#shower cleanse

[searedwithwitchyscars]

why did i think that cleansing showers were different to a normal shower?

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now, i'm not usually one to cleanse with water, i hate swimming and i hate baths. showers, however, are fast, efficient, and i always feel a weight off my shoulders once i step out.

unfortunately for me, with my chronic pain, showers can render me useless and bed ridden for days. so there's a lot of prep ahead of time and a seat to sit on.

anyway, my first shower cleanse was only different in that i'm not just intentionally thinking "wash the literal filth and sweat off" as i'm washing myself, i'm also adding to that with "and wash away the negative energies clinging to me, wash away the filthy energy clinging to me".

and then i step out feeling just as good. no need for special anointed soap or shampoo, no crystals, no herbs. although maybe i add a cleansing crystal in the shower for future shower cleanses, you know, for funsies and enhanced cleansing. so here it is

[nvraln]

allow what’s not serving me to wash down the drain

allow the day to wash down the drain

allow the work week to wash down the drain

wash down the drain so it’s not in my brain

[witchy-tips]

How can I cleanse myself when I don't have a bathtub? Do showers work?

Showers work perfectly!

All you need is hot water, soap and intention.

You can prepare by casting a circle around the shower, encompass the space with clean pure energy.

Turn the water as hot as you can handle. Step into the shower and allow the water to rinse you, as it does you can speak aloud whatever you want to be washed away.

For example “Let this water wash away the stress today”

Begin to soap yourself and wash your hair repeating aloud what you want to release. You may repeat a wash as many times as you feel you need to cleanse yourself.

Once you’re rinsed and ready to leave you can speak aloud

“I am cleansed by water. I am cleansed by steam. I have released (whatever you wanted to release/cleans). I have been cleansed and purified.”

Step out of the shower and break the circle and release that energy.

If you feel uncomfortable saying this aloud you can think it to yourself as long as your intentions are clear.

And that’s all, a simple shower cleansing!

Also as an aside I’d suggest hanging eucalyptus in your shower as an added way to relax and release in the shower.

[marble-rose-oak]

I did my first real cleansing shower yesterday and went overboard with making the scrub. It was almost everything I had in my cupboard.

Lavender - protection & healing

Chamomile - calm

Coffee - peacefulness & grounding

Rosemary - protection

Sea Salt and Black Salt - even more purification & protection

Drops of Lavender oil - I just love lavender

Drops of Eucalyptus oil - booster for the Lavender, healing vibrations, help to purify

Drops of Camelia Oil as the carrier, personal preference over Jojoba oil

Cinnamon stick to mix everything together -power & strength, desoil to protect & widdershins to banish

some notes of interest:

I had an accident that makes it hard for me to stand until my muscles are stronger, so I have a chair in the shower. I want to do a bath in the future, but I found this with dimmed lights soothing. 

Dip bowls from that plain dinnerware aisle in Target are really good for small containers

I think I might grind the chamomile next time. Spritz with my Moon Water too.

[chaosfloss]

Simple Shower Cleanse

This just came to me while I was showering today, and I honestly felt so much better that I felt the need to share. First start your shower at night. This is an important part of the visualization process and honestly night time showers/baths help with calming. Next go through your whole shower routine. I feel it helps to be clean physically before you cleans spiritually. Once you feel thoroughly clean, turn your water up a bit hotter, and close your eyes. Thank your goddess and ask for guidance, or whatever you feel thankful for. Then take deep breaths and visualize the white steam entering your body and pushing out black smoke as you exhale. Imagine that black smoke joining the night sky, and repeat, until you feel rejuvenated. Say thank you again, and splash some water on your face. Finally turn the water colder and let it wash all over you- then exit.