Earth Temple Retreats, Hilo, HI (2025)

Earth Temple was birthed from a vision deep in the Amazon jungle after months in the process of retreat. With love in our hearts for this medicine, we feel so blessed to create safe and nurturing spaces where to come and sit in the sacred circle and take the time aside to heal, let go, be nourished and reminded of the light that lives deep inside. In the Spirit of the Prophecy of the eagle and the condor coming together within one sky, our vision is to create a cross cultural bridge for wisdom keepers to come and share teachings and medicines and ceremonies. Allowing Spaces where different wisdom traditions can come together in the prayers for healing. We believe that we are in the middle of a collective awakening. As we come together to heal, there is a ripple effect that moves through our world. We have found that in order for individuals to move into vulnerable and open states for healing, one needs to feel safe and supported in the field of love. Ayahuasca as well as shamanism are re-emerging across the globe. As many are tired of dogmas and spiritless religious ideologies, we are seeking a personal experience with life. Historically the word shaman was a Mongolian term that was adopted by anthropologists to describe the phenomena of healers that existed in every culture across the globe. The word itself has now blanketed across the globe as many feel called to the ancient roots of humanity and returning to learn from the worlds oldest spiritual traditions. Shamanism is a highly complex medical system that draws on the understanding that we are connected to all things. Regardless of all our Ancestry, if we trace back our lineage long enough we will find in our lineage some aspect of shamanism within the cultures we have evolved and grown from. As well as the use of plants and healing is a deep part of our human history. Shamanism is an ancient part of all of us and it is a system that is re-surging as many are finding themselves disenfranchised and let down by the Allopathic medical model that does not take a look at the different aspects of being, in the contextual framework of illness. There are countless options for people to work with Ayahuasca. In the last few years the industry has boomed from Hollywood, TV Shows, to countless new centers popping up every day. More than ever it is important to use discernment on who to choose to sit with. Through studying with strong shamanic lineages, the anceint technology of plant dieta and the power of the heart. It is our deepest honor to support you in this incredibly sacred way.

07/28/2025

Medical astrology, alchemy and spagyrics recognizes that each plant has a planetary ruler. This means that each plant has extra influence from one or sometimes two planets.

In the case of cedar, it is ruled by Jupiter. The energies and archetypes of Jupiter are expansion, benevolence, healing, compassion, spiritual growth, ambition and luck. Anyone who has done a dieta with Cedar will attest to the healing, forgiveness and abundance aspects of this plant spirit.

These qualities of regeneration would be focused on the organs and body systems that are ruled by Jupiter (another facet of medical astrology). Jupiter rules the liver, pituitary, the reproductive glands (and fertility) and enriches the blood.

It doesn’t take a lot to see how the spiritual impact of cedar is mirroring the physical impact and vice versa.

A reminder to keep a balanced relationship with the medicine from this benevolent tree. A little goes a long was with tea and tinctures should only be used for 2 weeks at a time.

Have questions ? Put them in the comments and our in house shamanic herbalist will answer to the best of their ability.

07/21/2025

Smudges are commonly used these days to clear a space energetically, and for protection from negative energy. But it is also known that using the smoke of plants will rid the air of bacteria and viruses. This is one example of the multidimensional qualities of plant medicines!

When using cedar as a smudge, it is easier to dry the cedar fully and then grind it to a fine powder. This can be done in a coffee grinder that is dedicated to herbs.

As a fine powder, it lights easily and burns smoothly with a beautiful aromatic scent. The medicine of cedar can fill the space around you.

Have questions about this post? Put them in the comments and a herbalist will answer to the best of their ability. Please know that we can’t give health advice here.

07/19/2025

One of the actions of Cedar is that it’s ‘diaphoretic’. This means that it helps to open the pores in our skin to promote sweating. This is one of the channels that our body has to clean and clear out debris. When the blood cleans up metabolic waste or infection then it would take it into the lymph glands to be moved out through the sweat. Cedar assists this process to work better, so this is how it’s helping with colds and flues.

Cedar tea is a good option here or even using a strong decoction in a bath. (Decoction simply means to boil in water for 20-40 minutes).

Cedar can be used in preventative care or as a way to support the body during colds and flu.

Have questions about this post? Put them in the comments and a herbalist will answer to the best of their ability. Please know that we can’t give health advice here.

07/17/2025

Cedar can change our internal environment. In a modern medical context, the words used are anti-microbial, but herbalists didn’t ever use these terms. We have different words to express these actions, and it is an important mindset shift. Another way to say this is that is improves our internal environment which then becomes inhospitable to viruses, bacterial, fungi and parasites that can make us unwell. Anti is against, we hope to shift the mindset to how to work ‘with’ our natural environment.

It is important to note that it’s doing that with a constituent called Thujone. Taken in small quantities for a defined period of time, this is quite safe for our human bodies, but can accumulate in the body and cause serious problems if used for a long time and/or in a concentrated form like an essential oil. Over-use can lead to serious nervous system damage, so here are some helpful guidelines.

Taken as a tea, the water doesn’t extract the Thujone. This is the safest preparation. There are many traditions that will use Cedar tea regularly. The tea can also be used in a bath or as a spray.

If a stronger medicine is desired (often used for herpes simplex, warts) then a tincture can be used (usually 1-2 ml/day of regular tincture or 0.5-1ml per day of spagyric tincture). However, this kind of dose should only be used for 2 weeks at a time. If needed for longer periods, then at least two weeks should be taken off between courses. Tinctures are too strong to be used in pregnancy, lactation or for children. Essential oils should also be avoided during pregnancy. Any time using essential oils, dilute them into a carrier oil.

Have questions about this post? Put them in the comments and a herbalist will answer to the best of their ability. Please know that we can’t give health advice here.

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