Witches’ Corner with Elisa: Water Magic

Water and salt are good at washing away negatively and unwanted energies, while bay leaves and anise seeds are potent purifiers and protectors. Use this water spell before a ritual for cleansing purposes, or whenever you are feeling stagnant.

You will need * 10 Bay Leaves * 2 Tablespoons Anise Seeds * 2 Cups Boiling Water * 1 cup Sea Salt or Epsom Salt What to Do Bring two cups of water to a boil. Add the bay leaves and anise seeds and allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile, fill your bath with warm water and add the Sea or Epsom salts. Stir the bath counterclockwise for banishment three times, then stir it clockwise three times for protection and luck. Hold your hands over the water and visualise the bath filling with purifying light. Strain the bay leaf mixture and pour the strained water into the bath.

Bathe for as long as you want, imagining negativity washing away, while a protective shield forms around you. If you don’t have a bathtub, this mixture can easily be poured over you in a shower. (The mixture is very potent and should not be allowed to sit on the skin very long as it could cause skin irritation.)