I spent the morning on Caspar beach. I was there before six am and though the sky was light, the sun had yet to peek over the mountains. When it did, I confess I greeted it with the camera lens rather than a prayer, but I had other plans.
I parked myself at the farthest end of the beach and drew a labyrinth in the sand big enough to walk through. I set up a small altar and said a prayer from "Creating Circles and Ceremonies" by Oberon and Morning Glory Zell. At the labyrinth entrance I faced the sun and recited my Gratitude Prayer "Thank you Goddess, for the blessings you have bestowed upon me. For my creativity and desire, my family and friends, and for new discoveries and eeper explorations. I am truly blessed. Even in the dark there is your light." Then I turned and entered the labyrinth. In the center I recieved an affirmation and exited. I did it again a little while later. This time I recited the Kore Chant "Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, Inanna" over and over and once more while standing in the center. A feeling of peace swept over me. I recited the chant as I exited as well.
I decided to cleanse all the stones I had with me and set them up on the altar beneath the solstice sun for a while.
Eventually, the sea rose up and swept away my labyrinth, a little sooner than I expected, but she left behind a piece of mother of pearl clinging to a rock I used to mark a corner of the labrinth.
I plan to go back tonight and watch the sun set as well. Its the first itme in a while I have been able to fully celebrate a holiday. I miss being able to practice regularly. I just don't have a private space where I live right now. Hopefully, that will change in not too long. But for today I am grateful to celebrate in my most favorite place.
Oh, I have great pictures, but can't post them yet. Forgot to bring my camera recharger and the laptop sucks the life out of the camera. When I get back home I'll be able to show you what I saw.
