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(More customer reviews)I ordered this book and waited with great anticipation on it coming, but its arrival proved quite a disappointment. For someone who is entirely new to spirituality there might be a bit of information here, but in my opinion the author tried to cover too many subjects, and left the information on those subjects far to sparse and flawed. For example, on page 33 while covering using crystals, the reader is advised to "cleanse your crystal by putting it in a solution of warm water and sea salt". While this might work well for quartz -- which I agree is what most people envision when they hear the word 'crystal' -- do it with selenite or other more fragile stones and you will do them much harm. On page 70 the author discusses the cycle of the year as eight festivals, then only goes into detail regarding five of them in the following pages. The sections on ceremonies or rituals for different occasions such as births, deaths, healing, cleansing etc might have some use, but for anyone who has done ritual or studied ceremony they are probably too simplistic. My advice for the serious student would be to bypass this book and obtain instead Sacred Smoke by Harvest McCampbell for smudging information, The Encyclopedia of Crystal Gem and Metal Magic for Scott Cunningham for working with stones, and Celebrate the Earth by Laurie Cabot for more on seasonal rituals.
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Change your life using simple smudging rituals and ceremonies. For thousands of years, Native Americans have burned sacred plants in a bowl or on a stick to drive away negative energies and restore balance. Learn how to combine smudging with techniques from other ancient traditions to restore and heal you, from banishing stress to bringing your family closer together. Turn your home into a spiritual fortress whenever you feel the need--the last thing at night, for instance, or when you leave the house. The birth of a baby is a miraculous event, worthy of great celebration. Make a gentle blessing part of yours--it's a lovely way to welcome a new soul into the world. And if you want to sail through the day full of confidence, energy, and hope, start each morning with a simple cleansing. The natural power of smudging and blessing is available to everyone.
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