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Salt rituals are some of the oldest forms of magic and are still used even today. In these contemporary times, salt is used for protection, visualization and manifestation of money making and in healing. Salt has been regarding as “precious” throughout history. It was the main means of preserving food throughout long winter months before the advent of refrigeration. It has been central to religious, spiritual and magical practices because it is a pure substance considered incorruptible.
The Westernized name Salt comes from Salus the Roman goddess of health who was also known to the Greeks as the goddess of health and wellness Hygeia. The Romans and Greeks mixed salt in their sacrificial cakes and they also threw salt on their sacrificial fires. The Jews also used salt in their sacrificial and magical ceremonies. The Christians believed that salt and water were necessary and potent in restoring health and aiding in exorcism. Throughout many centuries, salt was placed in coffins as protection against the Devil as was the case with the Ancient Celts who posited a plate holding a pinch of salt and a pinch of earth on the breast of the newly deceased to represent the mortal and corruptible body as well as the immortal incorruptible soul. In Buddhist tradition, salt is believed to repel evil spirits and that is why after a funeral it is required that a person throw salt over their shoulder before re-entering their home to get rid of any evil spirits that may be attached to their backs. In 1933, the Dali Lama was buried sitting upright in a bed of salt. In Leonardo DaVinci’s famous painting of the Last Supper, Judas Iscariot upturns a salt cellar which represents the breaking of the trust of friendship and ensuing retribution. The Shinto religion uses salt to purify and area. Sumo wrestling which is actually an Ancient Shinto Rite requires that each wrestler throw a handful of salt into the ring before entering as to ward off any evil spirits. In India the tradition of a “gift of salt” is still practiced, as it is believed to be a symbol of good luck. Many times salt was used with holy water to ward off evil or to increase physical strength and boost fertility. It is still used today in the preparation of holy water. Salt was greatly valued by the Medieval alchemists who regarded it as one or the three major essences that made up life together with mercury (quicksilver) and sulphur.
In magic ritual, salt traditionally represents the Earth element and it is known to have a powerful “earthing” or “grounding” energy. In Ancient Pagan ritual and often today, salt is blessed in the name of a prevalent deity. Some of the widely used traditional Pagan deities are Brigid and Triple Goddess - Maiden/Mother/Crone. Classical Roman goddess Diana is popular or if one prefers Egyptian deities, Isis the Mother Goddess is appropriate. Sea salt is preferable over table salt but either can be used in ritual and should be kept separate in a wide necked glass jar with a lid, a silver dish or some unglazed pottery. Whatever is used to house the salt should be a container that is in its natural state. The container should be kept in the sunlight and then alternatively the moonlight for twenty-four hours (usually on a window sill or table subject to these lights) surrounded by small quartz crystals for generation.
In astrology, salt is ruled by the planet Saturn and the sign Capricorn. Saturn rules all crystalline forms and their symmetry and everyone knows that salt or sodium chloride (NaCl) is crystalline. Simply speaking salt has face-centered cubic symmetry. Defect free crystals have an optical transmittance of about 90% and they have been used in optical components such as windows and prisms operating in the infrared spectral range.
Sodium Chloride is also an essential element in the human body.
Today’s popular salt lamps are made from Bio-energetic crystal salt that was created over millions of years ago, when the ocean waters dried up in various parts of the world. When lit by a small, energy efficient light bulb, crystal salt emits an electrical charge, enriching our environments with health promoting negative ions. Negative ions help purify the air of allergens, dust, smoke, bacteria and more. These lamps are natural air purifiers that can help people with various health conditions including asthma, allergies and other respiratory ailments.
CLEANSING YOUR SPACE
The following simple ritual can be used for one room or an entire house or apartment.
Mix a few pinches of sea salt (preferably) with pure spring water in a clean dish. Purchased spring water is fine but you can also use tap water that has been placed in a clear glass container which has been exposed to both sunlight and moonlight for twenty four hours.
Sprinkle a few drops of the prepared “saltwater” in the four corners of the room. Place a small “outward” facing mirror or outward facing quartz crystal at each window to reflect back any negativity from outside.
If you are cleansing the entire house or apartment, you do not need to do this in every room, rather, just locate the room you consider the “heart of the house.” You will need to mix a larger quantity of saltwater in a large metal or pottery bowl and place it at the center of the room and leave it there for twelve hours with the mirrors or quartz crystals facing outward at each window of the chosen room.
SIMPLE AND BASIC PSYCHIC AWARENESS BATH
1 Tablespoon Baking Soda (bicarbonate of soda)
5 drops of Essential Oil (lavender is nice but take you pick)
The Juice of 1 fresh lemon
1 Teaspoon of carrier oil such as wheat germ or sweet almond
½ Cup Sea Salt
Sprinkle the mixture into your bath as you are filling in the tub. Enjoy!
By Alva Lennox
With Permission