Salt Circle Release
Materials Needed:
To Support Feeling:
Resentful
How to Do It
In a private space, create a large circle on the ground using salt. Stand in the center of the circle and imagine that the salt is creating a barrier between you and the resentment. Speak aloud the things you feel resentful about, then step out of the circle, leaving the resentment behind. Sweep the salt away, symbolizing the clearing of these negative feelings.
Why It Works
Salt has long been associated with purification and protection. This ritual uses the salt circle to contain and then clear away resentment, leaving you feeling cleansed and free from negative energy.
Guided Practice
Find a quiet space where you can create a small circle of salt on the ground.
Taking a few deep breaths, allowing your body to relax and your mind to settle into the present moment. Hold a small container of salt in your hands, feeling its weight and texture. Visualize the salt as a symbol of protection and purification, ready to absorb and transform any negative energy you wish to release. Begin to pour the salt slowly in a circle around your feet, creating a boundary of protection and release. Feel the action of pouring as a ritual, a mindful act of setting your intention for release and renewal. Notice the sensations in your hands and body as you pour the salt — perhaps a sense of power, a feeling of focus, or a calm energy moving through you. Stay with these sensations, allowing the ritual to deepen your connection to the present moment. As you stand within the circle, imagine that any negative energy, thoughts, or emotions are being drawn out of your body and absorbed into the salt. Feel the release with each breath, as if the salt is pulling away any heaviness or darkness. Notice if any feelings, thoughts, or images arise — perhaps a sense of protection, a feeling of cleansing, or even a memory of feeling safe. Allow these experiences to deepen your practice, connecting you more fully to the act of release and renewal. When you feel ready, step out of the circle and take a few more deep breaths, leaving the salt behind as a symbol of everything you have released. Notice how your body feels now — perhaps lighter, more grounded, or simply more at peace. Gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of release and renewal with you into your day, feeling more protected and free.