Cleansing and communing with fire

https://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-september

Full moon : September 10, 2022

Perhaps the most iconic of all the full Moons, the “Harvest Moon” will this year rise on Saturday, September 10, 2022. The name is always given to the closest full Moon to the fall equinox, which this year occurs on Thursday, September 22

We are having a full moon yoga & meditation on Friday 9/9/22 @9pm, Earth•Ling Farms, Redlands, Fl

When we think of ritual or ceremony, we may conjure up in our minds images of a big production with a lot of effort involved — or feel pressure to put on the same — and that doesn’t have to be the case. All it takes is some intention and conscious effort, and we can use the tools or supplies we have on hand. In other words, communing with fire doesn’t have to involve a large fire pit (like ours this night) and cutting down fresh logs. Instead, we can engage with the element of fire simply by lighting a candle in our home, and the practice is equally as meaningful and effective.

And so for this first ritual, gather a candle and matches or lighter, and sit in a quiet place.  Come to the moment by taking a few deep breaths in and out.  You can even take this time to call in any angels or guides, power animals, God, Great Spirit, the Universe — that which is known by a thousand names and yet is the unnamable one. These practices offered here today, though shamanic in nature, transcend any particular religion, spirituality, or beliefs, meaning all are welcome here and you can make these your own.

(And this is largely because shamanism by its very nature, transcends religion and any other beliefs, since it predates them, going back nearly a hundred thousand years.). In any event, then tuning in and embodying whichever is your spiritual preference, calling on and calling in those Beings and your Spirit team to be with you.

And so now you can begin your ceremony: Lighting your candle and taking a moment to gaze at the flame and breathe in the power of the Primordial Light. As you are seated, casting your hand over the fire and slowly bringing towards your body the power of the flame, energetically washing yourself in these vibrations. You can cup your hand and wave your hand over the flame, bringing that energy towards your chakras and power centers.

First bringing that energy to your womb space, your second chakra (this is where our fear and emotions are held) at least three times. Then to your heart center — your fourth chakra — in the middle of your chest, at least three times. And then to your third eye chakra (in between your eyebrows) at least three times. For a final time, you can bring your hands through the flames, over your head, and around your body, washing your entire field in this energy.

After you’ve cleansed and cleared your chakras and energy field, you can take another few deep breaths in and out; thanking the Spirit of the Fire for helping you and being with you today.  For an added practice, now that you have cleansed and harmonized your energy centers, you can do the following: Staying seated, and gazing into the flame. With your hands gently placed on your lap, and with your palms facing upwards — signaling to the Universe you are open, ready, and willing to receive. You can then repeat to yourself this mantra, “I AM the Light.  I AM the Light.  I AM the Light.”

Repeating this mantra at least three times, if not more, or until you feel complete. Then take another few deep breaths in and out. Notice your body, including your physical body and your subtle energy bodies, filled with these new and upgraded vibrations.

2) Giving everything to the fire to be transformed

Again, working with fire is powerful and quick, as it has the ability to transmute energies much more rapidly than some of the other elements or methodologies.

Come to a quiet place, bringing your candle and pen and paper with you. After taking a few deep breaths in and out, write down on small pieces of paper a few keywords of emotions you are feeling that you wish to release and transmute (e.g., fear, sadness, pain, anger, confusion). You may even feel the feelings arise within you, leaving your body, as you are deciding and sharing what you wish to release. Fold the papers and blow into them with your breath, as your consciousness will further inform and enliven each of them and the energies to be transformed.

Now carefully burn each piece, or at least as much of them as you can. Blow out the remaining fire that is burning, and thank the flames for their presence. Repeat this process for all of your small notes of paper that are holding the negative or heavy energies you wish to give to the fire. Take a few deep breaths in and out and re-centering yourself. Notice any shifts in your physical body and/or subtle energy bodies.  You may feel lighter as if a weight has been lifted.

If there are any lingering places in the body holding heaviness, taking some extra breaths and breathing into these places. You can even visualize surrounding these places in white or golden Light, sending extra breath and attention there.

Next, with your flame lit again, now write down keywords on each of your small papers all that you wish to call in for yourself and even for the world (e.g., peace, wholeness, love, connection, purpose, healing, harmony). You can even bring up each of these feelings within your body and heart space as you write them. Now you can fold the completed papers and cup them in your hand, blowing into each of them with your breath. Your consciousness and your breath will inform and enliven them, as they communicate with the flames, spirits of the fire, and the rest of your team, or unseen helpers and guides.

Now, give them to the fire in the same fashion as you did before. Knowing that once you have done so, these intentions are being sent out to the Universe, carried by the sparks and flames of the fire, to bring your intentions into manifestation

All these information were researched and practiced by others. Below is more information on preparation:

Fire Ceremony Preparation

1) Connect with your heart and ask, “What do I need to release, what doesn’t serve me anymore.”
2) You can then gather pictures, do drawings, artwork, and write intentions that you want to release. Some people prefer to draw or make art for what they are releasing, I like to do a combination of both.
3) Prepare a fire using a fire pit, fireproof lantern, metal bowl, candle, bbq, etc. The fire doesn’t have to be huge, just make sure that the area is safe for a fire.
4) A jug of water to put the fire out.

The Ceremony

1) Call in divine support: Spirit, Higher Self, God, the Universe, spirit helpers, your guardians and ancestors.
2) Ask the spirit of the fire to help you release what you want to let go of and ask the spirits of the earth to receive what you are releasing.
3) Place each item in the fire while you name what you are releasing (you can say it out loud or in your head). BLOW into the fire, with the intention that the unwanted energy you are releasing is going out with your breath.
4) If anything else comes up during the ceremony, name it and release it.
5) Thank the fire and put it out. Give gratitude to the divine and the spirits of the elements: earth, wind, fire, and air.

Don’t worry about doing it perfect, it is the intention that matters. Let your intuition guide you and have a flaming good time (sorry, I couldn’t resist)!

Crystals for mental health:

https://shamansisters.com/blogs/blog/crystals-for-your-mental-health

SHUNGITE Healing Benefits & Why Every Home Needs It:

https://shamansisters.com/blogs/blog/18696203-shungite-the-stone-of-transformation

Aura crystals: Where do they come from and their benefits: https://shamansisters.com/blogs/blog/aura-crystals-where-do-they-come-from-and-their-benefits

L♡VE & Namaste ॐ,

debie lee, she, her

E-RYT 500 • Yin•Vinyasa Yoga Teacher•200hr Wellness & SEL Facilitator

MMTCP23 – Mindfulness Teacher,

Mindfulness Program Facilitator (MWB)

• Healthy Living Program  – Miami Dade County Schools

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