Power Retrieval is a traditional shamanic technique employed to call back lost energy (power) and energetic parts of ourselves. Power loss happens to all of us at some point over the course of our lives and can be felt in our body, mind and spirit as fatigue, mild depression, burnout, feeling lost or stuck; mild … Continue reading Shamanic Power Retrieval Techniques
Category: Ritual
Enter The Crone Circle
I’ve been drawing on my own experience of menopause, now post menopause and have been writing down my reflections, rituals, meditations and creative projects that have helped me, which for the past two years has been forming into a book. Reiki Drum - shamanic practice combined with Reiki and sound therapy - was a big … Continue reading Enter The Crone Circle
The Spring Equinox – Balance and Renewal
We can use the energy of this time of pause, balance, reset and renewal in ceremony and ritual. The Spring or Vernal Equinox is also now known as Ostara. When considering what 'seeds' we wanted to nurture in ourselves the coming year, we were clear that this doesn’t have to be about external goals or be achievement-based, in can be about nurturing a new way of 'being'. We considered what qualities we wished to embody and how we might bring them into being.
Spring Cleaning: Physically & Energetically
Natural energetic cleaning I find, like many people who follow the wheel of the year, the Spring Equinox feels like the true beginning of the new year. As we approach the Spring Equinox on the 20th March this year, now is a good time to cleanse and clean not just physically but energetically. As we … Continue reading Spring Cleaning: Physically & Energetically
Alternatives to White Sage
White Sage (Salvia Apiana, also known as Californian white sage and Sagebrush) is a herb native to North and South America, used by indigenous people for ‘smudging’ - a traditional, ceremonial smoke cleansing. All indigenous cultures burnt herbs for various reasons, ceremonially and medicinally and some known western practices such as ‘saining’ in Scotland and … Continue reading Alternatives to White Sage
Dark Moon Musings
Yesterday’s dark moon phase and solar eclipse in South America felt like a significant gateway into the darker part of the year. Between now and the winter solstice, and especially when the clocks go back later this month, we will really notice and experience the effects of the shortest days, the longest night and the … Continue reading Dark Moon Musings
Autumnal Ritual – Releasing and Increasing
This ritual was created for the Autumn Equinox and is for releasing old energy and what is no longer needed, and for increasing connection and positive energy in form of gratitude practice. It requires a little fire if you are outdoors or candle in a heat proof dish, as well as a piece of paper … Continue reading Autumnal Ritual – Releasing and Increasing







