Hi! I'm a secret practitioner, and I'm still fairly new to the practice. What are some ways I can cleanse without alerting my family to what I am doing? I have used palo santo wood up until now, but I'm worried the scent my be too strong and distinct for my parents not to start asking questions (my mother has a really good nose for things). What are some alternatives to cleansing with palo santo/sage? I've thought of using something a little less traditional like lavender incense or a lavender-based cleansing spray, but I'm hesitant to put those ideas to use in case they won't work...
Thanks for any answers! It means a lot. <3
Some people use music. Signing bowls, bells and in my case my lyre! (It's kinda like harp.)
I am also in the same position and I am more drawn to crystals. For my space and for charging any items I use Selenite and Clear Quartz. I have also put up "pictures" of sigils. I do watercolor paintings and hide sigils in there. I currently have one hung by my bed for having dreams of success and prosperity, but you could also do one for a room to be filled with love and positive energy. Incense are something else I currently use that don't seem to be too "weird" for my family even though they really don't like the smell lol XD Good luck :)
Thanks to both of you, and to anyone else who may reply! I really appreciate it! I think I may try out my lavender incense idea, and I already have a little sweeping ritual that I do once a week. However, how do you use crystals to charge or cleanse? I don't think I've ever heard of/seen anyone using that technique before, and it sounds pretty cool!
If it's up your alley, holy water may work. An anointing oil on your door/doorjamb also may serve either as a blessing or as a ward, potentially extending the time between required cleansings.
Meditation and epsom salt baths with crystals is a really discrete method of cleansing if incense or sage smoke is not an option. I agree with Candice's suggestion of incorporating it into one's artwork, as it's really fun and powerful!
I have two suggestions that may be possible solutions. The first one doesn't require anything other than your focus. It is the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram. This Ritual calls upon ArchAngles, and really cleanses the space on all levels! Leaving the area feeling really good, and clean. The second would be to either purchase or make some Florida Water! Give a slight spritz around the area, and the space feels really good! Bonus, it can also be worn as a perfume! So you can always say that is what you use it for. ;)
they make smudge sprays. My boyfriend does not like the smell of sage nor palo santo but I use a room spray that he thinks is just something like an earthy febreeze.it has lavender tea, Himalayan salt, cedar wood and vetiver.it takes away the nightmares for me too if I spray it on my pillow at night. i bought mine off Etsy from a folk herbalist in my town. I’ve used it daily for 3 months now and it’s still halfway full. I take it on the go too. ***but if you have witch hazel you can make a spray yourself with essential oils that resonate with you.
sorry for a poor photo but the link to what I use and trust is attached to the photo.
Amazing !!! This is perfect!