The last two days, I’ve found myself handling “the season” for family. I’d already reinforced my protective wards for where we live, and today, I found myself doing the same for a family member along with a sweeping and a few days ago I had to give long-distance info to the kids on sageing their home because something is waking the grandbaby in the middle of the night. We can’t be having that.
My family is full of sensitives. It seems we all can either see, hear or feel spirits. It also feels like the spirits know this, like we send out a beacon or something, and it’s always worse in October.
For getting rid of negative/unwanted energies, I’ve seen almost as many methods as Pagans who do it. Keep in mind, I follow no particular path anymore except my own. I don’t do elaborate spells. Witchcraft runs in my family but the two generations before me were Christian, so I’ve had no training other than reading. I usually just do what feels “right”.
For the kids, they asked about using sage. They don’t have a car and there are no occult stores near their house, so getting a proper “bundle” is out. I told them my quick fix. Ground sage from the grocery store and a charcoal briquette. Simple and cheap.
As for the sweeping, it’s exactly what it sounds like, and something I do daily at home. I sweep with the intent of sweeping out negative energy.
Magick doesn’t have to be complicated if you don’t want it to be. Just apply a little common sense, intent and imagination!
Blessings,
WW
Not Quite Wicked 
Ànother herb I use for cleansing is Mugwort. I find it works quite well and is very versatile, steeped in hot water it makes a great floor wash! The added bonus, it grows in abundance off one plant in my garden. White Sage tends to be quite pricey here in Australia, and I like to keep it for actual ritual cleansing.
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There is a table at a flea market (jokey lot) run by Pagans in another county that I visit as often as I can. They have some great prices on it there, but I’ve seen it get pretty expensive online. I haven’t used mugwort…now I’m curious! Thanks for the tip!
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It is very easy to grow. A bit too easy, as it is also a noxious weed in some countries. I just keep an eye on mine and cut it back regularly. I have so much, I am considering selling it myself. But I am finding more and more uses for it, with such an abundant supply.
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I’d do both, lol, but I’m in the process of starting an Etsy store, so I think “sell everything!” right now. Good luck if you do decide to sell it (and let me know where you’re selling it if you do it online 😉 ).
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I would happily send you some. But I’m not sure of the legalities of sending herbs overseas. (I am assuming you’re not in Australia). It is something I should probably look into anyway.
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I’m in the U.S… South Carolina to be exact. I’m really not sure about the legalities with to be honest…I’ve never shipped anything overseas. It’s a lovely thought though, and as always, it’s the thought that counts. 🙂
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The biggest hassle sending stuff overseas is the cost of postage, it can be alarmingly expensive! But as to shipping herbs, I have no idea. I have been meaning to do some reading up on this, as I want to import a human jaw bone from the U.S. Not to sure how that will go down with customs though, and to expensive to take the chance they will confiscate it.
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I can completely understand that. Didn’t you mention that in another post? Seems I recall reading something like that (I’m very scattered lately and just getting to know, and find my place in, the Pagan blogging community so it’s still tricky trying to remember who said what, lol).
I hope you’re able to procure your treasure!
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