The Egg Cleanse: Ancient Ritual for Spiritual Reset
You’ve probably seen the egg cleanse floating around TikTok, YouTube, or maybe even whispered about in your grandma’s stories. It might look simple — just an egg rolled over your body and cracked into water — but this ritual carries deep roots, spiritual symbolism, and powerful results when done correctly.
Let’s dive into where it comes from, how it works, and how you can safely try it yourself.
Where Does the Egg Cleanse Come From?
The egg cleanse (often called limpia con huevo) is most widely known in Mexican folk traditions, but versions of it exist across many cultures:
Mesoamerican & Mexican folk healing: Curanderos (traditional healers) used eggs to absorb the mal de ojo (evil eye), envy, or spiritual heaviness.
Mediterranean traditions: Eggs were believed to “trap” illness and negativity — Greeks and Italians had similar practices.
Indian households: Some families still use an egg rolled over the body to remove nazar (the evil eye) or sickness.
Global symbolism: Across cultures, the egg is seen as a container of life and energy — making it the perfect tool for drawing out what doesn’t belong in you.
How an Egg Cleanse Works
Spiritually, the egg acts like a sponge. It absorbs stuck, heavy, or harmful energy from your aura, body, or spirit. After rolling it over yourself with intention, you crack it into water — and that’s where the reading comes in. The egg reveals what was removed.
How to Do an Egg Cleanse (Step by Step)
What you’ll need:
1 fresh egg (room temperature, preferably organic/free-range)
A clear glass of water (room temp)
Optional: salt, chili, or black pepper (some traditions add these after cracking the egg to “lock” the negativity)
Optional: a prayer, mantra, or intention
Steps:
Set your intention
Hold the egg in your hands. Say a prayer, affirmation, or intention like: “This egg absorbs all energies that no longer serve me. I release and restore myself.”
Cleanse the egg first
Pass it through incense smoke, or wipe it gently with salt water. This resets it before use.
Roll it over your body
Start at your head and slowly move down to your feet. Roll the egg in small circles or straight lines, covering your whole body. Pay extra attention to heavy spots (stomach, back, chest, head).
Crack it into water
Crack the egg into the glass of water. Place the shell aside. Some people add a pinch of salt, chili, or pepper to “seal” the energy inside. Let the egg settle for 5–10 minutes.
Read the results
Place the glass on a flat surface. Look at it from the side rather than directly above — many traditions say peering from the top can let negativity re-enter through your eyes.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s:
Do set a strong intention throughout.
Do cleanse the egg before using it.
Do dispose of the egg and water once done — never keep it in your home.
Don’ts:
Don’t eat or cook with the egg afterward.
Don’t use a cracked or rotten egg.
Don’t skip the disposal step — it’s vital for releasing what the egg absorbed.
How to Dispose of the Egg Cleanse
Different cultures have different disposal methods, but the goal is always the same: remove the absorbed energy from your space.
Flush the egg and water down the toilet (most common).
Throw it away at a crossroads.
Bury it far from home.
Pour it at the base of a tree (some prefer this as a way of returning energy to the earth).
Choose whichever feels right and safe for you.
How to Read the Egg Results
The egg is read like symbols — it shows energy patterns, not literal outcomes. Common signs:
Clear egg, no shapes → You’re energetically balanced.
Bubbles rising → Absorption of stress, envy, or negativity.
Web-like strands → Energy cords, attachments, or evil eye.
Cloudy yolk → Emotional heaviness or sadness being released.
Spikes/towers → Jealousy, gossip, or psychic attack directed at you.
Blood spots in yolk (rare) → Very heavy energy — may need further spiritual work.
Final Thoughts
The egg cleanse may look simple, but it carries centuries of wisdom and protective practices. It’s a way to reset your energy, uncover hidden spiritual baggage, and guard yourself from negativity.
If you try it and see heavy or unusual results, that’s often your sign that a deeper cleanse or spiritual reset is needed. That’s where guided rituals and tarot readings come in — to help you not just see what’s weighing you down, but actually clear it and move forward.
At Phoenix Medusa, we offer both. Check out my services or book a session if you feel called to take the next step in your cleansing journey. At the end of the day, spiritual rituals like the egg cleanse remind us that healing can be both simple and powerful. Whether you try it yourself or seek deeper guidance, remember:
This altar is yours too.
