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    Nordic Forest Rituals Oracle Cards eBook: Bringing Ancient Wisdom Into Modern Life
    Nordic Forest Rituals Oracle Cards eBook: Bringing Ancient Wisdom Into Modern Life
    Nordic Forest Rituals Oracle Cards eBook: Bringing Ancient Wisdom Into Modern Life
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    Nordic Forest Rituals Oracle Cards eBook: Bringing Ancient Wisdom Into Modern Life

    By Reetta Ranta, Riikka Haro and Lunakriik with the help of AI

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    About this ebook

    This is the eBook companion to physical Nordic Forest Rituals Oracle Cards


    Nordic Forest Rituals Oracle Cards


    How to use your cards


    Journey into the soul of the Nordic forest with the enchanting Nordic Forest Ritual Oracle Cards. Each card draws its essence from the depths of Finnish folklore, capturing the wisdom of the trees, the enchanting stories of woodland creatures, and the spirits of Finnish nature.


    Connect with nature, unlock your intuition, and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery. The Nordic Ritual Cards invite you to embrace the ancient wisdom of the forest and find a deeper connection to the world around you.


    This booklet offers deeper insights into the symbolism and meanings behind each card.


    How to use the Nordic Forest Ritual Oracle Cards?


    1. Find a quiet space. If possible, connect with nature – sit outside or bring a natural element indoors.


    2. Ask a question or set an intention. What guidance do you need right now?


    3. Shuffle the cards while focusing on your question. Trust your intuition.


    4. Draw a single card or spread a few face down. Take a deep breath and reveal their messages.


    5. Reflect on the card's image, message and ritual found from the guidebook. How does it resonate with your situation?


    6. Write your experience down to your diary or notebook or share it with a dear friend.


    MAY THE NORDIC FOREST RITUALS BRING JOY AND MEANING TO YOUR DAYS!


    Reetta Ranta


    Read more about Finnish folklore and rituals: books of Nordic Rituals by Reetta Ranta coming soon! Subscribe to Reetta's newsletter at reettaranta.com


    Lue lisää Suomalaisista perinteistä ja rituaaleista Reetan kirjasta "Rituaalikirja – Etsijän opas" (sks Kirjat 2023).


    To order the physical oracle cards go to: Sauna Animals shop. 


    © Oy Power Animals United Ltd. 2024


    Publisher:  Power Animals United, Helsinki
    Author: Reetta Ranta
    Editor: Thatcher Mines
    Graphic design: Riikka Haro
    Illustrations: Lunakriik with the help of Midjourney v6 and Photoshop Generative AI tools + Procreate painting
    Design by Riikka Haro & Reetta Ranta


    Designed and made in Finland
    Cards printed by Bofori Helsinki on 100% Recycled paper (Balance Pure 350 g/m2)
    Linen bag made by Mannerveden Ompelimo from 100% stonewashed linen (Öko-tex standard linen, sourced from Baltia)
    Bag printed in Kalasataman Seripaja Helsinki with water based ink (EMO)


    ISBN (EPUB) 978-952-69866-2-3


    Order cards from Sauna Animals shop

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPower Animals United
    Release dateJun 25, 2024
    ISBN9789526986623
    Nordic Forest Rituals Oracle Cards eBook: Bringing Ancient Wisdom Into Modern Life

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      Nordic Forest Rituals Oracle Cards eBook - Reetta Ranta

      Nordic Forest Rituals Oracle Cards eBook

      © Oy Power Animals United Ltd. 2024

      Publisher: Power Animals United, Helsinki

      Author: Reetta Ranta

      Editor: Thatcher Mines

      Graphic design: Riikka Haro

      Colour illustrations: Midjourney v6 + Photoshop Generative AI tools + Procreate painting

      Design by Riikka Haro & Reetta Ranta

      Poweranimalsunited.com

      Designed and made in Finland

      Cards printed by Bofori Helsinki on 100% Recycled paper (Balance Pure 350 g/m²)

      Linen bag made by Mannerveden Ompelimo from 100% stonewashed linen (Öko-tex standard linen, sourced from Baltia)

      Bag printed in Kalasataman Seripaja Helsinki with water based ink (EMO)

      ISBN (EPUB) 978-952-69866-2-3

      Order cards: Saunaanimals.com

      Reetta Ranta

      Nordic Forest Rituals Oracle Cards

      How to use your cards

      Journey into the soul of the Nordic forest with the enchanting Nordic Forest Ritual Oracle Cards. Each card draws its essence from the depths of Finnish folklore, capturing the wisdom of the trees, the enchanting stories of woodland creatures, and the spirits of Finnish nature.

      Connect with nature, unlock your intuition, and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery. The Nordic Ritual Cards invite you to embrace the ancient wisdom of the forest and find a deeper connection to the world around you.

      This booklet offers deeper insights into the symbolism and meanings behind each card.

      How to use the Nordic Forest Ritual Oracle Cards?

      1. Find a quiet space. If possible, connect with nature – sit outside or bring a natural element indoors.

      2. Ask a question or set an intention. What guidance do you need right now?

      3. Shuffle the cards while focusing on your question. Trust your intuition.

      4. Draw a single card or spread a few face down. Take a deep breath and reveal their messages.

      5. Reflect on the card's image, message and ritual found from the guidebook. How does it resonate with your situation?

      6. Write your experience down to your diary or notebook or share it with a dear friend.

      Reetta Ranta

      1 – Mänty / Pine / Pinus sylvestris

      Rooted Resilience

      Longevity | Roots | Boundaries

      Majestic pines have served as both sacred and places to make offerings to ancestors and spirits for many families. The pine was used also as karsikkopuu, a carving tree, where the initials of the deceased dear ones were inscribed and the branches pruned. The carving tree was not only a memorial but also the boundary between the living and the dead, which the deceased were not allowed to cross.

      After a successful bear hunt, a feast was held in honor of the bear. The bear's bones were buried like a human's, but its skull was placed in a special pine, karhunkallohonka (bear skull pine), after the feast. The bear's soul would ascend from there back to the heavens, to the constellation Ursa Major--the Great Bear--part of the Big Dipper. There, according to Finnish beliefs, the bear was reborn and would descend back to this world to begin a new life.

      In Finnish mythology, Hongotar is the spirit of the pine tree and the protector of bears. The oldest known tree in Finland is over 800 years old, a small pine tree growing in the wilderness of Lapland.

      Ritual

      The pine tree reminds us that we live in the middle world, keskinen, the world of the living. The stronger we grow our roots, the higher we can reach, and the more resilient we become. Know that the ancestors guide you, and guardian spirits are offering unseen support. Yet, remember, you are the protector of your own domain. Set healthy boundaries, deciding who and what energies you allow into your sacred space. Like the mighty pine, stand and be strong.

      Message

      To commune with the essence of the pine, find a pine tree and sit with your back against its sturdy trunk. If one is not within reach, close your eyes and visualize yourself seated in the comforting shadow of a pine. Take a deep breath and feel your roots extend deep into the underworld, or Alinen, which connects us to the world of the departed. Cast your gaze upward, witnessing the branches reaching towards Ylinen, the realm of the Gods and Goddesses. Feel how you are part of a timeless and eternal continuum between these different levels, above and below.

      2 – Haapa

      Listener of Sorrows

      Gentle | Innocent | Sensitive

      The aspen is a sacred tree, a good listener and healer of sorrow, whose leaves rustle in the wind in a unique way, bringing both comfort and joy amidst sadness or anxiety.

      In terms of biodiversity, the aspen is a true tree of life: hundreds of different insect, lichen and fungus species live in the shelter of its soft sanctuary, and it provides nesting sites for many cavity nesters.

      Aspen has been used medicinally for various ailments, including fever and skin disinfection.

      Haapa, the Finnish word for aspen, is an ancient Finno-Ugric word and related to the word haapio. Haapio originally meant a dugout canoe carved from a single aspen tree. Haapio boats were already in use in the Stone Age, and the boat type is known among many

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