I have been fortunate to participate in many Rituals and Gatherings for Calling or Drawing down the Moon, standing beneath the full Moon's glowing face and feeling the sensation that runs through you with the energy from her power as it encircles all the souls united as one.

But life, for whatever reasons, does not always make such gatherings with others easy to find or attend. You should not allow anything to stand in your way along your personal journey with your Goddess.

Before you begin, you should have all electrical items that make noise turned off: phones, cell and otherwise; TV; answering machine; door bell; pagers and so on. I know some of these are just a part of day-to-day life, but unless you are truly able to leave the cares and sounds of this world behind, you will not be able to completely enter into the veil of the Goddess.

If you are going outdoors, it is a good idea to place any items you need for meditation in a small basket or box. You don't want to get started and then have to stop and start again. If you are inside, you should make sure you have everything with you in a place where you will not be intruded upon.

Items needed:

Again, life will try to push in and break your concentration. If you have a family that is going to be knocking on the door asking what you are up to, or children (or husbands) that will be wanting attention it may be best to do this meditation ritual late at night or early in the morning when everyone is in bed.

Dress or not according to your tradition in a way to free you from this world's constraints.

Now you will need to find that place that is empowering to you and your Goddess.

You may if you wish cast a simple circle around where you will be. Light your candle and incense.

Sit and get as comfortable as possible. Stretch and take some deep breaths in and out.

Focus your vision on the candle's flame as you relax you entire body and mind. Using your third eye visualize yourself moving through time and space into a world between the veil of color and light. Allow yourself to open the curtain of time and pass into another plane of existence. This is not a place I can describe for you, it is a world only you can know and you will know when you arrive.

At this time take a deep breath of air. As you release it, open your eyes. Before you, see your Goddess in whatever form she desires to visit you. Spirit, being, animal, star or Moon.

Talk to her, tell her all your dreams and desires. This is your time with the Goddess. Time has no meaning here.

When you have finished or the Goddess has removed herself, close your eyes and return through the veils as you entered into this sacred place.

Stand, facing the Goddess in her Moon form. Holding your hands to the sky, give her blessings and honor with your words and gifts.

When finished blow out the candle and return to this world, refreshed by the powers of the Lady.

So mote it be.