Let Go Into The Mystery...

...and sink yourself deep into the magic of ancient body adornment. This art form has been practiced for thousands of years in India, Africa, and the Middle East and is just as rich in folklore as it is in history and positive powers.
The art of Henna or Mehndi, was used to celebrate many different occasions; this mystical shrub plant was thought of as a symbol of good luck and great fortune and therefore, it was used to evoke such prosperous beginnings. Henna has played a major role in Indian weddings; the painting of the bride was and still is a wonderful ritualistic event that can last for many days. It is very beautiful to imagine the prayer and intention that goes into every line and each design. The sisters and friends and a long list of female lineage gather to paint the bride and during this sacred time, they share stories and blessings and an unconditional belief that the henna would assist in her passage. And as the folklore suggests, the darker the stain of the Henna, the longer and more happy the marriage was to be.
in Morocco, pregnant women were painted during their third trimester to facilitate a lucky and safe birth. Once born, the baby was painted in order to promise beauty and good fortune.
And so Henna is a plant that helps to ensure happiness. If you let go into the mystery, you just may feel this ancient and and supernatural force.It is important to remember that your Henna must be all natural and fresh and she who applies your henna ~or the hannayas~ must be a woman who is happy also...for it is she who helps to transmit this sacred plant energy.

Namaste and many prosperous adventures,
~ Michelle Dawson

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