Most people are familiar with Holy Water made by Christian priests which is used in some rituals for cleansing or healing. However, it is not a strictly Christian concept. There are many religions/spiritual practices around the world that use blessed water in their practices. Practitioners or Buddhism, Shintoism, Sikhism, Hinduism, and Mandaeism (just to name a few) also include sacred waters in their practices. As you probably already know, this list also includes witches.
Some things that all these practices have in common is that these Holy or Sacred Waters are made when practitioners (usually a priest or priestess of some sort) chants over the water, infusing it with energy and intent. Sometimes the type of water is important, like moon or solar water, or water from a particular kind of source like a river or stream, or even a specific river or well could be considered important. In some cases it is all about the ritual involved which purifies and sanctifies the water for ritual use. Some sacred waters include things like herbs, oils, crystals, or salts, though some are simply infused with energy/prayer. Some religions/spiritual practices require that only an initiated member of that religion like a priest/priestess has the ability to bless water in this way. As a witch, this is not necessarily true. While some practices require initiation into their inner circles, self-initiation or dedication is also possible (and quite common these days). As a witch, I believe in the power within all of us to do great things and make great change. We are born with it, and only need to claim it to live it. Thus, I believe anyone can bless water (or any other tool) for their own purpose. Regardless of how it is made, and by whom, sacred or “holy” water is used in rituals and practices to purify, cleanse, bless, and banish anything; from people, to objects, and even places. The objective is to call on deity, Spirit, your God/Goddess, the Universe, or whatever spiritual entity you call upon, to bless the water for your intended purpose, thus creating a powerful tool for your work. Regardless of your spiritual practice/religious inclination, this kind of magic provides a connection to our world, the elements, and to each other. It is no coincidence that varying cultures created similar practices around the natural elements we all need to live. Personally, I don’t believe you have to be initiated into particular religion to make effective sacred water. As Dr. Masaru Emoto pointed out, water is the “blueprint of our reality”, a reality we can change with our own thoughts and emotions. What are your thoughts? Do you make your own sacred waters, or do you prefer they come from another source? Do you even use them at all?
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