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It’s October 13th, and I’ve been running on overdrive lately. Between my accounting duties and stepping up to help on the permitting side at work, I’ve been clocking in some serious hours. By the time my next paycheck hits, I’ll have over 30 extra hours added. It’s exhausting — but also necessary.

For a while, things were tight financially. My husband graciously picked up the extra slack, and while I’m beyond grateful for him, it weighed on me not being able to help as much as I wanted. Now that I’m slowly finding my footing again, it feels good to contribute — but it’s come at a cost.

My blog has been quieter. My “me time” has turned into “more work time.” I tell myself it’s temporary, but deep down, I know my soul is craving balance.

So tonight, after a 10-hour workday and two freshly uploaded YouTube shorts, I decided to shuffle my Witching Hour Oracle deck. The card that revealed itself?

Salt.

 Salt: The Sacred Protector

Salt has always been a powerful symbol in witchcraft — used for protection, cleansing, and grounding. It keeps away what doesn’t belong and restores energetic harmony. Pulling this card felt like a nudge from Spirit saying:

“Protect your energy. You’ve been giving a lot — now it’s time to preserve what’s left for you.”

Salt doesn’t ask you to quit or retreat; it asks you to purify. To pause. To make space for your own healing before you give more of yourself to the world.

 Absorbing What Isn’t Yours

Salt absorbs — and lately, I’ve been absorbing everything: stress from work, pressure to perform, guilt about not writing, and the quiet loneliness that comes from being too busy to breathe.

This card reminded me that not every emotion I carry is mine to hold. It’s okay to set boundaries, to say no, to unplug. Energetic protection isn’t selfish; it’s survival.

So, if you’re reading this and you feel the same weight — the burnout, the guilt, the tiredness that hits your bones — this card might be for you too.

 Ritual for Release

If you’ve been feeling drained, try this simple Salt Cleansing Ritual:

1. Fill your bathtub (or a bowl for your hands/feet) with warm water.

2. Add a handful of sea salt or pink Himalayan salt.

3. Light a candle — white for purity or black for protection.

4. Close your eyes and say:

“I cleanse myself of all that weighs me down. I preserve what is sacred and release what is heavy.”

5. As the water drains, imagine all your worries flowing away with it.

If baths aren’t your thing, sprinkle a little salt across your doorstep or keep a small dish near your workspace. It’s a subtle reminder to protect your peace — no matter where you are.

 Final Thoughts

This October has been full of hard work, growth, and learning. The Salt card arrived as both a blessing and a boundary — reminding me that even when life gets busy, our energy deserves protection too.

So tonight, I’m letting myself breathe. I’m lighting a candle, closing my laptop, and allowing the universe to do what it does best: restore balance.

Because at the end of the day, even the strongest witch needs rest.

 Deck used: The Witching Hour Oracle.

If you’d like to explore this deck yourself, it’s available on Amazon — a beautifully illustrated tool for anyone who wants to connect deeper with their intuition and spiritual journey. (As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting my creative work.)