Ritual, simply put, is a way to either make or mark meaning. Almost anything could become a ritual, for what makes it a ritual is what we put into it. Our careful mindfulness, intentions, and actions create something sacred.

Items needed:

• Simmer Pot Ritual Kit

• A small cookpot 

• A heating source, such as a stovetop

Ritual Instructions: 

• Choose an intention for your ritual

• Suggestions: To honor or mark an occasion or milestone; to clear or focus your mind; to bring something or push something out (of your space, mind, or life); to care for yourself, others, your space, etc.

• Clear your mind and speak (or think) your intention to begin with a culturally significant phrase, or simply: 

• I begin this ritual

• This ritual of ___ begins

• With this ritual I ask ___

• Fill pot with water:

• Between ½ and ¾ full is ideal

• Speak (or think) your intentions, such as:

• I purify this space

• May this steam cleanse/protect/reveal ___

• I release ___

• Add Simmer Pot Ritual Kit:

• All items at once

• One item at a time

• Naming your intention as you place each item

• Bring water to a boil

• Breathe in the steam, noticing the scent, the heat by wafting it toward you

• Reduce to a simmer

• If you choose, begin the guided meditation found on this page

• Allow to simmer until the majority of the water has evaporated

• Remove from heat

• After the guided meditation, or when your ritual is complete:

• Close any workings you have added, such as blowing out a candle, turning off music, etc.

• Speak aloud (or think) your intention to close the ritual with a culturally significant phrase, or simply:

• I end this ritual

• This ritual is complete

• May it be so

• As above, so below

• Finally, honor the items used by returning them to the earth, where possible

• Compost, burn, bury, or if no other option exists, place in trash