Gestures of Connection
Sometimes actions speak louder than words. Quiet, contemplative poses aid in achieving connection with Nature and connection between the higher and lower selves.
Items needed:
White (or color of choice) candle
1.
Light the candle.
Use its flame as a focal point throughout the ritual.
2.
Face north.
Receptive hand at waist level;
palm down with fingers together.
(Projective hand at side with palm inward.)
Feet together.
Invoke the powers of earth.
Sense solidity, foundation, fertility.
3.
Face east.
Projective hand at head level;
palm forward with fingers spread.
(Receptive hand at side with palm inward.)
Feet together.
Invoke the powers of air.
Sense movement, communication.
4.
Face south.
Projective hand overhead;
palm forward with fingers in a fist.
(Receptive hand at side with palm inward.)
Feet together.
Invoke the powers of fire.
Sense force, passion, creation and destruction.
5.
Face west.
Receptive hand slightly above waist;
palm up with fingers cupped.
(Projective hand at side with palm inward.)
Feet together.
Invoke the powers of water.
Sense fluidity, healing, love.
6.
Face northwest.
Receptive hand overhead; palm forward with
forefinger and thumb in crescent shape,
other fingers curled against the palm.
(Projective hand at side with palm inward.)
Feet slightly apart.
Commune with Orb.
Sense her love, compassion, tenderness.
7.
Face southeast.
Projective hand overhead; palm forward with
forefinger and little finger extended,
thumb and other fingers curled against the palm.
(Receptive hand at side with palm inward.)
Feet slightly apart.
Commune with Sky.
Sense his strength, determination, courage.
8.
Face direction of choice.
Both arms extended overhead; hands open and relaxed.
Feet apart.
Sense the interconnection between the higher and lower selves.
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