This year for Spring Equinox, we had a gathering of fourteen people, all friends that have been coming to our gatherings for years. Since we did not have any gatherings through COVID, the day was so fun for our tribe to get together.
After everyone exchanged hellos and hugs, and got tea or water, I hustled the group into the family room where we had a roaring fire going in the fireplace. First item is to get everyone smudged and cleansed for the ceremony that we have. Each person either brings a drum or rattle or takes one of our instruments. As we wait for the smudging to finish, we begin drumming and rattling, clearing the energy in the room.
After the smudging, I open sacred space in the tradition of the Shaman of the Andes. We open the four directions and above and below. Then I give a brief overview of what we will cover during the session and advise who our Spirit Guide will be for the session. In this session, it was Quan Yin.
We do a quick around the circle introducing ourselves and why we are glad to be present today. Next, I sent around a jar filled with words. Each person drew out a word for this is the trait or issue that they will work on for the next three months. For example, some of the words were - Forgiveness, Compassion, Leadership, etc.
My husband then handed out crystals and provided a beautiful meditation on breathing into who we are. I led a meditation with Quan Yin as our guide that took us around the world.
We ended with a sharing circle where each person talked about what was on their mind. Some talked about their meditation experience. Some talked about what was going on for them at work or in encounters with different people. Each experience was blessed.
The last part of the ceremony is that I closed sacred space. Folks return the crystals and instruments and move to the dining room for refreshments and visiting.
The whole ceremony took place in one hour and ten minutes. Remember, when we are in sacred space, time moves differently.
The energy in the house is incredibly fresh and gentle after a gathering. Folks talk about feeling peace and calmness, and being happy.
A gathering does not need to be large. We have done gatherings with four of us. If you are feeling the urge to gather with like minded people, go for it! The experience is always unique. Each person grows with the experience.
Many blessings,
Judy
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Judy