Magical rituals

To carry out your purification and protection rituals, you need a series of natural ingredients that will be essential, always taking into account the intention you put into them. It gives me great joy to be able to share with you what I have been collecting through my coexistence with beings of light.

What do you need.

THE PLANTS

where to pick up?

To perform your spells you will need dried plants, ideally if you can collect them when they are at their maximum potential. These plants must be healthy, if they are wild choose areas free of contamination and remember to leave the roots in place. You can also collect plants from wild gardens.

TOOLS I recommend using a curved knife, although you can also use scissors (it is important that you purify your tool) just before using it to purify it of any negativity.

Each recipe specifies the part of the plant to be harvested: the whole stem, leaves or flowers. On very rare occasions you will need the root.

Do not wash the plant if you collected it from a contamination-free area. If it is covered in dirt, clean it lightly with a feather.

Remember to ask permission before cutting it, never pull it out with your hands, and only take what you need.

I recommend that you buy a plant guide so you can learn to identify them.

learn to connect with the plant and mineral world by creating your own incense.

Smudging is an ancient spiritual and energetic cleansing technique that uses the smoke of various herbs and flowers —sage, lavender, rosemary, roses, and many more—to purify the energy in the environment or the energy within you. This practice comes from ancient Egypt, Babylon, and Greece; in Mexico, pre-Hispanic cultures also did it to cleanse the spirit, and various cults around the world use it for mystical and sacred purposes.

the importance of returning to the teachings of our ancestors.

The first notions of the use of incense date back to ancient times. Among the Egyptians, it was widely used by the privileged classes. The first known recipes are, in fact, Egyptian, such as Kiphi. As its qualities were discovered, the use of incense spread throughout the world. As its qualities were discovered, the use of incense spread throughout the world. Many cultures adopted it for its medicinal properties and incorporated it into their religious rites for the peace and serenity it provides, making it an ideal tool for meditation and contemplation.

Ancient Egypt

In ancient Egypt, the use of incense was a very important part of their customs and rituals. In fact, each of the different and select herbs and other ingredients of incense were attributed with specific mystical properties. Even Egyptian doctors used incense during their medical practices to expel demons (negative mental spiritual states) that they knew with certainty were the cause of certain mental illnesses, today called psychosomatic illnesses.

The Buddhist tradition of incense

Since the time of Buddha, followers of the creator of Buddhism have been fascinated by the fragrant aromas of incense. Perhaps the first products that India imported were incense from Arabia and Egypt. Over time, from India to China and Tibet, people have encountered and experienced the charm of the magic of incense.

The main objective of Tibetan Buddhists, in which the aromas and harmonic vibrations of incense intervene, is to invoke the support of the benefactor spirits of the environment.

Judeo-Christian tradition

The use of incense was part of the religious rites of ancient cultures and also has a long history in both Judaism and Christianity. Incense is frequently mentioned in the Hebrew scriptures and in the first chapter of Luke's gospel, where we find Zechariah in the temple at the moment when incense is offered. The psalmist expresses the symbolism of incense and prayer. “Let my prayer come up to you like incense, and my hands raised high like the evening sacrifice” (Psalm 141:2). One of the gifts that the Magi offered to the Christ child included gold, myrrh and incense. In the Second Letter of Corinthians 2:14-16 the knowledge of Christ is compared to a fragrance. The vision of heaven in the book of Revelation includes the elders carrying bowls filled with incense, described as the prayers of the saints. (Revelation 5:8)

Tradition in Hispanic American towns.

Incense is an essential element in indigenous offerings, since the aroma of burning copal summons the deceased, nourishes the deities and drives away evil spirits.

Smells do not have any universal or definitive meaning, they are constantly being redefined, and each society will assign specific cultural values to them.

Smell and fragrance have been sacred since ancient times. That is why one of the smells that has survived since pre-Hispanic times in Mexico is that of incense and copal.

“Burning copal resin was done in many contexts, almost all day, or in very specific rituals.

According to some interpretations, this smoke served as a means of communication between man and the goddesses and gods.

Create your ritual and a magical moment.

Nowadays, many of us burn different herbs, flowers and woods to create a pleasant and magical atmosphere in our home or workplace, to open a sacred space, to cleanse the energies of the environment or to facilitate the connection with the spirit in our meditative practice.

My intention is to share recipes that allow you to create your own incense and personalize it with your energy, connecting with the subtle force of smoke and plants to create your own magic.

CONNECT WITH THE INTENTION OF YOUR RITUAL.

While you are harvesting your crops, do an anchoring visualization: breathe in and out long and deeply several times, closing your eyes and visualizing roots coming out of your feet to anchor themselves deep into the earth.

Visualize also dense smoke coming out of your crown chakra (at the top of your head) and rising towards the sky to establish the link with the universe, with universal consciousness. In this way you will be connecting with Grandfather Sky as well as with our Mother Earth.

Before picking the plant, ask for permission and authorization "(name of the plant) Do you accept that I pick (name of the part of the plant) so I can create my magic, in order to align myself with my higher self and my life mission? Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. If you feel your body moving forward, tickling, electric touches, a sensation of well-being is a YES, you may also see a feather, or hear a bird singing.

If you feel your body moving backwards or a strange sensation, it is a NO, this happens rarely.

Steps to make your Incense

It is better to make several small bunches, which will dry better and faster than one large one in which moisture is likely to stagnate in the middle,
Tie each bouquet firmly to the bottom of the stems, using natural fiber thread, leaving enough thread to hang the bouquets.
Hang the bouquets upside down in a shaded, well-ventilated place that is not too hot. Do not stack them on top of each other so that air can circulate between them and dry out the plants.
Leave them in place for 1 to 3 weeks, checking from time to time that the drying process is going well and that no mold has formed.

Storage

Once completely dry, store your plants in a non-airtight container (glass jar with a cork lid) or in a paper bag that allows air circulation.

Place these containers in a dry, dark place. Check the plant regularly for mold, insects, or fermentation.

Clarify the intention of the ritual

The most important thing in the practice of Smudging is the spiritual or mental process, so having a clear intention is even more important than the act of lighting the elements. The intention varies depending on the needs, such as getting rid of bad energy, protecting the space or attracting positivity and abundance.

Choose the perfect elements

Having the intention set will make it much easier to decide on the elements of the incense.

Create your own incense and customize the plants and herbs depending on your initial intention.

It is important to know each plant and resin that is part of the small bouquet, since each one probably has a different process when it comes to burning.

Try to make circular movements to the right. Also, if you want to cleanse a space of your own, start with your own energy, starting from your feet up to your head and returning to your heart, always in gentle circles.

Close the ritual in the best way

When you finish smudging, breathe deeply and if possible try to take a few minutes to rest your thoughts. This will help you close your session in the best way possible. incense ritual and attract positive energy for you and your space.