Ritual Recipes

If you want do DO something to help heal the world, consider making a pot of healing soup. You won't find the ingredients in your pantry. You'll find them in your heart.  In this episode, I share a harvest ritual I created to empower each of us to be part of the solution, not the problem. The ritual involves receiving ingredients we need to heal ourselves and sharing ingredients we believe will he...

The Celtic harvest season honors the sacrifice of the Corn King, a/k/a John Barleycorn. Time to celebrate community and settle debts, and compete in the Highland Games. Ask yourself: What debt will you pay? What debt will you forgive?  Mentioned in the podcast:  2018 Highland Games in Scotland, CT Meg's Inspirations, an inspirational and spiritual boutique in Manchester, CT Viriditas Beautiful Ski...

Include prayer flags for a visual wedding ritual or meaningful activity with children. Create fantastical blessings inspired by visionary activist Caroline Casey. Get Zita's take on what really happened when Dorothy Gale clicked her ruby slippers 3 times.  See: Caroline Casey at  http://coyotenetworknews.com

Did you know that unicorns like ash trees? That the locust tree represents strength and the will to live? That planting a juniper by the front door is said to protect the home from thieves? What magical gifts do the trees in your neighborhood offer?  Gifts from the Trees is a ritual that can be used for  woodland weddings, unity rituals,  birthdays, retirement parties, croning ceremonies, memorial...

Do you need protection? Eat basil. Do you need abundance? Have some mint. Do you want to help your family find peace? Serve coriander.  Do you want to stir up some magic in your kitchen? Use a spirit spoon!  Connecticut wedding officiant Zita Christian shows how "Garden Gifts," a ritual she created, uses the magical properties of herbs and spices for weddings, birthdays, croning ceremonies and mor...

Throughout history, stones have played a role in affirming all that endures, all that is steadfast. In many cultures, stones are believed to bridge the connection between the living and the dead. Centuries ago, a person could be banned from the village for breaking a vow made on a stone connected to the ancestors, for the ancestors offered protection from the Other World. If a person broke such a...

Connecticut Life-Cycle Celebrant Zita Christian shares details from a baby blessing to help others create a ceremony of their own. She talks about "The Nest," a baby blessing ritual she created to involve the baby, the parents, grandparents and guests.      

Connect with the energy of mid-winter with two rituals. First, a simple ritual that celebrates the magic of root vegetables. Then, a substantial ritual that celebrates the Celtic Goddess Brigid and the solar festival of Imbolc. 

Use this simple ritual at the beginning of  a year a day a project a relationship Use focus and intent to begin any new venture.