Skull – Sugar Papier-mâché in Purple

The Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated primarily on November 1 – All Saints Day- and November 2 – All Souls Day. Generally, the 1st is to mourn children who have passed away, and the 2nd is for adults.

The whole country is geared up with festivities. Special sweets and treats line entire market stalls with colorful sugar skeletons and coffins by the thousands spilling out into view. Figurines are made to represent the person that has passed away. You will find figurines of musicians, dancers, business people, brides and grooms, doctors, teachers, bakers, and the list goes on.

These items are used to decorate simple and elaborate altars that are set up in homes, businesses and at the grave. The food that the person loved is made and put on the altar, so they feel that they are welcomed and honored as a part of the family.

Skull – Sugar Papier-mâché in Aqua

The Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated primarily on November 1 – All Saints Day- and November 2 – All Souls Day. Generally, the 1st is to mourn children who have passed away, and the 2nd is for adults.

The whole country is geared up with festivities. Special sweets and treats line entire market stalls with colorful sugar skeletons and coffins by the thousands spilling out into view. Figurines are made to represent the person that has passed away. You will find figurines of musicians, dancers, business people, brides and grooms, doctors, teachers, bakers, and the list goes on.

These items are used to decorate simple and elaborate altars that are set up in homes, businesses and at the grave. The food that the person loved is made and put on the altar, so they feel that they are welcomed and honored as a part of the family.

Skull – Sugar Papier-mâché in Blue

The Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated primarily on November 1 – All Saints Day- and November 2 – All Souls Day. Generally, the 1st is to mourn children who have passed away, and the 2nd is for adults.

The whole country is geared up with festivities. Special sweets and treats line entire market stalls with colorful sugar skeletons and coffins by the thousands spilling out into view. Figurines are made to represent the person that has passed away. You will find figurines of musicians, dancers, business people, brides and grooms, doctors, teachers, bakers, and the list goes on.

These items are used to decorate simple and elaborate altars that are set up in homes, businesses and at the grave. The food that the person loved is made and put on the altar, so they feel that they are welcomed and honored as a part of the family.

Dog Figurine

The dog represents loyalty, fidelity, honesty, community, team player and humor. Dogs easily makes friends, usually long-lasting; and, being a steady worker, the Dog becomes a trusted and valued member of any community.

The Dog, however, is handicapped by conservatism, tolerating considerable hardship and inconvenience rather than choosing to make major changes. When circumstances force the issue, it takes a long time to adjust, no matter how improved conditions may be, and nothing is really ever as good as it was `in the old days’.

Intensely defensive where friends and family are concerned, the Dog will not stand by while others are maligned: but sometimes a refusal to listen to warnings regarding the behavior of children or other loved-ones can lead to severe domestic problems. The Dog has a sympathetic ear for other people’s woes and is always justified; but wrongs are quickly forgotten, and resentment only borne against those outside the intimate circle of family and friends.

Very active and liking sports of all kinds, the Dog can always be relied on to join in at social events, especially if these are outdoors. This can, however, lead to friction at home unless the partner is particularly understanding of the Dog’s eagerness to mix.

YEAR of the DOG

2042,2030,2018,2006 1994 1982 1970 1958 1946 1934 1922 1910

Skull Ornament in Top Hat with Purple Feather Accents

The Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated primarily on November 1 – All Saints Day- and November 2 – All Souls Day. Generally, the 1st is to mourn children who have passed away, and the 2nd is for adults.

The whole country is geared up with festivities. Special sweets and treats line entire market stalls with colorful sugar skeletons and coffins by the thousands spilling out into view. Figurines are made to represent the person that has passed away. You will find figurines of musicians, dancers, business people, brides and grooms, doctors, teachers, bakers, and the list goes on.

These items are used to decorate simple and elaborate altars that are set up in homes, businesses and at the grave. The food that the person loved is made and put on the altar, so they feel that they are welcomed and honored as a part of the family.

Michoacan state has a large Purepecha population. A fierce people that the Aztecs never fully conquered, they retain the traditions of the Día de Muertos, particularly in towns and villages near Lake Pátzcuaro.

Skull Ornament in Top Hat with Neon Orange Feather Accents

The Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated primarily on November 1 – All Saints Day- and November 2 – All Souls Day. Generally, the 1st is to mourn children who have passed away, and the 2nd is for adults.

The whole country is geared up with festivities. Special sweets and treats line entire market stalls with colorful sugar skeletons and coffins by the thousands spilling out into view. Figurines are made to represent the person that has passed away. You will find figurines of musicians, dancers, business people, brides and grooms, doctors, teachers, bakers, and the list goes on.

These items are used to decorate simple and elaborate altars that are set up in homes, businesses and at the grave. The food that the person loved is made and put on the altar, so they feel that they are welcomed and honored as a part of the family.

Michoacan state has a large Purepecha population. A fierce people that the Aztecs never fully conquered, they retain the traditions of the Día de Muertos, particularly in towns and villages near Lake Pátzcuaro.

Skull Ornament in Top Hat with Lime Green Feather Accents

The Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated primarily on November 1 – All Saints Day- and November 2 – All Souls Day. Generally, the 1st is to mourn children who have passed away, and the 2nd is for adults.

The whole country is geared up with festivities. Special sweets and treats line entire market stalls with colorful sugar skeletons and coffins by the thousands spilling out into view. Figurines are made to represent the person that has passed away. You will find figurines of musicians, dancers, business people, brides and grooms, doctors, teachers, bakers, and the list goes on.

These items are used to decorate simple and elaborate altars that are set up in homes, businesses and at the grave. The food that the person loved is made and put on the altar, so they feel that they are welcomed and honored as a part of the family.

Michoacan state has a large Purepecha population. A fierce people that the Aztecs never fully conquered, they retain the traditions of the Día de Muertos, particularly in towns and villages near Lake Pátzcuaro.

Pig

The pig symbolizes good fortune, wealth, honesty, generosity, hard-working, peace-loving, truthfulness, fun, sincerity, and a great sense of humor.

For those born in the year of the Pig: Pigs are home-lovers whose prime concern is the family. They are particularly natural beings, shunning displays or pretense, and enjoying company and jollity generally. Caring and industrious, Pigs are far from lazy; and their homes will bear ample evidence of an aptitude for carpentry, needlework, and other domestic skills.  Read More

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Rabbit or Hare

The Rabbit or Hare craves company and needs to belong to an established crowd. Safely within their social circle, Rabbits or Hares feel protected and secure; outside it, they are reserved and quite possibly withdrawn. However, even within the group, the Hare maintains a certain independence and, though hardly extrovert, can often become the focus of attention by being visibly on the edge of events. Thus, a gregarious and sociable disposition does not prevent the Hare from remaining aloof.

The typical Hare will be submissive, even humble, in a constant effort to avoid all confrontations. Happiest with friends, if somewhat inclined to gossip, this kind and benevolent lover of conversation, reading and literary pursuits may appear rather too meek but can be remarkably brave when faced with danger.

Traditionally associated with clear-sightedness, the Hare is an excellent judge of character, with an instinct for recognizing sincerity in others and an almost uncanny ability for sensing falsehood. In personal relationships, even the most innocent deceptions will be identified almost at the moment they are perpetrated.

Another traditional belief accredits the Hare with the recipe for the divine elixir of life or Fertility; and accordingly Hare personalities are often gifted healers, both of emotional and physical maladies.

YEAR of the HARE

2035,2023,2011,1999 1987 1975 1963 1951 1939 1927 1915 1903

Rooster

The Rooster can be abrasive and bordering on the aggressive, the Rooster frequently alienates people who interpret frankness as rudeness, and style as affectation. These qualities, however, are the prerequisites for anyone as resolute as the Rooster in pursuing a career. A shrewd business sense will not prevent the Rooster from making seemingly extravagant gestures: but in fact there is usually an underlying motive not immediately apparent to the casual observer.

The Rooster is a male bird and astrologically this is a Yin or `feminine’ sign, the counterpart of the Monkey. Even so, the qualities it reveals – determination, pride, and confidence – apply equally to either sex.

The Rooster is alert, joining a fundamental punctiliousness with precise attention to detail. The problems arrive when so many projects are taken on that, inevitably, the less troublesome get lost in the sheer volume. This happens, not just in business, but in personal relationships as well, when the quieter, more reserved members of the Rooster’s social circle or family may be neglected or forgotten.

Stamina in business and vitality in play contribute to making the Rooster a stimulating companion – for those who can measure up to the mark. The Rooster has high ideals and, being a perfectionist, has little tolerance for people whose standards are second – rate.

YEAR of the ROOSTER

2029,2017,2005 1993 1981 1969 1957 1945 1933 1921 1909

Skull – Sugar Papier-mâché in Red

The Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated primarily on November 1 – All Saints Day- and November 2 – All Souls Day. Generally, the 1st is to mourn children who have passed away, and the 2nd is for adults.

The whole country is geared up with festivities. Special sweets and treats line entire market stalls with colorful sugar skeletons and coffins by the thousands spilling out into view. Figurines are made to represent the person that has passed away. You will find figurines of musicians, dancers, business people, brides and grooms, doctors, teachers, bakers, and the list goes on.

These items are used to decorate simple and elaborate altars that are set up in homes, businesses and at the grave. The food that the person loved is made and put on the altar, so they feel that they are welcomed and honored as a part of the family.

Yerba Santa – The Holy Herb Smudge Stick LG

Yerba Santa

Eriodictyon californicum Smudge Bundle

Yerba Santa is used for enhancing psychic abilities, magical protection, healing and spiritual strength. It is used to help set boundaries.  The smoke can be used for meditation and divination.  It has been used to help those with asthma.  It is ruled by the moon. Native Americans would make small balls of the leaves, dry them and use them as mouthwash.

Chakra: Heart     Helps to release emotional pain and trauma trapped in the heart chakra.

Light the bundle from the top or crush the leaves & put them on burning charcoal tablet in a safe, fire-proof container. Keep out of reach of children & pets

How to Smudge