Rose Bath Ritual

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Of all the flowers in the world, did you know that roses have the highest vibration? No wonder they tell us to stop and smell the roses, and soak in those good, good, good, good vibrations.

To get scientific on you if you’re not immediately buying into the woo-woo theory, chew on this. Roses vibrate at 320 MHz, while the natural human body vibrates at a frequency somewhere between 62-78 MHz. Given their high frequency, when we connect with roses (energetically, physically, spiritually, emotionally), they are able to heal lower vibration feelings, emotions and physical ailments.  And this isn’t a New Age thing.  Rose petal fossils have been found across America dating back 30 million years, and have been used in foods, medicines, cosmetics, ritual and perfumery.

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Roses are also powerful healers of relationships, and given the current state of affairs in the United States and across the globe, we could really benefit from their petal power.  It takes a village they say, and it always amazes me how taking care of our own energy field can have positive rippling effects on those around us.

A healer and mentor of mine introduced this Rose Bath Ritual to me just a few weeks ago, and I immediately knew it would become a monthly staple (if not more often) in my wellness routine. I had been noticing over the last couple of months that I was attracting the same pattern and story into my life that would leave me feeling depleted, frustrated and unsupported. I knew the repetition of events was the universe trying to get my attention, and as the sentiments accumulated, my body started to react and my overall energy field felt sluggish and bogged down.

Enough was enough, the universe got my attention and I was ready to make a shift. I made a plan to do three baths in close succession. After bath two I felt like a new woman. I had more energy and I felt like I had turned the corner in letting go of my attachment to the unhealthy pattern. 

Here are the instructions for this sacred bathing ritual.

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You will need:

Shower or Bathtub (or do this outside!)

Red or pink Roses (fresh or dried)

Honey

Wooden spoon (or a stick)

Optional nice additions: Incense (palo santo, sage, cedar or your personal favorite), candles, crystals, a spiritually significant tool

Steps:

Create your prayer. Before you begin, find a quiet place to sit down and close your eyes. Put together a sweet and meaningful prayer that you will speak into the water. This is very personal but I do recommend thanking Mother Earth, sacred water, mystical roses and healing honey.

Cleanse your bathroom. Before you begin, clean and organize your bathroom. Add candles to invite in Spirit and use an incense (sage and palo santo are great) to cleanse the room. If you don’t have incense, you can chant “Om” the universal sound of oneness and creation or you can extend a prayer of purification, using words that resonate with you and speaking from your heart.  Once this is complete, place any crystals or spiritual tools in meaningful places throughout the room, or even in the bath.          

Prepare the Rose Water. Pick the petals off as many roses as you like. Put them in a pot with warm water. Simmer on low for minimum 20 minutes (the longer, the better). Add a scoop of honey with a wooden spoon and stir the water clockwise. Repeat your prayer into the water as many times as you like.

 Prepare your bath to a soothing temperature. If you have a shower, skip this part. You will instead pour your rose and honey water over your head and body.

Pour the prepared Rose Water into the Bath. Stir the roses into the bath water in a clockwise direction repeating your prayer.  If you are in the shower, repeat your prayer and pour the water over your head.

 Gather the petals and rub them all over your body.

Enjoy the experience for as long as you like.  Keep track of the experience in a journal and write down how you feel emotionally, and what types of experiences come into your life. Repeat this ritual a minimum of three times.