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The
purpose and benefits of a ritual bath and self-cleansing ritual are
many. Here are a few:
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The
herbs and/or oils that you add to the water will help to put you in
the correct frame of mind for the ritual you are about to perform.
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The
water will relax you and help to wash away all of the stresses and
strains of everyday life, which are then released down the drain,
leaving you free to perform you ritual unhindered by mundane
stresses and problems.
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The
water will similarly help you to release negative emotions in
preparation for your magick work. Leave your anger, guilt and
self-loathing in the water where it belongs!
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You
are showing honour to the Deities by presenting yourself to them in
a clean manner.
Some
people like to do a Self-Blessing as part of their ritual bath and
others prefer to do this at their altar before they begin their magickal
work. The choice is entirely yours.
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