Many people who use natural herbs for more than just cooking have a particular kind of knowledge that allows them to go above and beyond the usual mental constraints of “mundane” thinking. Many of these people have a particular intuition about how to blend herbs for stronger benefit, in their magical work and otherwise. Continue reading Natural Herbs & Their Power
Divination systems have been around since time immemorial. From the I Ching to the Tarot, everyone who has a strong connection to Spirit somehow finds their way to one divination system or another. One such divination system that’s not very well-known to the rest of the world is the art of cowrie shell reading. Continue reading How Cowrie Shell Divination Works
In the busy, day-to-day hustle and bustle of the 21st century, it’s all too common to just hop in the shower for about fifteen or so minutes, wash your hair and body, rinse, shut off the water, dry and get dressed to go to work or school. Continue reading Herbal Baths and Their Benefits
One of the most popular ways in the metaphysical community to heal and soothe the body, mind and spirit is crystal energy. Continue reading Crystals: Powers of Nature for Your Body & Soul
Citronella oil is one of the essential oils obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellal and geraniol. These chemicals find extensive use in soap, candles and incense, perfumery, cosmetic and flavouring industries throughout the world.
Ancient Wisdom Aroma Mist sprays come in 100ml bottles and are expertly blended to enhance your living space. Interesting esoteric labels that match and complement the Simmering Granules.
Citronella oil is also a renowned plant-based insect repellent.
This really works, insects hate it, garden loungers love it !!
Health Ritual
An offering to the Orixa Omulu
You will need:
01 pillar candle in white
01 bowl (must be white or clear and must be new)
03 handfuls of popcorn
01 heart shaped paper with full name written inside the heart (paper must be white and you must draw the heart then write your full name within heart)
Instructions:
Pop the popcorn in a pot or pan without any salt or oil – do not let it burn!
Place heart with name inside bowl, and then rub the popcorn through body and place in bowl. Light the candle and ask Omulu to help you with your ailment.
After this ritual, you will need to have 03 herbal baths (bath mixture is called ‘clear your path’). This mixture can be purchased at Zen Spiritual.
Crystals – How to energise them using the moon
You will need:
3 crystals
Mineral water
Rock salt (3 handfuls)
A porcelain bowl, white in colour
Instructions:
Place the 3 crystals in the white bowl. Add mineral water along with the salt and leave by the window overnight (or outside where it can receive vibrations and energy from the moon).
The next day, wash the crystals with mineral water. They are now ready to be used for your rituals, or you can carry it in your bag for protection. They can also be used to energise a special bath (please note that after a bath, crystals will need to be energised again).
You can use this moon ritual every time you feel your crystals need to be energised, best practice is to do it every fortnight.
Talisman made with velvet bean
You will need:
10 cm of black cloth
1 velvet bean (seed)
1 coin
1 horse-eye bean
1 stem of rosemary
A needle (unused)
3 dinner candles: 1 black, 1 white and 1 red
Red thread
Making the talisman:
On the black cloth place the velvet bean, the coin, the rosemary stem and the horse-eye bean. Fold and using the new needle and red thread, stitch the edges to seal its contents. Once finished, light the 3 candles to Exu (African deity who guides us on the road of life), asking him (Exu Elegbara) for protection, that he may keep away jealousy and break any spells cast against you.
When the ritual is finished, place the talisman in your bag or purse/wallet and carry it with you.
