All over the world, people make objects for holding and sending their prayers. There are special ceremonies, found in ancient cultures and practiced today, that involve constructing from natural materials "holders and senders" of prayers. These are often called bahos (Hopi), prayer flags (Tibet, North American Indians), prayer sticks (everywhere!).

For years now, Evenstar has had a beautiful Ficus Tree. Our tree now sits next to our in-store alter and it seems to want a job. So we are creating our very own Prayer Tree. Anytime you feel the need, stop by the tree and place a need for healing, a wish, a prayer, on or near our tree and our Reiki Group will send Reiki energy to you and your prayers.

Customary materials used in constructing prayers are yarn, feathers, paper for writing prayers, personal objects of meaning related to the prayer, etc. Anything can be placed on a Praying Tree. Often however, you use objects that will be transformed by the changing seasons–objects that exist for a while then are transformed into Spirit. We will have some materials available, but feel to bring your own if you desire.

Because our tree is protected from the elements (it being an indoor plant), we will occasionally remove all the offerings and prayers from the tree and place them respectfully outdoors somewhere where the elements can finish the transformation process of these prayers.