Bees Hold Sacred Time + Ritual w— Alysia Mazzella

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Hi, I'm Grace!

Today I am joined by Alysia Mazzella — a traditional beeswax candlemaker and the author of Fourfold the Oracle, an oracle deck she created based on natural cycles of four. She is also the co-founder of Backland Gardens a project in upstate New York focusing on skill shares, education + self-sustainability.

we discuss

Candle making as a vehicle for sacred time and being close to nature

A historical narrative on human relating with bees and honey
How bees model working relationships for social sustainability
Finding ethical, respectful, reciprocal ways of working with nature
How bees teach her how to run her business and work with others
Why local economy + purchasing from people you know is important for sustainability
The benefits of beeswax candles
Why most store-bought candles are bad for your health + the environment
Why buying soy candles is supporting climate change
Alysia’s personal practices with candles to hold ritual
The special spectrum of light from beeswax candles + how it interacts with our bodies