The Atlantean

30/05/2026

Blue Moon - 31st May 2026🌕

17/05/2026

An old tradition of burning sage may remove up to 94% of airborne bacteria, showing that ancestral rituals carry measurable antimicrobial strength.

Research featured in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology reports that smudging, the ceremonial burning of herbs such as white sage, works as a powerful natural antiseptic.

In one controlled study, burning medicinal smoke inside a closed space for one full hour lowered airborne bacterial levels by an incredible 94 percent. The results were notably lasting, with scientists observing that bacterial reduction continued for 24 hours, while some pathogenic strains stayed undetectable for as long as 30 days.

This antimicrobial effect comes from volatile organic compounds and essential oils, including 1,8 cineole, released during burning to help cleanse indoor air naturally too.

Although these results offer a scientific explanation for the air cleansing effects of indigenous practices, experts recommend using the ritual carefully.

Burning any organic material releases fine particles into the air, which may affect breathing health if spaces are not properly ventilated afterward. Also, the physical benefits of smudging exist beside its deep cultural and spiritual meaning.

For many people, this practice is a sacred purification ceremony that reaches beyond modern microbiology, creating a bridge between ancestral knowledge and present day wellness that still feels meaningful in the 21st century today still.

Source: Nautiyal, C. S., Chauhan, P. S., and Nene, Y. L. (2007). Medicinal smoke lowers airborne bacteria. Journal of Ethnopharmacology.

16/05/2026

New moon tonight at 9pm. Good time to make wishes!

09/05/2026

I think this is a timely message for many of us.
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09/05/2026

New in! Gorgeous scented massage oils 100% pure with essential oils 100mls £6. Carrier oils - Castor, Wheatgerm, Jojoba, Vitamin E, Evening primrose, Sweet almond, Argan - all perfect to mix with our full range of Essential oils. Epsom bath salts, Klay soaps, Aloe Vera shampoo soap bars. More beautiful crystals. Customer favourite incense toped up and a few new quality incense to try.
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19/04/2026

Earthbound Soundbath, The Boathouse Groomsport
1st May - 6.30-8pm, cost- £20 To book call 07815700062

Pattern Reset Circle, Live Love Yoga Studio Bangor.
10th May- 2-4.30pm, cost-£29. To book call 07540278077

18/04/2026

A powerful New Moon yesterday! Be good to yourselves 🥰

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01/04/2026

21/03/2026

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21/03/2026