Rituels de purification avec les sels de mer : Guide pratique pour les débutants

Sea Salt Cleansing Rituals: A Practical Guide for Beginners

Energy cleansing is essential for maintaining a harmonious balance between body, mind, and environment. Sea salts , used for thousands of years, are recognized for their purifying and protective properties. This guide explains how to effectively incorporate them into your cleansing rituals.  

Why use salt to purify yourself?  

  • Absorption of negative energies : Salt is a powerful energy absorber, capable of eliminating accumulated harmful vibrations.
  • Chakra Harmonization : It helps to rebalance the body's energy flow.
  • Strengthening well-being : It provides a feeling of lightness and mental clarity after purification.  

Different types of salt and their properties  

  1. Himalayan salt : Ideal for gentle purification, it brings calm and balance.
  2. Epsom salt : Rich in magnesium, it promotes muscle relaxation and the elimination of toxins.
  3. Natural Sea Salt : Perfect for general purification, it is often used for baths and energetic protection of places.  

Simple and effective purification rituals  

Energy salt bath  

  • Recipe and steps for the purification bath  

Recipe 1: General Purification Bath  

  • 1 cup sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
  • 10 drops of lavender (soothing) or lemon (purifying) essential oil
  • Optional: a spoonful of baking soda to soften the skin and enhance the purifying effect  

Steps :  

  1. Fill your bathtub with lukewarm water.
  2. Add the salt and essential oil, stirring lightly.
  3. Soak in the bath for 20 to 30 minutes , visualizing negative energies leaving your body.
  4. At the end, rinse quickly with clean water to remove any energy residue.  

Recipe 2: Protective and anchoring bath  

  • 1 cup of salt of Epsom
  • 5 drops of cedarwood or patchouli essential oil
  • 1 black tourmaline or obsidian stone placed next to the bathtub  

Follow the same steps focusing on a protective intention .  

Benefits for the body and mind  

On the body :  

  • Detoxification of toxins
  • Muscle relaxation
  • Improved blood circulation  

On the mind :  

  • Elimination of energies stagnant
  • Relieving stress and anxiety
  • Increased mental clarity and focus  

Ritual for purifying objects  

Objects absorb surrounding energies, especially those used for spiritual purposes (jewelry, crystals, tarot cards, pendulums), so it is essential to purify them regularly.  

Instructions for use and duration of the ritual  

  • Dry Salt Bath Method (for non-porous stones and jewelry)  
  1. Fill a bowl with coarse sea salt.
  2. Place your jewelry or crystals on the salt.
  3. Let stand for 4 to 24 hours (overnight is ideal).
  4. Remove the object and wipe it with a soft cloth.  
  • Wet salt bath method (for non-fragile objects like some crystals or metal objects)  
  1. Mix a spoonful of salt into a glass of water.
  2. Immerse the object in salt water for 1 to 2 hours maximum .
  3. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly.  
  • Salt around the object method (for fragile objects like tarot)  
  1. Place a circle of salt around the object overnight .
  2. The next day, throw away the salt (preferably in nature).  

Purification of living space  

Living spaces also accumulate residual energies. Regular purification maintains a healthy and harmonious atmosphere.  

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Application methods  

  • Salt method in the corners of the house  
  1. Place a small bowl of sea salt in each corner of the room.
  2. Leave to act for 24 to 48 hours .
  3. Throw the salt outside and replace it once a month.  
  • Salt Energy Scanning Method  
  1. Mix salt with water and a few drops of sage or lavender essential oil.
  2. Use a damp cloth to clean surfaces and door sills.
  3. Repeat this ritual every two weeks .  
  • Salt and fumigation method  
  1. Sprinkle fine salt in the four corners of a room.
  2. Light a sage or palo smudge stick santo and pass it around the room in a clockwise direction.
  3. When finished, sweep up the salt and throw it out of the house.
  4. Do this ritual once a month or after a stressful event.  

Precautions and mistakes to avoid  

  • Do not reuse the salt after purification : It will have absorbed negative energies and must be thrown away.
  • Do not overdo the frequency of salt baths : 1 to 2 times a week is enough to avoid an energy imbalance.
  • Check the compatibility of objects with salt : Certain crystals (e.g. selenite, malachite) do not tolerate salt.

Salt purification rituals are accessible and highly effective for maintaining positive energy. By adopting these practices, you enhance your well-being and create a healthy and harmonious environment.  

FAQ  

Why is salt used for purification?  

Salt is a powerful energy absorber . It eliminates negative vibrations, harmonizes the aura and purifies places, objects and the body.  

How often should you do an energy salt bath?  

Once or twice a week is enough to avoid energy imbalance. Too many salt baths can cause excessive discharge and fatigue the body.

Can I use table salt for my rituals?  

Table salt is refined and often chemically treated . It is best to choose:  

  • Unrefined sea salt
  • Himalayan salt
  • Epsom salt  

How to purify an object with salt without damaging it?  

If the object is fragile (tarot cards, porous crystals), surround it with a circle of salt without putting it in direct contact. Leave it overnight and discard the salt the next day.  

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