Exclusive Interview with
Cosmic Valeria
Cosmic Valeria brings together magick and self-care through her creations, ritual baths, and Full Moon Circles. Can you tell us a little about you and your witchy background? My name is Valeria, and I am a moon, flower, and self-care witch! I was born and raised in Siberia, Russia (minus 40 was the average winter temperature). I finished college and immigrated to the USA. I currently live in Virginia, where I run my one-woman show. I paint, host Full Moon Circles, make ritual bath soaks, and teach women about moon magic, witchcraft, and self-care.
Water is such a powerful element, and a ritual bath can wash away not just a bad day, but the entire month, by releasing the energy that you've been carrying. Water is healing and soothing by itself, and when you add intention to it, you can create a wide range of effects such as healing, manifesting, recharging, and letting go. I love working with salt and flowers. I often pick my intentions according to the moon phase. Although, I frequently take a ritual bath that has nothing to do with the moon. For example, a ritual bath for abundance or self-love.
Tell us a little bit about your shop. What products do you offer? I plan all my activities and rituals around the moon phases. As you might know, each lunar phase has its own energy and intention. For example, I always try to start a new project on a new moon, take it easy during the waning moon, etc. Ritual baths are a big part of my moon honoring and witchcraft practice. A lot of people ask why a ritual bath? Why not a candle spell on a full moon? Or meditation?
I run a small shop that is all about ritual bathing (I also run an art business; I am an abstract painter). I create ritual bath soaks, blends, brews. I also ethnically source crystals and candles that enhance the ritual bathing experience. My ritual bath soaks are perfect for baby witches who are interested in ritual, but not sure where to start.
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