The simple and ancient ritual of burning bay leaves at home

Symbol of strength and power Since the most ancient civilizations, laurel has been one of the flowers aromatic richer in nutritional and medicinal properties.

However, beyond these characteristics, it is also a plant of enormous size spiritual meaning of which it is part traditions and myths. He has always been given magical and protective abilities as well.

What does burning bay leaves mean?

Surrounded by a mystical aura, the laurel it fascinated us and was used in various ways potions and alchemical preparations with the most diverse objectives.

For example, it is believed that bay leaves are placed in a certain way under the bed or pillow attract luck and luck; and inside the wallet they work like a magnet to bring in money.

But there’s more. Even the leaves of this magical plant have the ability to do this calm, harmonize and relax environments; and of eliminate negative energies that affect the well-being of those who are there.

Thus, according to popular belief and as our grandmothers did, burn bay leaves with charcoal It is very useful to achieve “mindfulness”, that is, a wonderful relaxed state of mind that would help us do this overcome stress that we suffer every day.

Yes we smoke all over the house with bay leaves the pleasant aroma of the plant will spread throughout the different rooms, perfuming them and renewing energy.

How to do the burnt laurel ritual?

In a ceramic bowl or jar, place a piece of charcoal and, on top, three bay leaves.

Once the charcoal was lit and the leaves began to burn, we crossed the environments of the house (except the bathroom, which must remain closed). The windows must remain closed and we must go from back to front, that is ending in front of the front door.

It is important to stop at every corner and there turn three times the bowl clockwise.

When we finish the tour, we place the container behind the main door so that it stops burning and we open all the windows ventilate. Once cold, we throw the ashes on the ground.

What is the power of laurel

He laurel was considered in Ancient Greece a plant dedicated to ApolloAccording to legend, the nymph Daphne transformed into it to escape from the god who was chasing her. It was Apollo himself who consecrated this plant to his cult and as a sign of glory for the winners.

THE daphnomancy It was considered the art of divination with laurel leaves and branches, which was practiced in the Sanctuary of Delphi. There the leaves were thrown into the fire and, if they crackled, it was a good omen. If, however, they burned silently, the omen was very unfavorable.

THE Romans They continued with the Greek rites they used laurel. According to one famous legend of that civilisation, an eagle fell into the lap of Drusilla, wife of Augustus, a white hen carrying a laurel branch laden with fruit in her beak.

The court soothsayers ordered that the bird and its descendants be preserved, and that the branch be planted in the Caesars’ country house on the banks of the Tiber. A small laurel forest grew on the site. Since, Augustus and all the Caesars who succeeded him brought laurel branches and wreaths in their heads.

The word laurel It is the origin of Castilian words “winner” AND “short degree”.