Sal, Latin = Salt.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Because of salt\u2019s high value and importance within ancient societies, it has long been associated with magical rituals, spells and rites. Let’s learn how to bless salt in Wicca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Superstitions and Folklore of Salt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- Spilling salt is considered unlucky. To counter bad luck, the spilt salt should be thrown over the shoulder to scatter evil spirits.<\/li>
- During the winter solstice, salt\u2019s powers of preservation were symbolic of eternity and divine wisdom; A belief that passed over into early Christianity.<\/li>
- Sharing salt between friends was thought to form a very strong spiritual bond, and was often the first item brought across the threshold of a home by guests.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Incorporating Salt into Wiccan Spells & Rituals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So, we\u2019ve established that salt is an important part of folk history and culture, but how do we incorporate this powerful compound into our own Wiccan spells and rituals?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Firstly, you\u2019ll need to get hold of some salt, and then begin the process of blessing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can think of this \u201cBlessed Salt\u201d as something akin to holy water, or if you prefer, a magical ingredient that is imbued with some form of power or attribute, a little like a sigil. Salt is highly absorbent and a powerful \u201ccarrier\u201d for magical and elemental energies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s possible to bless salt in a variety of ways and for a myriad of different uses. Let\u2019s help you get started by looking at a few of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elemental Earth Consecration with Blessed Salt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Try this ritual earth consecration when using blessed salt. By aligning yourself with the earth, you\u2019ll symbolically solidify your energies, removing anxiety and calming the mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Obtain a bowl that you can connect with and some salt. <\/strong>There\u2019s no hard and fast rules for the bowl. It just needs to fire the imagination and be easy to focus on. You can choose a simple earthenware bowl and pour in a small pile of Kosher or sea salt for optimum and humble aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Bless the salt. <\/strong>To bless the salt, you\u2019re going to want to head somewhere quiet and secluded so you can give your undivided attention to the ritual process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Focus your mind and intention.<\/strong> Hold your hands over the bowl of salt and focus on your breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Charge the salt. Feel the salt pile begin to \u201ccharge\u201d and saturate with power. Once your breathing is calm, rhythmic and steady, begin to imagine a green light of energy flowing from your body with each exhalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Consecrate the salt. <\/strong>When you feel ready, calmly speak the following phrase:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cI consecrate thee, O creature of earth, In the names of the Great Mother and the Horned Lord\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n6. Connect with the Earth Element. <\/strong>With a lightly moistened forefinger and middle finger, gently dab the salt pile and touch the base of your spine (the root chakra). Finally, sprinkle a little more of the salt over your head and try to feel the green earth energy blanket your body. Then say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cI am now consecrated with the element of Earth\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n7. Conclude the ritual and dispose of the salt. <\/strong>When the ritual is finished, the salt must be disposed of by tipping it into running water. Don\u2019t fret if you live in a city: A sink and tap will suffice.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTip: Use consecrated salt immediately after blessing to form a circle as part of a more complex ritual. If this is the case, omit the last part of the rite where you touch your root chakra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more options on how to dispose of your salt at the conclusion of the ritual, see our guide to disposing of offerings![\"Opens](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" "\\"Opens")
<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUsing Blessed Salt to Protect & Cleanse a House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Blessing a house when you first move in is a very ancient Pagan custom that has been used by all manner of different religions since ancient times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the modern Wiccan, a house blessing can be useful to counteract bad energies, the feeling of an unwanted presence, or simply for the reassurance of a peaceful, harmonious home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blessing the Salt<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Get yourself a large bag of salt. You\u2019ll need a good deal more than in the first ritual we described. This is for a house after all, not a human!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next up, you\u2019re going to \u201ccharge\u201d the bag of salt using the exact same breathing and visualisation technique used in the previous ritual. Once you\u2019re calm and centred, direct the following words into the bag of salt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFriendly spirits and landv\u00e6ttir, protect this house. Remove all negativity and darkness from this place and only allow those filled with love to enter this home.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
We invoke the Landv\u00e6ttir (“land wights”) because of their strong connections to ancient Germanic, Norse and European Paganism. The Landv\u00e6ttir are friendly spirits of nature that protect the areas where they live, such as fields, forests or villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you feel a greater folk affinity to another part of the world? Then by all means add your friendly spirit of choice. It\u2019s important to invoke something meaningful to you and the land you\u2019re living upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cleansing the House<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
OK, so now we have blessed salt. What next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first part is simple: Just walk around the perimeter of the house, scattering the salt as you go. It doesn\u2019t have to be a joined up perfect circle. Just do you best to get a good covering all the way around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What if you live in an apartment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simply use the same method to bless the salt and then go about the house distributing tiny amounts of salt as you say the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Touch the lintel and touch the wall<\/p>
Nothing but blessings here befall<\/p>
Bless the candle that stands by itself<\/p>
Bless the book on the mantle shelf<\/p>
Bless the pillow for the tired head<\/p>
Bless the hearth and the light shed<\/p>
Friends who tarry here, let them know<\/p>
A three fold blessing before they go<\/p>
Sleep for weariness – peace for sorrow<\/p>
Faith in yesterday and tomorrow<\/p>
Friends who go from here, let them bear<\/p>
The blessing of hope, wherever they fare<\/p>
Lintel and windows, sill and wall<\/p>
Nothing but good, this place befall<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Hint: <\/strong>Reference the \u201cInternet Book of Shadows\u201d (Various Authors) to see this particular blessing (and others). Download it here<\/a> for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBlessed Salt Infusions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Because salt is extremely dry and absorbent, infused it with all manner of different scents and botanicals. This both enhances and complements the power of the blessings you’ve imbued upon it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During ancient times, people had a far superior knowledge of the medicinal plants and herbs that grew along the country hedgerows than most of us do today. In fact, medieval cottage gardens teemed with dill, lavender, rosemary, thyme and all manner of other indigenous plants that were used far more often for healing purposes than in cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Spain and Portugal, lavender was added to bonfires on St. John\u2019s Day<\/a> to help ward off evil spirits, and rosemary bushes<\/a> are also strongly associated with spiritual protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaking a Blessed Salt Infusion:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
First decide what kind of \u201csmell\u201d would best suit the desired outcome of your blessed salt, by referencing our guide to Wiccan Herbs<\/a>. (Scroll down the article to find a list of individual herbs and their correspondences.)<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019re going to take a small pile of kosher salt and a generous helping of the dried herb or spice of your choosing and mix it carefully into the salt, then decant the mixture into a sealed mason jar for safety. It\u2019s worth mentioning at this point that salt is very good at absorbing essential oils too if that\u2019s the route you\u2019d prefer to go down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The charging of the infused salt is mostly the same as we\u2019ve described before, but with a small twist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you\u2019ve said the words that will charge the salt, and you\u2019ve felt an energetic connection to the mixture, close the lid and place the finished article on a windowsill or ideally, outside in open ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Incorporating Salt into Wiccan Spells & Rituals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So, we\u2019ve established that salt is an important part of folk history and culture, but how do we incorporate this powerful compound into our own Wiccan spells and rituals?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Firstly, you\u2019ll need to get hold of some salt, and then begin the process of blessing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can think of this \u201cBlessed Salt\u201d as something akin to holy water, or if you prefer, a magical ingredient that is imbued with some form of power or attribute, a little like a sigil. Salt is highly absorbent and a powerful \u201ccarrier\u201d for magical and elemental energies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s possible to bless salt in a variety of ways and for a myriad of different uses. Let\u2019s help you get started by looking at a few of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elemental Earth Consecration with Blessed Salt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Try this ritual earth consecration when using blessed salt. By aligning yourself with the earth, you\u2019ll symbolically solidify your energies, removing anxiety and calming the mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Obtain a bowl that you can connect with and some salt. <\/strong>There\u2019s no hard and fast rules for the bowl. It just needs to fire the imagination and be easy to focus on. You can choose a simple earthenware bowl and pour in a small pile of Kosher or sea salt for optimum and humble aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Bless the salt. <\/strong>To bless the salt, you\u2019re going to want to head somewhere quiet and secluded so you can give your undivided attention to the ritual process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Focus your mind and intention.<\/strong> Hold your hands over the bowl of salt and focus on your breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Charge the salt. Feel the salt pile begin to \u201ccharge\u201d and saturate with power. Once your breathing is calm, rhythmic and steady, begin to imagine a green light of energy flowing from your body with each exhalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Consecrate the salt. <\/strong>When you feel ready, calmly speak the following phrase:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI consecrate thee, O creature of earth, In the names of the Great Mother and the Horned Lord\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Connect with the Earth Element. <\/strong>With a lightly moistened forefinger and middle finger, gently dab the salt pile and touch the base of your spine (the root chakra). Finally, sprinkle a little more of the salt over your head and try to feel the green earth energy blanket your body. Then say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am now consecrated with the element of Earth\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Conclude the ritual and dispose of the salt. <\/strong>When the ritual is finished, the salt must be disposed of by tipping it into running water. Don\u2019t fret if you live in a city: A sink and tap will suffice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tip: Use consecrated salt immediately after blessing to form a circle as part of a more complex ritual. If this is the case, omit the last part of the rite where you touch your root chakra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more options on how to dispose of your salt at the conclusion of the ritual, see our guide to disposing of offerings Blessing a house when you first move in is a very ancient Pagan custom that has been used by all manner of different religions since ancient times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the modern Wiccan, a house blessing can be useful to counteract bad energies, the feeling of an unwanted presence, or simply for the reassurance of a peaceful, harmonious home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get yourself a large bag of salt. You\u2019ll need a good deal more than in the first ritual we described. This is for a house after all, not a human!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next up, you\u2019re going to \u201ccharge\u201d the bag of salt using the exact same breathing and visualisation technique used in the previous ritual. Once you\u2019re calm and centred, direct the following words into the bag of salt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFriendly spirits and landv\u00e6ttir, protect this house. Remove all negativity and darkness from this place and only allow those filled with love to enter this home.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n We invoke the Landv\u00e6ttir (“land wights”) because of their strong connections to ancient Germanic, Norse and European Paganism. The Landv\u00e6ttir are friendly spirits of nature that protect the areas where they live, such as fields, forests or villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you feel a greater folk affinity to another part of the world? Then by all means add your friendly spirit of choice. It\u2019s important to invoke something meaningful to you and the land you\u2019re living upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n OK, so now we have blessed salt. What next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first part is simple: Just walk around the perimeter of the house, scattering the salt as you go. It doesn\u2019t have to be a joined up perfect circle. Just do you best to get a good covering all the way around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What if you live in an apartment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simply use the same method to bless the salt and then go about the house distributing tiny amounts of salt as you say the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Touch the lintel and touch the wall<\/p> Nothing but blessings here befall<\/p> Bless the candle that stands by itself<\/p> Bless the book on the mantle shelf<\/p> Bless the pillow for the tired head<\/p> Bless the hearth and the light shed<\/p> Friends who tarry here, let them know<\/p> A three fold blessing before they go<\/p> Sleep for weariness – peace for sorrow<\/p> Faith in yesterday and tomorrow<\/p> Friends who go from here, let them bear<\/p> The blessing of hope, wherever they fare<\/p> Lintel and windows, sill and wall<\/p> Nothing but good, this place befall<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Hint: <\/strong>Reference the \u201cInternet Book of Shadows\u201d (Various Authors) to see this particular blessing (and others). Download it here Because salt is extremely dry and absorbent, infused it with all manner of different scents and botanicals. This both enhances and complements the power of the blessings you’ve imbued upon it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During ancient times, people had a far superior knowledge of the medicinal plants and herbs that grew along the country hedgerows than most of us do today. In fact, medieval cottage gardens teemed with dill, lavender, rosemary, thyme and all manner of other indigenous plants that were used far more often for healing purposes than in cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Spain and Portugal, lavender was added to bonfires on St. John\u2019s Day<\/a> to help ward off evil spirits, and rosemary bushes First decide what kind of \u201csmell\u201d would best suit the desired outcome of your blessed salt, by referencing our guide to Wiccan Herbs<\/a>. (Scroll down the article to find a list of individual herbs and their correspondences.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re going to take a small pile of kosher salt and a generous helping of the dried herb or spice of your choosing and mix it carefully into the salt, then decant the mixture into a sealed mason jar for safety. It\u2019s worth mentioning at this point that salt is very good at absorbing essential oils too if that\u2019s the route you\u2019d prefer to go down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The charging of the infused salt is mostly the same as we\u2019ve described before, but with a small twist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve said the words that will charge the salt, and you\u2019ve felt an energetic connection to the mixture, close the lid and place the finished article on a windowsill or ideally, outside in open ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Opens](\"https:\/\/www.wiccangathering.com\/wp-content\/themes\/acabado\/img\/extlink.png\" "\\"Opens")
<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUsing Blessed Salt to Protect & Cleanse a House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Blessing the Salt<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Cleansing the House<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/a> for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBlessed Salt Infusions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a> are also strongly associated with spiritual protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaking a Blessed Salt Infusion:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n