An Evening of Mysticism, Divination & Ritual

An Exclusive Academic Salon on Eastern & Western Mysticism · Immersive Ritual Experience · Emotional Release

Purification Ritual｜Mysticism Salon｜Eastern & Western Protection Practices｜Wax Divination｜Emotional Release

An evening dedicated to exploring the mysteries of different traditions.

Drawing from Eastern and Western mystical traditions, we will combine academic discussion, traditional ritual, and hands-on experiences to take a closer look at mystical practices that are familiar to many of us, yet often misunderstood.

On August 28, we are pleased to welcome Tara Li, a researcher of mysticism, and Wu Shanying, President of the Taoist Association of New York and a Taoist priest of the Zhengyi tradition, for a special evening bringing together knowledge, tradition, ritual, and self-exploration.

01｜Academic Salon on Eastern & Western Mysticism

We will begin by exploring the differences between traditional esotericism and contemporary spiritual practices, while examining some of the systems and phenomena that have gained increasing attention in the Western esoteric scene.

From Traditional Esotericism, New Age, energy healing, and manifestation to increasingly popular practices such as Tarot and Lenormand, we will look at their origins, development, and distinctions, as well as how commercialization and social media have reshaped the way people understand modern mysticism and spirituality.

We will also explore a question that many people are curious about:

Can practices such as Tarot and Lenormand involve spirits or spiritual entities?

How do different traditions understand divination, symbolism, spirituality, and ritual? And as we encounter more and more information about mysticism online, how can we develop a clearer understanding and the ability to distinguish different traditions and practices?

Rather than simply teaching “mysticism,” this session offers a structured cultural discussion and exploration of Eastern and Western mystical traditions.

02｜Opening Purification Ritual

The evening will begin with an opening purification ritual.

Through chanting, sound, breathwork, and traditional ritual practices, participants will be invited to temporarily step away from the noise of everyday life and enter a quieter, more focused state.

Drawing from both Eastern and Western traditions, we will also introduce basic space-cleansing and personal protection practices.

Participants will learn and experience 4–5 simple purification and protection methods, allowing them to engage with these traditions firsthand.

03｜Wax Divination Experience 🕯

Following the discussion and ritual, we will move into the evening’s featured experience.

Tara Li will introduce the cultural background, traditional practices, and symbolic interpretation of wax divination, guiding participants through their own hands-on experience.

You will learn how to observe different wax formations and explore their interpretation through symbolism, structure, and personal reflection.

Each participant will receive a personal ritual wooden piece:

• One side is used for the wax impression.
• The other incorporates traditional Western runes and symbolic elements.

After the ritual, you may take the wooden piece home to keep and use as a personal talisman.

04｜Ritual Gift Bag 🎁

Participants who select the Ritual Gift Bag option will also receive a special Ritual Gift Bag, allowing the experience to continue beyond the event.

The gift bag includes:

🕯️ Ritual Candles × 3
🪵 Personal Ritual Wooden Pieces × 3
🌿 Traditional Western Purification Herbs
🌿 Traditional Eastern Incense Ash
🌿 Seven Fragrant Herbs & Twelve Essence Medicinal Powder
📜 Hand-Drawn Blessed Talisman

05｜Emotional Release

At the end of the evening, we return to ourselves.

Beginning with the emotions, questions, or intentions written down upon arrival, we will take a moment to reflect on where we are after the evening’s exploration.

You may choose to release an emotion, a relationship, a thought that has been weighing on you, or simply leave a reflection from tonight behind.

Through a simple emotional release and closing ritual, we will bring the evening to a close.

What we carry in—and what we choose to carry forward.

This is more than an evening about mysticism.

It is an experience centered around tradition, ritual, self-exploration, and emotional release.

Welcome to your An Evening of Mysticism, Divination & Ritual.