Our Lifestyle Blog — Ritual
Summer Solstice - Sun Gratitude Ritual
A heart warming, sun celebrating personal ritual to nurture joy and gratitude in nature. Created by Rochelle
Midsummer is Upon Us!
Historic Magic Ritual Spirituality
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 Practices - Indoors & Outdoors
Alaskan Essences Altar Charcoal Cleansing & Purification Daily Practice Energy Energy Clearing Energy Work Frankincense Healing & Wellness Magic Palo Santo Ritual Sacred Herbs Sage Spirituality Stress Reduction Summer Sweetgrass White Sage
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
All Natural Charcoal Cleansing & Purification Daily Practice Healing & Wellness Holistic Health Incense Magic Natural Ritual Sacred Herbs Spirituality Stress Reduction
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:...
Halloween, Day of the Dead and the Death card
Ancestors Day of the Dead Death Halloween Healing & Wellness Magic Ritual Samhain Spirituality Tarot Wheel of the Year
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...