Upcoming Esbats Fire Ceremony -- Dark Moon Ritual August 27 -- Gather at 6pm, Ritual at 7pm NOTE: This event has been cancelled/postponed due to Hurricane Irene. Check back for further details later. Fire is a cleansing and transformative thing ... Taking many materials and turning them to smoke and ashes – energy to the air, food for the earth. During our dark moon fire ceremony, we will put the energy of our troubles, our needs and/or our desires into the fire to feed Pachamama - the name for the Andean Earth Mother/Goddess - and ask her to transform and recycle our need, with our day-to-day assistance toward our need, in such a way that we will see the change begin to manifest within 2 weeks ... I will ask for quarter callers in circle – before we break briefly – if you'd like to call, please do, from your tradition, and make it from the heart, and in the moment ... I mention it now so you can think on it, but I prefer it not to be pre-written or memorized ... and no circle will be cast. We will gather in the circle at 7pm Get instructions, learn a chant, break briefly, then gather to start the working ... *Bring a twig from home (or anywhere, if you desire...I will have twigs for you to use) *Bring food to share before the fire ceremony, gnoshing to start starting around 6pm ... light food is better ...water or tea ... fruits, veggies, lean meats ... it will ground you a bit but not weigh you down ... and maybe some dessert for after the ceremony to help ground, as this ceremony can lead to a powerful trance-state. *But most of all, bring your self and your deep desire for the transformation you'd like to see in your life and the willingness to surrender this desire to Pachamama, so that She can do her part, as you will request of Her... Mystic Moon is a place for community. We are pleased to be able to present an opportunity to observe and/or participate in an eclectic array of traditions, paths and practices of a positive nature. It is a great way to experience the "flavors" of Modern American Paganism, as well to spend quality time with folks of like mind. If you have never attended a public service before, please feel free to ask questions, give input or share experiences you've had with other communities. We are blessed with a place to be able to offer this service to the community and we welcome any groups, covens or individuals to volunteer in assisting with these events. All events at Mystic Moon are open to all respectful seekers -- no matter what their path, faith or belief may be. Merry Meet, Merry Part and Merry Meet Again ... Blessed Be! |
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