Cedars of Lebanon Serenity Bath Spell

 

The Cedars of Lebanon have been mentioned in mythology in stories dating back 5000 years. The first mention was in the Epic of Gilgamesh. They are even mentioned in the Torah.

Herbally, the Cedar of Lebanon also made its mark. The pitch of the cedar was utilized for easing the pain of toothaches. The leaves and sawdust of the cedar puts snakes to flight, and thus makes sleeping under the shade of a cedar a relatively safe siesta. Furthermore, based upon historical analyses, it is believed that cedar was used in the preservation of the mummies in Egypt.

The cedar had been used for the construction of temples, palaces, and boats. The export of cedar wood to Egypt was an important factor in the growth of Phoenician prosperity and provided capital to launch the more ambitious enterprises in international trading, navigation, and arts and crafts. The Phoenicians and the Egyptians were not alone in utilizing the cedar. The Assyrians, Nebuchdrezzar, the Romans, King David, King of Babylonia, Herod the Great, and the Turks in the Ottoman Empire all exploited the cedars. Meanwhile, the people of the area continued to use Cedar in their folk religions and magick.

 

Take leaves of a cedar and sprinkle into a hot tub of water.

Add 2 teaspoons of sea salt.

 

While steeping in the bath breath evenly and deeply.

 

Allow your mind to flow to Ancient Lebanon.

 

Think of beauty of a past grounded to Nature.

 

Slowly speak this spell:

 

In the pools of Lebanon I float

In the air sweet Cedar do I smell

Let my heart feel thy hope

Of simple dreams and aged dells.

 

Cast my worries into the air

For I be not of this time or place

I, in fair Lebanon with cedars faire

Let smile upon my dream, my face.

 

O joyful rest my limbs to feel

O joyful music dwells in my heart

I see what I must be, now real.

I am energized my magick's art.

 

After bathing take the Cedar leaves and bury them in the sacred Earth.

Leave your fears forever there.

 

--------------------------------------magick by Nickodamius of Covina, California

 

 

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