Magic Salt Remedies
Harness the power of salt for cleansing, protection, healing and prosperity
The Magical Properties of Salt
Salt has been revered across cultures and centuries for its powerful magical properties. In magical practices, salt is considered a purifying and protective substance with the ability to absorb and neutralize negative energy.
Why is Salt Magical?
Salt's magical properties stem from several key characteristics:
- Absorption: Salt naturally absorbs moisture and energy, making it excellent for drawing out negativity.
- Preservation: Its ability to preserve food symbolizes its power to maintain purity and ward off decay.
- Earth Connection: As a mineral from the earth, salt carries grounding and stabilizing energies.
- Transformation: Salt transforms water's properties, showing its ability to change energies.
Historical Use of Salt in Magic
Salt has been used in magical practices throughout history:
- Ancient Egyptians used salt in purification rituals and mummification.
- Roman soldiers were paid in salt ("salarium," origin of the word "salary").
- In many cultures, spilling salt was considered bad luck, requiring a pinch to be thrown over the left shoulder.
- Hindu rituals often include rock salt (sendha namak) for purification.
- European folklore used salt to ward off witches and evil spirits.
Types of Salt Used in Magic
Different types of salt carry different energetic properties and are used for various magical purposes. Here are the most commonly used salts in magical practice:
Sea Salt
Harvested from evaporated seawater, sea salt contains trace minerals that enhance its magical properties.
Magical Uses:
- General protection spells
- Cleansing rituals
- Purification baths
- Creating protective barriers
Himalayan Pink Salt
Mined from ancient sea beds in the Himalayas, this salt contains 84 trace minerals and has a distinctive pink color.
Magical Uses:
- Love and relationship magic
- Emotional healing
- Self-love rituals
- Heart chakra work
Epsom Salt
Actually a magnesium sulfate compound rather than true salt, Epsom salt is prized for its healing properties.
Magical Uses:
- Healing baths
- Muscle relaxation
- Detoxification
- Stress relief
Black Salt (Kala Namak)
A special type of rock salt used in Indian traditions, often mixed with herbs and charcoal.
Magical Uses:
- Protection against negative energy
- Banishing rituals
- Warding off evil eye
- Returning negative energy to sender
Rock Salt (Sendha Namak)
Used extensively in Vedic rituals and Ayurveda, associated with Saturn in astrology.
Magical Uses:
- Saturn-related remedies
- Karmic cleansing
- Removing obstacles
- Spiritual discipline
Healing with Salt
Salt has powerful healing properties that can be harnessed for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Here are several ways to use salt for healing:
Physical Healing
Salt can support physical healing in various ways:
Methods:
- Salt water gargle: Soothes sore throats and mouth ulcers
- Salt compress: Reduces swelling and inflammation
- Nasal rinse: Clears sinuses and relieves congestion
- Mineral replenishment: Provides essential electrolytes
Emotional Healing
Salt can help release emotional blockages and promote emotional balance:
Techniques:
- Salt meditation: Hold salt in your hands while meditating to release negative emotions
- Emotional release bath: Add sea salt and lavender to bath water
- Salt jar ritual: Write emotional burdens on paper, place in salt-filled jar, then dispose
- Salt circle: Sit within a circle of salt for emotional protection
Spiritual Healing
Salt can cleanse and strengthen your spiritual energy:
Practices:
- Aura cleansing: Lightly sprinkle salt water around your body
- Chakra balancing: Place small salt crystals on chakra points
- Space clearing: Use salt to cleanse rooms of stagnant energy
- Protection amulet: Carry a small salt packet for spiritual protection
Healing Salt Recipes
Stress Relieving Salt
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- ¼ cup baking soda
- 10 drops rosemary oil
- 8 drops tangerine oil
- 6 drops cedarwood oil
Use: Add to hot bath water for stress relief.
Healing Salt 1
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- 10 drops petitgrain oil
- 10 drops rosemary oil
- 20 ml virgin olive oil
- Few drops yellow and red food coloring
Healing Salt 2
- 1 cup sea salt
- 8 drops Fennel oil
- 8 drops Juniper essential oil
- 8 drops Cedarwood oil
- 4 drops lavender oil
- Few drops green food coloring
Bathing with Salt
Salt baths are one of the most powerful ways to harness salt's magical properties. They cleanse your aura, relax your body, and can be programmed for specific intentions.
Basic Salt Bath Ritual
Ingredients:
- 1-2 cups sea salt or Epsom salt
- Warm water
- Optional: essential oils, herbs, or flowers
Steps:
- Draw a warm bath (not too hot)
- Add salt while water is running to help it dissolve
- Optional: add 5-10 drops of essential oils
- Before entering, set your intention (cleansing, healing, etc.)
- Soak for at least 20 minutes
- As you drain the water, visualize negative energy leaving
- Rinse with clean water (optional)
Specialty Salt Bath Recipes
Purification Salt Bath
- ½ cup sea salt
- ½ cup Epsom salt
- 4 drops tangerine oil
- 2 drops lemongrass oil
- 1 drop lemon oil
Use: For cleaning aura and energetic purification.
Full Moon Charging Bath
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- 1 cup Himalayan pink salt
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 10 drops geranium oil
- ½ cup lavender buds
Use: Place on your altar/sacred place at least one night leading up to the full moon, then use in bath.
Spirituality Enhancing Bath
- ½ cup Sea salt
- ½ cup Epsom Salt
- 4 drops myrrh oil
- 2 drops cedarwood oil
Use: For sacred rituals and to promote spiritual connection.
Love Attraction Bath
- ¼ cup Epsom salt
- ¼ cup Sea salt
- 4 drops geranium or jasmine oil
- 4 drops Orange oil
- 4 drops Ginger oil
- Few drops pink food coloring
Tips for Magical Salt Baths
- Always set a clear intention before bathing
- Best performed during appropriate moon phases (waning for banishing, waxing for attracting)
- Light candles corresponding to your intention
- Play soothing music or chant mantras during the bath
- Allow yourself to air dry when possible to absorb the energies
- Follow with a period of rest or meditation
Salt Magic Remedies
Salt can be used in countless magical remedies for protection, prosperity, love, and more. Here are some of the most effective salt remedies:
Protection Salt
Ingredients:
- ½ cup Sea salt
- ½ cup Epsom salt
- 6 drops basil essential oil
- 6 drops rose oil
- 6 drops clary sage oil
- 2-4 drops yellow food coloring
Directions:
Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a jar. Use to wipe floors or keep in bowls near windows and doors.
Home Protection Salt
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Sea salt
- 10 drops thyme oil
- 10 drops spikenard oil
- 4-5 drops yellow food coloring
Directions:
Mix all ingredients and use for mopping floors to protect your home.
Psychic Attack Protection Salt
Ingredients:
- ½ cup Epsom salt
- ½ cup Sea Salt
- 6 drops grapefruit oil
- 6 drops dragon blood oil
- 6 drops spikenard oil
- 15 ml Olive oil or any base oil
- 1 tsp high john root herb
Directions:
Use while taking bath to increase psychic protection when working with magic spells, crystals, runes, tarots, etc.
Prosperity Salt
Ingredients:
- ½ cup sea salt
- ½ cup Epsom salt
- ½ tsp sage powder
- ½ tsp thyme powder
- ½ tsp Allspice powder
- Few cinnamon chips
- 5 drops almond oil
Directions:
Use in court cases spells, to bring peace in marriage or any other domestic trouble.
Money Salt 1
Ingredients:
- 10 drops cassia oil
- 10 drops jasmine oil
- Few petals of jasmine petals (optional)
- ½ cup Himalayan Pink salt
- ½ cup Sea salt
- Few drops of green food coloring
Directions:
Keep this salt in purse, wallet, office, or work place to attract money.
Business Success Salt
Ingredients:
- 8 drops grapefruit oil
- 4 drops Mint oil
- 4 drops basil oil
- 2 drops vetiver oil
- 1 gram cinnamon powder
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ½ cup Epsom salt
- ½ cup Sea salt
- Few drops of yellow/red/green food coloring
Directions:
Put some salt in front door of your business place or office main door to increase business or money flow.
Love Salt
Ingredients:
- 4 drops geranium or jasmine oil
- 4 drops Orange oil
- 4 drops Ginger oil
- ¼ cup Epsom salt
- ¼ cup Sea salt
- Few drops pink food coloring
Directions:
Use this mixture when having bath to attract love.
Love Salt 2
Ingredients:
- 10 drops rose oil
- 10 drops lavender oil
- 1 tbsp rose petals
- 1 tbsp dried lavender flowers
- 1 tbsp yarrow herb
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- 1 cup Sea salt
Blessing Salt
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Sea salt
- 3 tsp frankincense or pine powder
- 3 tsp gum mastic powder
- 12 tsp olive oil
Directions:
Used for purify and bless sacred place, home, work area.
Spirituality Salt
Ingredients:
- ½ cup Sea salt
- ½ cup Epsom Salt
- 4 drops myrrh oil
- 2 drops cedarwood oil
Directions:
Used in sacred rituals, to promote spiritual connection.
Cleansing Salt
Ingredients:
- 8 drops Lotus oil
- 8 drops frankincense oil
- ½ cup Himalayan Pink salt
- ½ cup Sea salt
Directions:
Use in candle magic, any spell, or clean house/office by mopping floor.
Good Luck Salt
Ingredients:
- ½ cup Epsom salt
- ½ cup sea salt
- 3 tsp ground clove
- 13 drops pine oil
Directions:
Bring good luck into your life.
Helping Salt
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- 8 drops vanilla oil
- 4 drops wintergreen oil
- 2 drops jasmine oil
- Few jasmine petals
Directions:
Used in court cases spells, bring peace in marriage or any other domestic trouble.
Aura Booster Salt
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Sea salt
- 1 tsp dry rose petals
- 15 drops ylang-ylang oil
- Few drops orange food coloring
- 1 tsp dried daisies
Salt Jar Magic
Salt jars are powerful magical tools that can be created for various purposes. Here's how to make and use them:
Basic Salt Jar Preparation
Materials Needed:
- Glass jar with lid (preferably glass lid)
- Salt (type depends on purpose)
- Essential oils
- Herbs and other additives
- Spoon for mixing
General Directions:
- Choose the appropriate salt(s) for your purpose
- Add salts to the jar and mix well
- Add essential oils one by one
- Immediately cover the jar and shake well to mix
- Store in a cool, dark place when not in use
- Recharge under appropriate moon phases
Home Protection Salt Jar
Materials:
- Clay Pot
- Fresh Neem Leaves
- 1 Spoon Whole Cloves
- 1 Spoon Whole Camphor
- 7 Bay Leaves
- 1 Spoon Rock Salt
- 2 Pieces of Dhoop
- 1 Spoon Ghee
Steps:
- Place all ingredients inside a clay pot
- Mix thoroughly
- Ignite the mixture and allow it to burn completely
- Use the smoke to cleanse every corner of your house
- Repeat for 21 days for best results
Money Abundance Salt Jar
Materials:
- 5 Money Affirmations (written on paper)
- 5 Coins of any denomination
- 5 Pieces of Cardamom
- 5 Pieces of Rock Salt
- Green or White Potti (small cloth bag)
Steps:
- Write 5 money affirmations on small papers
- Place affirmations, coins, cardamom and salt in potti bag
- Store in locker, cupboard, or carry in handbag
- Revisit affirmations regularly
- Refresh every 6 months
Salt Jar Tips
- Always cleanse your jar before use (with salt water or smoke)
- Work during appropriate moon phases (waxing for attraction, waning for banishing)
- Visualize your intention strongly while preparing the jar
- Keep jars away from direct sunlight
- Recharge jars during full moons
- Dispose of used salt by returning it to earth (burying) or flowing water
Recommended Books on Salt Magic
Expand your knowledge of salt magic with these excellent books:
The Magic of Salt
A comprehensive guide to using salt in magical practice, covering history, folklore, and practical applications.
Salt Magic: Ancient Remedies for Modern Life
Explores traditional salt remedies from around the world adapted for contemporary use.
The Salt Cleanse
Focuses on using salt for physical and energetic detoxification.
Salt in Witchcraft
Detailed look at salt's role in witchcraft traditions, with spells and rituals.
Himalayan Salt Lamp Magic
Specialized guide to using Himalayan salt lamps for healing and energy work.
The Book of Sacred Baths
Includes many salt-based bath rituals for various intentions.
Where to Find These Books
- Local metaphysical bookstores
- Online retailers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble)
- Ebook versions for instant access
- Check your local library
