Join Sonja Herington and Courtney Sliga as they join up once again to bring you an evening of creating magic and sound healing on the longest night and shortest daylight of the year, the winter solstice!
This is a 2.5 hour event with craft and sound and is limited to only 12 participants, $48.00/pp, all materials needed for the craft are supplied.
The craft - Mullein Torch Making
Throughout history, the tradition of crafting torches from dried mullein stalks has stood the test of time. These stalks were traditionally dipped in tallow or other fats and used as far back as Roman times. Valued for both their practical uses and symbolic meanings, mullein torches served not only as a light source but were also believed to ward off evil spirits and provide protection during ceremonies and spiritual practices. Known by various names—including Mullein Torch, Hag's Taper, Witch's Candle, Jupiter’s Rod, King’s Candle, and Candlewick—this remarkable plant is steeped in a rich tapestry of magic and folklore.
Burning a mullein torch mirrors the practice of smudging, dispersing negative energy and inviting protection. It is believed to thin the veil between worlds, enhancing spiritual awareness. The mullein torch is a powerful tool for rituals, supporting divination and other sacred practices. Its presence amplifies our intention and deepens the magic, aligning us with ancient energies as we work in the liminal space between realms.
The mullein torch has symbolized the human desire to bring illumination into darkness. The winter solstice marks the moment when the sun appears to stand still in the sky before slowly beginning the journey towards longer days. The mullein torch stands as a reminder that the light we honor in the world also lives within us, waiting to be kindled anew as the sun begins its slow return.
Each mullein torch carries its own unique energy, reflecting the beauty of its craftsmanship. When you're ready to use it, stick the torch firmly in the earth, or remove the base and place it securely in a taper holder. Trim the tip of the torch to reveal the "wick," which is the mullein stalk itself, ready to ignite.
A mullein torch burns steadily, with an average rate of about 15 minutes per inch, and is best used in a single session for its full effect. However, if needed, you can safely extinguish it by dipping it in water and trimming the stalk for future use. These torches emit minimal smoke, making them suitable for indoor rituals.
The Sound
After we've created our mullein torches, one will be burnt as we rest and heal in the sounds of the crystal singing bowls and gongs for an hour of sound meditation.
Gongs the frequency of the universe:
*The gong is a sacred and ancient instrument of healing, rejuvenation, and transformation.
*The gong is a psycho-acoustic gateway to heightened states of awareness and consciousness.
*Gongs helps with stress reduction, stimulation of the glandular system, breaks up emotional blockages, and increases prana – our vital life force – and improves circulation.
*When played skillfully, gongs stimulate and resonate all cells in the human body simultaneously and re-calibrate the parasympathetic nervous system.
*The sound of the gong helps in with relieving neck pain, headaches, menstrual difficulties, and cramping in the chest and upper respiratory system.
*The gong is a supportive tool for the manifestation of our harmonious physical, mental and emotional well-being.
*The gong purifies and quiets the mind. It literally cuts through the liner mind and clears the clutter from the subconscious mind to reveal the radiant authentic self.
*Gongs have the capacity to bring us to our neutral mind that is wise and non-judgment.
*It helps turn the mind to zero, a state of stillness where innate wisdom can be accessed.
*The sustained tone of a gong creates timelessness.
*The building of its tone combinations create a sense of levitation and lightness.
*It is the unique quality of a gong’s resonance that integrates diverse elements into a power of synergy, or functional harmony.
Singing Bowls are attuned to the frequencies of the 7 major chakras within the body.
*They bring balance and harmony to the body's chakra centers.
*They help individuals to obtain a relaxed state for meditation and healing.
*They help reduce pain within the body.
*They help to bring mental wellness to the individual.
*They help for overall wellbeing.
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