Envision the object of your intention receiving the blessing of sacredness and purification.

bring consistent, loving attention to everything you are thinking, feeling, and perceiving.

Europe, it was only with the arrival of the Roman empire and Christianity that the magic of stones, lakes, and winds was silenced and the art of following your inner authority was forgotten, all replaced by a distant god in the sky and a handful of cloaked men who claimed to be his only true spokesmen.

When you steep your mind in the qualities of lightness, alertness, and gentleness, you

How does your perception change, knowing that this is your only chance to see, feel, and handle this object before it is gone? Do you feel a newfound appreciation for the color and texture of the object, or for its emotional significance? Do you feel that you are literally seeing it more clearly, and with something like greater reverence?

warming, has strong parallels with the root chakra in the Indian framework. It is the site of grounding and connection, belonging, and trust. Just as an acorn contains all the fat and nutrients required to launch an oak tree into the world, coire goriath contains the energy you need to accomplish your purpose in life. unfortunately, this cauldron c

To close the ritual, take a few deep breaths and say a statement or prayer of gratitude (silently or out loud) for the cleansing and sanctity of the object of your intention. Notice any energetic changes you feel in the coming days around the object of your intention as a result of this ritual.

The highest cauldron, known as coire sois, or the cauldron of wisdom, parallels the Indian crown chakra. It is home to your higher self, and is the portal through which you can receive what the Celts called imbas forosnai, or divine wisdom. By working with this cauldron, imbas forosnai will appear in the form of intuition, inspiration, and spiritua

okay to keep it simple and short. For example, you might say, “I ask that this space be made sacred, and that all who enter feel loved, protected, and at ease.”