College of The Sacred Mists      Black Moon Esbast Ritual   - FRIDAY - December 30, 2005 6:30 p.m. Pacific time     This special Esbat is written & officiated by Lady Majyk Myst Priestess of Sacred Mists   Dealing with ones fears and shadows is essential to the aspiring Witch. Only through continously facing and conquering our shadows can we put ourselves truly in charge of our lives. Being in touch with, and realistic about "the dark night of the soul" is also a tool against the most dangerous, and common, sickness: megalomania and paranoia. It appears that the majority of humans in this society go through life in a moderately depressed state. It seems that people avoid major mood changes, preferring to be more or less miserable at all times. One who does not know the deep pit of fear and depression will also never know the high altitudes of ecstasy. This ritual is designed to get people in touch with their shadows and to overcome them. Our fears and depressions are in fact our demons and shadows. For the individuals who refuse to deal with them... you will find those very shadows become your enemy and keep you from being the best you can be. Tools Needed: <DIR> <DIR> Black altar cloth one black candle tarot card XVIII (The Moon) Hecate or Moon/Pluto incense (Frankincense is also a most powerful incense for purifacation and exorcism) white votive candle in glass container, ( to be used to cast out unwanted shadows). </DIR></DIR> Time Conversion Table   In the event that the Main chatroom is full please try the Classes chatroom. As we grow our Sabbat rituals quickly fill up.