House Blessing

When cleansing a dwelling place, first burn a good cleansing incense/smudge like,
"White Sage" in the home/space before you prepare for the rest of the ritual.

You should have in addition to the incense, a white candle,
A bowl of salt
Pure water and a bowl of herbs.
Particularly nice are rose buds for love,
lavender for preservation,
Sage for protection.

Begin by lighting the Sage and cleansing the space you wish to bless, chanting:

"In the name of the Lord and the lady and the stars above
I cleanse this space in peace and Love"

You should proceed around the house,(clock wise) and cleanse the area with the salt and water.
Be sure to get each corner, window, door, drain, etc. Chanting:

"Water and salt, where you are cast,
no unknown purpose or evil last,
but let in only which is willed by me,
and as I will, so mote it be."
When this is finished, sprinkle the blessing herbs/flowers in each corner,
and invoke whatever deities or properties you wish on the home,
such as peace, prosperity, remove negative energies. Chanting:

"Bless this space in the name of the Lord and the lady, so mote it be"

You and anyone who is to share the home with you should share food and drink, and don't forget to leave a little of the food and drink to take outside or leave on your Altar as an offering.

If you are performing this ritual "for" some one else,
a gift for the home owner should be left.