From Slavic Magic to Summer Liberation: The Burden-Busting Jar
This July, as fireworks light the skies and we celebrate freedom around the world, I invite you to celebrate a different kind of independence—the freedom from old burdens, heavy thoughts, or even stubborn financial worries.
Inspired by a quirky and magical Slavic practice known as Simoron, this ritual transforms stress into lightness using just a few kitchen staples… and a lot of imagination.
What Is Simoron?
Born in Russia and Ukraine, Simoron is a joyful, humorous system of playful rituals that grew out of Slavic cultural roots. Unlike traditional magic, Simoron doesn’t take itself too seriously—yet it’s deeply effective. Think of it as folk magic meets theater meets positive psychology. Its creators, Peter and Petra Burlan, believed that absurdity unlocks the subconscious and opens the door to miracles.
One of Simoron’s core principles?
Laughter is a spell. The more joyful and ridiculous the ritual, the more powerful the shift.
In this ritual, we use a fizzy reaction—yes, like a mini volcano!—to symbolically release what’s been weighing us down.
Here’s how to do it:
Write your burden.On a small slip of paper, jot down something you’d like to release. A debt, a bad habit, a limiting fear. Keep it short and symbolic (e.g., “overwhelm,” “credit card,” “self-doubt”).Create your “magic jar.”
Place the paper in a small glass jar or cup. Sprinkle a spoonful of baking soda over it. Now comes the fun. Pour in a little vinegar or lemon juice and watch the fizz!This reaction represents the energy of your burden dissolving, bubbling away into nothing.Speak your freedom.
As it fizzes, declare aloud something empowering like: “I’m free from this burden. Watch it fizz into freedom!”Let it go.
Once the fizz settles, pour the liquid down the drain, symbolically washing away the old. You can bury or toss the paper, then wave a little flag of freedom (draw one, make one, or just wave your hand like a wand) or release a paper butterfly as a gesture of liberation.
Why It Works
Simoron rituals like this one are deceptively simple. They trick the logical mind into stepping aside, letting creativity and play rewire how we feel. Just like ancient Slavic village spells used symbols like bread, bells, or water, modern rituals use vinegar and baking soda to burst the problem with a laugh. And somehow? It works.
This ritual also echoes a key moment in my urban fantasy series, The Cursed Ring, where the heroine Kalyna must release the pain of her past to claim her true power and her love. In Slavic lore, freedom is rarely granted. It is won through courage, cleverness, and letting go of fear. The same truth lives inside us now.
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In the world of The Cursed Ring, ancient spirits like Yudi, Zmey, and the Samodivi test those who carry burdens. And only when the heart is light—like a butterfly—can the soul break free from the curse.
Your Invitation
If you loved this ritual, stay tuned. I’m working on a 12-month collection of rituals. We’ll also be running a Kickstarter for Oracle cards later this year. We hope they bring joy, healing, and a bit of Slavic sparkle into your home.
Would you like more of these rituals? Or a collector’s set?
Reply to this email. I’d love your input as I prepare for a “Make 100” Kickstarter launch early next year.
Until next time, may your July be fizzy, free, and full of light. This is my favorite month because the Universe and God created me.
From my soul to yours,
~ Ronesa Aveela
Folklore dreamer and author of The Cursed Ring series
