We do invocations in a ritual for many reasons.It's a way to honor the land where we to live and it's features.It's a way to "call in" the support of nature, angels, ancestors, and guides.But my favorite reason is to kindle genius and light up the psyche.When we face a direction and …
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Full Moon at Darkwood
I need to confess something.Because I don't want you to have to wrong impression about me.It's this: I don't orchestrate as many personal rituals as one might think.And my altars are often accidental.As an example, here's how Monday's full moon went here at Darkwood.I woke up Monday …
Ritual For Honoring Wisdom Keepers
Anointing CeremonyThis weekend we have a "Wisdom Keeper moon", the waning crescent. This waning crescent moon is a potent time to be with the Wisdom Keeper, often in the form of ritual. With the "holiday spirit" underway, it's a sweet time to gather your tribe and pay tribute to the wisdom and …
Tantrika moon ritual
Naming your Desires.When the moon is waxing gibbous we honor our Tantrika nature; our innate ability to flower, attract, and desire.But sometimes our desires are unclear.Or they make us feel kinda creepy, like when we want what someone else has. Or when we want a person. Rest assured, you're …
enhance your women’s circle this season
I know how important community is, especially one that's supportive of our spiritual and emotional growth.Often, what begins as a spiritual gathering ends up falling short; an evening of drinking and gabbing instead of a deep, reverent dive.I'd like to offer you 3 ways to guide your circle …