Preparation
for the Ritual Prior to the Gathering
The
Story
Origin: Greek. Maia is the goddess of spring and gives
name to the month of May. The eldest daughter of Atlas,
she can be seen in the Pleiades constellation, the most
beautiful star among the Seven Sisters of the night
skies.
Maia’s
name means “mother” and she has been called
the grandmother of magic, credited with having been
the first to understand and use it.
The
Thought
Spring is the time of rebirth and Maia is the glorious
symbol. Beautiful, magickal Maia’s vibrant energy
can help us to manifest change. What change would you
like to make in your life? Attract love? Draw prosperity?
Improve health? Spend time presenting your need to Maia,
asking for help, and record the need in your journal
for reference during the ritual.
The
Music
“Breath of May,” Beverly Frederick ©,
In the Arms of the Wild
“Flora’s Secret,” Enya ©, A Day
without Rain
“Magic,” Karen Beth ©, Magic
“Rosie’s Prayer for Protection,” Megha
Morganfield ©, Noticing Roses
The
Blessing
Sugar cookies
Berry juice (strawberry, raspberry)
Blessing oil: add 3 drops rose geranium essential oil
to ? cup grapeseed oil
Evening of the Ritual
The
Clothing
Spring colors – pastels, flowery prints, flower
circlets in hair, especially braids
The
Craft
Magickal Maia Wishing Charm (see Crafts section)
The
Altar
A pink candle in a delicate holder, pastel green altar
cloth, icon or picture of Maia, the craft charms, a
tree branch, rabbit /hare statue, crystal vase of spring
flowers: yellow daffodils, red tulips, blue hyacinth
and purple irises, a pot of white geraniums, braid/knotted
items, rose incense, and a spring floral pattern plate
for food, a crystal goblet, and a small bottle of blessing
oil
The
Ritual
Welcome
& Affirmation
Priestess
welcomes each sister by name.
Sister responds: “I live my life with love and
trust. I surround myself with magickal purpose.”
Music:
“Breath of May”
Casting
the Circle: ) Basic Full Moon Component (
Honoring
the Elements (Air, Fire, Water and Earth)
E:
Maia, your magick swirls in the breeze
S:
Maia, your return adds zest to the light
W:
Maia, your presence renews hope
N:
Maia, your blossoms fulfill spring’s promise of
rebirth
All:
Maia, center us in your spirit.
Welcome/Invocation
to the Goddess
Welcome,
Maia, Grandmother of Magick, Goddess of Spring, Queen
of Flowers, we are honored by your presence.
Music:
“Flora’s Secret”
Calling
Down the Moon: ) Basic Full Moon Component (
Charge
of the Goddess: ) Basic Full Moon Component (
Energy
Work Relational to Goddess
Priestess:
A traditional custom to celebrate Maia is to braid a
color ribbon with a flower, chosen to enhance a wish,
and tie it to a tree branch. Similarly our charms are
worked with flowers and the ribbon is braided so we’ll
take turns fastening them to the tree branch on the
altar, reaffirming the charm’s intent –
the need we asked Maia to help manifest during our thought
reflection – and augmenting the intent during
our song.
Voice
joys and concerns to include in the energy
Join
hands
Music:
“Magic”
At
song’s end, hold hands firm, take a deep breath
and send off the energy in unison
Blessing:
) Basic Full Moon Component (
Music:
“Rosie’s Prayer for Protection”
Opening
the Circle: ) Basic Full Moon Component (
