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In the Land of Ragno I was saved from ineptness
By learning
And all my learning has led me to Wisdom.
I am the daughter you lead to Power.
The priestess at the Power point of the pentagram now hails the initiate:
How will you take me, for I am the mighty thigh.
Do you dare challenge me?
I am the third obstacle.
Heed my voice.
I give you nothing.
Take me on!
The Power priestess gently, but at medium speed, throws punches at the initate, who must attempt to block them.
When the initiate is blocking them well, she steps up to the priestess and asserts:
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I build my cone of Power,
I stand in Beauty.
My first point is knowledge great and small
Second is my daring
For fear has not defeated me.
Third is my will
Sharpened by my need-fire,
Honed through great struggle.
Fourth is my silence.
My spell rests in the quiet of my womb
That my medicine may have great power.
The priestess at the point of Sex is breathing the Breath of Fire When she is ready, she challenges by saying:
From what source come these fine words?
Who am I? And where?
What I have is mine to share or naught.
How will you evoke me?
I am the best-known Secret,
Find me if you can.
I hide. I hide in the clear place.
Who am I?
Here the initiate plays out the act of searching, as if for some lost object She ends this play by touching her body
lovingly.
Ah! I know you!
You are hidden in my hood
And guarded by my bones.
You are the knowing woman's soul, my sex.
You are the numbered unit:
Seven you are at rest, uncalled
Six you are blended, in opposition
Five you are awake, yet alone
Ten you are merged wtih she who btnds hearts together
Now this nddle I speak is mine to keep!
The priestess on the point of Passion speaks now:
Awaken! Awaken! Unstop your ear! Cast off these bonds! Quickly!
Come you hence, I challenge too! Who is it, who calls you?
The initiate answers by saying:
Oh! My burning heart
How can I contain you?
Out from me, I say!
You are all that drives me to my goal.
You are the point where my anger shows,
You are the soul of the Goddess of Liberation!
You are Themis, for whom I leap!
You are joy and ecstasy!
No longer am I blind, for I do see,
Nor deaf my ear is tender,
My hands are free to do their work,
I stand free of the shroud of deceit,
I am whole and ready to meet my fate.
The ritual ends with a womb-hug by all. There is much celebration and feasting, and the priestesses present gifts to the
initiate. There are three gifts for to the woman in this ritual: a Moonstone, which the newly initiated places over her
Third Eye with a piece of doublestick tape (this is her meditation stone); a piece of gold cloth in which to keep her
new Moonstone; a carved box. The ritual is ended by calling down the Moon.
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A Birthday Ritual
"Happy Birthday!" This expression triggers many smiles, as all of us, young and old, get to review our lives on
our birthdays. Patriarchy has not failed to "borrow" pagan elements for this event. The white candles on the cake are
all that's left of the witchy approach. Let's see if we can make more memorable birthdays for ourselves, knowing what
the Wise Ones did.
On your birthday, as part of your own ritual, write a card for your mother, thanking her for having done such a
great labor in bringing you over to the side of the living. This makes you feel your own life's continuity. You have not
come from nowhere. \bur mother created you. If she is nearby, certainly invite her to your party. Publicly acknowledge
her part in your creation. Mothers rarely are honored by younger people. Mother's Day doesn't count, as it is a band-
aid on the injustice perpetrated against women. Give us ERA, and then we'll know you love us! If you are close to
your father, invite him too.
Gather your friends together at sundown, after having spent the day meditating on your life. When the sun has
set, light your incense. Rebirth incense is the most appropriate, but you can't go wrong with frankincense and myrrh.
Avoid the usual guru smells like banana or blackberry. These have no occult properties.
In your home, set up a white candle to represent every year you have lived. Put them everywhere and light them
one by one, meditating on the years they represent. If you had something special happen on a certain year, you can use
a different candle for it. If you fell in love, use a pink or red one. If you lost your parents, use black. If you formed a
friendship, use blue. If you were sick, use orange to build up your health. Use yellow if you are full of dreams, purple
if you have achieved a high goal, green if you made money, brown if you bought property. Remember, all these are
optional.
Have your friends form a circle and step into it. Your best friend should take a leading part here.
The best friend says: "Who do we honor today?"
The rest answer: "A friend who journeyed from birth to here.''
Best friend: "What do we do to a person we love?"
Rest: "We bless her/him for the seasons to come!"
Now all take the candles that represent your years, and holding them aloft, they shout, "Long life to you, (your
name)!"
You answer: "Long life is sent to me by you." All: "Long life with love and health!"
You: "Long life is to me from you!"
All: "Long life and golden luck!"
You: "Long life is mine, and golden luck!"
Now the candles can be placed back where they were. The cake can be brought out, with or without candles. You
can now proceed according to regular birthday customs as you like.
If you are isolated, or have no time to organize a whole party for your birthday, you should ask at least one
person to perform this blessing for you. Don't skimp on your birthday. It is important to reaffirm your origin, your
process and your future. Even if you hate birthdays, still remember that it is a holy day for you and your mother. The
gift of life is worthy to recall and celebrate. So honor yourself with a candlelight ceremony, a treat with friends.
Happy Birthday!
Dianic New Moon Ritual
Time: In the first quarter of the moon, when just a clear sliver crescent is visible in the afternoon sky.
Gather together, singing and chanting:
We all come from the Goddess,
And to Her we shall return,
Like a drop of rain
Flowing to the ocean.
While you assemble, pick some green stalks and flowers if any are at hand. Then sit around and make wreaths for your
crowns. When you have finished, admire each other's creations, and feeling thus adored, begin
the ritual.
Three women take responsibility here: one for the Maiden, one for the Nymph and one for the Crone. Position
yourselves in the circle, with the Nymph to the East, the Maiden to the West and the Crone to the North. Each of them
holds sticks of incense as wands; frankincense and myrrh are a good choice, although regular temple incense will do.
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Begin to hum low, without straining the vocal cords, until the tops of your heads begin to vibrate. The moon should be
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