Reviews

“Wendy Hanna takes time to know your story and puts together a personalized beautiful Limpia Ceremony. Anyone and everyone can benefit from her medicine. I felt the negative energy leave my body just being around her schedule. Your spiritual cleansing with her you won’t be disappointed!”

“I'm thrilled to share my transformative experience of the Limpia ceremony with Wendy Hanna of Enchanted Botanicals. It was truly enlightening! The Limpia ceremony is a powerful Mexican spiritual ritual that cleanses and elevates your energy, as well as that of past generations. It incorporates carefully prepared bundles of healing plants, multiple altars, an egg, bath salts, handmade beeswax intention candles, and the profound skill of the curandera (healer) Wendy Hanna.

Growing up in an abusive home, experiencing foster care, a failed adoption, and more abuse in that environment, healing has taken my entire adult life. However, I am now at the conclusion of a fifty-year healing journey, and I requested the Limpia ceremony to mark a significant transition in my healing process. I aimed to address the shame and guilt caused by the sexual abuse and trauma experienced by at least five generations of women in my biological family.

Wendy came to my home to facilitate the ceremony, and she thoughtfully prepared the space. She laid out a white cloth on the floor and created two distinct altar areas, each filled with crystals, herb bundles, feathers, and traditional Mexican items. This beautiful setup helped create a sacred atmosphere for the healing work we were about to undertake.

The ceremony starts with me placing photos of my ancestors next to an egg-shaped candle Wendy prepared for me. She then chants prayers in Spanish and lights the egg-shaped candle. The candle flame shoots up, representing the presence of my ancestors. Something about Wendy confirming the presence of my ancestors touches my soul in a way I was not prepared for. I begin to sob. I cry for myself, my mother, my sisters, and my grandmothers. I often communicate with my deceased mother, but I have never had my grandmother show up. Let alone my great-grandmother. Their presence touched me, and I began to sob uncontrollably.

Next, Wendy instructed me to speak my intentions and desires into the bundles of herbs, flowers, and tree branches prepared with a red ribbon signifying protection. The smell was earthy and rich, which had a visceral effect. I asked to be released from the burden of healing my family, from the pain and suffering that flows through our DNA, and for my mother's soul to be at peace.

Wendy then takes the bundles of herbs and branches and cleanses me by gently tapping my entire body head to toe. The waves of grief and sadness washed over me with such intensity that I was not prepared for it. I felt all the generational trauma evaporate, which made more tears flow. Because I was put in foster care, I have had no connection to these women throughout my life; I've felt disconnected and unable to release them from the trauma and pain that we all share. The Limpia ceremony is designed to heal the generational past and all the energy around each generation, each trauma, and each situation. I wanted to release my sisters back to themselves. I can no longer carry the pain of unhealthy relationships. I was not able to release this on my own and have been plagued with guilt and shame.

As Wendy continued tapping me with the plant bundle and chanting prayers, my father came forward. I could hardly believe he was present. Brandon Kirby ReauVeau was my first abuser and a monster to my mom, sisters, and other victims. He asked for forgiveness. I couldn't bring myself to say "Dad," so instead, I replied, "Brandon, you are forgiven." At that moment, my heart cracked open, and I felt all the abuse he had endured, along with his sincere apology. It was incredibly healing, as I didn't realize how much resentment I had been holding onto.

Wendy's chants, along with the aroma of herbs, candles, and incense, created a hypnotic atmosphere. I could sense the pain and suffering being released, like a line of dominos falling one after another at a cellular level. This flow of energy unwound and scattered bits of it across the white cloth. Wendy explained that this was an excellent sign, indicating that the cleansing was intense.

Wendy handed me an egg wrapped in healing herbs and asked me to hold it while reciting my prayers and intentions. She explained that the egg is a "living being" and holds ceremonial significance. After I finished my prayers, I returned the egg to her. Wendy then gently moved the egg around my body as she chanted prayers. I could feel the egg absorbing all my suffering, and I experienced a release of trauma from my womb, body, and soul.

I am now experiencing a sense of cleanliness like never before. It truly works! I could feel the healing and gratitude of my ancestors. An openness filled my heart, and I let the tears wash away my sorrow.

Next, Wendy placed a few drops of her "Mother Mary oil" into my hands and instructed me to create a protective veil around my body. We also repeated this process with frankincense. I imagined myself reclaiming the childhood innocence that had been taken from me.

Next, we approach the table where Wendy has arranged an altar with crystals, angel cards, and pictures of the angels Michael, Raphael, and Mother Mary. Wendy then takes an egg and cracks it into a clear glass of holy water. She reads the egg in the water and explains that my healing was successful and that my ancestors have been released from all the pain and suffering they endured.

Wendy hands me her Angel Oracle deck and asks me to shuffle it for guidance. I pull three cards, and each one provides astonishing clarity.

Wendy instructed me to gather my scattered bundles of herbs and flowers, take them outside, and make an offering to Mother Earth to thank her for providing the plants for my healing. I have a special tree in my yard, so I placed the herbs and branches at its base as part of my offering.

This was not the conclusion of the ritual; rather, it was the beginning of a deeper journey. After the initial stages, Wendy presented me with four beautifully colored candles, each meticulously adorned with specific herbs chosen for their unique properties. She took her time to explain how to properly use each candle, emphasizing its significance in focusing on our intentions.

In addition to the candles, she handed me a small, fragrant bag filled with herbal bath salts, carefully blended to purify my spirit and seal in the healing energies we had invoked. Wendy encouraged me to share this experience with my husband, suggesting that the ritual would be even more powerful if we bathed together.

When he returned home, we prepared a warm bath, adding the herbal salts to the water. As we submerged ourselves, we lit the intention candles and sat quietly, allowing their soft glow to illuminate the space around us. Watching the flames dance, and flicker felt sacred as if we were participating in a purification ceremony.

The bath cleansed not just my body but my spirit, resulting in a renewal of my innocence and connection to the divine. Having my husband involved in this ritual was particularly meaningful; it reaffirmed his role as a protector, embodying the sacredness of our marriage. Together, we created an atmosphere of love and safety, deepening our bond through this shared experience.

Wendy instructed me to take pictures from all four angles of the burning candle flame and email them to her later that evening. She then called me on the phone to confirm the successful healing and manifest good things to come. Between the ritual, spirits, and incantations, something shifted in me. I no longer feel stained by my past. I'm pure.

As I awoke this morning, a profound sense of transformation washed over me. I felt lighter and enveloped in an unexpected peace as if a weight had been lifted from my shoulders. My heart swells with gratitude for Wendy's medicine; its beauty resonates deeply within me, infusing my spirit with profound meaning and washing away the remnants of guilt that once clouded my mind. Nestled within my body, I find an incredible sense of safety, a comforting assurance that I owe to the unwavering love and protection of my husband.

I'm a success story, and the sexual abuse ended with me. Therefore, I have the privilege of healing five generations with Wendy's Limpia ceremony.”

"Wendy’s Limpia session was truly special. I was amazed at the attention and care she put into every detail, from the cord-cutting ceremony to the support and guidance she provided afterward… She also sends you home with incredible handmade bath salts, infused with special herbs and crystals, as well as candles to continue the ritual at home. I use them daily and feel the healing every time. Thank you, Wendy—you are an inspiration!"