Jeana Donovan coming to you from the snowy mountains of Southern Vermont. It is that peak time of winter where the white blankets of snow delightfully blind you and the arctic chill sends you indoors for what may feel like all of eternity.
I am currently VERY pregnant and preparing to welcome the 4th member of our little family. And in a mad dash to get all the nesting done and work saddled up, this very audio lives at the top of my list. (Check!)
This particular conversation you’re about to hear is personal to me, because it is a combination of alchemy and family.
My sister, Anna Sullivan, is an herbalist and Ayurvedic consultant, a classic Virgo in her devotion to Mother Earth and the ancient practices around grounding and coexisting with her magical and healing forces. She is joined by my husband, Remington Donovan, an author and teacher of esoteric mysticism, a guiding voice in the practical applications of auspiciousness, of the seen and unseen realms that can manifest for our highest purpose and good.
Before they sat down together, virtually speaking, Amy Keller and I asked them to give us the lowdown on what herbs and rituals we can do - and encourage our community to do - in this 9 Year, 2025. Remington explains the Qabalistic attributions of the number 9, its connection with the moon and subconscious mind, and its power of filtration to reach for the stars. Anna compliments these themes and teachings with her exact list of beautiful rituals and herbs to stay focused, nourished, clear… and abundantly dreamy.
We hope you enjoy this episode produced by The Mothership Collective.
Anna’s Personal Ritual List for the 9 Year
Aura Strengthening — Using Yarrow Flower Essence medicine (her personal fave by Flower Essence Society)
Dream Work — Using Mugwort, create a dream pillow (add Lavender for purple color magick), hydrosol, drink as a tea, for smudging in the room or near the bed.
Bath Rituals & Fresh Air — Great for the Nervous System & Relaxation, among many other things, medicinal baths have been used by women for time immemorial. Use California Poppy Flower Essence, in the bath or as a Tincture. Here’s a beautiful rose milk bath ritual from Lisa Lister. Or get inspired by Julie Piatt’s outdoor ceremonial bath.
Anna’s Wind It Down Sleep Tea is hand crafted with Organic Passionflower, Lavender, Poppy, Ashwagandha Root, Valerian Root, Nutmeg. Drink it in your evening, or while bathing. Use the code MOTHERSHIP at checkout to get 15% off.
Abhyanga Massage — Anna recommends sesame or almond oil. Massage body with warm oil from head down to feet.
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About Anna Sullivan
Anna Sullivan is an Ayurvedic herbalist & consultant, gardener and owner of Anna’s Tea House. She began studying Ayurveda and plants in 2015, graduating from the California College of Ayurveda in 2018. After, she completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification with Vira Bhava Yoga and taught locally. With a background in Ayurvedic Healing & Herbalism, she works with clients one-on-one along with teaching workshops that combine teachings on herbs, Ayurveda, yoga & healing through food. Her work is rooted in the belief that being immersed and more connected to nature can create more balance and health for individuals.
Her life work is one that derives from connecting to the earth. She finds the utmost importance in digging into soil, sitting with and tending plants, hiking, swimming in rivers, working with the rhythms of her body and listening to the guidance of Mother Nature in order to continue her personal work helping others connect back to themselves.
About Remington Donovan
Remington Donovan is an author, esotericist and teacher trained in the spiritual wisdom of the ancients.
He was quite literally born into the traditions of mysticism, spirituality and meditation, which naturally evolved into his now over 30 years of experience practicing with tarot and numerology. Along with performing thousands of private readings, Remington teaches and speaks all over the world. He hosts "The Mystical Artists" podcast with his wife, Jeana, and leads The Mystical Arts Mystery School.
Remington Donovan is the author of Numerology - A Beginner's Guide to the Spiritual Meaning of Numbers and Prosperity Practices: Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking to Get the Life You Want published by Hardie Grant UK. Remington lives in Vermont with his wife and son, where he unironically believes in the infinite possibilities of the universe.
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