There are several legends around dreamcatchers, and although they are very popular in mainstream culture today, they were not widely recognized by many Native American tribes until the mid 1900’s. The original dreamcatchers originated with the Ojibwe people. Their legend states that Asibikaashi, a spider woman, protected the people, especially the young. As the tribe […]
Wiccan Supplies
The Wiccan faith involves a lot of symbolism and practitioners use a variety of tools to enhance their rituals and spell work. These tools become like an extension of the self and a way to connect directly with spirit. Choosing the right implements is very important and serves to enhance the experiences of ritual practice. […]
Smudge Stick Cleansing
Smudging is one of the simplest ways to cleanse a space and restore positive energy to the area. The cleansing smoke removes pent up negativity and releases it to the universe, allowing positive energy to return. Smudging is often associated with Shaman’s and Native American lore, but versions of this ritual are ancient and permeate […]
Using Sage for Spring Cleansing
As Spring arrives, it carries with it the spirit of renewal as new life emerges from the deep sleep of Winter. Spring tends to find many people more energized and eager to welcome renewal into their own lives as well. In order to do this, it is important to remove old, stagnant energies to make […]
Metaphysical Practices to Ensure Protection from Negative Energy
Negative energy can be found everywhere including the human aura. Our aura’s embody several forms of energy and have a powerful electro-magnetic component which is constantly soaking up and dispersing energy. These energies can be easily transmitted and build up around the aura unless one is aware. Negative energy can be formed in a […]