The Florida Water is commonly used for protection, to get blessings and eliminate negative energy. It can be used in many types of rituals or divination techniques. It can certainly be used as a general body spray because it has a delicious and refreshing scent.
Below is a suggested recipe for preparing your Florida Water. With this recipe you can create your personal blend of Florida Water using some readily available herbs.
Recipe One
Items Required:
- 1/2 cup dried sweetgrass
- 1/2 cup dried lavendar
- 1/2 cup dried sage
- 1/2 cup dried cedar
- 6 cups of quality vodka – like 100-proof Smirnoff
Procedures:
- Gather the different herbs in a sacred way.
- Add the vodka to it and store in a glass jar at room temperature.
- Keep the content for 14 days. You can place it outside to infuse with either a full or new moon.
- Use a paper towel to strain out the liquid from the herbs into a clean container.
- Cover the lid tightly and store until when needed.
Recipe Two:
Items Required:
- Rose
- Jasmine
- Basil
- Rosemary
- Lemongrass
- Orange peel
- Living Water
- Sage
- Anise Seed
- All Spice
- Cinnamon
- Lavender
- Lemon peel
- Grapefruit peel
- Bay Leaves
- Your own intuitive additions
- Glass jar
- Glass vessel
See Also :How to Prepare the Four Thieves Vinegar
Essential Oils
- Frankincense
- Bergamont
- Ylang Ylang
- Sandalwood
If you wish to add stones then you can use any of these:
- Amethyst
- Smokey Quartz
- Rose Quartz
- Quartz
- Black Obsidian
Procedures:
While selecting the materials to use, allow your intentions to guide you. You can prepare your Florida water using the different phases of the moon. After you gotten your materials and declared your intentions, you can place your herbs and other materials into the glass jar and form a blend.
Pour enough vodka over the blend then seal the lid firmly and shake. At nights you can place the mixture outside to receive blessings from moonlight. During this period ensure to shake the content in the glass jar thoroughly.
After some days or weeks open the jar and strain out the herbs and crystals into a clean glass vessel. Then add your living water, essential oils, and aromas of your choice. Seal, shake and store till when needed.
There are many types of Florida Waters available in the market. They all have different scents and are used for various purposes. For this reason, if you are buying from stores you must buy the one suitable for the ritual. You can buy from our online stores. Alternatively, you can prepare your Florida water at home using the herbs, stones and scents of your choice.
Sources:
- https://vibrantalchemyco.com/blogs/vibrant-living/175366919-how-to-make-homemade-florida-water
- http://www.carolweaver.com/writings/florida-water-recipe-how-to-make-your-own-florida-water