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The Magic of Raw Incense
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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:...
The Dark Season and Flower Essences: Fireweed
Alaskan Essences All Natural Cleansing & Purification Energy Energy Work Fireweed Healing & Wellness Holistic Health Natural Wellbeing
Fireweed in particular is an excellent plant ally to assist in moving out old energy from the body and mind, creating space for new, healthier patterns while supporting an individual's personal transformation journey.
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...
WITCHfest North 2019!
Arts & Culture Goddess Inclusive Spirituality Toronto Festival Wicca Witchcraft WITCHfest North Women Empowerment
Initially conjured up by Monica Bodirsky in 2017, WITCHfest North is a month-long Toronto festival celebrating women in the arts who identify as Witches, Wiccans and Pagans but open for all to attend and participate!
Celebrating Mabon BY Vanessa
Autumn Equinox Energy Mabon Magic Ritual Seasonal Celebration Wheel of the Year
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...