In today’s culture, we often miss the kinds of ritual celebrations that mark the passages of human lives. I will work with you to design a special rite for those occasions.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Those fortunate ones who attain special anniversaries and birthdays deserve to be honored with distinction. A special ritual can add a unique touch to your birthday or anniversary party. For those who prefer a quiet celebration, a ritual celebration in lieu of a party can be a dignified way to honor these life events.
Cronings/Sophia Ceremonies
As women near the end of their childbearing years or their careers (or both), they pass into their years of wisdom. In some Neo-Pagan traditions, women of a certain age consider themselves as having passed through stages of Maiden and Mother, and are now entering their Cronehood. A Croning Ceremony both acknowleges and celebrates this coming of age. A Sophia Ceremony is similiar; however, the celebration is designed around the Judeo-Christian concept of Sophia, the Feminine Divine, or Wisdom. Whichever "name" you choose for your coming of age, it need not be approached from a spiritual perspective at all. That is your choice. I will work with you to create the coming of age ceremony that fits you best.
Elder/Wisdom Ceremonies
Men who achieve their time of retirement often wish to celebrate in a special way. An Elder or Wisdom Ceremony is a fantastic way to mark the occasion. This is similar to the Croning/Sophia Ceremony for women, and can be held as part of a retirement party, a 60+ birthday party, or as a stand alone ceremony. Again, it may or not be spiritual. That's all up to you. We will work together to plan the event to meet your personal needs.
