Dear participants,

here are the pictures and report for the Saint John's Holy Fire group ritual.

In my spiritual traditions (that is, Espiritismo and Canarian Curanderismo), the central element in this work is the power of fire. Of course, this is represented by candles, but this year, I am making a very powerful enhancement: three Dende Oil Lamps!

Dende Oil is essential in all forms of AfroLatin and AfroCaribbean devotion and cooking – after being removed from the market for many years, it became impossible to find in the islands. But, the Spirits have been very kind, and just before my surgery I have met a source that imports it directly from Africa. You can't get better Dende than African Dende! Besides the Dende, each lamp has been improved with:

· Road Opening Oil, to open all the paths for your success, remove obstacles from your life, and bring in opportunities and powerful connections;

· Cleansing Oil, to remove stagnant energy, send away illness and exhaustion, and release all negativity from the past;

· Booster Oil, to bring in a powerful push of new energy to all your projects, to your businesses, to your relationships, to your ability to dream and desire new things for yourself;

· Empowerment Oil, to improve the flow of energy, strengthen your connection to your Higher Self and your Guardian Angel, and stabilize your personal power;

· Attraction Oil, to raise your reputation, and attractive, increase your magnetism, and refine your vibration, so you may attract only the best for yourself.

Around the circle of lamps, a circle of Golden Salts is made; this is a custom formula, filled with extra fragrant and powerful spices, that has been created just for this ritual. This circle ties together the power of the ritual around you, protecting your energy from negativity, jealousy, and obstacles created by others – more than a circle, it is a shield, so nobody interferes with your success!

In the center, my Moroccan brass censer contains the most fire-like of all resins, in full harmony with the rest of the ritual: Dragon's Blood resin. This is also very special for me, because the Dragon's Blood tree, Dracaena Draco, is the emblem tree of Tenerife, and one of the most magical spirits in our landscape.

As always, the outer circle is reserved for the Spirits' offering of fresh flowers. This time, I have chosen XXXX

After the altar table was set, a set of prayers in honour of Saint John, requesting his protection and assistance for each and every participant was recited. Ten, another full set of prayers for Road Opening, Empowerment, Cleansing, and Attraction was read, again for each and every participant.

That is it. The lamps will stay lit all day, and after that, all remaining materials will be offered to Exu Okkada, the avatar of Orisha Eleggua who lives in the trash, in exchange for His blessing. Since Eleggua is the Orisha who opens and closes the paths on humankind, his blessing for this kind of work is extremely beneficial.

Many Blessings

Carolina