The new year often represents a refresh start. Hitting the reset button comes with some work–especially if you're spiritual. Limpiezas and despojos could help make your 2015 the best year yet. I'm half Cuban and grew up with the belief that these natural rituals are an ayudita–a little help to make your destiny come true. Of course, life will only open the door for you if you do these con mucha fe.
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Here are the eight best despojos and limpiezas to start off 2015!
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For money
If you want the green to come pouring in, try this natural ritual. You'll need five sticks of cinnamon, orange peel, one liter of natural water, a green candle and a spray bottle. Heat up the ingredients, steep and let cool. Spritz throughout the house while asking for more dinero.
For good luck
Whether you're looking to win the jackpot or just want to feel lucky, this promises to do the trick. You'll need: a glass bowl, a handful of dry wheat, five golden colored coins of low currency, and three types of dry rice. Mix everything together with your right hand and leave close to your home's entrance so the buena suerte comes knocking in.
For good health
Taking a detoxifying bath will help keep you healthy throughout the year. You'll need a bunch of lavender, rosemary and guajava as the herbal base to the ingredients. Then you can pick four different flower types that are your favorite like roses or violets. Add these all to your bath and soak to good health and a peaceful heart.
For the unemployed
If you haven't found fortune with your job search, have a little faith with this ritual. Get a yellow candle, which will help with networking. You'll also need a orange candle, which represents strength, and incense. Light the candles and incense for at least an hour once a week for three weeks in a row. Hopefully you'll hear, "You're hired!" soon after that!
To find new love
If you are single and looking for new romance, make this keepsake to help you find your new amorcito. Take one piece of fresh nutmeg, one bay leaf, one spoonful of dry cinnamon, red carnation petals, red cloth and thread. Form a pouch with the cloth and place all of the ingredients inside and seal the bag with thread. Keep this by your bedside and try to assemble on a Friday night when Venus is trying to hook you up.
For more romance with your lover
Keeping the romance alive is easier than you think. Place a red candle on your left and orange candle on your right and spread the petals in the center. Ask for more passion while you light the incense. The petals represent seduction while the candles stand for passion and strength.
For protection from negative people
You don't want nasty people ruining your hope to make 2015 the best year possible. Get three camphor leaves, a couple of bunches of eucalyptus and a few drops of lemon. Mix everything in and soak until all of the bad energy washes away.
For peace
Getting a peaceful start to the new year is simple. Buy a blue candle, a piece of white cloth and grab a picture of yourself. Place everything on a table and light the candle in honor of yourself while praying for peace.
