We gathered today To honor the Kindred, And walk through the cycle of the year. Our work is done, But may our sacred fire burn within our hearts Until we meet again. - Rev. Amber Doty - ------------------ The Core Order of Ritual is something that I utilize regularly in my practice, so I feel like it's important to dive into that ritual structure a little bit and share my understanding of each part, as well as giving an example of what that part of the ritual might look like. We’ve done all of the steps in our ritual, and now it is time to Close the Rite. As we started our ritual, we initiated the rite, showing a clear cut beginning of our work. We’ve taken all the appropriate steps, and now it is time for us to depart and to close our rite and bring our work to an end.
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Welcome back to the Learning the GAC series. This week, we move on to the fourteenth letter, Xi! Description: There is no fruit to take from a withered {Xêros} shoot. - Apollonius Sophistes Xi is a symbol that I most often express as “don’t polish a turd." It’s not the most eloquent phrasing, but definitely gets the message across very bluntly. Essentially, this symbol tells me to be realistic with my expressions and expectations. It often appears when people need to take responsibility for their actions, and understand the role they may play in a situation. Xi also describes harshness, and shows us that being callous will not lead to a positive outcome. Occasionally, this symbol ultimately points out that someone is not handling things appropriately, and that they may consider adjusting their attitude to be successful. A poem to help memorize the meaning of Xi could be: Expect that there is balance. You get what you give. Below are a few attributes of this symbol:
Earth Mother, primal goddess of the world, Great mother of all. First born from Chaos, From you all life has formed. With your support, we grew and changed. Thank you for joining our rite. With you, may we learn to love. With you, may we learn support. With you, may we all walk in peace. Earth Mother, we thank you. ------------------ The Core Order of Ritual is something that I utilize regularly in my practice, so I feel like it's important to dive into that ritual structure a little bit and share my understanding of each part, as well as giving an example of what that part of the ritual might look like. We’ve nearly finished our ritual, and have only one more being to thank, the Earth Mother At the very beginning of our ritual, we called to the Earth Mother as the first being to be welcomed to our ritual. We now thank her for upholding us and supporting our work. This is done after the Gates are closed since we always have a connection to the earth. ⠀ Welcome back to the Learning the GAC series. This week, we move on to the thirteenth letter, Nu! Description: "The strife-bearing {Neikêphoros} gift fulfils the oracle.” - Apollonius Sophistes Nu is the symbol of a strife-bearing gift and the challenges that may come with it. However, it also expresses the idea that this gift fulfills the destiny, fate, etc. of the person who receives this present. This gift may not be a physical item but instead an additional responsibility or a new skill instead. Initially, I felt that this was a negative omen, but over time my opinion has changed slightly. This symbol does not necessarily mean that the outcome will be negative, but instead seems to point to struggle and trials that come with the gift. However, despite these struggles, it is possible for the gift to lead to positive outcomes, despite the turmoil that it may bring with it. A poem to help memorize the meaning of Nu could be: Not all gifts Bring us joy but It is meant to be. Below are a few attributes of this symbol:
Welcome back to the Learning the GAC series. This week, we move on to the twelfth letter, Mu! Description: “It is necessary to labor {Mokhtheô}, but the change will be admirable.” - Apollonius Sophistes Mu is yet another symbol of hard work and the positive outcomes of it. Mu symbolizes the necessity of strenuous work, but it also says that the work will pay off in the end. For me, Mu is also a symbol of change and potential, showing that you can transform a situation or path that you wish to change, but that it will take work to be able to make that change happen. The potential for change is an important part of this symbol for me because, while there is potential for the change and success, this possibility also requires serious effort in order to happen. A poem to help memorize the meaning of Mu could be: Move forward And do the work. You will find success. Below are a few attributes of this symbol:
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