Call a party for the young Crone,
friends and relatives can cooperate with
the invitations.
Try to have some entertainment as
well;
Invite a woman who plays an instrument
or recites poetry. When all arrive, the
group holds hands in a circle and sings
a song to unify the group soul.
Lady Lady listen to my hearts song
Lady Lady listen to my hearts song
I will never forget you,
I will never forsake you,
I will never forget you,
I will never forsake you!
After a couple of rounds of this, when
the time is right, the priestess of the
event steps out to address the rest.
This priestess can be anyone who loves
the new Crone.
Priestess:
We gathered together to celebrate (name)
becoming 56 years old, and entering the
Wise Age.
Her proper title is from now on among
women "Young Crone".
Who is the Crone you ask? A Crone is a
woman who has reached wisdom in her
heart, who is called on in disputes to
arbitrate, who is called on in despair
to sooth the wounds, a young Crone who
is everybody's older sister.
Who else is the Crone you ask? a young
Crone is the Goddess in her third
aspect; she is Magera, she is Hecate,
she is the Goddess of unbound power.
Folklore has it that Crones bring good
luck when you see them on the streets,
if they smile on you, you will have a
very good day.
They appear in important times to show
the grace of the goddess. Crones' wishes
must be respected for the Goddess
demands this from the younger
generation. .
Crones enjoy special favors, their magic
is stronger, their spells are faster,
their loves are stronger.
All:
Bless you (name) with good health, happiness, and long life!
Now the youngest of the group starts a
circle of white candles, previously set
out in the middle of the room;
56 of
them, one for each year of the Crone's
life.
Others can help after the
Nymph starts. the woman priestess has a
bell with which she will ring out 56
times again for each year that has
passed.
If the Crone would like to
give a speech, here is a good place to
do it.
When the circle of light is done, the
Young Crone steps into it and the bell
tolls out 56 times, after which a round
of applause from everyone is heard.
Congratulations and good wishes are
showered on the woman in the circle.
As a special feature, the young Crone
receives her Crone Jewel.
This jewel
can be a broach, a necklace, a ring;
As long as it has a nice purple stone in
it.
The color of purple is that of
synthesis. It is a royal color, a
learning color, and a powerful color.
Priestess:
I present you with your Crone Jewel, to remind you that you are our teacher, our beloved sister, and Crone of the Goddess.
Young Crone:
I traveled the road from my mothers
breasts to Cronehood.
I thank the Goddess for the good seasons
that passed, and,I toast the good
seasons to come! Blessed be!
All enjoy the party, dance, perform,
enjoy.
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