In the golden hour's gentle glow, an indigenous shaman woman with flowing locs prepares libations for her ancestors at an intricately adorned altar. With grace and intention, she pours offerings, uniting the earthly and the divine, embodying the living bridge between generations with profound reverence and love.

Libations

Libations Nourishing the Spirit through Ritual Offerings Libations are sacred liquid offerings poured with intention to honor, communicate with, or express gratitude to divine forces, ancestors, and spiritual allies. They are a ritual of connection—a way I speak to the unseen and listen with my whole being. Through water, wine, or herbal elixirs, I offer part of myself—my breath, my devotion, my presence—in liquid form. This act is older than memory, spanning continents, lineages, and lifetimes. When I pour, I become the bridge between realms. I acknowledge that I am part of something vast, sacred, and always listening. The word libation carries an ancient pulse. It stirs something primal in me—a memory of flickering candles, sacred symbols, and the stillness that falls when Spirit arrives….

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Navigating Conflict

Navigating Conflict with an Open Heart Space I wrote these words after listening to this week’s AstroTea conversation on Clubhouse. Their forecasts always spark new reflections for me, and this time, I felt called to speak about conflict, how it moves through us, how it can weigh us down, and how it can open us to deeper wisdom. Astrology reminds me that the energies we feel are not random. They are patterns, waves, and invitations that help us see ourselves more clearly. Conflict is one of those mirrors, revealing the parts of us that are still tender, still learning, still holding on. Conflict shows up in every life. It can rise between family members, friends, colleagues, or even within ourselves. Sometimes it feels like an…

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Where to Begin

Where to Begin with Your Spiritual Practice A Living Guide for Reconnection, Growth and Inner Power Welcome, beloved soul. I’m Shaani, also known as High Priestess Zela Nimaya Abura. I created Healing through Visions as a sanctuary for truth, transformation, and spiritual alignment. This is a space where you can return to yourself, reconnect with your spirit, and explore your path with clarity and intention. If you’ve arrived here, something inside of you has already begun to stir. You may feel the pull to reconnect with your inner truth, to deepen your relationship with Spirit, or to explore life in a more rooted and meaningful way. That quiet nudge, that deep knowing rising within you, carries sacred wisdom. Honor it. Spiritual practice is not a…

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7 Spiritual Laws of Success

7 Spiritual Laws of Success Living, Breathing Principles for a Purpose-Filled Life Peace be upon you. I move into this exploration of the 7 Spiritual Laws of Success with the knowing that these are not just concepts on a page. They are living energies, always in motion, always shaping the way we create, connect, and thrive. The seven laws are The Law of Pure Potentiality, The Law of Giving, The Law of Karma, The Law of Least Effort, The Law of Intention and Desire, The Law of Detachment, and The Law of Dharma. These laws, shared by Deepak Chopra and rooted in timeless wisdom, remind us that success is not only about what we achieve in the world but also about how we align with…

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Zero Point Energy

Zero Point Energy A Portal to Infinite Presence and Possibility The space between breath and stillness. The moment before sound. That’s where I find it—zero point energy. Not just a scientific idea but a lived experience, a current that flows beyond matter, beyond time. It’s pure potential. It’s me. It’s you. It’s everything that ever was and everything that could be, all vibrating at once in silence. In my spiritual practice, I connect with zero point energy not as a theory, but as a gateway to infinite wisdom. A state where I drop out of the noise and return to my source. It’s not about escaping the physical world—it’s about seeing the physical world with new eyes, through the frequency of presence. Through the field…

A radiant Asian woman sits in quiet reverence, eyes closed and heart open, embodying the essence of Guan Yin. Golden and violet light streams from her chest and forehead, creating an ethereal glow that pulses with healing intention. A soft field of pink lotus petals surrounds her, symbolizing compassion and rebirth. Flows of magical light spiral gently through her aura, illuminating the moment of release as she calls her energy home. The atmosphere feels still, sacred, and powerful—an energetic return to self.

Cutting Cords

Cutting Cords Returning to Yourself with Grace, Compassion and Power There are moments on the path when my spirit feels tangled. I sense it in my body. A weight in my chest. A dull ache in my gut. A quiet tension I cannot name. These signals speak to me. They let me know that something is still attached. Something unseen is pulling on my energy. These attachments are cords. Cords are energetic links between me and someone or something else. They form when energy flows back and forth through emotion, thought, physical intimacy, intention, or shared experience. Some cords feel nourishing and mutual. Others feel draining, disruptive, or confusing. Even love can become distorted when the energy no longer supports growth. A cord holds a…

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Rose and Hibiscus Tea Ritual

Rose and Hibiscus Tea Ritual Manifesting with Sensual Intention, Embodied Energy and Divine Presence This ritual holds a sacred place in my personal practice. I come to it when I’m ready to set clear, heart-centered intentions and align my energy with what I desire to experience. It is a soft yet powerful way to return to myself, to tune in, and to begin again with purpose. The ritual brings together the wisdom of plants, the power of visualization, the grounding of breath, and the amplification of crystals and color. Each element serves as a guide, helping me shape the energetic field around my intention and anchor it into form. I turn to this tea when I feel something stirring within me. It may be the…

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Cleansing Crystals

10 Ways to Cleanse Crystals and Deepen Your Bond Crystals are living allies in my world. Each one carries a unique vibration, able to hold, amplify, and share energy in ways that touch the body, mind, and spirit. They have been cherished in spiritual traditions for centuries, valued for the way they support physical wellness, emotional healing, and spiritual growth. At their core, crystals are made of repeating patterns of atoms, ions, or molecules. What makes them extraordinary is their ability to store and transmit energy, working with my own energetic field to help restore balance and harmony. Every crystal has its own personality and frequency. Amethyst soothes me into calm and clear thinking. Rose quartz wraps me in the soft yet powerful embrace of…

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Embracing Change

Embracing Change Honoring My Spiritual Growth through Transitions Spiritual growth and personal transformation are the living rhythm of my life. They breathe through every choice I make, shaping how I see the world, how I meet each moment, and how I step into new chapters with trust. My process guides me to move with intention, to listen for the quiet wisdom within, and to walk with the courage, patience, and openness that allow life to transform me from the inside out. Every transition, whether welcomed or unexpected, carries an energy of initiation. It calls me to trust what I cannot yet see, to release what no longer serves me, and to step into who I am becoming. Some seasons have arrived gently, like a soft…

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Power of Intentions

Power of Intentions Rooting Your Life in Clarity, Purpose and Aligned Energy Words are spells. Vows are spells. Poems, thoughts, texts, emails—each one carries energy. Each one shapes your reality. You mold your world with every spell, conscious or not. And when you realize this, when you become intentional with that power, you shift from living on autopilot to consciously co-creating your life. Intention is more than a moment before a ritual or a goal scrawled in a journal. It’s the current running beneath your choices, your movement, your being. It lives in how you speak to yourself. How you respond when life feels tender. How you hold your energy in spaces where you once felt invisible. Intention is how you choose to return to…