Autumn Planting Ritual
Season: fall, before the first frost
Moon: any
Purpose: In addition to being a fine way to decorate your meeting place, this is a good fall meditation. It provides a chance to examine the things that, mentally and spiritually, you may need to put away for the winter.
Materials: flower bulbs that can still be safely planted, and appropriate tools for planting There are ten items in this list, because we had ten bulbs to account for. If your needs differ, use what you need or add a few more of your own. The important thing, as with any visual exercise, is to come up with something that resonates for you. This is another good ritual to "pass around." Everyone should take part.
Opening Goddess of rebirth
The harvest is over
The God is again offered up
As we celebrate the season of rest and reflection,
and wait for the springing of life in the land,
these are the things we give into your keeping
The first planter should then say the following:
Here are our dreams, our secret desires. May they bloom beyond our imagining.
The bulb should now be planted. While the planter is working, all should think of the dreams and secrets they will nurture throughout the winter ahead. The planting should then continue around the border of your circle, one bulb for each petition. It's nice to close each one with a rousing, communal "so mote it be!"
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