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This ritual involves the consumption of alcohol in a controlled manner, symbolizing the transformation of negative emotions and attachments into wisdom and compassion. [ 89 ] [ 90 ] [ 91 ] In Taoist rituals and practices, alcohol also plays a role as an offering and a means of connecting with the divine.
Limpias is the Spanish word for clean, referring to the ritual cleansing aimed at getting rid of negative energy. More complex ones requiring the burning of copal incense, the use of perfumed water, oils, candles, and eggs, and extensive prayers.
Crystal healing is a pseudoscientific alternative-medicine practice that uses semiprecious stones and crystals such as quartz, agate, amethyst or opal. Despite the common use of the term "crystal", many popular stones used in crystal healing, such as obsidian, are not technically crystals. Adherents of the practice claim that these have healing ...
The gohei is used for some ceremonies, but its usual purpose is to cleanse a sacred place in temples and to cleanse, bless, or exorcise any object that is thought to have negative energy. In addition to its use in purification rituals, it may be included in an ōnusa (wooden wand with many shide), and serve as the object of veneration in a ...
The full moon is a powerful time to expel negativity and make way for the new. Here, witches and astrologers offer up 15 ways to make the most of its energy.
Fire was used in rituals of protection in many parts of Europe up to the early modern era. The need-fire or force-fire was a special fire kindled to ward off plague and murrain (infectious diseases affecting livestock) in parts of western, northern and eastern Europe.
Start by cleansing your space and all the items you're using during meditation. Open a window and allow fresh air to flow through your space during the cleansing, and repeat the following mantra:
Campos recommends this practical self-love ritual, perfect for a full moon in Libra or centered in your first house of self and seventh house of relationships, depending on your chart. “One of ...