Jamie, I know what you mean about public ritual while preggo... I am still going to go for the Beltane campover this weekend, it isnt quite public, it's sort of a large group of people from different paths that routinely go to the sabbats. Anywhere from 25-100 people. I probably wont actually take part in the ritual itself however, as sometimes the spiral dance can get pretty quick, and Id hate to just cut out mid-circle and break the circle. There are always people that sit on the outside of the circle, those with mobility issues etc.
But the rest of the sabbat is great, mens and women's mysteries, and then of course the choosing of the Stag King and May Queen. I love it when the men get into their groups and do silly things to impress us women to earn our favour, lol..... And of course, the drumming circle around the fire each night is so nice.I just have to make sure we buy some good foam for putting our sleeping bags on!
Byondbzr, I am wondering how active I will be in the pagan community after my son is born.... it will certainly be a change. Plus, at the end of June, we are moving out of town. (an hour with no traffic, two hours+ if there is any traffic) so we wont be as active in the local pagan community. Of course, we have our own group, although small, (just three of us hehe) but I know that I can probably fit in some ritual time in between breastfeeding.
I have found that when I wander off the path, usually by accident because 'life' gets in the way, that I feel that same sense of longing... I guess its due to becoming disconnected from the source? Becoming unplugged? Even just being pregnant, Ive found Ive lost alot of my motivation that I had before the pregnancy. translation: gotten lazy!
We are getting married on May1st. Not a wiccan celebration, simply a civil ceremony with immediate family. It will be nice though. The night before, Monday.... myself, d/h and our maiden will be getting together to consecrate our silver bands we bought for the ceremony, and will be doing some energy raising. We will pass our rings through the elements, then raise some energy by dancing the maypole we have made and then we will breathe our intent into our rings for each other and keep them in consecrated pouches on ourselves overnight to exchange at the ceremony the next day.
Im excited!
Sorry for the long delay in responding, I thought i had my email set up to receive new responses, I was surprised to check in and find some! hehe
Beltane!
