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Season Ceremonies

About Seasonal Ceremonies...

So much is reflected in the changing seasons of the earth!  The cycle of life itself is reflected as we watch the earth come alive in the spring, grow strong and full in the summer, withdraw and retreat in the autumn, then become quiet and still in winter. 

We see reflected in these seasons ways of being and ways for us to learn.  We can allow the energy of the spring to carry us forward into excitement and visions of what may be.  Riding that swell of energy, we move into the fruition of those visions, watching as they are fully realized (or wonder why they are not).  As the energy of autumn encourages reflection and withdrawal, we can allow ourselves time to reflect and learn about ourselves and our actions.  Then winter can teach us to become still, quiet, allow the life that is under the surface to remain quiescent, knowing that it is gathering the energy it needs for the spring.  

In our modern way of living, many of us have forgotten the pulses of life, the natural rhythms and ways of being that reflect the nature around us.  Seasonal ceremonies allow us an opportunity to remember and to allow ourselves to reflect and learn from the earth's ways of being.

Also, seasonal ceremonies allow us an opportunity to honor the earth and the seasons, to offer gratitude.  This too we have forgotten.  How would the earth respond to such honoring, as we honor and sing the new season in?  You are invited to come and celebrate, to remember the ways of the natural rhythms of the earth, to honor the earth and the seasons!  

free to attend and Open to everyone!

Anyone may attend the seasonal ceremonies.  Ceremonies will last about 1-1.5 hours depending on participation.  Click on the calendar below for the schedule.  Although there is no cost to attend, some of the facilitators love coffee and tea and we wouldn't mind a cup or two.   To attend the ceremony, please register below!
Institute Calendar
Buy the Facilitator a Cup of Coffee!

"What do I bring?"  "How do I prepare?"

For All Seasonal Ceremonies:
  • Drums or Other Instruments 
             Bring a drum if you have one!  If not, you can bring other rhythm instruments, such as rattles,   
             tambourines, or even cymbals.  If none of these instruments are readily available, you can easily make a
             rattle by putting some dried beans in a jar.  
  • Candle
             A lit candle creates a sacred space and is a signal to the spirit realm.  
  • Smudging Materials
             Smudging, usually by letting sacred smoke (sage, for example) move over the body or the area, is a good
             way of cleansing your own energy as well as the energy of the room in preparation.  ​
  • Altar Decorations Befitting the Season
             If you like, you can decorate a space or add altar decorations that match the season.  If you take from the
             earth for these items, please remember to ask permission and offer gratitude.

In addition to the above items, there may be some items specific to the ceremony:

​For Autumn's Beginning Ceremony
​Please bring a piece of bread, fruit, or other fresh food to celebrate the first harvest during this ceremony.  

For Autumn Equinox Ceremony
To be announced

For Winter's Beginning Ceremony
To be announced

For Winter Solstice Ceremony
To be announced

For Spring's Beginning Ceremony
To be announced

For Spring Equinox Ceremony
To be announced 

For Summer's Beginning Ceremony
To be announced

For Summer Solstice Ceremony
To be announced


    register here to attend the ceremony

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