Merry meet all,
Did the post title grab your attention? I thought so. House work is not fun but since Imbolc is a Sabbat about cleansing and purification, I think housework should be involved too.
The trick is to make it fun. Turn the chore into a ritual in itself. Begin by gathering all your cleaning supplies and dish gloves. Wipe your counter clean so you have a place to store them. Light a black candle for ridding your home and your sacred space of negative energy. I see my whole living space as a sacred space. Play music to get you into the mood. Burn incense or a simmering incense mixture on your stove that corresponds with purification. Your home is your sacred space and should be treated as such. So don’t view this as a chore. You could set a timer if you are pressed for time. It makes the work go faster!
Now, you can get to work. Dust, mop, and scrub every inch of your home. Recycle and throw out the trash. Donate items to a thrift store or the Salvation Army. Wash the dishes and scrub the floors. Clean your whole apartment/ home. Burn frankincense essential oil to really give it that good clean smell. Mint and lavender are associated with cleaning. Who can resist the pure fresh scent of lemon. Your place should be feeling good and smelling great by now. Add essential oils and herbs to your dish water and mop water.
When you are done, extinguish and toss the black candle. Let it burn down. Light a white candle to return positive energy to your home. Water your plants and feed your familiars! They will thank you! Say a prayer to your chosen kitchen witch deity or or other chosen deity for their blessings for your home and family, including pets! Let the white candle burn down.
Smudge your house with sage and asperge with salt and water. Draw a pentagram with your power hand over the bowl of saltwater. Say a blessing as you sprinkle the corners of your home with the saltwater. Sweep out bad energy with your besom.
It couldn’t hurt to clean and scrub your altar too. Your home and altar area are now sparkling clean and revived with clearer energy. I hope your home feels great now.
Now sit down on the floor to meditate in the most central spot of your home. Imagine your home filling with pure white light or energy. Imagine that to look anyway you want. Send the white light/ energy into every crack, every crevice. When you are done, open your eyes. Feel a difference? Good!
Store your cleaning tools and magickal supplies where they belong. Discard the white candle. You are now ready for an Imbolc celebration.
Blessed Be,
Lady Spiderwitch )O(
