“As fall ends and it is the morning of the winter solstice, Oya prepares us for
the inevitable death that lies before us and within us.”
Deanna Oloyade Lowman ”
read entire article on Oya and the solstice at http://spiderwhosings.dragonheadmusic.com
“The Lodge is constructed from the inside out”. Spider Who Sings. Learn more on the structure of the plains style lodge at http://songsforthelodge.dragonheadmusic.com/lodge-structure/
notice frame, rock pit in center, altar in background and firepit. from: http://journal.earthwitness.jpg
The lodge is constructed from the inside out. The rock pit, which holds the rocks and the circumference of the lodge, is marked in the earth by using two sticks tied together by a string. One stick is placed in the ground to mark the center of what will become the rock pit. The string is stretched out and the second stick is then used to scratch out the cirumference of the lodge in the earth. The Fire Pit, where the rocks are heated, is also marked. Both areas are consecrated with tobacco and prayers. Once this is done both pits are then dug out and the soil which is removed is used to create an earth altar either between the fire pit and the rock pit or in an area slightly north of where the door will be. Once the pits are consecrated and cleared, the spacing of the poles is marked and the poles placed in the ground.
“…the energy of abundance is a deep, endless river. For every drop flowing out more will always flow in. It is up to you to create a clear vessel in which to hold the water”. Read the rest at
http://spiderwhosings.dragonheadmusic.com
”What we are seeking is near us; nothing prevents our seeing it save ignorance”
Feeling a little uncertain; confused maybe; or in an emotional flux trying to understand the emotional issues which have been presented to you during the past week? The energy for this day is telling us to look within ourselves for the answers to our problems….”
From 11-29-09 See more at http://spiderwhosings.dragonheadmusic.com
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