rITUAL guides & Wise Words from the collective

Smudging, With Thanks.
Holly Westwood Holly Westwood

Smudging, With Thanks.

Today is Thanksgiving in the USA. Abound with controversy, the legend of this day tells that Native Americans and European pilgrims came together in 1621 to share a feast and celebrate the Europeans first successful harvest. The Wampanoag Indians taught the pilgrims how to plant corn and had it not been for them, the pilgrims would likely have all perished in their first year. Americans honour this day by eating, a lot. In recent years, there has been a push by historians and society alike to focus more on Indigenous Americans and honour their contributions to the founding of the ‘New World’ instead. So today in respect to the Wampanoag and Indigenous Americans in general let us take a look at a controversy of the 21st century: the practice of smudging.

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The day of the Goddess
Holly Westwood Holly Westwood

The day of the Goddess

The second and final Friday the 13th of 2020 is upon us. To the superstitious among us, this is a daunting day where one might expect bad luck to be just around the corner, but have no fear, Friday the 13th only has the power you give to it; it is just another day after all. Let’s explore the origins of this lore and why everyone’s favourite, the Patriarchy, might be the only thing to fear on this day

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Why The Wise Became the Witch.
Katrina Johnson Katrina Johnson

Why The Wise Became the Witch.

It is Halloween and everywhere we turn we are inundated with overly commercialised imagery. Devils, ghosts, vampires, you name it, the market is saturated with them and we’ve become immune to the origin of these characters. Instead, the thing we fear most about All Hallows’ Eve is that our children might ask to watch Goosebumps for the twelfth time that week. Arguably, the most quintessential image of the holiday is the witch; a black silhouette cackling overhead, terrifying the night sky. Though of course, this idea of witchcraft and what it meant to be a witch did not start out this way.

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Samhain Elixir
Katrina Johnson Katrina Johnson

Samhain Elixir

This non-alcoholic mocktail is warming yet refreshing with a hint of sparkle. The perfect drink to celebrate Halloween, Pagan NYE and the pagan festival Samhain, all of which take place on the 31st October. 

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Incoming: Moody Mercury Retrograde
Katrina Johnson Katrina Johnson

Incoming: Moody Mercury Retrograde

Let’s get dark and moody: Mercury retrogrades in Scorpio from the 14th October and doesn’t station direct at Libra until 3rd November. Meaning, we’re in for a treat of broody energy under the water sign for the next three weeks. Bringing those dark vibes in time for Halloween, at its worst Scorpio is known to be suspicious, possessive, paranoid and untrusting. However, to balance that out, it is honest, intuitive, passionate and deeply sexy.

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The Man Behind The Mantra Card
Katrina Johnson Katrina Johnson

The Man Behind The Mantra Card

We wanted to create our own cards that had all the richness and meaning of the Tarot but with modern mantras and positive affirmations, that could offer the reader wisdom, advice and a chance to connect to ourselves and reflect. Meet the man that made it happen…

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How to deal with the Cosmic Chaos of Mars Retrograde…
Katrina Johnson Katrina Johnson

How to deal with the Cosmic Chaos of Mars Retrograde…

As if chaos was lacking from our lives at the moment, Mars entered retrograde on the 9th September and will stay there until 13th November. Entering into retrograde only once every two years, it tends to feel like a disturbance to our day-to-day lives. But do not fret, we’ve got some simple ways to navigate this cosmic chaos and muster up some motivation.

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The Moon Made Me Do It 
Katrina Johnson Katrina Johnson

The Moon Made Me Do It 

I’ve been fascinated by the glow of the Moon in the sky since as long as I can remember. As much as I love the powerful fiery energy of the sun, I am in awe of the mystical magical vibrations of the Moon and enjoy nothing more than catching a few calming Moon beams on a clear night of Moon bathing.  

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Align this…
Katrina Johnson Katrina Johnson

Align this…

Chakra’s are the invisible energy system, that originated in ancient India. Chakra meaning wheel or disk in Sanskrit, they are like big energy wheels, running through our bodies and ensuring their openness and alignment allows our energy to flow freely, making us feel healthy happy and alive.

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Lion’s Gate 88 Portal
Katrina Johnson Katrina Johnson

Lion’s Gate 88 Portal

The stars are aligning… it’s literally the luckiest day of the year today August the 8th and a powerful time to manifest all that our heart’s desire. This isn’t just a new age thing, it’s been celebrated for thousands of years.

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Go Smudge Yourself…
Katrina Johnson Katrina Johnson

Go Smudge Yourself…

Smudging or burning sage is an ancient spiritual ritual that our ancestors have been doing for thousands of years, and it is thought to connect us to a spiritual realm and enhance our intuition.

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