So two weeks after our informational meeting on Sacred Sensuality, we met for the corresponding Ritual. We were asked to wear an outfit that made us feel more in touch with our sensual selves, as well as bringing three items of clothing or jewellery that would signify our Voices, Desires and Power of Sensuality. The three items would be put on as part of the ritual.
I volunteered to cast our protective circle, and, partly due to my own disorganisation, I didn't prepare something for this so I did it on the spot. I chose to use a clearing of tall grasses that were flowing in the wind, with our selves as Naiads (female water nymphs of Greek mythology) gathered in a circle and also flowing but in our own directions. Perhaps Dryads would have been a better choice as they are tree nymphs within Greek mythology, but I went with Naiads anyway. Because Naiads are water nymphs, they would by default, in my opinion, be more likely to flow, whereas Dryads seem to be more grounded through their roots.
During the main part of the ritual, we took each of our items of clothing/jewellery and placed them on our bodies to wear them with intention.
I chose to represent my Voice with my crescent moon earrings to signify that I am no longer voiceless and that my voice will shine out as the moon's light does in the darkness. I felt that my Voice resided in my throat, literally and metaphorically; and that, while it started off feeling blocked, it had since been made free.
With this, there came the realisation that my voice was always silenced but since I moved into my own home, I have discovered the freedom to have/wear/say/do/be who/what I want to be/have. It is almost as if I needed my own home to fully become and express myself.
My Desires was represented by a key on a chain that I can wear around my neck. I hadn't noticed this at the time but the key is for my desk, where I write this blog and do my witchy/magickal research. My desk was the first item of furniture that I desired to have after I realised the path that I am on. Because I spend so much time at home, I rarely lock my desk so in a way, I feel as if I have set my desires free. I also think that having the desk has allowed me to move past feeling ugly - one person's rubbish/trash could be another's treasure. (I write this particular phrase because my desk was not bought as new; I found it in a second-hand shop.) I felt as if my Desires resided in my entire body which started to feel much lighter in feeling as I hung the key on its chain around my neck.
I have always wanted to be accepted but I am still being asked if I want to be more feminine, so I don't truly feel that yet. I am happy as I am with my hairstyle, my wardrobe, and also with my desire to wear "sexy" outfits, even if there are some who might describe me wearing certain outfits as looking like a "hooker". I am the one wearing them and if I want to wear them, then I will. I don't need the approval of others anymore. (Major thanks to the lovely ladies of the Priestess Path for encouraging me to wear what I want to wear!)
My Power of Sensuality was represented by a hematite ring. The ring reminded me of a time in my life where I had been much freer or more able to communicate what my senses were experiencing and/or what it was that I wanted to feel. I felt this Power resides in my actual sex, like it vibrates of its own accord, wanting to be made completely free within the world.
At times in my past, I have wanted to wear corsets (they are not as uncomfortable as some stories make them out to be), tops with low necklines or not wearing a bra with certain dresses. I also realised that I do want to be physically close to others but that I haven't always known how to do this or that I haven't had the confidence to make the first move.
Within my whole body, I felt lighter and freer through the acknowledgement and acceptance that came from this ritual. I actually feel like I am a sensuous, powerful and sexy goddess in my own right, as well as being a wiful and whole soul.
This ritual helped me to realise that I am the author of my own story, so I can write the story that I truly want to live. So why don't you do the same?
Peace and love to all!
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