Resources for Self-Realisation
A Blessing for A Child (Blessingway, Women’s Circle)
Opening Reading
With every passing season and each new moon comes a new beginning, as women are woven into the sisterhood of the Earth. Each new beginning brings forth a creation from the Mother.
We gather to honour the cycles of life and to prepare the way for the emergence of another precious soul to our Earth. Held at this time in the waters that flow with the rhythm of all things, like a perfect flower forming this little soul awaits, until the moment on its journey where it will pass from one world into another – through the gateway that separates internal existence from the external world we call home.
Formed from stardust and spun with gold,
We weave a mantle, a cloak of olde,
With heartfelt wishes sent to thee,
We welcome you, most blessed be.
Feather Blessing
May you be carried on the gentle breeze,
And live your life with joy and ease,
Floating up without a care,
With each moment of laughter shared.
Closing Reading
We honour the spirits of this place,
We thank the hostess, full of grace,
We will come again to welcome thee,
When born – this time for all to see.
Fair of face, so joyous and pure,
Hush my child we lull-a-bye,
Rest, the apple of my eye,
For now we bid you fare-ye-well,
We’ve woven true our magic spell,
Near-by ancient faery wood, silver ripples in the night,
Elven dance and fire-light –
Call to us to ask the name,
Of this precious child that you shall bear,
This most wondrous time,
We all do share,
Goodnight to all, sweet dreams we weave,
Through Nature’s door we take our leave.