Post by Laurasia on Oct 29, 2008 15:51:39 GMT -5
This is an adaptation of a ritual from the book "Moon Magick" by D.J. Conway.
We each experience, at some point in our lives, a feeling that we have been plunged into the Underworld & darkness. If we undergo a spiritual transformation we can come back stronger than before. True, we won't be the same, but who would want to be? With the transformation comes a new focus in life, often different goals & responsibilities. We relate to the "dark" side of life in a totally unique manner afterwards, understanding its' value in the cyclical rhythm of Nature.
All humans undergo times of darkness, of feeling buried & hopeless, uncertain of whether they will emerge once more into the light & happier times. Sometimes this is precipitated by disastrous personal events, such as the death of a loved one, a financial crisis, or an illness. Other times it is brought on by negative periods whose cause is unknown. These times of depression & despair can be brief or longer lasting. Either way they can be very hard to endure.
The following ritual helps to begin the subconscious changes necessary for dissolution of these dark, unhappy feelings. The worst thing about such times is the helpless, hopeless feelings that seem to fill the mind & spirit, dragging you down on all levels of your life. When you are experiencing such a dark spell it is not important why, but how you can reverse it.
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Set out everything that you'll need before you begin: a white candle in a holder, a bell, patchouli incense, & a blanket.
Light the candle & take a salt water bath within its' glow. Concentrate on washing all negative vibrations away. These vibrations are not physical, so there's no need to scrub; just rinse & relax.
Put on a special robe, or at least something that isn't an everyday garment. Take the candle in one hand & bell in the other. Go clockwise around the room that you'll be working in with the candle raised & ringing the bell while chanting:
Darkness, flee this bell & light.
Enter balance. be gone, night.[/i]
(If preferred, you could also use the Elvish ~Quenya~ statement that Frodo made praising the Light of Earendil....
"Aiya Earendil Elenion Ancalima!" Translation = "Behold Earendil, Star of Long Light!")
Set the candle in a safe place near where you will perform the ritual. Light the incense & waft the smoke over your body. Lie down in a comfortable position & wrap yourself completely with the blanket, leaving your nose & mouth uncovered to breathe. Close your eyes.
Feel yourself sinking deeply into the Earth. Relax & let yourself go. As you sink deeper & deeper, pour out your unhappiness & depressed feelings to Lady Galadriel & Mithrandir. Don;t be surprised if They embrace you (even if only with Their energies) & you find yourself in the fetal position. You may do a lot of crying, which is fine for it is cleansing as well.
Now listen with your feelings. Let those feelings go beyond control of your conscious mind & reach that inner place where there is no explanation for feeling what you feel. Don't feel anything specific; just let what happens happen. You will feel yourself bathed in the love & warmth of Lady Galadriel & Mithrandir. The darkness & depression inside of you will start to melt away. A deep peace will begin to penetrate your body, mind, & spirit.
As you feel yourself moving into a position of positive thoughts & budding hope, begin to wiggle free of the blanket. Don't simply thrust the blanket aside however! Just slowly wiggle out, as if you were a baby being born. It will be difficult getting out, but it is symbolic of your rebirth.
Once out, slowly stretch your arms & legs. It's not unusual to find yourself laughing or crying for joy. Thank Lady Galadriel & Mithrandir for Their help: past, present, & future. Look at your surroundings with new eyes. Welcome the budding changes within & around you, even though you have no proof yet that they're occurring.
Now do something that makes you feel happy. Anticipate the positive changes, small & large, that will enter your life daily.
Sincerely,
Laurasia
We each experience, at some point in our lives, a feeling that we have been plunged into the Underworld & darkness. If we undergo a spiritual transformation we can come back stronger than before. True, we won't be the same, but who would want to be? With the transformation comes a new focus in life, often different goals & responsibilities. We relate to the "dark" side of life in a totally unique manner afterwards, understanding its' value in the cyclical rhythm of Nature.
All humans undergo times of darkness, of feeling buried & hopeless, uncertain of whether they will emerge once more into the light & happier times. Sometimes this is precipitated by disastrous personal events, such as the death of a loved one, a financial crisis, or an illness. Other times it is brought on by negative periods whose cause is unknown. These times of depression & despair can be brief or longer lasting. Either way they can be very hard to endure.
The following ritual helps to begin the subconscious changes necessary for dissolution of these dark, unhappy feelings. The worst thing about such times is the helpless, hopeless feelings that seem to fill the mind & spirit, dragging you down on all levels of your life. When you are experiencing such a dark spell it is not important why, but how you can reverse it.
******************************************************
Set out everything that you'll need before you begin: a white candle in a holder, a bell, patchouli incense, & a blanket.
Light the candle & take a salt water bath within its' glow. Concentrate on washing all negative vibrations away. These vibrations are not physical, so there's no need to scrub; just rinse & relax.
Put on a special robe, or at least something that isn't an everyday garment. Take the candle in one hand & bell in the other. Go clockwise around the room that you'll be working in with the candle raised & ringing the bell while chanting:
Darkness, flee this bell & light.
Enter balance. be gone, night.[/i]
(If preferred, you could also use the Elvish ~Quenya~ statement that Frodo made praising the Light of Earendil....
"Aiya Earendil Elenion Ancalima!" Translation = "Behold Earendil, Star of Long Light!")
Set the candle in a safe place near where you will perform the ritual. Light the incense & waft the smoke over your body. Lie down in a comfortable position & wrap yourself completely with the blanket, leaving your nose & mouth uncovered to breathe. Close your eyes.
Feel yourself sinking deeply into the Earth. Relax & let yourself go. As you sink deeper & deeper, pour out your unhappiness & depressed feelings to Lady Galadriel & Mithrandir. Don;t be surprised if They embrace you (even if only with Their energies) & you find yourself in the fetal position. You may do a lot of crying, which is fine for it is cleansing as well.
Now listen with your feelings. Let those feelings go beyond control of your conscious mind & reach that inner place where there is no explanation for feeling what you feel. Don't feel anything specific; just let what happens happen. You will feel yourself bathed in the love & warmth of Lady Galadriel & Mithrandir. The darkness & depression inside of you will start to melt away. A deep peace will begin to penetrate your body, mind, & spirit.
As you feel yourself moving into a position of positive thoughts & budding hope, begin to wiggle free of the blanket. Don't simply thrust the blanket aside however! Just slowly wiggle out, as if you were a baby being born. It will be difficult getting out, but it is symbolic of your rebirth.
Once out, slowly stretch your arms & legs. It's not unusual to find yourself laughing or crying for joy. Thank Lady Galadriel & Mithrandir for Their help: past, present, & future. Look at your surroundings with new eyes. Welcome the budding changes within & around you, even though you have no proof yet that they're occurring.
Now do something that makes you feel happy. Anticipate the positive changes, small & large, that will enter your life daily.
Sincerely,
Laurasia
