Full Moon Ritual
Posted by Eclecta | Posted in Goddesses | Posted on 17-11-2009
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My friend Sue came to visit me at the end of August. I’ve known her for many years, since 1996 to be exact, when we were living in the same city. We’ve both moved several times since then. Sue is one of the women in my life whom I immediately recognized (from pasts lives) when we first met, and it was a mutual recognition. There have been a few women whom I’ve met and instantly knew, and this has been happening even more these last few years. My S.B.A.#1 Sister Ro is one of them, as is my friend and Sister, Tinne.
Sue traveled far, from the Prairie Provinces in Canada to visit her mother in southwestern Ontario, and then added an additional 7 hours of driving each way just to come see me. I was thrilled! Sue arrived with her sweetheart, who is truly a Kouretes* in the Goddess tradition, the second one I’ve met lately and immediately recognized. We had a wonderful visit, too brief, considering we hadn’t seen each other in three years!
It was the night of the Full Moon. Sue & I went to the beach, near the Aylmer Marina, accompanied by our very own Kouretes, Darren, as well as Sue & Darren’s adorable Teddy, a fierce & loving little schnauzer. We brought with us sage for smudging, a lighter, a lantern with a candle in it, a Native drum and drumstick, and a Shaman rattle which I had made earlier this summer during a drum camp for womyn and which I gave to Sue.
We walked on the beach until we found an unoccupied space. Darren spontaneously decided to take Teddy for a walk and throughout our ritual, Sue & I felt his presence on the periphery, even though he wasn’t always close – we knew he was a protection to ensure our privacy.
We removed our shoes and let our toes revel in the cool beach sand. The water was lapping the shore quite close. We found a seagull feather, a gift of the Goddess, to help with our smudging. And so, by the light of the Full Moon, reflected on the mirror surface of the lake, we cast our circle, circling it while drumming. We invoked the Goddesses, guardians and spirits of West, North, East, South, and Centre. We did the Mystai “salute to the Moon” (kissing the backs of our hand and sending it to the Moon, while gazing at Her); we stated our intentions for the ritual. We walked around the circle, drumming and chanting; we talked of our plans and projects for the future; we raised energy and sent our intentions to the Universe, to shower back upon us. Finally, we thanked the Goddesses, guardians and spirits of West, North, East, South and Centre, and we opened the circle. Darren shortly reappeared with Teddy.
Although Sue & I had participated in many rituals together with others, it was the first time we had done a ritual, just the two of us, and it felt very very special. We both felt elated afterwards. This was when I realized that Darren is truly a Kouretes, and when I told him this, said he felt that this fit him perfectly and described his intentions. He further added that he felt his role keenly while Sue & I were doing our ritual. Magical!
I’m including a photo taken earlier in the day of the August Full Moon. Sue & I, at Lac DesChênes (Lake of the Oaks), which is an extension of the Ottawa River
Many blessings,
Eclecta
* Kouretes: In Z Budapest’s Holy Book of Women’s Mysteries, the Kouretes are described as sons of the Goddess, members of the Goddess-serving priesthood. They were the males who performed service for the Priestesses, who stood around the periphery to ensure privacy for the Priestesses in ritual; they were the sons and lovers of the Priestesses, as well as many of the gay men of the community.
Eclecta, Sweet
What a magic experience! I´ve really enjoyed reading your post. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful and touching ritual!
I loved it!
Blessings from your Sister and Friend
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Bless-ed LADY ECLECTA!
What a GORGEOUS Homage to SISTERHOOD!
Bless-ed are the Womyn who Gather… Who Know, Love and Remember each other AGAIN in Perfect Love and Perfect Trust.
Deep Gratitude for Sharing this most Divine Experience with US ALL!
ALL HAILS!
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LAdy RO!
What a special time! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Hazel
What a wonderful experience! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
BB,
Aura