Put time aside this January to ritually clear, cleanse and bless your home (in Scottish Tradition this is called Sain) and prepares your home, and your space for the new year emerging.
So how to do this: plan a day when you can dedicate several hours to cleaning and clearing your home, or at the very least a space of sanctuary (whether this is in the corner of your bedroom, a spare room or an area in the house where you can go and won’t be disturbed). Creating a place that feels safe for your reflections can be a really beneficial addition to your home.
First you will want to take some sage, or juniper incense and move through the house starting at the front door and working your way left around each room. Go through your whole house cleansing and ‘smudging’ the space. As you go you can say “I cleanse this space. I protect this space. Nothing but love and joy shall enter this space.”
Now you will want to gather a small bowl of water you have collected from a spring or caught from the rain (and preferably leave under the light of the moon) Place this in your sanctuary space, place some incense beside it, light a candle, and place some salt in a small dish or shell. Here you have provided the four elements of water, air, fire, and earth.
Now listen to this ritual as I guide you through.
