Ever feel like you’re carrying around bad vibes? An egg cleanse might be just what you need!
This ancient spiritual practice, known as ‘limpia con huevo,’ uses a simple egg to absorb negative energy from your body and space.
Originally from Latin American cultures, this ritual has gained popularity for its simplicity and the peaceful feeling many experience afterward. Let’s crack into this egg-cellent cleansing technique!
1. Gather Your Egg-ssentials
First things first—you’ll need to round up your supplies! Grab a fresh, organic egg (the fresher, the better for absorbing those negative vibes). Room-temperature water and a clear glass are must-haves too.
Some practitioners add a pinch of sea salt or black salt to enhance the cleansing properties. If you’re feeling fancy, collect some sage, sweetgrass, or copal for pre-cleanse smudging.
Pro tip: Keep your egg at room temperature for about 30 minutes before starting. Cold eggs can be shocking against your skin and might make you drop your negativity-absorber on the floor!
2. Set Your Egg-tentions
Quiet your mind before beginning the ritual. Find a peaceful spot where you won’t be interrupted—your bathroom or bedroom works perfectly. Take several deep breaths and think about what you want to release.
Maybe it’s work stress, relationship troubles, or just a general feeling of ‘blah.’ Whatever it is, mentally package it up, ready to transfer to the egg. Some people like to light a white candle to set the mood.
Remember, your focus matters! The clearer your intention, the more effective your egg cleanse will be.
3. Prep Your Egg for Duty
Hold your egg under cool running water for a few seconds. While washing, whisper your intentions directly to the egg—sounds silly, but this helps program it for its important job! Some folks add a splash of Florida Water or rosewater to the rinse for extra spiritual oomph.
Gently dry the egg with a clean cloth. Warming it between your palms for a moment creates a connection between you and your cleansing tool.
Warning: Don’t use an egg with a cracked shell! Those little cracks can harbor bacteria, and nobody wants a spiritual cleanse with a side of salmonella.
4. The Egg-ceptional Body Sweep
Starting at the top of your head, hold the egg about an inch away from your body. Slowly move it downward in a sweeping motion, as if you’re brushing away cobwebs. Don’t rush this part—imagine the egg is a tiny vacuum cleaner sucking up all your stress!
Pay special attention to areas where you feel pain or emotional blockages. Many people spend extra time around the heart, stomach, and shoulders where tension often accumulates.
Continue all the way down to your feet, making sure to include your back and sides. The entire process should take about 5-10 minutes.
5. Crack the Code
Here comes the fun part! Fill your clear glass halfway with room-temperature water. Carefully crack the egg and drop its contents into the water. Watch closely as the egg white and yolk create patterns—this is where your detective skills come in!
Bubbles rising to the surface? That’s trapped negative energy being released! See something that looks like cobwebs? You might have been dealing with envy or jealousy from others.
If your egg sinks straight to the bottom looking relatively normal, congratulations! You weren’t carrying much negative energy to begin with.
6. Interpret Your Eggy Results
Needle-like shapes shooting upward? Someone might be sending negative thoughts your way! Seeing what looks like a face or eye? That could indicate the evil eye or someone watching you with bad intentions.
Blood spots in the yolk often represent illness or healing needed in your body. Many practitioners take photos of their results to compare after future cleanses.
Don’t freak out if your egg looks super weird—sometimes the grosser the result, the more successful the cleanse! It means the egg absorbed loads of negativity that’s now out of your system.
7. The Great Egg Disposal
Never, ever reuse the egg or keep it sitting around! That thing is now a negativity sponge and needs to go. The traditional method is flushing it down the toilet, symbolically sending that bad energy away through water.
Some practitioners prefer burying the egg in soil, returning the negative energy to the earth for transformation. If you go this route, dig at least six inches deep and choose a spot away from your home.
After disposal, wash your hands thoroughly and cleanse the glass with salt water. Finish by saying a short gratitude statement for the egg’s service in your spiritual housekeeping!
