Moving into a new house

[Jess]

Hi everyone,

On 1st August my partner and I move into our first home. I'm wondering if there are any tips, rituals or blessings that anyone can share with me in relation to the cleansing, blessing and protection of a new home.

Thanks!

[Jess]

Thanks Gia!
As most of the house is floorboards I think the sweeping will work quite well.

[Frances]

One ritual I have involves going around all "entry points" (doors, windows, air vents, drain holes etc) and drawing a banishing earth pentagram over them (or in their general direction) - do it with a sandalwood joss stick, a "virgin" candle and lastly sprinkle consecrated water.

You may like to perform this after Gia's suggestion.

Alternatively, make a protection gris gris (herbal) bag and either hang it above your front door or even put it (or an empowered crystal etc) in a pot plant at your front door.

BB - Frances

[Ngarigo Gin]

Hi Jess,

When I move into new home I make sure to get there before any furniture or boxes etc are moved in and perform a "smoking" ritual, which is done to banish bad spirits/ energies from the house. Very simple, burn some sacred gum or if you dont have sacred gum maybe some sage or frank. Open all the windows and doors. Acknowedge the ancestors of the tribe that belongs to the land you are moving to (you can find your local language goup here: http://www.abc.net.au/indigenous/map/default.htm ). Announce your self "this is my new home where magic is done all unwelcome spirits I ask to leave now". With a feather and the incense walk through every room smudging every corner every inch of the house while reapting something to the effect of "I bless this house, may only love enter and all unwanted spirits out"

Only when you feel that the house is protected and blessed should you bring your belongings in.

Hope that helps :-)

[Jess]

Thanks Jenny!

Haha @ not leaving the house, wouldn't be so flash to burn my new house down before I've even moved in!

Settlement has been moved forward to the 15th June - 3 weeks away!!!

Everyone wish me luck :)

[medievil_witch]

good luck i hope all goes well

[Dark Lilith]

"I invoke the white light of Christ..."

Jenny, please elaborate on this. I'm interested to know where Christ fits in with a witch's ritual?

[Jess]

Personal preference I guess?

[Magikal Hermit]

Just a quick comment on leaving candles to burn right down. I recently (Imbolc) left candles burning on my window sill while I went to answer the phone, I then forgot they were burning! I soon remembered when my smoke alarms went off and found my window sill alight and smoke all through the other end of the house. So I would add to the above warning; dont forget they are burning and keep an eye on them even if you dont leave the house.