Yule. The winter solstice. The shortest day of the year has come and gone with a flourish of holiday lights, glittering tensile and the delicious aromas of festive feasts.
The Battle of the Oak and Holly Kings has been fought and the Oak King has prevailed. He ushers in the light half of the year, now that we have celebrated and welcomed the birth of the Sun!
From the depths of the Goddess' cauldron emerges the Sun, the embodiment of Life. Though the earth is still barren and in the icy grip of Death, we find our hope in the circle that is the Great Wheel. We trust that life will stir anew and that the earth will once again be filled with the sights and sounds of spring. It is a promise our Goddess has made and a promise we can see enacted as the Wheel of the Year turns yet again.
Happy Holidays and Blessings To All!!
So Mote It Be
Kira Adora of CSS
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Croning
Last night, several of the members of CSS attended the croning ritual of a dear friend, Cailet. The ritual was held at Awarn and Willow's beautiful home and was orchestrated by the fantastic mocha goddess, Gryn.
I was honored to call North and Salix called South. I wonder if Cailet knew how appropriate that is. It was a very sweet ritual honoring a very sweet woman.
A croning is another type of ritual that marks the turning of the wheel of one's life. In this ritual, the woman who is being croned is honored among her friends and family as one who has attained the status of wise woman. She has left the wilds of youth and the fertility of motherhood behind and has entered into the dark half of her life.
This is the time of her life, when her focus turns to the greater good of those in her community. She is seasoned through time and trials and she is willing to share this wisdom with those who seek her guidance. She is the embodiment of the dark goddess. She wears her age as a badge of honor and she carries with her the memories of lifetimes.
We all wish Cailet the best as she takes these initial steps onto her new journey as a crone.
Blessed Be!
Kira
I was honored to call North and Salix called South. I wonder if Cailet knew how appropriate that is. It was a very sweet ritual honoring a very sweet woman.
A croning is another type of ritual that marks the turning of the wheel of one's life. In this ritual, the woman who is being croned is honored among her friends and family as one who has attained the status of wise woman. She has left the wilds of youth and the fertility of motherhood behind and has entered into the dark half of her life.
This is the time of her life, when her focus turns to the greater good of those in her community. She is seasoned through time and trials and she is willing to share this wisdom with those who seek her guidance. She is the embodiment of the dark goddess. She wears her age as a badge of honor and she carries with her the memories of lifetimes.
We all wish Cailet the best as she takes these initial steps onto her new journey as a crone.
Blessed Be!
Kira
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Samhain 2007
The Wheel of the Year is turning yet again to the dark half of the year. Samhain (pronounced Sow-in for our non-pagan friends) is the Witches' New Year; a time of introspection, shaking off the old year and communing with those who have passed through the veil and into the land of the dead.
What lessons have you learned over this past year that you will carry with you into the next? What are some of the things you will discard as we step into this new season?
The Dark Goddess is pregnant with possibilities for the new year. She rests and waits as the world is engulfed in darkness. When we enter the womb of the Mother; we too learn the value of silence and see the beauty in death. For, without death, there can be no rebirth. Without destruction, there would be no room for new growth.
We listen to her voice. We seek wisdom from our guides and we wait. We eagerly await the arrival of Her promise; the birth of the sun!
Blessings,
Kira Adora of CSS
What lessons have you learned over this past year that you will carry with you into the next? What are some of the things you will discard as we step into this new season?
The Dark Goddess is pregnant with possibilities for the new year. She rests and waits as the world is engulfed in darkness. When we enter the womb of the Mother; we too learn the value of silence and see the beauty in death. For, without death, there can be no rebirth. Without destruction, there would be no room for new growth.
We listen to her voice. We seek wisdom from our guides and we wait. We eagerly await the arrival of Her promise; the birth of the sun!
Blessings,
Kira Adora of CSS
Friday, November 2, 2007
Welcome to our blog!
Merry Meet Fellow Pagans!
Circle of the Sacred Spirit (CSS) is a coven located in the wilds of Walker County (Sumiton, Alabama, to be exact). We are an Eclectic Wiccan coven seeking to provide teaching and healing to those in our area as well as network with others in Alabama's pagan communities. Several of our members are ordained ministers, Reiki masters and practicitioners and/or Wicca teachers.
We host semi-public sabbats (by invitation only) and will post updates about them here. If you think you might be interested in attending one of our events, check out our Event Etiquette page. If you still want to join us, shoot us an email at: csscoven@yahoo.com
Blessings,
Kira Adora of CSS
Circle of the Sacred Spirit (CSS) is a coven located in the wilds of Walker County (Sumiton, Alabama, to be exact). We are an Eclectic Wiccan coven seeking to provide teaching and healing to those in our area as well as network with others in Alabama's pagan communities. Several of our members are ordained ministers, Reiki masters and practicitioners and/or Wicca teachers.
We host semi-public sabbats (by invitation only) and will post updates about them here. If you think you might be interested in attending one of our events, check out our Event Etiquette page. If you still want to join us, shoot us an email at: csscoven@yahoo.com
Blessings,
Kira Adora of CSS
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