Spiritual baths requie the following
1. That the correct herbs are used. The formula is based upon divination by the priestly. The presiding orisha or egun is determined and the corresponding herbs (ewe) are procured and prepared.
2. That the spiritual baths be continued for the number of days specified. The number can range from 1 day to 21 days. This is determined.by divination.
3. During the period specified for the taking of spiritual baths there should be light eating,sexual abstinence, emotional balance, and no use of intoxicants. Daily prayer and affirmations need to be said as well.
Before taking spiritual baths make sure that you set up your space. There are a number of things that you need to do to prepare yourself
1. You need a white sheet or large towel to wrap yourself in, and a white cloth to cover your head immediately after the bath (all sheets etc should be made of cotton)
2. Your space should be cleansed with incense made of myrrh and frankincense.
3. The tub, sink, and vessel that will hold the spiritual bath should be clean. Other areas involved should also be clean
4. White candles should be lit in the.bathroom and any other areas involved
5. Silence or meditative sounds should prevail
6. Keep spiritual bath concentrates in the refrigerator when not in use, and always label the bottle.
The spiritual bath does not require that one sit in a tub. This is an immersion and should be specifically prescribed ny the diviner or herbalist. The herbal solution should be diluted with water at a 12;1 or 8:1 ratio (12 parts water 1 part herbal solution) The water should be cool or tepid, but never hot. Shake the herbal solution well before pouring it into the basin or gourd. It really doesn't matter which goes in first, but it is easiest to measure the solution first, and then add water.
1. First bathe or shower with natural soaps and shampoos
2. Dry off
3. Kneel reverently or stand with conviction in the tub or shower
4. Gently pour the diluted solution over your body pray aloud or silent for peace and protection.
5. Lightly pat-dry yourself off, wrap up in the white sheet, cover your hair with the cloth
6. Clean the tub, vessel, or sink by wiping it out with a mild cleanser
7. Retire for study, meditation. Or just quiet time
Early morning or night are the preferred time to take a spiritual bath. Sisters if you are menstruating or pregant, ask the diviner to check specifically if it is appropiate for you to take a spiritual bath suring these times
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1. That the correct herbs are used. The formula is based upon divination by the priestly. The presiding orisha or egun is determined and the corresponding herbs (ewe) are procured and prepared.
2. That the spiritual baths be continued for the number of days specified. The number can range from 1 day to 21 days. This is determined.by divination.
3. During the period specified for the taking of spiritual baths there should be light eating,sexual abstinence, emotional balance, and no use of intoxicants. Daily prayer and affirmations need to be said as well.
Before taking spiritual baths make sure that you set up your space. There are a number of things that you need to do to prepare yourself
1. You need a white sheet or large towel to wrap yourself in, and a white cloth to cover your head immediately after the bath (all sheets etc should be made of cotton)
2. Your space should be cleansed with incense made of myrrh and frankincense.
3. The tub, sink, and vessel that will hold the spiritual bath should be clean. Other areas involved should also be clean
4. White candles should be lit in the.bathroom and any other areas involved
5. Silence or meditative sounds should prevail
6. Keep spiritual bath concentrates in the refrigerator when not in use, and always label the bottle.
The spiritual bath does not require that one sit in a tub. This is an immersion and should be specifically prescribed ny the diviner or herbalist. The herbal solution should be diluted with water at a 12;1 or 8:1 ratio (12 parts water 1 part herbal solution) The water should be cool or tepid, but never hot. Shake the herbal solution well before pouring it into the basin or gourd. It really doesn't matter which goes in first, but it is easiest to measure the solution first, and then add water.
1. First bathe or shower with natural soaps and shampoos
2. Dry off
3. Kneel reverently or stand with conviction in the tub or shower
4. Gently pour the diluted solution over your body pray aloud or silent for peace and protection.
5. Lightly pat-dry yourself off, wrap up in the white sheet, cover your hair with the cloth
6. Clean the tub, vessel, or sink by wiping it out with a mild cleanser
7. Retire for study, meditation. Or just quiet time
Early morning or night are the preferred time to take a spiritual bath. Sisters if you are menstruating or pregant, ask the diviner to check specifically if it is appropiate for you to take a spiritual bath suring these times
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