Autumn Equinox 2017

 

As Demeter begins to mourn Persephone returning to Hades, She prepares for Winter, her tears flowing

through the roots of our dying crops, nourishing them with not only nutrients, but Her love, which will flourish under the frozen land, and birth new life for the return of Persephone in The Spring.

As we notice changes in our environment, we may also notice changes within ourselves. This Harvest season is a time to reflect on our past, but also plan for our future! As we mourn the death of The Sun God, we must also celebrate the life he has provided this past year. A perfect way to do that is by performing a simple ritual, either solitary or with friends.

Gather the gifts of autumn that surround you, leaves, pine cones, etc collect colours of oranges, reds and gold, and to honour this time of Harvest, gather nuts, fruits, ears of corn and grains to place on your altar, for offerings and for yourself, as you eat in the company of The Goddess and Sun God during your Equinox ritual.

As you begin your celebratory ritual, start with the following prayer by gathering your leaves and place them in your hand, standing before your altar’s slowly scatter them around you speaking these words:

“Leaves fall,
The days grow cold.
The Goddess pulls her mantle of Earth around Her
As You, O Great Sun God, sail toward the West
To the land of eternal enchantment,
Wrapped in the coolness of night.
Fruits ripen,
Seeds drip,
The hours of day and night are balanced.
Chill winds blow in from the South wailing laments.
In this seeming extinction of nature's power, O Blessed
Goddess, I know that life continues.
For spring is impossible without the second harvest,
As surely as life is impossible without death.
Blessings upon you, O Fallen God, as you journey into
The lands of winter and into the Goddess' loving arms.”

As the last few leaves begin to fall, say:

“O Gracious Goddess of all fertility, I have sown and
Reaped the fruits of my actions, good and bane.
Grant me the courage to plant seeds of joy and love in
The coming year, banishing misery and hate. Teach me the secrets
Of wise existence upon the planet.
O luminous one of the night!”

Offer mead/food to The Goddess & The Sun God, light a candle to channel his light into your heart and spirit. Live these cold winter days in warmth, for his light follows you and continues to guide you on your path!

- Stephanie

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Reading for the Week

This week's card is taken from  The Rider Waite Tarot 

The Emperor

You may find yourself needing to make hard or big decisions at this time, if so remember to think it through, weigh up the pros and cons, and don't let your heart or emotions rule your decisions.

Take time for yourself as well. You need to be able to recharge your batteries befor facing difficult times and decisions. Take some time out to meditate, be gentle and look after yourself.

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