Ritual is the universal human acknowledgement of the Momentous. Rituals help us move from the Before to the After of pivotal events in our lives, knowing that we will be irrevocably changed on the other side. They bring us nourishment and protection. They help us heal. 

• Events : Divorce, gender transition, name or job change, move, interview, miscarriage, anniversary, menopause, menarche (first period), graduation, empty nest, retirement, anniversary, coming of age, life transitions, illness, travel

• Decisions : To start or stop trying to have children; to enter, leave, or recommit to a relationship, task, or goal; to enter or leave school or a training program; to begin a spiritual or personal growth journey

• Releasing : Guilt, fear, anger, resentment, toxic past, hurt, grief

• Welcoming : Trust, joy, trust, belief in self, daring, openness, grief, protection

• Reminders : Strength, resilience, commitment, stages on journey, stability, flow, worth, value

A Henna Ritual is distinct from a party or private appointment. Conceived and conducted with compassion and intention, a ritual with Hennamorphosis is a confidential emotional container intended to help you honor your moment. Each ritual takes place in a private space curated especially for your experience. I’ll work with you to identify the lighting, scents, music, and images that suit your needs and help shape a meaningful, structured ceremony. With this offering, the ritual itself is the therapeutic experience; the henna design is what you carry away to remind you of the experience. 

No, you don’t have to be specific about what you’re going through. You may only be comfortable providing a general idea of what you’re marking during your Henna Ritual (e.g., ‘I have to make a difficult decision,’ or ‘I am marking an anniversary.’) However, if you do wish to provide additional details, rest assured that the reasons you’re there, and our conversation during the ceremony, will all be kept strictly confidential. (Please note that this is a courtesy to clients, not a legally binding arrangement.)

You’ll tell me what you need. For example: Are there specific symbols or words you’d like to have incorporated into your design? Do you need more flow or more structure in your life at this moment? If you’re not sure, that’s ok too. Clients usually find that their henna design ends up being exactly what they wanted, even if they didn’t know what they wanted.

Henna Rituals can be for individuals or groups. As the primary recipient of the ceremony, you can decide whether you’d like to bring other people to witness/support you honoring your moment. If no one else will be getting henna, the limit on how many people can come with you is dictated only by the parameters of our space (and fire codes).

If the others attending want henna too, please select the appropriate Henna Ritual tier when booking. Alternately, individuals may also book their own appointment times immediately following your ceremony. I’ll be happy to chat with you about pricing.

Additionally, groups can organize a Henna Ritual for everyone to acknowledge something they all endured, such as cancer treatment, or participated in together, such as a wellness retreat.

Depending on what you are honoring in your ceremony, you might wish to bring an item or items to symbolize what you are welcoming, acknowledging, or releasing. For example, to honor or release an individual, you might bring photos of that person or something else that reminds you of them.

Henna Rituals are therapeutic because rituals themselves are therapeutic. But also… having someone sit with you, literally holding your hand, to witness you honoring a pivotal moment in your life? Oof, that’s powerful stuff.

Although I do hold degrees in Counseling Psychology, I’m not currently a therapist, and I don’t provide therapy during a Henna Ritual. I merely provide ‘a container for you to hear your own guidance,’ as a friend once put it.

That depends on the kids. You know your kids’ capacity to sit in contemplation or reverence for an hour or more, or to handle big emotions if they arise in others. I also encourage you to consider whether you would truly be able to participate fully in your ritual if you are in Parent Mode. At this point, I’m not setting a strict age limit for young participants. However, I gently suggest bringing along a friend or family member who might be willing to find something fun to do in Frederick with your kids for the duration of your ceremony. If they would like to get henna, please feel free to book a private appointment for them immediately following your ritual appointment.