In this season of early spring on the natural calendar, we are often visited by the spirits of rain. We may find ourselves swirling around feelings of depression, grief, or just uninspired ennui. A heavy heart can keep us from tapping into the building joy and early glow of spring. This short tea ritual calls on the spirit of rain, known to offer deep cleansing and relief from heartache.

Brew a tea of mugwort, hawthorn, tulsi, and Saint John's wort. Pour the tea into your favorite cup. Holding the cup in both hands, bring it to your heart and speak over the steaming infusion whatever it is that your heart needs to release. As the mist rises and dissolves, so do your burdens. Finish by speaking this prayer:

Rain spirit, come from on high as you cleanse and nurture the earth.
Pour over my heart and soften my grief. Fill the well of my soul with your healing medicine.

Sip your tea and feel the well of your heart being filled with the nurturing love of cleansing rain.