doors. Close your eyes and take several deep breaths until you reach a meditative state. Light incense containing any combination of the scents listed above, ideally in the form of a bundle that will remain lit for awhile. You may have to blow on the bundle periodically to keep it lit. Start at the back of the home, and walk through each room from corner to corner, filling each room with smoke. As you walk, you may repeat “All harmful energies are now banished from this place”. As you finish with each room, maintain your meditative state, and visualize each room filled with white light. You may wish to raise your right hand and project this light out of your hand into each corner of the room. Cleanse your house in this way, from back to front, pushing all harmful energy out the front door. If you have a 2-story home, begin on the upper level first, then continue with the downstairs. If you have a drum, after you have cleansed each room with smoke, bang the drum loudly 9 times in each room. If you use a bell, ring the bell 3 times in each room after cleansing it with smoke.

You may also wish to add 9 drops of Sage or Dragon’s Blood pure essential oils to mop water and clean the floors. This is known as a “Floor Wash” and some witches use this for additional protection in the home. Finally, take a bottle of Rose Water in a spray bottle, and spray all corners and thresholds of each room.