To create an altar for use in cleansing ceremonies, first cover a small table with a white cloth, preferably linen. Arrange on the cloth one freshly cleansed amethyst crystal, a thriving fern plant, a smudge stick in a small bowl of salt, a crystal candle holder with a white or lavender candle, and a bowl of dried lavender, rosemary, chamomile, and dill. Light the smudge stick and blow the incense around the altar, saying: "Spirits of protection, healing, and cleansing, bless the objects on this altar-that I might use them to aid in cleansing and purifying during my magical work. Blessed be." Whenever you have need, come to the altar and work your cleansing, purifying, and healing magic here. You may place pictures on the amethyst and ask that the person or object in the photograph be cleansed as well.

by: Yasmine Galenorn

Create A Cleansing Altar