Astrid Blankenburg

Forget expensive bath bombs and trendy crystals—real witchcraft has been the original self-care system for centuries. In this refreshing presentation, I’ll share how authentic folk practices can transform your daily routine and mental wellbeing. You’ll discover simple rituals that take minutes but create lasting calm, herbal traditions that actually work, and protection practices that help you maintain boundaries in our chaotic world. These aren’t New Age inventions, but time-tested techniques from European folk traditions that have sustained people through far worse times than our modern stresses. With a blend of historical insights, practical demonstrations, and my trademark humor, you’ll learn how to reclaim these powerful practices for modern life. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just curious, you’ll leave with immediate, doable techniques that reconnect you to yourself and the natural world. This is self-care with roots and results—no expensive products required.

Wondering why your manifestation practices aren’t producing results? The answer might be hiding in your shadow. In this eye-opening presentation, I’ll reveal how unaddressed shadow aspects actively sabotage your manifestation efforts—and how to turn these hidden forces into powerful allies instead. Drawing from both psychological principles and traditional spiritual practices, I’ll guide you through a practical approach to identifying the specific shadow patterns blocking your desires. You’ll learn how resistance, self-sabotage, and unconscious limiting beliefs operate behind the scenes and how to work with them rather than against them. Perfect for those who’ve tried manifestation methods with disappointing results, this presentation offers a missing piece that transforms wishful thinking into genuine creation. Length: 75 minutes (can be adapted to 60 or 90 minutes)