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Juniper has long been used in the Ozark Mountains for smoke cleansing, especially in the home. We use our native red cedar, which actually isn’t a cedar, but a juniper, Juniperus virginiana. Common juniper works just as well. You will need: 1 part juniper berries or red cedar berries, crushed 1 part frankincense resin, crushed Mortar and pestle Incense charcoal and holder Lighter or matches Crush the berries and resin together in a mortar and pestle. Light your incense charcoal ...
Magically cleanse away obstacles on the path toward success using this fire ritual. You will need: A black pen or marker A piece of red paper, 7 inches square A heat-safe dish, firepit, or grill, for burning Lighter or matches I recommend doing this ritual outdoors. Using a black pen or marker, write on the red paper square all of the obstacles to success in your life that you can think of. Once finished, crumple the paper into a ball. Take and rub this paper ball on your body, ...
In Ozark folk magic, the new moon is associated with new beginnings and cleansing. For this traditional bath you will need: A plastic water pitcher or small bucket Hot water A pinch of salt, any kind Optional herbs: hyssop, juniper, peppermint (leaves and/or berries) A sieve Traditionally, this cleansing ritual is performed before sunrise. Fill your pitcher (or bucket) with hot (not boiling) water. Ozarkers will use spring water, but water from a tap is fine as well. Add your salt and ...
Use garlic's fiery nature to burn away obstacles on your path. You will need: A piece of white paper, 7 inches square A red pen or marker A head of garlic A piece of red cotton cloth, 1 foot square Red string, 7 feet long Using a red pen or marker, write all the obstacles you'd like to cleanse away on the paper square. Fold the paper around the head of garlic, then place in the center of the red cloth. Spit onto the garlic and paper bundle three times. Bring the corners of the cloth ...
