There is a consistent framework which formulates the basics of the ceremonial tattoo process, however these particular tattoo sessions are also an ever evolving art form that are tailored to the individual client on a person to person basis.

As with any form of tattooing, all sessions will be carried out with the same blood borne pathogen and sterile precautions that are required during non-ceremonial tattoo sessions. The tattoos them selves will either be done by machine or hand poked depending on the piece and/or preference of the client.

So, you ask, what’s different? Unlike non-ceremonial tattooing, the space will also be energetically cleansed appropriately via smudging (and other techniques if called for) to provide a safe space for both myself and the client. This provides an energetic “clean slate” in order to truly be able to sink into the intentions of the session. Prayers and offerings will also be made to bless the space, the client, and the design. If the client feels called, there will be a communal altar to place personal sacred objects on to soak up and/or enhance the juju of the experience. Sacred objects are of course subjective to the individual, yet could be in form of: written words, totems, crystals, trinkets, feathers, instruments, tarot decks, etc (to name a few.) Various teas will also be available to help ground down and fully arrive into the space before the tattoo portion of the session.