Changing the Atmosphere of a Home

Changing the Atmosphere of a Home

A house blessing is a common ritual used when moving into a new dwelling.
When moving into a new home a common problem may be that you feel disturbed
by The atmosphere left by the previous occupants. This matter can be dealt with

Fairly easily to change the atmosphere to suit yourself and family.

Another time a house blessing may be called for is when it becomes necessary
to Cleanse an occupied dwelling of negative circumstances, such as death,
Disagreements, hatred, or anger. The main function is to clean the house of
all Unwanted energies or beings, to seal portals to the outside world, and to
make It a sacred and personal space.


A house blessing is best be done on a Monday or Saturday closest to the new
Moon.

You will need:

A twig or bunch of rowan wood
A piece of red ribbon or thread
A new white candle
A candle holder

Other inclusions, essential oils of:
Sage
Frankincense
Myrrh

Bless yourself with colour. For this purpose you can do this in the home.

Tie the rowan twig with the piece of red ribbon or thread and carry it
around The whole house in a deosil direction [clockwise] in every room and space,
Mentally sweeping out old energies. Sweep these out of the front door as if
they Were dust.

Go out of the house by the front door, light the new white candle and carry
it In. Anoint the door posts and lintel of the entrance doorway with a mix of
Essential oils using the fingertips.


Taking the candle, enter each room of the house in turn, walking around each

Room in a deosil direction, and at the same time, visualizing bright new
light Entering the space. Facing the North wall of each room, draw a blessing
invoking Pentagram [head point up] with the candle flame. Do the same at each doorway

You can also anoint each doorway as you did the main entrance to the
dwelling.

When you have been through each room of the house and you return to the mian

Entrance of the dwelling, the atmosphere will have changed, and you will
feel This change. Now go and stand quietly in the centre of your home for a few
Moments. Again use your candle to draw a circle about you in a deocil
direction As though you were casting a circle. You may wish to use an athame for this
Circle. Those who dwell in the house should now gather in this circle so as
to Raise a cone of energy to fill the house with power and Protection. Before snuffing out the candle, recite together a blessing that is Suitable to your home, those who dwell in it and the circumstance that has Brought you to perform a home blessing.

Here is a simple blessing:

"Powers of Air, Fire, Earth, Water and Spirit,
I invite you to dwell within this home.
Share your qualities and powers with those who dwell here.
In Love, I bid you hail and welcome."