Community -> Rituals
Ritual is at the core of Starwood. From the Opening Circle on Tuesday, until the closing Circle on Sunday, every day (or night) has a large public ritual scheduled and perhaps several smaller ones. Some of the highlights include:
- Opening Ritual on Tuesday, 7pm. As we join our energies together, we invite the spirits to protect and guide us during Starwood. Join hundreds of people as we spiral dance to raise the power to envelope the festival in blessing.
- Lunar Love – The moon and the sun entwining in one of the most erotic dances of the ages. This ritual enumerates various methods of fèsoling (making love with) the Maiden, Mother and Crone as well as fèsoling the Warrior, Father and Sage. Let the tides of passion wash through you with the stillness of the night punctuated by cries of concupiscence. This ritual is participatory, personal and utilizes shared magical energy as the power of change. (Performed by Ronn Walks With Fire & Raven)
- Druid Rite: The Cauldron of Blessing
Ian Corrigan and the ADF Clergy will lead a focused, meditative ritual aimed at producing direct, magical results in the lives and hearts of participants. The rite is centered on the Celtic symbol of the Triple Cauldron of Health, Wealth and Wisdom. We will work with powers from Celtic ways - the Land Mother of our festival space, and the Dagda Mor, keeper of the Cauldron of bounty, and work to draw the power of the Great Triple Cauldron into our hearts. You may wish to bring a small offering to the Gods, to be placed in the fire or into the earth - New Orleans Voodoo Rite: Hold Well the Ram Horn! Since life is the ride that we all have come to assume our glory through, it's now time to hold well it's "Horn" to balance our path and our emotions. This ritual is to honor "Ogun" and to continue to gain the strength of the Universe. The Drummers will be led by Louis Martinie', with support from Utu, Terence, Adrian Godard, Steve Mueller, & James Joly. Priestess Miriam will lead revellers with 3 dancers: Julia, Melissa Duncan & Melissa Elliot.
- Bonfire Lighting on Saturday Night. We will process as usual from the Main Stage to the Bonfire area.
- Closing Ritual on Sunday, location variable... We thank those who have aided us during the festival and ask for protection as we return home.
See the Speaker and Workshop descriptions for more...
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