As I (Chel) write this by the non-light of the February Dark Moon, I am considering The Morrigan as our topic for March. March pulls me to Ireland and The Morrigan has that reputation that makes her perfect for a Dark Moon. A warrior goddess associated with death, people think of her darkness as a symbol of something “dark”. I admit, I am a little afraid of her and I believe she is not one to be trifled with but that’s because she is strong and honest, and is not going to tolerate your deceptions. She is demanding and stalwart and as history has shown, such a list of characteristics in a female can lead to negative thoughts that are underserved. But I also believe that, like the Dark Moon, and so many parts of our world and our lives that are considered dark, there is nothing inherently bad in the darkness of the night, the moon, your magic, or the Morrigan.
COURAGE: I waited and I finally heard this word. It not only takes courage to interact with the Morrigan but she is here to teach us courage. From the courage of a battlefield warrior to the courage of all of those facing pain, injury, disease, a similar life challenges, to the courage we all need, every day to face the challenges in our lives, whatever they may be. Join me tonight and we will talk about the Morrigan and the respectfully call upon her in a ritual to seek her courage and thank her for it.
If you have an item: talisman, coin, feather, candle, athame, pocket knife, stone – anything that you would like to store this courage in, please bring it. You can leave knowing you were courageous enough to meet the Morrigan and that she has given you her gift to hold as you move forward with grace and courage.
If the Morrigan is a part of your practice, as I know is true for some of you, you will know more and feel more strongly toward her and I invite you to come and share your experiences with us. She is not a lady I would like to trifle with and your input is welcome.
It will be our usual gather at 7pm, begin around 7:30 – and in the words of Sherlock Holmes, “if not convenient, come anyway” – you won’t be late. It won’t be long before our dark nights won’t be dark anymore so come and sit with me and the goddess of crows and ravens and death and Ireland and let’s see what she wanst to share with us.
Park on Swallow, follow the sidewalk to the yellow door on the far side of the garage.