A few years ago, I was inspired to purchase a bird feeder for the purpose of offerings. I find it to be a great way to incorporate nature into your practice and connect on a regular basis. After filling my feeder, I decided to fill a jar and place it on my altar as an offering to Baba Yaga.
While I was cleansing and consecrating the jar, She told me to “reclaim your breath” and I was guided to gently blow on the jar three times. She further said that our breath holds tremendous power, but are often made to feel that to use it is wrong. For example, I was taught not to blow out candles because it would negate the magical intent. That by breathing on them, I would be blowing my negative energy on them. I now see that for what it is. A load of BS.
One of the aspects of working with Baba Yaga is to question what it is that you have learned, rather than simply accepting it as fact. If something doesn't feel right, honor that feeling. Research things that give you pause. As you would transfer a plant that has outgrown its pot, let go of the ideas and tools that no longer serve and it will give you the room you need to grow.
