6 Powerful Herbs to Cleanse, Protect and Strengthen Your Aura
6 Powerful Herbs to cleanse, protect and strengthen your Aura.
Your aura is your energetic field—it’s the unseen layer of energy that surrounds your body and reflects your physical, emotional, and spiritual state. Just like your physical body, your aura can become “cluttered” with negativity, stress, or external influences, making it essential to cleanse and strengthen it regularly.
Fortunately, nature offers a variety of herbs with powerful energetic properties to help you clear negativity, protect your energy, and invite positivity and healing. In this blog, we’ll explore six powerful herbs—yarrow, rose, calendula, hibiscus, angelica, and cedar —and how to use them to keep your aura vibrant and healthy.
What Is the Aura and Why Does It Need Care?
Your aura is essentially your spiritual "skin." It acts as a protective shield, keeping unwanted energies out while radiating your own energy. However, daily interactions, stress, and exposure to negative environments can weaken or cloud your aura.
Signs your aura may need cleansing:
- Feeling drained or “off” without a clear reason.
- Experiencing emotional overwhelm or difficulty focusing.
- A sense of heaviness or stagnant energy.
Regular aura care ensures you remain aligned, energized, and protected from external negativity.
the herbs that support your aura
Each herb listed below carries unique energetic and spiritual properties, making them ideal for cleansing, healing, and strengthening your aura.
1. Yarrow: Clears Negativity from Your Aura
Energetic Benefits:
Yarrow is a powerful herb for cutting through negativity and releasing stagnant energy. It acts as a spiritual “sweeper,” clearing out anything that doesn’t belong in your energetic field.
How to Use:
- Burn dried yarrow as incense to cleanse your aura.
- Add yarrow tea to a ritual bath to wash away energetic debris.
Magickal Tip: Carry a small pouch of dried yarrow in your pocket or bag as a protective charm against external negativity.
2. Rose: Brings Positive Energy to the Heart
Energetic Benefits:
Rose is a gentle yet potent heart healer, helping to invite love, positivity, and emotional balance into your aura. It’s perfect for clearing out emotional heaviness and bringing in uplifting energy through your heart chakra.
How to Use:
- Add dried rose petals to a cleansing bath for self-love and heart-centered healing.
- Make a rosewater spray and mist it around your body to infuse your aura with love and light.
Magickal Tip: Meditate with a rose quartz crystal while burning dried rose petals to amplify feelings of love and compassion in your aura.
3. Calendula: Repairs Your Aura and Offers Protection
Energetic Benefits:
Calendula (or marigold) is a fantastic herb for repairing holes or weak spots in your aura. It also creates a protective shield, guarding your energy from harmful influences.
How to Use:
- Use calendula oil to anoint your body for aura repair and protection.
- Burn calendula in combination with cedar for an extra layer of spiritual defense.
Magickal Tip: Place fresh or dried calendula flowers near your bedside to protect your aura while you sleep.
4. Hibiscus: Brings Awareness to Subtle Energies
Energetic Benefits:
Hibiscus heightens your sensitivity to subtle energies, making it easier to identify and address any imbalances in your aura. It’s also known for promoting emotional awareness and harmony.
How to Use:
- Brew hibiscus tea and drink it before meditation to tune into your energy field.
- Add dried hibiscus petals to a bath or ritual to bring clarity and connection to your aura.
Magickal Tip: Use hibiscus in aura-cleansing rituals during the waxing moon to enhance your ability to attract positive energy.
5. Angelica: Calls Your Angels to Purify and Protect
Energetic Benefits:
Angelica is known as a spiritual protector and purifier. It’s said to call upon angelic forces to cleanse your aura and shield you from harm.
How to Use:
- Burn angelica as incense during a cleansing ritual to invoke angelic protection.
- Carry a small bundle of angelica in your bag or wear it in a charm for spiritual safety.
Magickal Tip: Use angelica alongside affirmations or prayers to strengthen your connection with higher realms and protect your aura.
6. Cedar: Cleanses the Aura and Strengthens Grounding Energy
Energetic Benefits:
Cedar is one of the most grounding and cleansing herbs, making it an essential for clearing your aura and connecting to Earth energy. It also strengthens your energetic boundaries, ensuring you remain centered and secure.
How to Use:
- Burn cedar as smudge or incense to cleanse your aura and your space.
- Place cedar branches near entryways to create a protective barrier against negativity.
Magickal Tip: Combine cedar with calendula or yarrow for a powerful cleansing and grounding ritual.
how to use these herbs together
For an even more powerful aura cleanse, you can combine these herbs into a single ritual. Here’s a simple recipe:
Aura-Cleansing Bath Ritual
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon dried yarrow
- 1 tablespoon dried rose petals
- 1 tablespoon dried calendula
- 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus
- A few drops of cedar essential oil
- Optional: Angelica root or oil
Steps:
- Fill a bathtub with warm water.
- Add the dried herbs and essential oil to the bath. Let them steep for a few minutes.
- Sit in the bath and visualize negativity leaving your aura as the water surrounds you.
- Repeat this affirmation: “I release all that does not serve me. My aura is cleansed, healed, and protected.”
Final Thoughts: embrace a healthy, vibrant aura
Your aura is the energetic foundation of your well-being, and caring for it is just as important as tending to your physical body. By working with herbs like yarrow, rose, calendula, hibiscus, angelica, and cedar , you can keep your energy field clear, strong, and aligned with your highest good.
Whether you use these herbs in baths, smudge rituals, or meditations, they provide powerful support for staying grounded, protected, and radiant.
Author: Elise
Elise is the owner and creative behind Mystic Soul with over two decades of experience using Magick and studying Metaphysics. Trained in Priestessing, she emphasizes the importance and application of discernment when doing personalized rituals.
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:::Frequently Asked Questions:::
How often should i cleanse my Aura?
It depends on your needs. If you’re feeling drained or overwhelmed, cleansing weekly (or even daily) can help. For regular maintenance, once a month is a great starting point.
Can I combine all 6 herbs in one ritual?
Absolutely! These herbs complement each other beautifully. Just adjust the proportions to suit your personal preferences.
What is the best way to use these herbs if I don't have a bathtub?
You can use these herbs as smudge sticks, burn them as incense, or create a spray by steeping them in water and adding essential oils.
