WELCOME TO SPINNING THE MOON
WITH YEYE LUISAH TEISH
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As an enrolled participant of SPINNING THE MOON, please carefully review this page IN ADVANCE OF EVERY WEEKLY EVENT. You will find resources
to maximize your learning experience and engagement in the lunar rituals.
to maximize your learning experience and engagement in the lunar rituals.
1. To fully participate in each ritual, be prepared and ready at your altar space. Utilize these details to set-up or enhance your sacred space.
Pre-set an altar near the computer with
a candle (size/color/scent of your choice)
a clear glass or bowl of water
Smudge material (sage, Palo santo, or incense)
A River stone or gemstone of your choice.
Seashell, cowries. Other gifts from the ocean.
Coins, money, love symbols.
Perfume, sacred oils, herbs.
Efun/Cascariila
Pen, paper, art materials.
Fireproof container.
Matches
Pre-set an altar near the computer with
a candle (size/color/scent of your choice)
a clear glass or bowl of water
Smudge material (sage, Palo santo, or incense)
A River stone or gemstone of your choice.
Seashell, cowries. Other gifts from the ocean.
Coins, money, love symbols.
Perfume, sacred oils, herbs.
Efun/Cascariila
Pen, paper, art materials.
Fireproof container.
Matches
2. Review the following Study Resources BEFORE the ritual to enrich your background knowledge and understanding.
3. Write down and/or memorize the chant.
4. The recommended readings are not required and allow you to extend your learning and exploration of the theme.
3. Write down and/or memorize the chant.
4. The recommended readings are not required and allow you to extend your learning and exploration of the theme.
Thursday, Feb. 11th
4:00-5:30 Pacific 6:00-7:30 Central 7:00-8:30 Eastern New Moon in Aquarius. Aje-Olokun. Natural Wealth for the World. Attraction/Money Pouring. Study Resources: Song for Aje-Olokun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY5r_epa8P4 Chant for Aje: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mjTgNwOcPQ Salutation for Aje: Ìyá mi tótó, Àjẹ́ o o, ìbá My great mother, who knows Àjẹ́, we salute you Recommended Reading: The Architects of Existence: Aje in Yoruba Cosmology, Ontology, and Orature by Theresa Washington. |
Saturday, Feb. 27th
12:00-1:30 Pacific 2:00 - 3:30 Central 3:00-4:30 Eastern Full Moon in Virgo. Burden burning. Releasing negativity. Cleansing. Invoking Health and Fertility. Ala. Igbo Earth-Moon Goddess. Study Resources: Ala, Igbo Moon Goddess of Fertility on Earth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ala_(odinani) Origin of Ala. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uscivz7Qyk Woman of the Waters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faw0g2_EZY4 http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/A-Am/Ala.html Ala Affirmation: “Let it be so” must be said 5 times. |
Saturday, March 13th:
12:00-1:30 Pacific 2:00 - 3:30 Central 3:00-4:30 Eastern New Moon in Pisces Courting the Muse, Intuition and Artistic Abilities. Manifesting Miracles. Mawu-Liza. Moon/Sun of Dahomey. Study Resources Myth of Mawu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm5pd6cPUps&feature=emb_logo https://magickandalchemy.com/goddess-series-mawu/ The Wand of Mawu: http://mamiwata.com/mawu.html Dance for Mawu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD-uL3zstDE |
Sunday, March 28th:
12:00-1:30 Pacific 2:00 - 3:30 Central 3:00-4:30 Eastern Full Moon in Libra. Silk and Honey. Love and Beauty in Abundance. Celebrating the Fullness. Mami-Wata: http://www.realmermaids.net/mermaid-legends/mami-wata/ Songs for Mami-Wata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTXnTfi84h4 |
5. Following each ritual, please complete this brief form to share feedback. Your response helps Team Teish to better serve you!