Tending to the Sacred: Rituals to Connect with Earth, Spirit, and Self

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As humans, rituals have fed our hearts, minds, and souls since the dawn of our species on this planet. "Everyone in the world has a ritual, whether they realize it or not," writes author Ashley River Brant. Far from being a relic of simpler times, these rituals align us with our intentions to heal and evolve. They help us tap into our own deep wells of wisdom, connect back to the earth and our bodies, and remember that the sacred is ever present in our lives. In Tending to the Sacred, Brant shares a curated collection of accessible yet profound rituals to help you awaken your true connection with the earth, Spirit, and yourself. As you engage with each ritual, you'll begin to lovingly peel back the layers that keep you from being fully embodied and empowered in your life, leading to greater emotional balance, ease, purpose, and resilience on your Sacred Path. Used by the author in her personal life and healing arts practice, each ritual is woven from an abundance of ancient wisdom, medicine, and creativity. Plant healing recipes (including elixirs, oils, essences, and teas), elemental rituals, journal prompts, mantras, and visualizations are all included in this beautifully illustrated guide. Ritual is a powerful way to become more present with yourself, the earth, and the love all around you. Explore the simple yet transformative impacts of ritual with Tending to the Sacred.

Ashley River Brant is a multidimensional artist, energy healer, teacher, and herbalist who has been featured in Refinery29, Nylon magazine, and the Sunday Times. Her Soul Tattoo (R) sessions, which are ceremonial intuitive tattoo sessions, channel deep healing for each client and have garnered a multi-yearlong wait-list with residencies from New Zealand to New York. She lives in California. For more, visit ashleyriverbrant.love.

"Open, deep, and wild, Ashley is a multi-gifted creatress who inspires imagination in us all." --Deborah Hanekamp, healer and author of Ritual Baths: Be Your Own Healer "Ashley River Brant's generous vulnerability flows freely in Tending to the Sacred. The profoundly heart-opening invitations present within offer gentle guidance toward cultivating deeper reverence in one's life. This book is a precious keepsake, as each page encourages you to slow down and marinate in its richness--a true Taurean gift to us all!" --Jeff Hinshaw, astrologer, tarot healer, and host of Cosmic Cousins podcast "As I began reading Ashley's incredibly beautiful story, I had a sense as well as a vision of a woman appearing out of the mist. There are wildflowers all around us, and she, in the kindest of ways, is welcoming us along a path through nature. The sense is that nature is to be trusted and your nature is too. Ashley, I do believe, is a mystic. As I continued reading, I felt that she was introducing me to the natural spiritual world; I was being reminded that it's made of love, just as we are. This precious book will help you remember that ceremony is to be trusted. . . . I have this feeling in my heart that many souls will gravitate to this precious pearl of a book and that they'll remember the scent of the sacred. This incredibly sweet gift that Ashley has offered the world with tenderness through her writing is so deeply connected to the subtle realms. It is quite possibly the deeply gentle that can support the turning of the tides in a way that we are really needing. I feel blessed by the opportunity to receive the deeply nourishing medicine that is . . . Ashley's beautifully sculpted pearl of a book." --Liv Mokai Wheeler, international ritual facilitator and author of With the Love of the Ancients: My Spiritual Journey of Remembering "Ashley is a humble and powerful guide creating breathtakingly lucid road maps for awakening to our eternal knowing." --Nicole Adriana Casanova, soul architect and creator of Love Letters to Earth Oracle Deck