Frankincense & Myrrh

Keywords: Purification, Cleansing, Protection, Consecrating
Frankincense is a cleansing and purifying herb. I believe that every witch cupboard should be stocked with the resin. It is harvested from the tree sap of aged trees. Frankincense gives off that churchy smell. When used as an incense it clears out and purifies your surroundings as well as yourself. Frankincense oils can also be used to anoint the body and also candles when practicing candle magic. Try pairing it with myrrh when performing cleansing rituals. This will heighten purification properties and also provide protection.

Purification Bath (Sneak peak to upcoming Book of Spells - By Lilith's Seventh)

Purification Bath
Rosemary
Frankincense powder
Sage
Uncracked egg

Add all ingredients to your bathwater. Step inside the tub and recite psalm 23. Feel free to say a prayer focused towards your intentions after reciting the psalm. Soak for at least 25 minutes. Be careful to not break the egg. While soaking you want to imagine all negativity leaving your body and becoming trapped within the egg.  Once finished carefully remove the egg from the water and place in a safe location. Drain out the water and allow yourself to air dry. Once dry, put on clean clothes. Take the uncracked egg away from your home. Find a tree far enough away and throw the egg at the tree. Walk away without looking back.

This is an excerpt from the currently untitled book of spells by Lilith’s Seventh. Peace

Featured Herb: Copal

Keywords: Cleansing, Purify, Love, Exorcism

White Copal is one of my favorite herbs to use as a incense. It does great at uplifting the energy 

within your sacred space and home. Not only does copal diminish negative energies, 

it also consecrates objects and the space around you. It can be used to smudge athames, 

candles and crystals. Copal is also used in protection and purification incense. 

In addition to these properties listed, Copal has also been known to be used in love spells and exorcisms as well. Copal comes in a black hue as well.

Featured Herb: Hyssop

Hyssop

Keywords: Uncrossing, Protection, Protecting the home, Purification, 

Hyssop is known as a very strong, powerful and potent herb. It's properties consist of protection, cleansing/purification and uncrossing. Hyssop can be used in baths or candle rituals. It can also be hung in the house to prevent negative energies from entering.

Mix a pinch of hyssop in your bath (too much can cause headache), along with sea salt and rue to perform an effective uncrossing and cleansing ritual.

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;

    wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Psalm 51:7