Salt water cures

Salt water cures are used extensively in feng shui to soak up negative vibes and harmonise energy. For best results your cure should be inside your home and open to air (ie, not in an airtight cupboard), in a spot where it won’t be knocked over.

Start by filling a glass with rock salt until it’s roughly one third full. To protect your furniture, place it on a saucer or coaster. The glass can be thrown out next February, so don’t use good ones.

Next, place six Chinese coins on top of the salt – make sure the four Chinese characters are facing upwards – and fill the glass near full with water to activate. As the water evaporates, top it up. Over time salt will crust around the top and you’ll know that it’s working. Above, one after only two months!

NOTE: If you would like to be discreet, I would suggest placing your salt water cure on a shelf, then positioning an item like a book, pot plant or framed photo in front, to hide it. A box with a good-sized hole in the lid can also work well. Make sure you regularly check the salt water cure as it will need to be topped up with water, especially in summer.

TIP: Turn your salt water cure into a feature by using a glass vase instead. Anything from a simple round vase to a more ornate style should work well. Just check that it’s stable and ensure children and pets can’t drink from it. And keep in mind, you will need to throw it away in the Chinese New Year!

Simple salt water cure

Along with traditional salt water cures, I’ve been making cures with sugar or salt shakers (from discount stores). Glass herb jars can also be used, as long as an opening is cut into the lid to let air in. If it’s up high use an old glass or don’t bother with a lid.

These salt water cures are simple to make as no Chinese coins are needed – copper piping can be used instead. I’ve found them to be very effective – the more negative the energy, the faster the salt crust builds up!

Partly fill your jar with rock salt (roughly one third full) then activate with copper and water. Copper pieces can be found in the plumbing section of hardware stores like Bunnings. Place it on top of the salt then fill with water. As the water evaporates, top it up.

Around or just before the Chinese New Year, in early February, your salt water cure can be wrapped up and thrown away, preferably outside your house (don’t reuse the glass).

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