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