And
She
who was spirit
takes form on
Earth.
The Avatar of Diana.
Aradia!
Aradia is the daughter of
Goddess Diana
who is Lady of the Moon and Queen of Heaven. Aradiameans “Altar of Diana” or “Altar
of the Goddess.” She was sired by Diana’s brother Apollo (know by
many
other names) who often took shape of a stag at his sister’s side. Diana
told
Her daughter who was spirit that she must incarnate and become a
teacher of the
old ways. It is said that She came to Tuscany on the full moon of
August 13,
1313 where she taught the peasants witchcraft. Interestingly, August 13
is a
feast day to Her Mother Diana. And so She is now known as a “Moon
Goddess
from Tuscany” and “Queen of Witches.”
Z.
Budapest writes that Aradia professed to be avatar to Diana stating “
It was
the Queen of the moon who sent me, because there was so much pain and
slavery
among you.” Also, “Freedom is the teaching she imparted to me, and by
me to
you, the freedom to live our lives according to her golden rule, do as
thou
wilt and harm none.” And so it is that She teaches the simple oppressed
folk
how to be free within themselves. To listen to their own inner voices.
To
gather together and worship Diana in groves. She teaches us the cycles
of being
human and how we are part of everything. We are free, divine children,
too.
Things sacred to Aradia:
Round stones like the moon are blessed, but most sacred to Me is the
Holy Stone!
Herb: Rue
Groves
Freedom!
Goddess Tree
I am the tree of
life, be
my children,
established
in Me
that you
may be
stable
as the Oak
and stand
strong
in
the world. Make
sacred
union,
be
whole!
Blessed Be!
Original Art by Matooka
Moonbear
Charge
of Aradia
I
am Aradia
Daughter of the sea
And
daughter of the wind
Daughter
of the Sun
and
daughter of the Moon
Daughter
of dawn
And
daughter of sunset
Daughter
of night
and
daughter of mountains
And I have sung the song of
the sea
and
I have listened to the
sighing of the wind
I
have heard the hidden
secrets of the sun
And
I have drunk the tears
of the Moon
And
the sorrow of the
sunset
I
have lain ’neath the
darkest dark of night
And
I have beheld the might
of mountains
For I am stronger than the
sea
And
freer than the wind
I
am brighter than Sun
And
more changing than the
moon
I
am the hope of the dawn
And
the peace of the sunset
I
am more mysterious than
night
and
older than the
mountains
Older
than time itself
For
I am She who was
Who
is
And
who will be
For
I am Aradia.
Written by Vivianne
Crowley
Aradia’s
Simple Feast Consists of Crescent Cakes and Wine
Ingredients
for Crescent Cakes:
meal
salt
wine
honey
Matooka’s Version:
1-Cup of White corn meal
½ Tsp Salt
1/3 cup of honey
1/4 cup butter
Dash white grape juice=wine
Blend
into cookie like batter
shape into crescents and bake at 350'F
for about 10-12 minutes
Full
Moon Ritual To Aradia
Intention is to ask for Diana’s Mysteries to be revealed
Or to dedicate one’s self as Witch (or both)
When:
Full Moon Between the hours of 11:00-midnight.
Where: Outdoors if possible or near a window where you can see Her
clearly shining.
You need: 13 candles honoring the 13 moons. 12 white/1 silver or light
blue
Incense: sandalwood, jasmine or rose
Essential oils for anointing: sandalwood, jasmine or rose
Altar Cloth silver or white
Bowl of water or scrying mirror or crystal ball for gazing
Holy Stones and or natural round stones
Moonstones, crystals, white stones
Wand for casting circle or Lunar athame (white handle or with moon
designs or Goddess)
Chalice for wine
Small offering vessel
Silver or white dish of crescent cakes
Drum or rattle for raising energy
Book of Shadows or journal
Pen or pencil
Matches or lighter
What to wear:
Skyclad if possible to represent freedom *or*
Dress in flowing white or silver garb
Lunar jewelry
Silver Crescent circlet or other head adornment
Preparing for Ritual:
Have your crescent cakes ready
Set up altar and supplies in a manner that pleases you ahead of
time
Do a ritual bath with intention
Ritual
Ground & Center
Cast the circle
Then light the incense walk about the magick circle using the sacred
smoke with the intent of blessing the space and preparing it for your
invocation.
Light
each candle with the intention of honoring each moon of the year. The
13th candle that is silver or blue, invoke Aradia into your circle
“Aradia! Aradia! I call to thee! Guide me in your mystery. Full Moon
Lady of the night, teach me wisdom of pure light!.”
Raise
your arms with hands open toward the Moon imagining the Full Moon Rays
filling you saying “Fully awaken the wise witch within me! Draw the
Moon into me, let us have sacred union! I bid you welcome!”
Take
up your drum or rattle moving around chanting “Aradia fill me, teach me
your wisdom.” When you feel the energy raised sit down ground a bit.
Pick
up your scrying Mirror, bowl or crystal and gaze into it saying
”Blessed
Sister, Aradia Moon, Teach me the wisdom of our shining Mother Diana,
Queen of all the wise! Let my path be Witch, Priestess, Healer! Awaken
in me the Truth! My freedom is here! Sit gazing for awhile and take
note of any messages She gives you. Write them down in your BOS.
Do
a self blessing with your oil touching each chakra starting with the
crown “Bless me.” Brow “Bless my eyes that I may see your beauty in all
creation.” Throat “Bless my voice that I may speak your truth and
wisdom in every moment.” Heart “Bless my heart that it may flow with
love and compassion.” Solar Plexus “Bless my energy center that it’s
source my be in you.” Belly “Bless my belly, cauldron of creation,
inspiration and possibilities.” Vagina “Bless my vagina, gateway to
life. All acts of love and pleasure are your rituals.” Hands “Bless my
hands that they do your work in every aspect of my life.” Feet “Bless
my feet that I may be firmly established in you for you are my path.”
Sit with the energy of this and feel it for some time. (This is a good
way to self dedicate)
Stand
and take your wand or athame in your dominant hand touching your
chalice say “Bless this wine as sacred drink.” Pick up the chalice pour
a little into the offering vessel and then drink deeply. Then do
the same for the crescent cakes “Bless this sacred food that I may be
nourished in body, mind and spirit.” Place a crescent into the vessel
with the wine offering and put the vessel aside. Then eat a cake for
your self and meditate on the energy of the moon nourishing you.
When your feast is done, Give thanks and farewell to Aradia. Extinguish
each candle with gratitude. Open the circle and release the energy to
the moon. Sit and ground. Take to offering outdoors and leave it for
Goddess.
Blessed be.
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page is the intellectual and
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property of Matooka Moonbear.
Aradia is the daughter of
Goddess Diana
who is Lady of the Moon and Queen of Heaven. Aradia
means “Altar of Diana” or “Altar
of the Goddess.” She was sired by Diana’s brother Apollo (know by
many
other names) who often took shape of a stag at his sister’s side. Diana
told
Her daughter who was spirit that she must incarnate and become a
teacher of the
old ways. It is said that She came to Tuscany on the full moon of
August 13,
1313 where she taught the peasants witchcraft. Interestingly, August 13
is a
feast day to Her Mother Diana. And so She is now known as a “Moon
Goddess
from Tuscany” and “Queen of Witches.”
I am the tree of
life, be
my children,
