TYPE 4

MENOPAUSE

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MEDITATION ON THE MENOPAUSE.

A circle is cast, all move deosil & form a circle, invocation to elements is

done by gesture. Invocation to Crone Goddess. Ring bell.

PRIESTESS: Since menopause involves a new relationship with one's body, we

now meditate on ending that segment of our lives characterized by an active

This meditation begins with a movement excercise called "Aura Brushing." The

"aura" is the psychic field arond an individual. This aura may be affected by

fatigue, illness, depression, isolation. The purpose of "brushing the aura"

is to symbolize ma king a fresh start by discarding the cobwebs which drain

one of energy.

We start by forming groups of threes, one woman standing in the middle, one

on each side of her. Now the woman in the middle should close her eyes. The

other two will begin to whisk the air upward from her feet as they whisper

her name repeatedly. Th ey whisk from her feet, her legs, her trunk, up to

her neck and head, whispering all the while.

Each woman in the group takes turns standing in the middle while the other

two brush her "aura".

PRIESTESS: This meditation is especially for you. ..........[name],

We will now focus on helping .......say goodbye to her once-active womb.

PRIESTESS: While we are doing this meditation for ......, all may

participate, even those not yet at menopause.

You may wish to close your eyes sending healing energy to ......... Or,

you may wish to start with this visualization and then let your own

imagination take over. How you decide to participate is your own choice.

Now, begin by finding a comfortable position. Close your eyes and focus on

your breathing deeply in and out...See yourself carrying your womb in a

crystal jar. Look at it carefully. Carry it carefully into the woods to a

special place within, follow a path to a hidden shrine dedicated to the Great

Goddess, place your crystal jar before the shrine, stand in the goddess

position & invoke Her name 3 times ........then tell Her why you have brought

it here as an offering & ask Her to help you adjust to your new crone statis

with dignity & wisdom.

Then begin digging a hole with your hands.

Dig deeply, and when the hole is deep enough, place the jar containing your

womb deep into the blessed earth. Cover the jar carefully. Know that your

womb is buried safely, forever. Before leaving the spot where your womb is

buried, thank the Goddess for your womb & for all that it has given you.

Thank the earth for protecting and housing your womb. Listen to the forest

sounds, take a deep breath & let it out slowly, you are calm & a sence of

relief fills you, it is done, the wheel has turned, l ife & death are all

part of the whole. You look around you for the first time, nearby is a

waterfall & a small pool that looks inviting, your attention is drawn to the

white pebbles you see there....you fetch some of these pebbles & mark your

spot wi th them.

You now walk to the waterfall, drop your robe & stand beneath it and feel

yourself cleased from within and without. You whisper your new name to the

forest & wait for its reply.......replace your robe & return home knowing

that you will continue to b e creative and productive. Feel yourself strong

and in perfect health.

When you are ready open your eyes.

When the meditation is over, share your individual experiences. A small gift

is given to the woman from all present at this point. Cakes & ale is now

shared by all, after the blessing. Thank all present, move widdershins as you

leave.

BLESSED BE