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🤍🌻 sunday is the day i answer asks in my inbox. questions related to astrology, tarot, crystals, witchcraft, etc are acceptable (but please don’t get super specific or detailed that or requires a long answer) 🌻🤍

hi anon! thanks for sending in a question :)

there’s a lot of ways to cleanse a tarot deck. i personally cleanse mine by burning sage, “charging” it with crystals, or leaving it in the sunlight/ full moonlight (i often use more jan one of these at a time!). other ways i’ve heard of to cleanse a deck include using salt (keeping the deck in a container with salt, forming a salt circle around the deck), knocking (like literally just tapping on the deck) or sound baths (with bells or sound bowls).

it’s good to cleanse your deck if you feel negative energies have been surrounding it or you feel youve undergone a personal transformation and want to reconnect with your deck. cleansing your deck is also good if you feel the readings you’re conducting are just off- if you pull cards that don’t make sense to you or you can’t think of what they mean in your spread. sometimes i’ll do too many readings in a row and my deck gets “tired” and starts giving me weaker and weaker answers. always know when to stop & cleanse or give your deck a break.

if you want to bond more with your deck, sleep with it under your pillow or near your bed, or meditate with it. there are lots of “deck interview” spreads you can do so you and your cards can get to know each other. this deck interview works well as insight to if you are connected enough with your deck or if it’s energy is good/cleansed.

Energy healing has undergone a remarkable transformation in Auckland over the past few years. Once considered fringe or alternative, practices like Reiki have steadily moved into mainstream wellness conversations. At the forefront of this evolution stands Holly Neighbours, whose Reiki practice in Stonefields is redefining how Aucklanders understand and experience energy work.

Beyond the Mystical: Reiki as Practical Healing

"There's often a misunderstanding that Reiki is somehow mystical or inaccessible," Holly shared when I visited her serene studio space. "But at its core, Reiki is simply about facilitating the body's natural healing abilities through energy flow."

As a Reiki Level II practitioner, Holly brings both traditional technique and intuitive awareness to her sessions. The difference is immediately apparent to clients who may have experienced Reiki elsewhere, Holly's approach feels grounded, practical, and deeply personalized.

What makes her Reiki healing sessions particularly effective is her ability to create an environment of complete safety. In her warm, homely space, clients can surrender to the healing process without self-consciousness or hesitation.

Integration: The Key to Holistic Healing

Unlike practitioners who treat Reiki as a standalone modality, Holly has pioneered an integrated approach that combines energy work with other healing practices.

"Energy doesn't exist in isolation," Holly explains. "Our emotional patterns, breathing habits, and physical tensions all interact with our energy field."

This philosophy has led her to develop sessions that thoughtfully combine Reiki with sound healing or breathwork, creating multi-dimensional experiences tailored to individual needs. This integrated approach has proven especially effective for clients dealing with complex issues like chronic stress, emotional trauma, or life transitions.

Accessibility and Education

Perhaps most importantly, Holly has made energy healing more accessible to Auckland's diverse communities. By explaining Reiki in clear, straightforward language and offering sessions at various price points, she's helping demystify a practice that can sometimes feel exclusionary.

"My goal is never to create dependency," Holly notes. "I want to empower people with knowledge about their own energy systems so they can participate actively in their healing journey."

This educational approach extends to her popular workshops, where participants learn fundamental energy principles they can apply in daily life.

The Future of Energy Work in Auckland

As Reiki continues to gain recognition within Auckland's wellness landscape, practitioners like Holly are helping define what modern energy healing looks like: grounded in tradition yet responsive to contemporary needs, respectful of ancient wisdom yet informed by modern understanding of the nervous system and emotional health.

For those curious about exploring Reiki, Holly's practice offers an ideal entry point, one where skepticism is welcomed, questions are encouraged, and the focus remains firmly on practical results rather than esoteric concepts.

In the heart of Auckland's Stonefields community, a quiet revolution in healing is taking place. Here, Holly Neighbours is bringing the subtle yet powerful practice of Reiki into mainstream wellness conversations, helping clients experience the profound benefits of this Japanese energy healing technique.

"Energy is the foundation of everything," explains Holly, a certified Reiki Level II practitioner. "When our energy flows freely, we experience health and vitality. When it's blocked, we often experience physical symptoms, emotional challenges, or mental fog."

Through her specialised energy sessions, Holly has been guiding Aucklanders through transformative healing experiences since establishing her practice in 2023. What distinguishes her approach is an authentic combination of technical precision and intuitive guidance.

During a typical session, clients rest comfortably while Holly works with the energy field surrounding the body, sometimes through gentle touch and sometimes with hands hovering above areas requiring attention. Though the process appears subtle, clients report remarkable experiences.

"I was skeptical at first," admits one regular client who sought healing for chronic pain. "But after my first session with Holly, I felt a lightness I hadn't experienced in years. The constant tension in my shoulders had noticeably diminished, and my mind felt clearer."

Holly's Reiki practice stands out in Auckland's wellness landscape because she approaches energy healing as complementary to conventional care rather than opposing it. This integrated philosophy makes her work accessible to those who might otherwise hesitate to explore energy-based modalities.

"I see Reiki as one component of holistic well being," Holly shares. "It works wonderfully alongside medical care, nutrition, movement, and other healing modalities like breathwork and sound therapy."

Indeed, Holly often combines Reiki with her other specialties to create comprehensive healing experiences. Many clients begin with energy work before exploring her breathwork or sound healing offerings, following a natural progression that respects individual comfort levels.

For corporate clients, Holly has developed workplace wellness programs that introduce gentle energy awareness techniques suitable for professional environments. These practical tools help teams manage stress while enhancing concentration and creativity.

In the quietest moments, sometimes the most profound healing occurs. This is the essence of Reiki, the Japanese energy healing technique that has found a dedicated practitioner in Holly Neighbours, who is transforming Auckland's approach to holistic well being.

As a Reiki Level II practitioner, Holly brings both technical expertise and intuitive sensitivity to her Reiki healing sessions. The practice, which involves channeling universal energy through gentle touch or hovering hands, may seem subtle to observers but produces remarkable effects for recipients.

"Reiki works with energy that already exists within and around us," Holly explains. "My role is simply to help remove blockages and facilitate balance, allowing your body's natural healing mechanisms to function optimally."

Clients seeking Reiki in Auckland report experiences ranging from deep relaxation to emotional breakthroughs and physical relief. Many describe sensing warmth, tingling, or pulsing sensations during sessions, physical manifestations of energy movement.

What sets Holly's approach apart is her integration of multiple healing modalities. Her practice in Stonefields seamlessly combines Reiki with breathwork and sound healing, creating personalised healing journeys for each client.

"I came for help with chronic shoulder pain," shares one client, "but discovered that emotional tension was contributing to the physical discomfort. Holly's combined approach helped me release both."

Holly's Reiki offerings extend beyond individual sessions. Her workshops teach basic energy awareness techniques that participants can incorporate into daily life. Meanwhile, her corporate wellness programs introduce these gentle practices to workplace settings, where they help teams manage stress and boost creativity.

For those new to energy work, Holly creates a welcoming, judgment-free space to explore these ancient practices. Her home-like studio in Auckland provides the perfect environment for the vulnerability that healing often requires.

If you’ve been chasing wellness trends but still feel stuck, Holly Neighbours invites you to slow down and reconnect. Her approach isn’t about hype, it’s about helping people find real emotional and energetic healing through Breathwork, Reiki, and Sound Healing.

From the first breath to the final sound bowl vibration, Holly’s sessions are deeply intuitive and thoughtfully structured. Her Reiki sessions, both in-person and virtual, help release emotional blocks. Her sound healing work, especially the innovative Suspended Sound Bath, creates a space where people feel safe enough to truly let go.

These aren’t just services, they’re invitations back to yourself. And whether you’re in Remuera or logging in from across Auckland, Holly’s work is accessible, inclusive, and deeply impactful.

You don’t need to figure it out alone. For those in Auckland looking to let go of stress or reconnect spiritually, Holly Neighbours offers something rare: holistic healing that actually works.

She combines deep knowledge of Breathwork, Reiki, and Sound Therapy into intuitive, safe, and effective sessions. Whether you book a Reiki energy balance, join a group breathwork experience, or float in her signature Suspended Sound Bath, you’ll find real support, not just surface calm.

What makes Holly different? She doesn’t treat symptoms. She holds space. Every part of her practice is designed to help you feel empowered, grounded, and free. Her studio in Stonefields is warm and welcoming and her online offerings make healing accessible wherever you are.