Ritual + Ceremony Planning
"How does one pass through youth to maturity without breaking down? With help from tradition, through ceremonies and rituals, rites of passage at the most difficult stages." - Wendell Berry
Ceremony is what we participate in to mark an event, like a graduation or wedding. Ritual is more numinous, done more frequently and helps us usher in what’s coming; a type of prayer or song offered up to lay a path before us as we proceed into, often, the unknown. Together we can craft an experience that fits the threshold upon you.
Some characteristics of your ritual or ceremony might include music, art, working with natural elements, reciting poetry or sacred texts as well as your own cultural and ancestral traditions. I can participate in the event with you, or simply co-create the experience that you will lead for yourself (and others) when the time comes.
A personal ritual I do often is candle lighting to hold vigil (battery operated candles can be great for this to reduce fire risk). Lighting and blowing out the wick, or turning the switch on and off, are sacred moments infused with intentions of care and attention.
-DL
“Her kindness and compassion shines through while she creates a lovingly safe, healing space. Andrea is knowledgeable, intuitive and led my session in a relaxing, comfortable manner. She listened deeply to what I was saying and experiencing so I always felt safe and in good hands. Andrea has a heart of gold and is a very talented healer. I highly recommend working with her!”
-JH“We can never thank you enough for your visits with mom…the time spent was special for all of us.”
GB
“Andrea has a compassionate approach in which I felt safe throughout the session. I'm really thankful for her guidance. ”
-MB
“You share your knowledge with such genuine kindness, always from the heart. Your insights, widsom and encouragement have helped me feel more capable on days when things feel heavy.”
My rate is $150 for an 1.5 hour (daytime hours)
Sliding scale is available.
