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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
In non-indigenous use, the frog secretion is described and marketed as a "detox" treatment, cleanse, [18] [24] purge, [17] and as a "vaccine" that is "good for everything". [25] Kambo has been marketed both as a "scientific" remedy, emphasizing the biochemistry, and as a "spiritual" remedy, emphasizing its Indigenous origins. [ 12 ]
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.
Similarly, the Chinese Bagua mirror is usually installed to ward off negative energy and protect the entryways of residences. [ citation needed ] An example of the use of shiny apotropaic objects in Judaism can be found in the so-called "Halsgezeige" or textile neckbands used in the birthing customs of the Franco-German border region.
An ancient purification ritual, burning white sage can help cleanse your space and release negative energy. Combined with the protection power of lilacs, these smudge sticks are both beautiful and ...