What Are Bay Leaf Burnings?

Our past couple of events have showcased bay leaf burning sessions. However, you may not fully be aware of what bay leaf burnings are and their significance. That’s okay though, as this article will tell you everything you need to know about bay leaf burnings and why you should think about participating in them.

The Origins of Bay Leaves and Burnings

Bay leaves have been used in many cultures such as Asian and Native American. Bay leaves have also been used in traditional medicines throughout history. Its history goes as far back as the Greek God Apollo, who was in love with the nymph Daphne. 

After rejecting Apollo’s advances numerous times, she turned into a bay tree, so she could never be taken away from the forest. Apollo, filled with guilt for his actions wore a wreath made of bay leaves to remember and honor Daphne. 

The tradition of presenting sports winners with a wreath was born through this. That’s why bay leaves symbolize victory and peace. Doctors used to also be crowned with a wreath as bay leaves were considered a cure-all. 

People also believed that wearing bay leaves protects you from the deities responsible for thunder and lightning. This is why Emperor Tiberius always wore a wreath during bad weather.

Why People do Bay Leaf Burnings

Bay leaf burnings have been linked to helping people with anxiety. Bay leaves in general can help treat wounds, inflammation, indigestion, fevers, infection, and arthritis. Spiritually, burning bay leaves can also help calm your mind, manifest, and stimulate your chakras. That’s why people with anxiety tend to burn bay leaves as a way to calm themselves.

Burning the bay leaves is the most popular form of using them, but there are people who chew them, write on them, or stick them underneath their pillow. The burning of bay leaves can cleanse negative energy, break curses, and allows you to communicate your desires to the gods. 

Everybody wants their dreams and aspirations to become a reality. People often use bay leaf burnings to help themselves or others achieve their goals. It takes a lot of work, resilience, and determination to make your ambitions come true. When you’re burning bay leaves, visualize and repeat your goals, and watch as the smoke carries them into the universe.

Join Us

Come join us for a very special jam-packed event in celebration of Mother Earth on April 16th at 8:30 pm. We’ll be holding bay leaf burnings as well as a bunch of other cool and exciting activities you aren’t going to want to miss out on, including giveaways! 

Our tickets sell out fast, so be sure to claim your ticket now! Don't forget to also purchase your bay leaf burning here! This will be a fun and lively celebration, so join us and spread the word to your friends, family, and community tabs.

This session is valued at over $600, but for you, the price is $8.88! This is a price you can’t get anywhere else. It’s a beautiful thing for all of us to come together on this day and thank Mother Earth for everything she does for us.