❥ Love
Apple ritual to nurture love as a couple
Cut an apple in half crosswise and a five-pointed star appears at its core, an old symbol of union and harmony. You do this ritual together, by mutual agreement, to give thanks for what you share and talk about what you want to look after. It does not try to change anyone: it celebrates the bond you already have.
In short: Cut an apple in half crosswise and a five-pointed star appears at its core, an old symbol of union and harmony. You need 4 simple items and 6 steps. When: On a Friday evening, during a waxing moon or on a date that matters to you both, such as an anniversary.
When to do it
On a Friday evening, during a waxing moon or on a date that matters to you both, such as an anniversary. If you are single right now, you can do it alone as a gesture of self-love.
What you need
- A red or green apple
- A knife and a chopping board
- A small red or white candle in a stable holder
- Two slips of paper and two pens
Step by step
- Clear a table together. Place the candle on a non-flammable surface, away from curtains and papers, and light it.
- Each of you writes one thing you appreciate about the other and one small gesture you want to offer this week (for example: a phone-free dinner or a walk together).
- Cut the apple in half crosswise, not from top to bottom, and look together at the star the seeds form.
- Take turns reading your notes aloud while looking at the flame, and finish together with: "We look after what we share."
- Each take one half of the apple and eat it slowly while you talk about the gesture you are going to keep.
- Put out the candle with a snuffer and keep both notes together in a book or a special box.
Safety first
Never leave a lit candle unattended. Place it in a stable, heat-resistant holder away from curtains, paper, children and pets, and put it out with a snuffer.
These rituals are symbolic. Do not ingest herbs or oils, ventilate the room when burning incense or herbs, and never perform a ritual to harm or control anyone.
To finish
Keep your promised gesture during the week: love is tended through small things. If you like, do a free love spread at cardaluna.com and talk it over together.