Post by Lonicera on Sept 15, 2015 21:40:52 GMT
What are they:
An herbal bath is a bath to which various herbs are added to imbue the water and the bather with a desired aspect. They are used for love, healing, improving psychic awareness, personal protection, etc.
Creation:
To create an herbal bath, add the herbs associated with your desire into either cheese cloth, a tea ball, a mesh sachet, or directly to the bath water. Allow the herbs to steep. Allow them to change the color of the water and infuse it with their scent. If you don't have a tub you can rub the sachet on your body during a shower or hang it from the shower head.
When the bath is ready, step into the tub and feel the water and the herbs empowering you with the qualities you desire. Visualize your goal and invite the qualities into yourself. In your mind's eye, see yourself already having these qualities. Soak in the water for as long as you desire.
You can also burn incense or candles associated with your desire, if you feel it will improve the spell.
I have also provided an example below to give you some ideas.
Divination Bath Use this in a bath before performing forms of divination.
3 parts Thyme
2 parts Yarrow
2 parts Rose
1 part Patchouly
1 part Nutmeg
Healing Bath: Use this bath to help speed healing.
3 parts Rosemary
2 parts Lavender
2 parts Rose
1 part Spearmint
Protection Bath: Bathe in this daily to increase protection.
2 parts Bay
2 parts Dill
1 part Lavender
1 part Marigold
Love Bath:
3 parts Rose Petals
2 parts Rosemary
1 part Violet
Source:
The Complete Book of Incense, Oils, and Brews ~ Written by Scott Cunningham