Summer
Solstice Coronation Ritual 06/202020-
Set up your altar,
light your incense, ensure the lighting and temperature in the room is
comfortable.
Items to have on hand:
- Paper and pen in case you wish to jot
down impressions during the ritual
- water and salt
- *incense burner, incense and lighter
- *athame or wand if you use one for
circle casting
- *Anointing oil
- *Service: Spurs gemstone: rose quartz, Tarot card: Justice
- *Strength or protection: sword,
gemstone: carnelian, Tarot Card:
Strength
- *Wisdom: bracelets, gemstone lapis lazuli, tarot
card: The Hermit
- *A cape or robe (something you can
easily drape over your shoulders after the anointing)
- *Spirituality: orb, gemstone:
amethyst, Tarot Card: The High
Priestess
- *Commitment: ring, gemstone tiger eye
or moonstone, tarot card: The
Hierophant
- *Personal responsibility or
discipline: scepter, gemstone: Red
Jasper, Tarot Card: The Emperor
- *Crown
- *Chalice
Purifications
Circle Casting
Quarter calls
Invocation
Great Goddess of Sovereignty
She who is known by Many Names
Arianhrod
Macha (Ma- cuh)
Brighid
Rhiannon
Cailleach
Morrigan
Aina (Anna)
Danu
Maeve
She who carries the shield of the white mare. She who carries the cup of sovereignty
Join us now
Guide us. Inspire us
Help us see the possibilities before us. Help us to continue to stand tall as
sovereigns in our own right. Give us the
courage to fight when battle is necessary, and to serve where we can do the
most good. Help us to achieve our true
will.
Bring us the cup of sovereignty so that we may rule.
So mote it be!
Coronation Meditation
Get into a comfortable position.
Relax, soften your eyelids.
Breathe deeply and naturally. (Go
through relaxation exercise)
Imagine that today is your Coronation. You have been waiting for this moment all of
your life.
In your mind’s eye, see yourself in small comfortable
chamber. An attendant is there with
you. The attendant helps you out of your
clothing, and helps you put on a simple white linen garment and comfortable soft
shoes made of the finest silken materials.
The attendant gestures to a door.
You go through the door, and find yourself in a large, lavishly
appointed chamber.
The room is lit with many candles.
In the center of the room is a platform with steps leading up to a
throne. On one end of the room is an altar. The altar is covered with a beautiful
embroidered altar cloth, and has on it several glittering objects of coronation
regalia. Take in the altar. See the beautiful objects in your mind’s
eye. Next to the altar stands an ancient
sage dressed in fine garments. When you
look into his eyes, you see wisdom and understanding. He beckons you to approach the altar.
The Oath
The ancient man says, “I am here at the bidding of my
Goddess. Dost thou agree to the test of
sovereignty?”
You nod in reply. In front of the altar is a richly cushioned
bench. The man gestures to you to kneel
on the bench. You kneel, and find it surprisingly
comfortable.
The man asks you: “Art thou willing to take thy oath?”
You say, “I am willing.”
(in the stern tone of the sage)“Dost thou solemnly
promise and swear here before the Goddess, to govern thine self according to thy
true will and wisdom?
You say, “I do promise.”
(sage) “Wilt thou do everything possible
to do what thy knowest is right, according to thy true will?
You say, “I will”
(sage) Dost thou promise to serve others and be a
guiding light to those who may be lost?”
You say, “I do promise”
(sage) “Dost thou promise to dedicate thyself to
thine own spirituality, and live according to the wheel of the year?”
You say, “I do promise that I will do all of these things.”
(sage) “Please rise.”
You stand up, and hold yourself tall.
The Anointing
The ancient man holds up a vial of oil.
(use firmer tone in the voice of the Sage) “Great Goddess, Bless this holy oil, that it may sanctify thy
subject, in preparation for service to thee.
Be thy hands anointed with
holy oil”
He dips a finger in the oil, and takes your right hand in his, and
uses the oil to draw an ancient symbol on your hand. (pause)
He dips a finger in the oil again, and draws the ancient symbol on
your left hand. (pause)
He repeats the process with a symbol on your heart,
(sage)“Be thy heart anointed with
holy oil” (pause)
(sage) Be thy head anointed with holy
oil,”
And he draws the symbol on your forehead. (pause)
(sage) “By all the ancient kings
anointed before thee, be thou anointed, blessed and consecrated as sovereign,
So Mote It Be.”
(Be sure everyone is done with their oil before proceeding)
The Investiture
The sage then picks up one of the objects that are arranged on the
altar. It may be a pair of spurs, a
gemstone such as rose quartz, or a tarot card such as Justice.
(use firmer tone in the voice of the Sage) “I present thee with this token of chivalry. May it remind thee of the long succession of
sovereigns who have dedicated their lives in service. May it inspire thee to serve according to thy
true will”
You hold the object in your hand, and admire its beauty. You quietly contemplate your own personal
oath of service. (pause)
The man holds out his hand, and you return it to him, and he
places it back on the altar.
He picks up another object.
This object might be a sword, or a carnelian stone, or the tarot card
Strength, or some other object.
(Sage) “I now present thee with the
token of strength and protection.
Receive now this holy relic of Kings.
May it help to remind thee of thy inner power, and inspire thee to
courage when needed. May it inspire thee to peace, while doing
justice, supporting fairness and equality”
You take the object and admire its beauty, considering its
meaning. You contemplate your own
personal oath of protection and strength.
(pause)
You hand the object back, and he places it on the altar.
Next, the sage picks up a pair of golden armbands. You may experience these symbolically as a
lapis lazuili stone or the tarot card The Hermit, or some other object.
(Sage) “Take now the objects of sincerity and
wisdom. These tokens of the Goddess
shall guide and strengthen thee.”
The sage takes a sumptuous cape made of rich materials, places it
around your shoulders,
(Sage) “Receive this Imperial Robe,
and may the Goddess clothe thee with the robe of righteousness.”
He picks up another object.
It may be a golden orb, or an amethyst stone, or tarot card The High
Priestess, or some other object.
(Sage) “Receive this glorious token of
spirituality. May it help thee to
remember that thou carries within thee the spark of spirit, and may it inspire thee
to kindle that spark into flame.”
He holds the object out to you, and you take it into your
hands. You gaze upon its marvelous
beauty, and for a moment, you consider your own spiritual path. (pause)
He holds out his hand, and you give the precious token of
spirituality back to him, and he returns it to the altar.
He picks up an object that might be a precious ring, or a stone
such as moonstone or tiger eye, or the tarot card The Hierophant, or some other
object. He presents it to you and says, “Now
take this token of thy commitment to thy personal sovereignty.”
He then picks up another object of regalia. This may be a scepter, a rod, a red jasper
gemstone, or the tarot card The Emperor.
(sage) “Here is the rod of justice and mercy. With this object recognize the responsibility
that accompanies thy power. Hold thyself
to the standard thou deemest appropriate to thy true Will. As thou takes this token, grant thyself mercy
and understanding, knowing thou art human, and that even as thou shall fall and
fail, thou possesses the power to rise and overcome.”
He hands the object to you.
You hold it, marveling at its beauty, feeling its weight. You contemplate its meaning. (pause)
The Crowning
(sage) “These objects will remain here to remind thee
of thy power. Return to them whenever
thou wishes to contemplate their meaning.
Now Kneel!”
Once again, you kneel.
The man stands next to you, and picks up the final object on the
altar. It is a spectacular crown. It glitters and gleams in the candlelight. It
is encrusted with every type of precious stone.
(sage)
“Oh Great Goddess, sanctify this crown of spirit and faith
And bless the head upon which it is placed
Fill thy charge with thy abundant grace
And grant access to the sovereignty that has been present since
birth
So mote it be”
The wizened sage places the crown upon your head. He gestures you
to rise. Carefully, head high, the crown
heavy upon your head, you rise. He
gestures toward the platform. You turn,
and walk slowly in procession to the platform, the crown upon your head. You go up the steps of the platform, each
step measured and deliberate, your robe trailing behind you. When you reach the top, you turn. You see the sage, watching you, and he
nods. You sit upon the throne.
A beautiful woman appears before you on the platform, She is glowing
with an inner light. She is wearing
sumptuous robes, and golden jewelry. She
holds a golden goblet in her hand. On
the platform next to her is a shield and a spear. She seems to have appeared from nowhere, and she
looks upon you lovingly. She speaks:
The Homage (The Charge)
Hear now the words of the Sovereignty Goddess, known as Macha,
Brighid, Aina, Rhiannon Arianhrod, Danu, Cailleach, Morrigan, Maeve, and many
other names
I am the Goddess of Sovereignty who has been called by many
names. I am Mother Earth. I am the Primordial Queen. I am the ancient kingmaker. I am she who carries the Shield of the White
Mare
It is I who urges you to rise up and fight when the time for
battle has come. And it is I who demands
that you seek out your will and champion your cause.
I am she who inspires you
to discipline and resolve to achieve your true Will, and it is I who offers you
drink and pleasure when the battle is done.
I am with you as you journey through life. I am there as you face your many
challenges. You have been tested and
tried, and each time you have proven yourself, again and again.
Your journey is far from ended.
There will be more battles to fight, and more challenging choices to
make. There will be more people who rely
on your wisdom and skill. You have been
invested with the talismans of sovereignty.
Use wisely the tokens of strength, spirituality, discipline,
service, wisdom, and commitment. Know
that your power has always been with you, it is your birthright.
I am Sovereignty, drink now from my cup so that you may rule
She hands you the golden goblet, and you drink deeply.
(Go through the phases of returning from the meditation) Now, return to your body. Go to each part of your body in turn, and
come back to the here and now. When you
are ready, open your eyes
Thank the Deities and close the quarters
Close the circle
The Circle is open, yet
unbroken, Merry Meet, Merry part, until we meet again!
References:
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the four most basic Principles of Nature, First Republic Registrar Foundation,
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Goudy, Marissa 01/09/2020 The Sovereignty Knot, Publisher Marissa
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About Personal Sovereignty in Paganism:
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Regarding the oaths in the guided meditation:
The oaths in the ritual were intended to be open to
interpretation. A person could interpret
them as acting according to a higher calling, or simple fulfilling one’s life desires. When contemplating an oath to act according
to one’s will, it’s suggested to explore the differences between Thelemic True
Will, which is sovereign, and “An it
Harm none, do what thou Wilt”
True Will, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_Will
Wiccan Morality https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiccan_morality
Simon Kershaw, 07/14/2007, The
Form and Order of Service that is to be performed and the Ceremonies that are
to be observed in
The Coronation of Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II in the Abbey Church of St. Peter, Westminster, on Tuesday,
the second day of June, 1953, An Anglican Liturgical Library, oremus.org http://www.oremus.org/liturgy/coronation/cor1953b.html
Image of the Coronation of
George IV at Westminster Abbey
https://www.westminster-abbey.org/media/9074/george-iv-coronation-1821-recognition.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1400&height=959&format=webp&quality=80&rnd=131758783140000000
The Anointing:
Mark Easton, 06/04/2013,
Coronation 1953: Magic moment the TV
cameras missed, bbc.com https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-22764987#:~:text=From%20the%20flask%2C%20the%20archbishop,the%20crown%20of%20her%20head.
Coronation Regalia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_Jewels_of_the_United_Kingdom
Photo of the Armillis used for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth
II, and their symbolic meaning.
https://www.rct.uk/collection/31724/queen-elizabeth-iis-armills
The symbolic meanings of the
orb, the sword, the rod and the scepter
Anonymous, The Crown Jewels,
Historic Royal Palaces, hrp.org.uk https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/the-crown-jewels/#:~:text=The%20Sovereign's%20Sceptre%20and%20rod&text=Their%20significance%20was%20described%20at,for%20his%20or%20her%20people.
The symbolic meaning of the
spurs and the ring:
The Coronation of the British
monarch, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation_of_the_British_monarch#:~:text=The%20Lord%20Great%20Chamberlain%20presents,on%20top%20of%20the%20supertunica.
The Goddess of Sovereignty:
John Waddell, 07/10/2014, The
Goddess of Sovereignty, Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, youtube.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtybVh7KCq4&t=16s
2020 Summer Solstice Coronation Ritual: Gemstones
Representing the Six Objects of Regalia
By
Chasmodai
For
the ritual I suggested using gemstones that represent six objects of regalia
used in the British coronation liturgy, most recently used for Queen
Elizabeth’s coronation on June 2, 1953. The six objects of regalia are: Curtana, the Sword of Mercy, (circa 1610 –
1620,) the gold Sovereign’s Orb, (circa 1661) the Sovereign’s Sceptre and rod, (circa
1684,) the Armills, the Spurs, (circa 1661 with additions from 1820,) and the Sovereign’s
Ring, (circa 1831.) The six corresponding
gemstones are: carnelian, amethyst, orbicular jasper, lapis lazuli, rose quartz,
and white moonstone.
Carnelian,
Representing the Curtana, the Sword of Mercy
The
Sword represents the royal authority of the sovereign. In the coronation liturgy, when the Sword is
presented, the Archbishop specifically mentions “protection.”
Carnelian
is said to help give courage and to help people who are timid become assertive
and well-spoken. We might not physically fight others with weapons, but we can
interpret the sword to mean that we are courageous when it’s time to stand up
for justice for ourselves and others. Carnelian is a good stone to signify
standing up to conflict rather than avoiding it, and doing so with powerful
words rather than acts of aggression.
Carnelian
can be found all over the world, including India, Brazil, Uruguay, Madagascar,
Australia, China, Russia, USA, and Western Europe. It’s a type of chalcedony
quartz, and ranges in color from light gold to peach or flesh, orange, red, to
brown. It’s most famous for the blood-red-to-brownish-red varieties, for which
the color, carnelian PMS 187, gets its name. Carnelian is also one of the
official brand colors for Cornell University. Bright red and orange-red
carnelian are in high demand, and red carnelian is higher in value. In India,
brownish carnelian is placed in the sun to bring out the redder shades. Because
hot wax does not stick to carnelian, it was used to make seals in ancient
times. It is a translucent stone, and if you hold it up to bright light, you
can see light through the stone. It has a vitreous, (glasslike) luster.
Carnelian
is composed of silicone dioxide, and it get its color from iron oxide. Like
other forms of chalcedony, it can form in sedimentary, metamorphic, or igneous
rock. The color develops in the stone as a result of exposure to heat. Its MOHS
hardness is a seven, and a specific gravity of 2.82. It is classified as
fibrous microcrystalline quartz.
In
the ancient world, carnelian was the stone of kings. In Ancient Egypt, it was
considered to be sunset captured in stone and was a symbol of life. It was also
called the Blood of Isis. It was used to protect the living and to protect the
dead as the soul traveled to the next world. The ancient Egyptians carved
carnelian, red glass, or red jasper into an amulet called the Tjet or Tyet,
also known as the knot of Isis. They also wore it to help resolve strong
negative and acrimonious feelings.
Napoleon
Bonaparte and Napoleon III believed that a particular carnelian seal would
protect them in battle and according to legend, Napoleon III’s son, Prince
Imperial Louis-Napoleon, lost the battle against the Zulus in 1879 because he
didn’t believe in the power of the stone.
Carnelian
is associated with the Goddess known as the Sacred Harlot – Lilith, Asherah,
Aphrodite, and others. Use this stone for magick and spells when working with Her
in this aspect. Red-orange carnelian is sometimes referred to as Blood of Isis,
and can be used when working with Isis. It’s helpful for bringing in fertility
and prosperity. Use it for invoking Bast, the Egyptian Goddess of childbirth
Tawaret, Brigid, Isis, Mari, Vesta, or any Goddess of Fire, Childbirth, or
Motherhood.
The
magical properties of carnelian include protection, empowerment, motivation,
peace, energy cleansing, abundance and prosperity, creativity, courage, logic,
and clarity. It helps to improve drive and determination, power, and stamina.
It helps people to overcome problems and champion causes. It is used to still
storms and sends away lightning. It’s a great stone for those who wish to take
charge of their personal power and destiny, and for those who wish to be more
positive. It’s also known for protecting builders and construction workers from
injuries caused by accidents. It’s known as the Singer’s Stone and helps
singers for confidence onstage. It is helpful for balancing the sacral chakra,
especially for people who place a great deal of their energy into spiritual
work and neglect the first through the third chakras. Along with other deep-red
stones, it’s also useful in love spells. Place a carnelian on your altar when celebrating
Samhain. The tarot card, Justice, is represented by carnelian, although for the
Summer Solstice ritual, Strength was suggested.
The
healing properties of carnelian are said to include: curing shyness and
quelling anger, relieve depression, increasing power and stamina, healing from
trauma, releasing resentment, and helping with grieving, detoxifying the body,
healing from addiction, healing arthritis, and rheumatism, treating the
reproductive organs including low libido and staunching blood flow, particularly
menstrual flow, reducing labor pains, as well as cleansing and purifying the
blood and helping to heal open sores and kidney issues.
As
a property and casualty insurance agent, I interact with the public over the
phone, which can sometimes be difficult because many people do not understand
basic insurance concepts. I personally keep a carnelian stone on my desk. When
I am finding it challenging to communicate with a client, I pick up the
carnelian and hold it in my hand, and focus on clear, confident, assertive
communication. Sometimes I will hold the stone against my forehead as I focus
on communicating with the client and keeping the discussion under control. I
will also hold the stone in my hand when I am “asking for the sale.” As a sales
agent, my main objective is to sell insurance, and often you have to ask for something
in order to receive it. I also keep a collection of stones on my altar,
including a carnelian. On the altar, the carnelian is intended to help give me
courage and represents my role in protecting myself and others. Amethyst,
Representing the gold Sovereign’s Orb
In
the British coronation regalia the gold Sovereign’s Orb represents Christ’s
dominion over the world. For personal
sovereignty, this can be interpreted as commitment to a personal spiritual path
and seeking one’s own spiritual truth. There are many types of crystals and
gemstones that are useful for spirituality. For example, rutilated quartz is
said to help with spiritual awakening. But when it comes to a stone that
represents spirituality, amethyst seems to be mentioned most often. Among other
things, amethyst is useful for devotion, spiritual awakening, and for creating
sacred space. Amethyst is not just popular with Witches and Pagans and people
who love to meditate with crystals- it also has a long history of being used in
churches and in religious jewelry due to its spiritual significance. In the
Roman Catholic tradition, bishops wear an episcopal ring set with Amethyst. The
Igreja de Sao Roque, a church in Lisbon that started as a shrine in 1505, is
embellished with amethyst and other gemstones including lapis lazuli and agate.
In the Holy Bible, in the Book of Exodus, Chapter 28, verse 19, amethyst is
listed as one of the twelve stones to be set on the breastplate for Aaron the
priest, representing the ninth tribe which was known as Asher.
Amethyst
is a very common stone and is found on every continent. There are large
producers in Brazil and Zambia. It is mined in several parts of North America,
and different variations of amethyst can be found that are unique to their
origin.
Amethyst
is formed when silica crystals containing iron, titanium, aluminum, and
manganese are exposed to naturally occurring gamma rays. It can lose its
natural purple color when exposed to UV light or sunlight for long periods and
can get its color back if exposed to x-rays. It has a MOHS hardness of seven, a
specific gravity of 2.63 to 2.65, and a vitreous or glassy luster. It is
classified as macro crystalline quartz, or just “quartz.” It can be
transparent, translucent, or opaque.
According
to Greek myth, the nymph Amethyst was spotted by a drunken Bacchus, as she was
on her way to the temple of Artemis. Bacchus decided that he was going to rape
her. As she ran from him, she cried out to Artemis, and she turned her into a
clear crystal. Bacchus saw the stone, and poured his wine over her in remorse,
turning her a deep shade of purple. Bacchus was immediately sobered, and as a
result, people believed that amethyst would help with sobriety.
Amethyst
is also said to be the stone of the Ascended Master Saint Germaine who is
considered to be the Chohan of the seventh ray, based on the teachings of
Theosophy. Chohan is a Tibetan word for Master or Lord, and Chohans are
considered to be enlightened or more evolved beings. The seventh ray is said to
carry the energy of the violet flame.
Magickally,
amethyst can be used for charging moon water, opening the third eye and /or the
crown chakra, enhancing dreams, and improving the sight for divination. It is
good for eliminating bad or negative energy. It can protect against psychic
attack. It helps in meditation for accessing higher truth and divine love. It’s
often added to witchy jewelry, used as tips for wands, and used to make pendulums.
Place an amethyst on the edge of your tub to help prepare yourself for ritual
when taking a magickal bath, place one under your pillow for peaceful sleep and
prophetic dreams, and keep one with your tarot cards or other divinization.
Place it on your altar when celebrating Imbolc and Mabon. It is associated with
the seventh (crown) chakra and the third eye. Use amethyst when invoking
Artemis, Diana, Modron, Oya, Shekinah, Sophia Morgan le Fay, or any Maiden
Goddess. The tarot card, Temperance, is represented by amethyst, however in our
Summer Solstice ritual, The High Priestess was suggested.
The
healing properties of amethyst are said to include helping with the discomfort
of withdrawal, for becoming calmer, ceasing bad habits, easing homesickness, reducing
feelings of shame, aiding sleep, and reducing headaches.
I
keep amethyst on my altar to remind me of my devotion to the Goddess and my own
personal spiritual path. As soon as I pick up an amethyst and hold it in my
hand, I immediately feel calmer and more centered. I also keep an amethyst on
my desk, because I find when my job becomes stressful, amethyst helps me keep
my cool even when the people I am interacting with are exhibiting stress and
anxiety.
Orbicular Jasper,
representing the Sovereign’s Sceptre and Rod:
In
the British coronation regalia, the Sovereign’s Scepter and rod represents justice,
order, mercy and the rule of law. For the personal sovereignty project, this
can be interpreted as a stone that represents exercising self-discipline and
personal responsibility according to one’s own True Will. For this stone, I
chose orbicular jasper, although labradorite, angelite or tourmaline might also
be appropriate for this purpose. There are many different types of jasper. I
prefer orbicular jasper, because I like the pleasing patterns in the stone, and
because I believe that it best represents personal responsibility. Also, while
red jasper is opaque and carnelian is translucent, they are both chalcedony stones
with similar coloration, and orbicular jasper looks very different from
carnelian. Since carnelian was already being used in the ritual, it made sense
to use a form of jasper that doesn’t appear similar.
Jasper
is mined all over the world, including Russia, India, Egypt, Australia, Brazil,
and the U.S. It is a sedimentary stone and is formed when impurities are
introduced as microcrystalline quartz is formed. This is what gives the stone
its color and opacity. The MOHS hardness of Jasper is 6.5 to 7, and orbicular
jasper has a specific gravity of 2.62 to 2.66. . It is opaque, and it can
include many colors. Its luster can be a dull vitreous, (glassy) to greasy. It
is classified as a grainy variety of microcrystalline quartz.
In
Southwest Native American culture, red jasper is known as the Rain Bringer
stone and may have been used in rainmaking ceremonies. It was the 12th stone in
the Hebrew breastplate of Aaron. The ancient Egyptians used carved jasper
stones to assist the dead in the afterlife. The Greeks and Romans believed it
could protect against drowning and used it to drive away wild animals and
demons.
Magickally,
jasper is used for astral travel, and red jasper in particular is used for
protection against the evil eye by sending negativity back to where it came
from. It’s good for justice, preventing injuries from occurring, helping with
grounding, increasing happiness, helping to remember one’s dreams, and
increasing success, and victory. Ocean or orbicular jasper is used as
protection against drowning. It’s an excellent stone to use for grounding after
ritual, and its steady energy also increases the effectiveness of spells.
Orbicular jasper is good for the solar plexus, heart, and throat chakras.
Because it helps us to connect our feelings to our will, it helps us to combat
apathy move forward with the necessary actions required to find personal
happiness. Orbicular jasper can be used to invoke the Syrian Goddess Atargatis,
and the Babylonian Goddess Tiamat, or any Earth Mother or Ocean Goddesses.
Place jasper on your altar during Ostara rituals. We used the tarot card The Emperor to
represent jasper for our Summer Solstice ritual.
Jasper
is said to be used for healing many ailments, including helping with grief and
trauma, curing anxiety, increasing memory, treating low blood pressure,
stopping bleeding, and protection from poison. It’s also said to be helpful
with fertility, internal tissue regeneration, and digestive problems, reducing
fevers, stopping epileptic seizures.
I
keep jasper on my desk to remind me that my successes and failures are directly
linked to my attitudes and my actions. I use the stone to help me stay grounded
and remember that my hard work will help me succeed more than luck or a change
in the behavior of others ever will. As crazy as it sounds, I will hold my
orbicular jasper palm stone against my forehead whenever I feel that I need an
“attitude adjustment.” I keep a jasper stone on my altar to help me remember my
True Will and the personal responsibility that comes hand and hand with
personal sovereignty.
Lapis Lazuli,
Representing the Armills, or the Bracelets of Sincerity and Wisdom
During
the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the Archbishop places the Armills on her
wrists, saying “Receive the Bracelets of sincerity and wisdom. . .” These items
of regalia also represent knighthood and military leadership. Lapis lazuli is a good stone to represent
sincerity and wisdom. One might also use
sodalite, which also represents wisdom and looks surprisingly like lapis
lazuli. However, lapis lazuli is closely associated with royalty. It contains sodalite in its composition.
Lapis
lazuli is mainly mined in Afghanistan, but it also comes from Chile, Russia,
Canada, Argentina, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, and the US.
A
metamorphic stone, lapis lazuli forms when limestone, calcite, pyrites,
lazurite, sodalite, dolomite, mica, diopside, and other minerals are heated by
magma or mineral-rich water which was heated by geothermal energy, eventually
cooling to become lapis lazuli. In order to be called lapis lazuli, the rock
must be blue and contain at least 25% blue lazurite. White calcite is also
present in lapis lazuli and can make the stone appear lighter blue in color.
The MOHS hardness of lapis lazuli is 5 to 5.5, and the specific gravity is 2.5
to 3.0. It can be semi-translucent to opaque. The luster is waxy to vitreous. Since
it is so soft, it’s not a very durable stone for jewelry, and historically it
was ground into a powder for pigment.
According
to legend, an angel gave King Solomon a lapis lazuli ring which gave him
control over an army of demons to help him build his temple. The Sumerians
believed that the Goddess Inanna measured the length of a person’s life with
rods of lapis lazuli. They also believed that the stone carried the power of
the Gods, and by wearing it, they could draw upon that power. It is believed to
be the 5th stone on the breastplate of the priest Aaron. In the Bible, it was
referred to as Sapir or Sapphire, but Sapphires were unknown before the Roman
era. According to the theosophical society Summit Lighthouse, It represents the
1rst Ray, which is the Power of God, and the Wisdom Master or Chohan Master El
Morya, who is said to also be one of the Three Wise Men present at the birth of
Jesus.
Lapis
lazuli is useful in magick for developing intuition, new ideas, concepts,
activating the Third Eye Chakra, strengthening psychic abilities, cleansing
negativity, accessing sacred knowledge, meditation, higher states of
consciousness, past life work, and encouraging truth. It is useful for rituals
of initiation and transformation. It represents sovereignty and stewardship. It
is used for creating truth spells. It helps to encourage fidelity and communication
between lovers. The ancient Romans believe that ingesting ground lapis lazuli
could be used as an aphrodisiac and a cure for poison. It can be used for
spells involving court appearances or justice. Like carnelian, it is also
helpful for communication. It is also used for general healing spells. It can
be used to invoke Aphrodite, Hathor, Hera, Ishtar, Isis, Ma’at, Nuit, the
Egyptian Goddess of childbirth Tawaret, Ereshkigal, Enochian Goddess Babalon,
the Roman Goddess Iustitia, Mother Mary, Shekinah, the Mesopotamian beer
Goddess Siris, or any Queen of Heaven, Star Goddess, Great Mother, or Dark
Goddess. Place it on your altar when celebrating Litha. We used the tarot card The Hermit to
represent lapis lazuli in our Summer Solstice ritual.
Its
healing properties are said to include stress reduction, lowering blood
pressure, increasing lifespan, strengthening eyesight, improved memory, and for
curing insomnia, epilepsy, depression, fever, broken bones, migraines,
headaches, anxiety, and vertigo.
I
use lapis lazuli as a talisman on my desk as I work. It helps me to remember to
employ all of my knowledge to make sound decisions both for myself and the
recommendations that I make for others. It affirms my resolve to always do the
right thing. When I think of wisdom and sincerity, I also think of learning,
and this reminds me to always strive to learn more and become more expert in my
field. On my altar, the lapis lazuli reminds me that the Goddess calls upon me
to value the traits of sincerity and wisdom and to continue to recognize and
appreciate those traits in others while cultivating them in myself.
Rose Quartz,
Representing the Spurs:
One
item of regalia used in the coronation of the British Sovereign is a pair of ornate
spurs. They are made of gold and red velvet fabric with gold embroidery. They
represent knighthood and chivalry, which can be interpreted as helping others, community
service and social justice. These are integral
to personal sovereignty. Since community service and social justice begins with
unconditional, universal love, and universal love is the energy that rose
quartz is most associated with, rose quartz is a good stone for this purpose.
Chalcedony is another stone that can be used to represent to represent
knighthood and chivalry because it is a stone of generosity, goodwill, and
brotherhood. However, when it comes to themes of service and social justice,
rose quartz seems to be the most fitting.
Rose
quartz is mined in Madagascar, South Africa, Namibia, USA, Germany, Sweden,
India, Japan, and Brazil. Star rose quartz is mined in the USA in South Dakota
and in Madagascar.
Rose
quartz is an igneous rock which forms when magma cools and crystallizes. As it
cools, it moves through rock and comes into contact with other substances. Many
types of rock are created this way, including rose quartz. It’s unclear where
rose quartz gets its color, but it’s believed to be trace elements
incorporating in the crystal as it forms. Like amethyst, rose quartz is
macrocrystalline quartz. Pink quartz, which is not the same thing as rose
quartz, is rarer and can be distinguished from rose quartz because it forms
visible crystals, whereas rose quartz does not. Pink quartz is said to get its
color from aluminum and phosphorus. Pink quartz is sensitive to light, but rose
quartz is not.
With
a MOHS hardness of 7 and a specific gravity of 2.65, rose quartz tends to have
a vitreous luster and is translucent. The Pantone color Rose Quartz, which was
the Pantone Color of the Year in 2016, is the shade of pink that one most often
associates with the stone.
According
to myth, Cupid and Eros introduced rose quartz to humans to help encourage
love. In another myth, the blood of Adonis, who was attacked by Ares in the
form of a boar, and Aphrodite, his lover, combined and stained a white quartz
stone pink. Zeus saved them, and said they could be together for six months
each year. Rose quartz is associated with the 3rd ray, the Love of God, and the
Chohan Master (aka Ascended Master) Paul the Venetian, according to the
theosophical society Summit Lighthouse.
Magickally,
rose quartz is used for reducing toxic blockages, opening the heart chakra,
attracting love, and dream work. It’s associated with the heart chakra. To
increase the power of a love spell, add rose quartz. Use rose quartz when
attracting peace. It can be used when invoking Aphrodite, Blodeuwedd, Branwen,
Hathor, and the Enochian Goddess Babalon, the Haitian Vodou Goddess Erzulie
Freda, Eostre, Lilith, the Japanese Goddess of springtime, Sakuya-hime, or any
Love Goddess, Mother Goddess, or Sacred Harlot. Place it on your altar when
celebrating Ostara. The Tarot card, The Lovers, is represented by rose quartz,
however in our ritual, we chose Justice, since the theme seemed more closely
aligned with justice as it relates to social justice.
The
healing properties of rose quartz are said to include: good for colic and feeding
issues in babies, releasing stress, improving circulation, earache, addiction,
acne, depression, leukemia, fertility, fibromyalgia, lung and heart problems,
also brain issues and is good for palliative and hospice care for those who are
dying,
Mother
Theresa was once quoted as saying, “Work without love is slavery.” I keep a
heart-shaped rose quartz palm stone on my desk to remind me of my commitment to
serve others and to remember that it is a privilege to serve others. I also
press it against my forehead during a call with a challenging client, to help
me activate empathy and compassion, and
for a moment after disconnecting with the occasional abusive client, to help
clear away negativity so that I can reset myself for the next call. On my
altar, I use rose quartz to remind me that the one of the most powerful forces
of the Goddess is the force of Love.
White Moonstone,
Representing the Sovereign’s Ring:
The
final stone used in the personal sovereignty coronation ritual is moonstone,
signifying the Sovereign’s Ring in the coronation regalia. The Ring of State
represents marriage to the state and symbolizes the regent’s commitment to her
people. One might say it is a marriage to her people. However, in the personal
sovereignty ritual, the commitment is to one’s own success and happiness – to
care for one’s self and look out for one’s self. It is important to balance
commitment to self with the other commitments: strength and protection,
spirituality, one’s True Will, wisdom and sincerity, community service and
social justice. Another stone that might be appropriate for this purpose is
garnet, or possibly tiger eye.
Moonstones
are exported from Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Australia, Myanmar, Tanzania,
Austria, US, Finland, Norway, Mexico, India, and Madagascar, among other
places.
Moonstone
is an orthoclase feldspar stone, which is composed of calcium and sodium with
potassium aluminum silicate. Moonstone may appear to be a type of quartz, but
it is not. Quartz differs from feldspar in that quartz is that feldspar has a
harder MOHS hardness, and it has a different atomic structure. The crystals
also form differently with feldspar being closer to a square rather than
six-sided like quartz. The MOHS hardness of moonstone is 6 – 6.5, and the
specific gravity is 2.56 to 2.60. It’s harder than lapis lazuli, but it’s
fragile because it has two cleavage directions. This makes it more prone to
breakage, including breakage caused by temperature changes. Its luster is
nonmetallic vitreous, and it can be semi-translucent to semi-transparent. But
what makes Moonstone stand apart is something called adularescence. This is
caused by the way the Moonstone forms. The orthoclase and the albite, which are
two different types of feldspar separates into thin, alternating layers, which
is what gives it that appearance because the two types of feldspar refract
light differently. This effect can remind one of the ways that opals diffract
light. The effect is not the same as an opal, but when you look deeply into a
moonstone and turn it against the light, you may see an occasional flash or
shimmer. When choosing moonstone, it’s important to distinguish between
moonstone and rainbow moonstone. Rainbow moonstone is a plagioclase feldspar,
which is also known as white labradorite, and moonstone is orthoclase feldspar.
They are formed differently and have different uses. Rainbow moonstone is
beautiful and also has a layered structure within the stone. Moonstone exists
in many colors, most notably peach or white but also many other colors. White
moonstone is a good choice to signify self-marriage.
The
Hindus and the ancient Romans believed that the moonstone was made of
moonbeams. A moonstone was said to be embedded in the forehead of Ganesh. As
you tilt a moonstone, it can appear as if the moon is shining through clouds
due to the adularescence. The Romans believed that the moonstone represents the
Goddess Diana.
Magickally,
moonstone can be used for prophesy and clairvoyance, and protection during
travel, especially over water. Place a moonstone in your mouth during a full
moon to see into the future. Use it to attract luck and increase confidence.
Bury a moonstone in your garden for a successful harvest. Use moonstone to help
you ground after ritual. It can be used for the sacral, third eye, and crown
chakras. It is used for bringing love to the individual, and for resolving
quarrels between lovers. Exchange moonstones with your partner to strengthen
your relationship. Moonstone can be used to invoke Arianrhod, Artemis, Atabey,
the Chinese Lunar Goddess Changxi, Diana, Isis, Mahina, Mari, Mary Magdalene,
Morgan le Fay, The Morrigan, Rhiannon, Selene, Tanit, or to represent the
Triple Goddess or any Lunar Goddess. The tarot card, The Moon, is represented
by moonstone, however for our ritual, we used the card, The Hierophant,
representing commitment as it relates to commitment to the self. Because of its associations with the moon,
it’s another stone that is often found in Wiccan and Pagan jewelry.
For
healing properties, it is said to be good for any health issue of the liver,
pancreas, stomach or spleen, lymphatic system, balancing emotions, circadian
rhythms, menstrual issues, childbirth, or obesity.
In
my office, I keep a moonstone on my desk because it’s important to balance
one’s own commitment to one’s self and one’s career against the needs of the
client and the company that I work for. The moonstone helps me remember to be
kind and true to myself, and I find that when I am true to myself, I am in
better shape to provide service to others. On my altar, the moonstone
represents the aspect of sovereignty that one must love and be committed to
one’s self before we can do that for anyone else.
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