We will dedicate ourselves to the Mysteries of the Mother where all opposites become one.
The biggest secret in all religion is that the god and goddess,
sacred masculine and sacred feminine are
eternally united and our bhakty (devotion) can heal the split within ourselves
and within our world.
Together we will tend to the holy hearth within and without and fan
the fires of devotion, compassion and transformation.
The Yoga of the Mother leads us to the mystical marriage of the physical
and spiritual in the bridal chamber of the heart.
the fires of devotion, compassion and transformation.
The Yoga of the Mother leads us to the mystical marriage of the physical
and spiritual in the bridal chamber of the heart.
We come together in the beauty and absolute privilege of having a Mother God
in our own image and of basking in the love of the Mother of God.
We celebrate her image and form and we reweave our memories
that we are one with her and her body as Earth.
Each one of these offerings are intended as a sutra. In Sanskrit it means a 'thread' and daily we sew together a living prayer and song to Mother Matter, Mater Maria.
The first week of 1 December to Sunday 6 December is dedicated to
Mary, The Immaculate Conception, Temple Mysteries,
The Miracle of Lourdes, manifestation, healing waters
This first week of the Thirty Days with Mary is dedicated to the archetype of
The element of water
The element of water
and the Suit of Vessels
Ace of Vessels
The woman within as Holy Vessel of the Divine Feminine
During this stage of the Mysteries we mystically enter the alchemical process of the miraculous
conception within our soul and we prepare to birth the Sacred One in our own psyche.
In the Mysteries of Mary tarot deck the suit of Vessels (traditionally Cups) is
dedicated to this archetype. Here we encounter her as the element of water.
Mary is a derivative from the Latin 'Maria" which means waters.
In French the word 'mare' means water.
Water has the power to drown us or to quench our thirst.
In the Mysteries we know Mary as the loving comforting mother, but also as
the Mater Dolorosa, the grieving mother consumed with bitter grief at the loss
of her son. She is also the Black Madonna, the mysterious shadowy Black Virgin who is known to
maim and even kill those who act against her.
In Lourdes you will hundreds of pilgrims carrying large containers of water from the sacred
spring every day to be used for food and bathing at home. Her healing waters has
miraculous powers to heal and cure.
Mary is called a Vessel of Spirit, a Vessel of Honour and in Lourdes she is the
Vessel of the Sacred Waters. She represents the oceans of consciousness as well as the
energetic flow of the soul and her powerful emotions. Vessels also relate to the
metaphor of the Cosmic womb of the soul and the dark void of the Source of all creation.
We see the element of water represented in the blue robes of Mary.
During this stage of the Mysteries we mystically enter the alchemical process
of the miraculous conception within our soul and we prepare to birth
the Sacred One in our own psyche.
In alchemy the vessel is the container in which the various ingredients are mixed and
transformed by each other. It was believed that the alchemists were looking for a way
to turn lead into gold, but it is also the belief that it is actually a metaphorical journey
of transforming ignorance (symbolized by darkness)
into light (symbolizing gnosis or knowledge) as well as a
journey of finding joy and peace amidst sorrow and hardships
as we live in a world of holy paradox.
Mary is a metaphor for the spiritual vessel
in which opposites combine : both human and divine.
conception within our soul and we prepare to birth the Sacred One in our own psyche.
In the Mysteries of Mary tarot deck the suit of Vessels (traditionally Cups) is
dedicated to this archetype. Here we encounter her as the element of water.
Mary is a derivative from the Latin 'Maria" which means waters.
In French the word 'mare' means water.
Water has the power to drown us or to quench our thirst.
In the Mysteries we know Mary as the loving comforting mother, but also as
the Mater Dolorosa, the grieving mother consumed with bitter grief at the loss
of her son. She is also the Black Madonna, the mysterious shadowy Black Virgin who is known to
maim and even kill those who act against her.
In Lourdes you will hundreds of pilgrims carrying large containers of water from the sacred
spring every day to be used for food and bathing at home. Her healing waters has
miraculous powers to heal and cure.
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| I added the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes to my altar |
Mary is called a Vessel of Spirit, a Vessel of Honour and in Lourdes she is the
Vessel of the Sacred Waters. She represents the oceans of consciousness as well as the
energetic flow of the soul and her powerful emotions. Vessels also relate to the
metaphor of the Cosmic womb of the soul and the dark void of the Source of all creation.
We see the element of water represented in the blue robes of Mary.
During this stage of the Mysteries we mystically enter the alchemical process
of the miraculous conception within our soul and we prepare to birth
the Sacred One in our own psyche.
In alchemy the vessel is the container in which the various ingredients are mixed and
transformed by each other. It was believed that the alchemists were looking for a way
to turn lead into gold, but it is also the belief that it is actually a metaphorical journey
of transforming ignorance (symbolized by darkness)
into light (symbolizing gnosis or knowledge) as well as a
journey of finding joy and peace amidst sorrow and hardships
as we live in a world of holy paradox.
Mary is a metaphor for the spiritual vessel
in which opposites combine : both human and divine.
Today we step into our sacred spaces.
May we dedicate every act and action as a rite to her.
You only need a small table or surface on which to create your altar.
The ritual of preparing the altar, lighting candle and incense,
sprinkling the rose petals, they all invite your senses to
participate in the celebration of your Ishta Devata, your personal
holy One.
Add the colours of the elements of each week if you want to.
If possible, enter into sacred communion with Mother Mary more or less at the same time
of day every day. The most powerful time for meditation is just before dawn
as the energies are new and fresh and it is a daily re-birth. And on a practical level, one is
often too tired to do so after a long and busy day. But do not let that stop you.
If the practice does not fit in with your lifestyle then you will not keep it up, so no
hard and fast rules here!
If the practice does not fit in with your lifestyle then you will not keep it up, so no
hard and fast rules here!
Rose quartz standing stone and mandala on the Mary leyline that runs through
the garden at my home
The Immaculate Practice
This body of ritual and devotion is called
the Immaculate Practice of the Sacred Heart of Mary.
to be done over these beautiful thirty days of evoking harmony and compassion. We will sanctify our meditation shawl, rosary (and/or mala) and anything else that you bring to the sacred altar.
It is a good idea to place a glass or bottle of water on your altar. You can drink this water after the
blessing ritual.
Should you want to, you can repeat this invocation daily.
After we have blessed our space, we open the rite and the space with a special prayer to Mary.
The daily mantra follows on the prayer. Complete at least one mala round
blessing ritual.
Should you want to, you can repeat this invocation daily.
After we have blessed our space, we open the rite and the space with a special prayer to Mary.
The daily mantra follows on the prayer. Complete at least one mala round
and build on the repetition with dedicated stillness of mind.
.
We use the rosary in the same way as we do a mala or prayer beads when chanting the mantra;
you move the beads one by one through your fingers, repeating the line of the mantra on each bead.
The more we work with a mantra, the more powerful it becomes, its aura
.
We use the rosary in the same way as we do a mala or prayer beads when chanting the mantra;
you move the beads one by one through your fingers, repeating the line of the mantra on each bead.
The more we work with a mantra, the more powerful it becomes, its aura
expands and the vibrations travel through our cells and physical bodies as well
We close our holy rite with the prayer.
As you feel your heart filled with peace and gratitude to the blessings received from
Mary, the Rose of the World, you can scatter some of your fresh flower petals, or sprinkle some
of your blessed water, over her image and repeat
thank you
thank you
thank you
And so it is.
Mantra for blessing and sanctification
Ave Maria Sanctum Gloriae
Ave Maria Sanctum Gloriae
Ave Maria Sanctum Gloriae
OM
Repeat the full mantra 3 or 6 times. Then place your hands on your shawl and move to the rosary
and all items on your altar. Place your hands on the container with water. If you choose
to drink the water afterwards, keep a small amount for the next day. You can
daily add to the water and by the end of the thirty days you will have water
with powerful healing properties.
We close our holy rite with the prayer.
As you feel your heart filled with peace and gratitude to the blessings received from
Mary, the Rose of the World, you can scatter some of your fresh flower petals, or sprinkle some
of your blessed water, over her image and repeat
thank you
thank you
thank you
And so it is.
Mantra for blessing and sanctification
Ave Maria Sanctum Gloriae
Ave Maria Sanctum Gloriae
Ave Maria Sanctum Gloriae
OM
Repeat the full mantra 3 or 6 times. Then place your hands on your shawl and move to the rosary
and all items on your altar. Place your hands on the container with water. If you choose
to drink the water afterwards, keep a small amount for the next day. You can
daily add to the water and by the end of the thirty days you will have water
with powerful healing properties.
You can add this healing (holy) water to your bath or food.
Daily Mantra*
Om jai Mata Mary Ma
Daily Prayer
I pray to She who dwells within, Shekinah, Shakty,
Sophia, Stella Maris, Selke
I contemplate your Holy Mystery
and ask to step into the stream of Holy Ecstasy
Sit quietly for a few minutes, just allowing yourself absorb the energy you have invoked.
Enjoy it ...... feel the presence of the Sacred embracing you, flowing all around you.
We rejoice in our physical nature, appreciating this time to pause and remember the holy
purpose of our lives. We feel gratitude for those travelling with us on this path of love
and freedom. Feel a smile forming on your face. You are happy to be here in this
peaceful inner place. Let there be peace. Gently refocus on the outer world and carry this peace
with you into the world.
Sit quietly for a few minutes, just allowing yourself absorb the energy you have invoked.
Enjoy it ...... feel the presence of the Sacred embracing you, flowing all around you.
We rejoice in our physical nature, appreciating this time to pause and remember the holy
purpose of our lives. We feel gratitude for those travelling with us on this path of love
and freedom. Feel a smile forming on your face. You are happy to be here in this
peaceful inner place. Let there be peace. Gently refocus on the outer world and carry this peace
with you into the world.
*the Sanskrit word 'mantra' means protection of the mind
blessings
Hettienne
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