Moon River Rituals - wedding ceremonies by CT Officiant Zita Christian

14/09/2024

Ritual Recipes : Summer Solstice - A Ritual Inspired by My Dying Husband

07/02/2023

Valentine's Day Rituals for One -- This timely little video echoes what I talk about in episode 16 of my podcast Ritual Recipes. Find it at ritualrecipes.net. Or listen on Apple, Spotify...all the places.

11/02/2022

Ritual Recipes : The Charming of the Plow - A Norse Winter Festival to Honor the Dwarves and Prep Your Tools

31/12/2021

If the last two years leave you feeling hopeless, please listen to Ritual Recipes episode 56. In it, I share what I learned by attending the 8th conference of the Parliament of the World's Religions.

The Oct 2021 conference offered 583 programs, panel discussions, religious ceremonies and spiritual observations. Presenters included Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, Bahhais, Sikhs, Hindus, Pagans, Native Americans, Indiginous people and more.

The Dalai Lama spoke to the gathering, as did the Pope. Also sharing their wisdom were an Inuit shaman, a Curandera Esperitu, an African elder, and a Lakota grandmother -- and more.

26/11/2021

Episode 55 of Ritual Recipes podcast contains a gratitude ritual for your home. Make it part of your annual Thanksgiving celebration and see your home with fresh eyes and renewed appreciation.

25/09/2021

This was a difficult article to write and a difficult podcast episode to publish. My thanks to all of you who have written to share your own experiences. (From Ritual Recipes podcast, episode 54)

September 21 was World Alzheimer’s Day. My husband, Dick, and I have been married for 40 years.

25/09/2021

24/09/2021

Caregiving for a spouse who has Alzheimer's has unique challenges. In episode 54 of Ritual Recipes, I share data, personal stories, mistakes I've made, and 3 rituals I've created to help me stay strong. Here's a snippet. (video made with )

24/09/2021

This episode of Ritual Recipes wasn't easy for me to talk about. It might not be easy for you to hear. It's about self-care rituals when your spouse has dementia. Here's a snippet from the podcast. (video made with )

23/09/2021

This episode wasn't easy for me to talk about. It might not be easy for you to hear. Please don't turn away. The content might help you or someone you love.

My husband and I have been married for 40 years. He has Alzheimer's Disease. Late stage. I'm his full-time caregiver. I'm fortunate to have a social worker on our medical team, and to be a member of an online dementia support group. Still, there are potholes in the emotional road we're traveling.

This episode shares respected data, personal stories, real mistakes I made, and three rituals I created to help me cope.

11/09/2021

What does a wedding arch have to do with a king's scepter, planting a flag on the moon, and a Thomas Kincaid painting? There's an ancient, astronomical reason that ties them together. I talk about it in episode 52 of Ritual Recipes. In the meantime, here's a snippet. (video made with )

11/09/2021

The Wedding Ceremony Arch defines the sacred space. Decorated by a great wedding florist, the arch provides the perfect feature for photos, especially the first kiss. But there's also an ancient, astronomical reason for the structure. Ritual Recipes episode 52. Here's a snippet. (video made with )

11/09/2021

Your Heroic Destiny - an old folktale of Fatima the Spinner reimagined to support a woman's right to choose. Plus, a weaving workshop by Paula Chaffee Scardamalia to find gifts in adversity. Ritual Recipes podcast episode 53. Here's a snippet. (video made with )

10/09/2021

Ritual Recipes episode 53: Imagine the story of your life. What happens to you after, "Once upon a time"? The ancient folktale of Fatima the Spinner is reimagined to support a woman's right to choose. Let it inspire your own story.

The Power of Your Warp & Weft, a workshop designed by author and professional weaver Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, is included with her permission. For more, visit her website and read her book: Weaving a Woman's Life: Spiritual Lessons from the Loom.

27/08/2021

If you're a florist, let your couples know about the rich symbolism of the wedding arch.

What does a wedding arch have to do with a king’s scepter, a flag planted on the moon, and a Thomas Kincaid painting? Weddings are filled with symbolism. One that has been lost over the years is the original meaning of the ceremony arch.

27/08/2021

What does a wedding ceremony arch have to do with a king’s scepter, a flag planted on the moon, and a Thomas Kincaid painting? Weddings are filled with symbolism. One that has been lost over the years is the original meaning of the ceremony arch.

Hint: The meaning can be found in the night sky and the ancient belief, "As above, so below. "

For more, listen to Ritual Recipes podcast, episode 52.

17/08/2021

Estimated millions of Africans died as slaves crossing the Atlantic in what became known as The Middle Passage. August 25 is the official Day of Healing. Listen to episode 51 of Ritual Recipes for more info and for ideas on rituals you can DIY to (video made with )

17/08/2021

Yemaya and the horrors of The Middle Passage are in this snippet from episode 51 of the Ritual Recipes podcast. August 25 is the official Day of Healing. (video made with )