Our Lifestyle Blog — Magic

Midsummer Is Upon Us!
In the Northern Hemisphere Summer Solstice is the longest day of sunlight and the shortest night of the year. It is a fire festival; a celebration of solar energy. “Solstice” means “sun-stopping”, and refers to the point that the suns appears to stop and reverses direction. At this time, the sun rises in the northeast and sets in the northwest, visible in the sky for longer than usual.

Energy clearing can be a practical yet spiritual practice we encourage to purify the mind, body/surroundings/objects and spirit. Burning sacred herbs like sage and sweetgrass is a traditional Indigenous practice in purifying and releasing negative energies. Many people cleanse themselves or their homes, but did you know you can also purify your garden, cars, 

The Magic of Raw Incense Burning incense in all-natural raw resin and raw herb form is a special treat for the soul and senses! This ritual of raw incense has been used for centuries to purify the home and places of worship and create a tranquil energy. There are so many lovely choices, each with their own unique fragrance and power. This post will review a few of the classical raw incense ingredients, a few of Wonderworks’ special blends, and gives instructions for burning raw incense on charcoal. Enjoy the experience! Raw Incense, resins, herbs and blends and their significance:...

We are well into the dark Season now, today being Halloween and Samhain - feeling like the quintessential fall day: gusty winds blowing leaves off trees, air chilling to the bone (with a side of rain which we can do without, I think!). It's a most perfect time to cozy up, surround yourself with candles, sip piping hot tea, put together tasty sweets for trick-or-treaters. But more than that, it is an excellent time to turn away from the  distractions of the outside world, and turn the focus inward, reflecting on how we feel during this time of year; how we can better...

As Summer quickly fades, leaves change to shades of vivid red and burnt orange, a crispness in the air follows, and the Wheel of the Year makes its' turn toward the final seasonal celebration known as Mabon, or the Autumn Equinox. For us in the Northern hemisphere, this will occur on September 23rd. The Equinox signifies a point of perfect balance of light and dark in the sky - eventually, darkness will grow leading us into the heart of winter. A time of the Great Harvest, Mabon completes the Wheel's cycle before beginning again at Samhain (Halloween). Traditionally, the last harvesting and...