Three Simple Purification Practices || Spellcraft

[@TheGreenWitch]

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[@etwrecipe]

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[@sidrabrill5391]

I do want to say that I greatly appreciate you referring to your first cleansing method as smoke cleansing instead of smudging and showing that other herbs work in place of using just sage. I’m a Native American woman and smudging is a closed practice and white sage (one of our sacred medicines) is quickly going extinct. So I thank you for your choice of words and advice in this regard.

[@claireheaslip4947]

Sidra, I love this comment; I read it yesterday and I had to come back to you to ask about the differences between smoke cleansing (which is something I do daily in my home) and smudging. And why the later is a closed practice? Do you have any guidance on this or links you could share please?

[@TwilightKimvideos]

Claire Heaslip I just wanted to give a reply just in case. I’m open for further explanation, but I thought I would share the general information I’ve been taught here and there. Smoke cleansing is a more general practice of using smoke as a method of cleansing/purifying a space. Smoke cleansing has been used in numerous cultures around the world. For example, it is tradition for farmers to run their cattle between or around bonfires to cleanse them and keep them safe. Smudging is a specific practice that is unique and sacred to Native Americans. The practice likely varies slightly between tribes and their traditions. Smudging not only includes the ceremony of burning the herbs, most namely white sage, but also a special way of growing their herbs and harvesting them respectfully and sustainably to ensure the plants health. Even the creation of a smudge stick/ bundle can be it’s own special ceremony. There may be other sacred rites included as well along the way. The act of smudging is considered a closed practice as it is sacred to a specific culture and has many specific traditions/rituals that coincide with it. Even if we try to honor these rituals of smudging from growing herbs to burning them, we likely aren’t going to do so anywhere close to what is taught in each tribe’s tradition and therefore shouldn’t call our smoke cleansing practice smudging.

[@sersastark]

@@TwilightKimvideos hopping on to your comment, im a witch archaeologist and scientist trained in anthropology. Smudging is definitely a closed practice due to the ingredients used, how their harvested/gathered, how they're assembled, and the 5 W's of their usage (spiritual cleansing & protection, Spirit journey such as greeting ancestors/ancestral guides, birth and death ceremonies, life milestones, and protection for battle, to name a few). You can use cleansing sprays, incense, or candle warmers/melters that melt the candle the same way but without the fire and you still receive the cleansing/appropriate aroma and need. 🤙🏾

[@andromeda0944]

I've only knew about this, literally, just the other day. Just a question though, I was gifted a white sage stick and a dream catcher, any tips on what to do with it because I do not want to appropriate such a close practice. Thank you so much!

[@sidrabrill5391]

@@claireheaslip4947 Hi! I only just saw this. The difference is because in a close practice you have to be initiated or born into. And in order to have the right spiritual connection in order to be smudging properly, you need to be Native American. I really only have my personal experience as a Native American. It’s more about using the right term and the right herbs, so as long as you say smoke cleansing and use other versions of sage besides white sage, you would be clear of appropriating native culture.

[@amberstagner1931]

Garden tour? 💚

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[@Thewitchescookery]

@@miodkensiwo haha so true!

[@LisaIsabelle]

FOR THE SPRAY use half water (I use moon water) and half vodka (which has no smell) so the alcohol will take longer to evaporate, therefore the smell lasts longer / you don't need to spray as much to get a strong smell. ♥ I personally don't drink so I use a miniature (the small bottle, around 2$).

[@jilljoemolly]

I found your channel during the heart of the pandemic when we were all “staying home.” I am not a witch and do not know anything about witchcraft, however, I find your videos so beautiful and relaxing and I enjoy them. I appreciate what you do and how much love and care goes into every video you put out. Thank you. You’re such a lovely young woman with much to give the world.

[@galelascala105]

Tiny suggestion for the spray; boil the water first so it doesn't get funky. The essential oils do help with that too. Lovely video, so beautifully done. I agree with some of the other fans, would love to see your gardens.

[@kellymorgan3996]

Thank you for this! I was thinking that I'm not sure how cleansing the local spring would be - this will somve that problem!

[@CoryNDavis]

I live in Japan and can't get many ingredients and I'm still learning how to grow my own, so my floor wash is moon water, bay leaves and dry rosemary. Really quick but I've really grown to loooove the smell of bay leaves so I use them alot (including ritual baths). And I can get them at my local market easily and cheaply!! (Most herbs here are really expensive)

[@TheSdailey]

Cloves are an option as well

[@christopherseilaff8665]

I know this is a year later, but cinnamon works as well. Also almost all spicy things like garlic and chili peppers

[@sherrycurrie8960]

Thank you I enjoy your recipes and calmness.

[@flapdoodlecacklberry]

Dear Annie, your videos have given me the deepest level of comfort and inspiration during this pandemic! Also because of you I have discovered finally ( after 65 years) that I am a green witch. I thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ for your gentle calming presence and for sharing your beautiful gifts and talents with the world!!!🌲💝 🦄💐

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Leonna same for me...

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[@PHDinMeTV]

From the thumbnail to the flowers 🌺 tied into the rose 🌹/rosemary/thyme bundle-this video was 👍🏿! 😊

[@joneal8698]

The lighting in this one is so calming! I can see the warmth slowly cooling and softening into evening tones around you, and the contrast with the brighter colors is very pretty. I hope you will consider using evening light again

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[@bnnybee]

posted literally just as i need it. there’s a very negative energy in my home that’s leaving me drained and little dead buggies everywhere ;( very helpful thank you

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Honestly, the lighting was very 1800's . I think it was great. Clothes that fit the part helped here...very cool Peace :)

[@lilliflames8402]

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I honestly think the vibe and calm (and lighting) of this video all go together very well. You are very much the kind of green witch I aspire to be. 💙

[@natalismirnova2298]

Thank You!!! 🌹 Do please do as more as you can.... 😇 Keep it on 🌠

[@ochoa830]

Wow, I had no idea that smoke bundles were so easy to make. I can’t wait to try and make one! As always, thank you for sharing your practice. Your videos are always so informative and beautiful. 💖

[@kellymorgan3996]

Thank you for another wonderful video! I have the whole day free to clean and cleanse my house, and intend to incorporate a wash at the end to seal in the good. 💚 I so appreciate your gentle nature and accessible content. Thank you Annie. 🌱💫

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I'm not sure what took me so long to find you and your beautiful videos, wow am I glad I did! So lovely! Thank you for sharing such sweet, calming and useful information. And welcoming us into a piece of your world. Blessings to you! 💕

[@gobosMommy]

i made this spray and i am in LOVE! i use it whenever the room feels like it needs a little energy refresh and i love that it isnt strong like if i was spraying fabreeze. i hate using a smoke cleanse because i have pets and i dont want to subject them to that, but this is so light and lovely. i've noticed that if i do the spray, i tend to want to clean everything like i got a burst of energy, so thats a plus :)

[@lovleensharma2830]

I just found your channel and i am addicted to it. Thank you for spreading so much positivity ❤️

[@christacorvidae615]

your videos are so wonderful on so many levels

[@ArtemisNYC]

Your videos are so soothing. Thank you for being here. I can't wait to make my first herb bundle.

[@bonsaidanceflow]

Thank you, I love these beautiful simple ideas💗 I want to see your garden, would you ever do a garden walk through video?

[@bethanygreenwood8259]

This was such a great video! I've been using a wash since you first mentioned it, it's a great way to clean the energy in the house without smoke! :)

[@Krislynner]

This was amazing and so helpful 💕You are a natural teacher and I will be using all three of these spells in my home. With the state of our world right now, it’s so important to cleanse and protect. ❤️

[@danieg3982]

I wanted to say I really like your videos! I also wanted to add that white sage that's commonly used to cleanse spaces should be bought from a proper seller, or replaced altogether, because there's a huge problem with people destroying sage bushes to make and sell bundles outside of proper Indigenous growers and sellers. I recommend using alternatives like, as you stated in the description, rosemary and thyme. It's becoming more of a problem to meet demands, which is also hard for Indigenous people who need it for sacred rites. It's creating a huge impact on the environment where it's needed to grow as well.

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[@ashleyfoster4316]

That spray bottle one was just what I needed. I threw in a little micellar water for extra cleansing and to disperse the oils in the water better. Perfect. ❤️

[@cerridwencottage4778]

Inspirational as always. You have inspired me to create my own channel. Bright Blessings from magical Wales x

[@HerbswithAsia]

If anyone is need of herbs I recommend mountain rose herbs. They are up and running for orders and shipping. Plus they have some of cleanest looking and smelling herbs 🌿

[@MultiGats]

For those from Asia we do not have access to rosemary, sage etc the American herbs so can you please recommend protection techniques devoid of these 🌿herbs?

[@daswitchling]

you could look into local plant guides to find plants that are home in you country or region. You can find herbs that were and still are used for cleansing. Most if not all cultures have specific folk magic traditions and practices which use material that is native and available :)

[@theoran7968]

I don't think she would know those herbs, because she lives in North America. You may have some luck looking into Buddhist incense. I'd imagine traditionally those were made with materials originally found in Asia.

[@vampixiegf]

hey! i'm from asia (south asia to be precise) and i use basil and bay leaf mostly. it's pretty popular in our culture here and i'm guessing it's available in abundance in other regions as well. basil is considered a very holy plant in many cultures and it helps health wise and also has magical properties like protection, purification and warding. bay leaf helps in purification and cleasing. if possible and available at your place, you can use dry coconut shells as well. burning them removes negative energies, however it's not the best if one has a respiratory problem.

[@lyndseytucker57]

Hello. I am a practitioner of feng shui and TCM Doctor. Typically you can find sage bundles but you can use chinese mugwort bundles or cigars ( there are other species that may work I'm just most familiar with Chinese) . It works well to purify and can enhance dreams but as many say do not leave a void fill it with other energies after. You could try burning Angelica root too dang gui it can be good for these purposes as well. Good luck.

[@d.edwardmeade3683]

The lighting in this video is fantastic!! I love the contrast of colors and textures. Beautifully done. I appreciate the information here, too. I'm going to prepare myself to try this... I'm very curious about your first method. Thanks so much for sharing... Shine on!! :-)

[@pppotatoes]

Thanks so much for adding a non-smoke option. Ever since I adopted my cat I haven’t been able to use any smoke for my craft and it’s been super tough, now I have some ways to make up for it :)

[@leiladasha]

beautiful practice 💚

[@flapdoodlecacklberry]

This video came just in time! My energy felt majorly stuck. So I immediately made the cleansing spray. But I only had lavender and sage essential oils. The energy is moving! So quickly it works! Thank you so much ❤️😊!

[@L.s.oragans]

And I love your rings 😍

[@hummerklein2567]

Thank you for sharing this with me Be safe and blessed always Like your kitchen and your drying rack.

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You are really reminding me of Cinderella, kind and beautiful =)

[@mommajaae]

The lighting is perfect, don't even worry about it :)

[@etwrecipe]

I wish I can make a video like yours... I've been doing youtube over a year but it doesn't go like how I wanted and I'm thinking to quit 😢 thank you for the beautiful relaxation and calming my heart ❤️ I don't know I'll continue KZbin or not but I'll be enjoying your channel even I quit being a KZbinr😘

[@katieraechel]

This is one of my favorite videos of yours! So many practical tips! I cannot wait to try the herbal cleansing water this coming Full Moon 🤍

[@MagickMelangle]

Pretty bundles!

[@TiMc1002]

You are so soothing to listen to omg

[@annieserra5191]

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[@Tallas47]

Thank you so much for sharing. Love and peace to you and yours💖

[@lianalamb6574]

Love this. Stay safe 💚

[@karenlenk1724]

Your videographer skills are excellent.

[@theferalleo]

Can't wait to try this! My broom and sage practice that you shared really worked❤

[@cb5590]

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[@a.cinnamon6579]

U have such a harmonious nature. I love it❤

[@herbalcat]

Thank you for sharing! It is much needed in this time. 💚

[@allewal]

Another beautiful video....Thank you!

[@NoahTempestarii]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for sharing! ⚓🔱⚡💛

[@bettybachner4879]

How beautiful, thank you! ❤️💐

[@emilyglonek7417]

Thank you for this. Your videos are very useful and beautifully edited as well.

[@keithburke5738]

i love using lavender in stuff, not just for sleep :D

[@Yukikunlover]

Absolutely love both of your channels! Thank you so much for sharing your magic 💗💗💗

[@eo6836]

So I bring this question because I want to understand what it means or what it's trying to tell me.. As soon as I became aware of how many times it's appeared it makes me a bit nervous or curious as to why.. SO here lately I've been seeing a lot of stars & cosmos everywhere these past few months. It goes as far back as Easter. These are the examples of what I mean: 1.During Easter we painted eggs with the children. Everyone painted their own individual egg their own way. Looking back now I realize I painted my egg for some reason as a galaxy. All black with stars, glitter, dust & colors.. I don't know why I did but it just happened that way at that moment. 2.I've been listening to a new artist who's lyrics mention a range of references to the cosmos & the universe in their songs. Some examples of the lines in their lyrics are, "Stephan's Quintet" or "through space & through time" or "align our bodies with the sky" in one song they say "Saturn" etc. The list goes on.. 3. I've also watched a series within these months where the main character tells (or reveals to) his spouse that his parents (who have died) were astrologers & are waiting for him on a Nebula. Once the boy dies his spouse says he'll stop at nothing to find him again in the stars. 4. A week later I'm watching a forensic show where the killer was carving (of all things) a Star into his victims. 5. One day while at work we're talking about the American flag and the amount of stars it has.. there was a lot of back and forth between my coworkers about it to the point where it slowed down our productivity... I stood back and realized it was a big distracting discussion over Stars. I know this sounds weird or like I'm speaking it into existence but I honestly just became aware of this repeating pattern... I know it can't just be a coincidence, can it?

[@amitdhande2178]

Your voice , face and background are so soothing.

[@-queen-of-hearts-2175]

I’ve recently begun researching witch craft as I want to learn how to become a witch however I don’t really know how to meditate to become in tune with the energies around me , if possible can you do a tutorial or video explaining how you do it or just tips to in-tune with energies around us

[@TaraLyz]

I might try the spray in my apt soon! Also, congrats on 100K Annie! ❤️

[@tenavosi6882]

I absolutely love your videos 💚 Thank you so much 😊

[@parkloveless1084]

Really awesome!!!

[@emilydankers245]

You have helped me so much in my practice ❤️ I thank you so very much

[@CoryNDavis]

I also have asthma so I can only use smoke and incense during special times. I need to be really careful, which is why my floor cleanser is so important to me. I wash with it every new and full moon

[@amyvaccaro2761]

Thank you for those!!! All so easy to make and I can’t wait to try the bucket version!! 😂

[@40agutierrez]

Love watching your videos. My question is what kind of plants do u grow in your little pots?

[@serenanorthcutt7398]

Your rings are beautiful and unique, can you share a link where you purchased them???

[@ShylieKay]

Hi, she has a genetic disorder that makes her joints less stable😔 so she wears silver finger splints from etsy. I'm thinking of buying one as a midi ring to keep our dear Annie in mind and send her healing thoughts as much as I can.

[@Bunniisaurus]

Thank you very much, I love the spray bottle cleansing very handy and easy to do.

[@magickalmedicinal]

I just love all these videos 😍😍😍😍

[@cheryl-lylbaldr4560]

Thank you for sharing I too am a Green Witch also White love what you share may I learn and share as well Namaste

[@celinialambert7166]

Tips on how to grow your rosemary and lavender?

[@heishollow445]

I needed this so much, thank you!!!

[@SpiritChill]

Such great quality 😍 thank you for the spells

[@VintageJoBeth]

Thank you x

[@rubyrein588]

I would like to meet u in person...u always give me chill ❤thanks for your beautiful videos

[@nikipinz]

This is a wonderful video, and I found it really helpful. Thank you so much for posting it. I have a question for you, if you don't mind. As a green/kitchen witch myself, I've always tried to do everything I can to tailor my lifestyle to be as kind to the earth as possible. (Recycling, reusing, growing things that aren't disruptive to natural environment, using products that aren't toxic to local flora/fauna, etc.) But as is becoming increasingly clear, not everyone has/does, and climate change is a horrifyingly inevitable thing at this point. It causes me a lot of pain and fear to think about it. (And anger, honestly, at people being willfully ignorant on the subject.) How do you make peace with this reality despite a healthy Nature being so integral to green witchcraft?

[@awildandsimplelife]

I want to try this. Thanks fo sharing!

[@montanstr]

I'm doing the research in becoming a green/kitchen witch but the only thing holding me back is dealing with negative entities or spirits...I keep hearing horror stories of negative encounters once people started practicing and that just terrifies me 😔...I just want to make teas and send people I love positive intentions. Any advice?

[@sunfaestardust8548]

wishing you a lovely sweet day :)💧💌🌙☀️✨💜🌲

[@kathymcintire6182]

I love this channel, thank for everything I've learned👒💞📹🎑🌹🌻

[@BobbysGirl1973]

When you make your herb bundles you say to tie it tightly. What keeps the herbs from rotting or molding before they dry? I tried making rosemary bundles, but they molded instead of drying to burn!

[@lizzygomez3202]

Would it be okay to use moon water for the cleansing spray? Thank you for the video, as always, you are a guiding light in my new journey through witchcraft and Wicca. ❤️🌙✡️

[@nimblehyena4138]

Absolutely!

[@scarletshield009]

Can we do a cleansing floor wash with anti bacterial fluid like lysol? I don't feel like relying on herbs for the meantime.

[@L.s.oragans]

Ok there was a green skirt that you were wearing it one of the videos and I really liked it and I want to know where you got it 😊

[@L.s.oragans]

Oh and I love the scissors that you have

[@Collias85]

Where do you get your rings from? 😍😍

[@rewilding_rose]

Love all of these ideas, Annie! For the cleansing wash, do you wipe the inside or outside of thresholds and windowsills? Does it matter?

[@kellymorgan3996]

I'm planning to do both!

[@essebaibs]

Hi Annabelle! I’m from Italy, I love your ring full fingered, where can I find it? Love y 🌻

[@shouryadeep9365]

Hey ..during the new moon ritual today.!! I kept the folded paper under the candle..!! And I didn't attend the candle...when I returned I found the candle was at it last strage..burning the paper...what does it indicate

[@ESOTERISMOYREALIDADES53]

help please..all the herb sprays I PREPARE..letting them stand..for 2 weeks..they have a bad smell..I do use alcohol.vaseline..and te in place of water..and boil each jar once filled..

[@impaxser3142]

where do you get all of your flower posters? i love them

[@Ebooola]

Do you let the bundle stick dry before use it? I bet it's smell delicious and I want to try it! :D