Salt has long been recognized as a means of purifying negative energy, with many documents proving the use of salt in ancient cleaning rituals. Especially in the belief of the Vietnamese, salt is also attributed to the ability to dispel negative energy and absorb negative energy.
The function of salt in feng shui
“An ancient saying: Buy salt at the beginning of the year, and buy lime at the end of the year” – these words reflect the belief in the ability of salt to remove negative energy and unfortunate circumstances in life.
In feng shui principles, salt when combined with water can enhance its effectiveness. People also often put metal coins in a bowl of salt to create a chemical reaction to cleanse and disperse negative energy.
Therefore, throughout generations, salt is still used as a powerful feng shui tool in folk culture.
How to use salt to dispel negative energy?
Use salt to remove negative energy
When moving to a new house, people are often advised to sprinkle salt around the rooms, especially in hidden corners. Leave the salt like that for about a day to absorb the energy from the previous owner, then sweep it away.
Place a bowl of salt for prosperity
To pray for prosperity for the family, there is a custom of placing a bowl of salt in the Southeast corner of the house, which is considered the Wealth corner. In addition, if the purpose is for good health, a bowl of salt can be placed in the Family corner, facing East. Remember to replace the salt every 2 months.
Use a bowl of salt to ward off negative energy throughout the year
What you need to do is pour salt into a bowl or glass until about 3/4 full, then place 6 coins in a circular pattern on the surface of the salt. Note that the coins must be placed on the salt with the bright side of the coin facing up.
Saltwater absorbs negative energy
Sea salt combined with water has the ability to attract negative energy. The simple method with the following ingredients: sea salt, a bowl or glass, and 6 coins.
The procedure is as follows:
– First, pour sea salt into a bowl or glass. Next, place 6 coins in a circular pattern on the surface of the salt. It is important that the coins are on the salt and have the bright side of the coin facing up.
– Finally, add water to the bowl and place it on a piece of cloth to prevent the salt and water from crystallizing and damaging the surface of the bowl.
How to dispel misfortune with salt
There are some methods of using salt to ward off bad luck, you can try applying one of the following ways:
Throw salt over your left shoulder to rid yourself of bad luck
Take a handful of salt with your right hand if you are a woman, or your left hand if you are a man. Then, throw that handful of salt over your left shoulder. This action is believed to help you get rid of negative things following you.
However, the important thing to remember is to throw over your left shoulder, as if thrown in the wrong direction, the unfortunate circumstances may increase.
Bathe with salt water
Dissolve 7 spoons of salt in water and use this solution to bathe from head to toe. This process is believed to clean and remove the bad luck on your body.
Place a bowl of salt in the house for dispelling
Pour salt into a bowl (or glass), arrange 6 coins in a circular pattern on the salt, with the printed side facing up. Finally, pour water into it. This method is believed to purify the air and repel negative energy in your home.
Where to place a salt jar to attract money into the house?
To attract wealth, you should place a bowl or glass containing salt in the corners of the house, especially the Southeast corner (also known as the Wealth corner). You can also place salt in the East of the house (Family corner) to preserve the health and happiness of the members in the family. Remember, the salt needs to be replaced every 2 months.
Should salt be placed in the corners of the house?
As emphasized above, you should place salt according to feng shui at the corners of the house, especially the corner facing the Southeast (the Wealth corner) and the corner facing East (the Family corner).
Information is for reference and contemplation purposes only.