Ways to make a wish with bay leaves on Hıdırellez

Hıdırellez is a deep-rooted tradition celebrated every year to welcome the arrival of spring. This year, the ritual of making a wish using a bay leaf is coming to the forefront.

It is believed that the bay leaf has purifying and protective properties. The ashes of the lit candle are sprinkled onto the soil to integrate with nature.

STEPS OF THE BAY LEAF RITUAL

Setting the space and determining your intention

Perform your ritual outdoors, in a garden full of flowers, or on your balcony. Spread a clean cloth and decorate it with fresh flower petals. Sit in a peaceful corner, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and clarify your wish.

Writing your wishes and transferring them to the bay leaf

Write your wishes on a piece of paper using short and positive sentences. If you have any, drip rose water on the edges of the paper. Then, take the bay leaf in your hand, state your wish out loud, and transfer it to the leaf. Write your wish on the leaf.

Lighting the candle and raising energy

Carefully burn the bay leaf while holding it next to a white candle. As the flame rises, repeat an intention sentence such as, “May my heart and the awakening mountains be filled with abundance.”

Collecting the ashes and drawing a symbol

Wait until the candle goes out, then collect the ashes and bury them in the soil or release them into a flowing stream. If your wish can be expressed with a symbol, draw it on a small stone or seashell and leave it by the window or bury it in the garden.

This ritual is considered a way to bring the magic of Hıdırellez night and the energy of nature into your home.