Spirit Seeds, Winter 2026 on Abundance, shadow work, and infusing your cooking with intentional energy

Welcome to Spirit Seeds! I’m Triana, your guide through this journey of inquiry. I am a single mother, a Wounded Healer, an Eclectic Witch, and a practicing Spiritualist of sixteen years. My last few years have been spent in the pursuit of knowledge, which I believe is one of the master keys of life. I received my first oracle deck from my grandfather sixteen years ago and have been reading cards professionally for the past seven years. In 2023, I was certified in Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy and Herbalism.

In this column, readers submit their questions, and we delve into the answers. We’ll embark on a journey of holistic exploration, delving into ancient practices and unraveling the enigmas of existence. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this column offers a platform for deepening your understanding and expanding your consciousness. Are you curious about a certain new-age subject or practice? Seeking advice or perspective on a spiritual or holistic matter? Submit your questions to AskSpiritSeed@gmail.com and have a chance to be featured in our next issue.

How can I release a past-life vow that is blocking abundance in this lifetime?

When it comes to past-life vows, especially those rooted in poverty, chastity, or self-denial, I’ve found they can linger in the soul’s energy field and create invisible barriers to abundance now. The first step, and one you’ve already seemed to accomplish, is recognition of the block. If you notice repeating patterns, like money slipping through your fingers, feeling unworthy of prosperity, or constantly sabotaging opportunities, it’s often a sign of an old vow still active. This doesn’t mean it cannot be dissolved; it just means that there may need to be more work done to help clear away this unnecessary energy that is hindering you.

I always begin by setting sacred space: light a candle, ground yourself, and call on your higher self and guides. Then, in meditation, affirm your sovereignty across lifetimes. I’ll say something like, “I lovingly release all vows of poverty, limitation, and lack, made in this or any other lifetime. I honor the lessons they taught me, but I now dissolve them in love and reclaim my birthright of abundance.” The key is not to fight the vow, but to thank it, because at the time it was made, it served a purpose, perhaps for devotion or survival. Gratitude softens the energetic imprint and allows release. When you show gratitude to an experience for the lesson it taught you, instead of holding resentment and trying to push it away and resist it in anger, it shows that you actually learned and appreciated the lesson being taught. Your spirit will be more willing to let go of that energy now.

For extra depth, I’ll write the vow down on paper, burn it safely, and scatter the ashes in moving water, symbolically returning the energy to Source. Afterward, it’s important to anchor new programming. Create an abundance talisman, wear a crystal like citrine or green aventurine, and speak daily affirmations that align with prosperity. Releasing the vow opens the door, but embodying new beliefs keeps it open. Abundance isn’t greedy, it’s your soul remembering that prosperity allows you to serve your path fully.

What’s the most effective technique to integrate my shadow after an intense ritual?

Shadow integration is one of the most important parts of deep ritual work because it prevents you from carrying raw, unprocessed energy into your daily life. After an intense ritual, I always begin by grounding, literally. I’ll step outside, barefoot if possible, or place my hands on the floor and visualize excess energy flowing back into the Earth. Grounding helps calm the nervous system which is the bridge between your spirit and body. When I ground, I also pay attention to my breath. Slow, intentional breathing helps regulate not just the physical body but also the emotional and energetic field. I often inhale while imagining drawing in stability and exhale as though releasing what no longer serves me. This simple rhythm keeps me rooted and clears away residue from the ritual. Sometimes, I’ll incorporate physical movement into grounding. Stretching, light yoga, or even a slow walk outdoors helps my body remember that I am here, present, and safe. Movement bridges the gap between spiritual intensity and daily living, gently bringing me back into balance.

Next, I give myself space to process without judgment. Journaling is my go-to tool here. I don’t censor or try to “make it pretty,” I simply let the stream of consciousness flow. Often, what comes through are the hidden truths my ritual stirred up. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable, sometimes it’s liberating, but putting it on paper makes it tangible and easier to work with. I also allow myself to revisit the journal entries after a few days or weeks. With time, patterns and themes emerge more clearly, showing me the deeper lessons my shadow is offering. This helps transform raw emotions into wisdom that I can carry forward consciously.

In addition, I may pair journaling with symbolic expression. Drawing, painting, or creating simple sigils gives form to what words can’t always capture. Creative processing opens another channel for shadow energy to move, ensuring it does not stagnate within me.

I also use what I call a “gentle mirror practice.” I’ll sit with a candle and say aloud what surfaced—fears, anger, grief—followed immediately by an affirmation that reclaims my power. For example, “I saw my fear of rejection. I accept that fear, but I am not ruled by it. I choose belonging on my own terms.” Speaking it aloud rewires the subconscious and anchors the lesson. And finally, I rest. Integration isn’t instant, it happens over days or weeks. I’ll support the process with nourishing food, water, meditation, and time in nature. Shadow work doesn’t end with the ritual: it continues in how you treat yourself afterward. Compassion and patience are the real keys to integration.

How can I infuse my cooking with intentional energy, so every meal becomes a spell?

Food is one of the most direct ways to work magic because it becomes part of you, literally woven into your body and energy field. When I want a meal to carry intention, I treat cooking as a ritual. Before I start, I wash my hands slowly, imagining any stagnant energy rinsing away, and I light a candle or say a quick blessing over my kitchen. This shifts the atmosphere from “task” to “sacred act.” As I prepare the food, I choose ingredients with both nutritional and energetic qualities in mind. Garlic for protection, cinnamon for passion, basil for prosperity, lemon for cleansing—each herb or spice carries its own vibration. I’ll whisper my intentions as I add them, like stirring abundance into a pot of soup or sprinkling peace over roasted vegetables. It doesn’t have to be elaborate; intention is the seasoning that makes the difference.

I also align meals with cycles of time—seasons, moon phases, and even planetary influences. For example, cooking root vegetables during the dark moon supports grounding and reflection, while fresh greens in spring align with renewal and growth. Tuning meals to these natural rhythms deepens the connection between body and cosmos.

Sharing food multiplies its magic. When I cook for loved ones, I consciously infuse the meal with collective intentions—healing for someone recovering, joy for a celebration, comfort during hard times. Food becomes a vessel of care, carrying blessings from my spirit into theirs with each bite.

I also use mindful movements. Stirring clockwise raises and attracts energy (for growth, joy, prosperity), while counterclockwise releases or banishes (perfect for letting go of stress or illness). Even the way I chop vegetables can carry rhythm—sharp, deliberate motions when I need focus, or slower, flowing cuts when I want calm. Before eating, I pause for just a breath and hold gratitude for the food and its energy. I’ll silently affirm by saying, “This meal nourishes my body, mind, and spirit. May it bring me strength, clarity, and love.” When food is created with intention, every bite becomes a blessing. When cooking is transformed into spell work, you, and those you love, can taste, feel, and carry that magic within when the food is consumed.

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