eaglewolf
February 9th, 2001, 11:30 PM
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-- Posted by Jazzmine on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
I was wondering how everyone dresses for ritual? Most of what I have read so far suggests skyclad or ritual robes. Personally, I have made two summer dresses that I like to use and would like to make some robes, but cannot find a pattern that looks easy enough for me to make. I'm not very good at sewing, but my summer dresses are very comfortable and rather attractive, therefore I feel really good when I'm wearing them. Anyone else have any thoughts on this issue?
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-- Posted by eaglewolf on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
We only don ritual clothing for "special" rituals or occasions (certain ceremonies, holiday rites etc.). In short, what I have on now IS my ritual garb (tee shirt and sweats).
...skyclad optional in warmer conditions :biggrin:
~ew
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-- Posted by Litha on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
Skyclad for me unless the ritual is outside. Ren fair garb for outside ritual because it is festive and doesn't make the locals stare like they do when we're all in robes.
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-- Posted by semele on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
We have done skyclad, indoors of course. Kind of funny because the first time we tried it, my brother who lived with us at the time, joined in. Now a couple of points. He is gay and very open about it around those who love him. We have always supported his lifestyle and he feels very comfortable around us. Living together we had all seen each other numerous times. We have a very open household when it comes to partial nudity. Not that we run around naked, but there are times when we need to be in the same room where someone may happen to be dressing ect. Anyway for the ritual that Beltaine we decided to do it skyclad. It was a little awkeward at first and we were joking with each other and acting silly to release the nervous air. I was afraid that we wouldn't be able to get into the right frame of mind, but once the circle was cast it was all good.
We don't do skyclad often because our son is almost five and is once again at that curious stage. I don't want to traumatize the poor kiddo! We, like eaglewolf, often do rituals in our everyday garb. I think of it as a freedom to wear wht we are physically comfortable in so that we can focus on the task at hand. That is one thing I truly disliked about attending church. Plus I am somewhat of a tomboy and despise dresses.
Semele
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-- Posted by eaglewolf on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
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I think of it as a freedom to wear wht we are physically comfortable in so that we can focus on the task at hand
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That is a good point... LIVE TRUE!
:smile:
~ew
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-- Posted by mol on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
And again....Ack! I keep saying this but it is worth it to drive it home..do what works for YOU! If it is skyclad...so be it. If its tee's and sweats, fine. If it is a totally black, felt, hooded ritual robe. Fine.
Look at what your doing! Thats the important part. I dont think the God and Goddess are looking down upon me saying to each other..."Look at what he is wearing..oh - my - me!"
Blessings!
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-- Posted by Mairwen on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
Well, we have a rule about going skyclad. We don't. Our robes are considered one of our Eight Required Tools. They must be of a solid color that is pleasing to the people who are going to be wearing them. They must be ankle-length, and the sleeves must taper to the wrist ~ flashy, billowy sleeves get caught in candle/cauldron flames, yanno!
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-- Posted by Ari on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
I tend to go skyclad when solitary (especially now in summer, when it's really hot and humid), although in a group I prefer comfy summer dresses with a cloak. Three of us once did a ritual on the beach in bikinis and sarongs, which was nice.
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-- Posted by mol on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
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Quote: from Ari on 12:20 am on Feb. 5, 2001
I tend to go skyclad when solitary (especially now in summer, when it's really hot and humid), although in a group I prefer comfy summer dresses with a cloak. Three of us once did a ritual on the beach in bikinis and sarongs, which was nice.
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Bikini Rituals. Now that is a topic all in its own.
:biggrin:
Love and Light!
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-- Posted by Verbena on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
Wear whatever you feel comfortable in.. It is not what we look like that matters but how we present our devotions.
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-- Posted by Jazzmine on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
Thank you everyone for your replies. I don't think some of you understand though that when you are new to paganism or Witchcraft, some of us only have had books to read up until this site that's all I had. So if my questions sound a little naive that's because in this issue I am.
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-- Posted by mol on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
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Quote: from Jazzmine on 6:04 pm on Feb. 5, 2001
Thank you everyone for your replies. I don't think some of you understand though that when you are new to paganism or Witchcraft, some of us only have had books to read up until this site that's all I had. So if my questions sound a little naive that's because in this issue I am.
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There are NO naive questions...ask away..because if you dont ask..then no one can help you. And...
Everyone join in:
Thats what this Community is all about!
:biggrin: Blessings!
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-- Posted by Shatav on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
I do most of my rituals skyclad right now, but that's just because I haven't gotten around to designing the robe I see in my head. I really love pomp and circumstance around my rituals. I know it doesn't need to be there, but I just like all the toys of the trade. ;)
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-- Posted by Jazzmine on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
I was wondering how everyone dresses for ritual? Most of what I have read so far suggests skyclad or ritual robes. Personally, I have made two summer dresses that I like to use and would like to make some robes, but cannot find a pattern that looks easy enough for me to make. I'm not very good at sewing, but my summer dresses are very comfortable and rather attractive, therefore I feel really good when I'm wearing them. Anyone else have any thoughts on this issue?
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-- Posted by eaglewolf on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
We only don ritual clothing for "special" rituals or occasions (certain ceremonies, holiday rites etc.). In short, what I have on now IS my ritual garb (tee shirt and sweats).
...skyclad optional in warmer conditions :biggrin:
~ew
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-- Posted by Litha on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
Skyclad for me unless the ritual is outside. Ren fair garb for outside ritual because it is festive and doesn't make the locals stare like they do when we're all in robes.
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-- Posted by semele on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
We have done skyclad, indoors of course. Kind of funny because the first time we tried it, my brother who lived with us at the time, joined in. Now a couple of points. He is gay and very open about it around those who love him. We have always supported his lifestyle and he feels very comfortable around us. Living together we had all seen each other numerous times. We have a very open household when it comes to partial nudity. Not that we run around naked, but there are times when we need to be in the same room where someone may happen to be dressing ect. Anyway for the ritual that Beltaine we decided to do it skyclad. It was a little awkeward at first and we were joking with each other and acting silly to release the nervous air. I was afraid that we wouldn't be able to get into the right frame of mind, but once the circle was cast it was all good.
We don't do skyclad often because our son is almost five and is once again at that curious stage. I don't want to traumatize the poor kiddo! We, like eaglewolf, often do rituals in our everyday garb. I think of it as a freedom to wear wht we are physically comfortable in so that we can focus on the task at hand. That is one thing I truly disliked about attending church. Plus I am somewhat of a tomboy and despise dresses.
Semele
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-- Posted by eaglewolf on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
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I think of it as a freedom to wear wht we are physically comfortable in so that we can focus on the task at hand
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That is a good point... LIVE TRUE!
:smile:
~ew
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-- Posted by mol on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
And again....Ack! I keep saying this but it is worth it to drive it home..do what works for YOU! If it is skyclad...so be it. If its tee's and sweats, fine. If it is a totally black, felt, hooded ritual robe. Fine.
Look at what your doing! Thats the important part. I dont think the God and Goddess are looking down upon me saying to each other..."Look at what he is wearing..oh - my - me!"
Blessings!
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-- Posted by Mairwen on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
Well, we have a rule about going skyclad. We don't. Our robes are considered one of our Eight Required Tools. They must be of a solid color that is pleasing to the people who are going to be wearing them. They must be ankle-length, and the sleeves must taper to the wrist ~ flashy, billowy sleeves get caught in candle/cauldron flames, yanno!
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-- Posted by Ari on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
I tend to go skyclad when solitary (especially now in summer, when it's really hot and humid), although in a group I prefer comfy summer dresses with a cloak. Three of us once did a ritual on the beach in bikinis and sarongs, which was nice.
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-- Posted by mol on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
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Quote: from Ari on 12:20 am on Feb. 5, 2001
I tend to go skyclad when solitary (especially now in summer, when it's really hot and humid), although in a group I prefer comfy summer dresses with a cloak. Three of us once did a ritual on the beach in bikinis and sarongs, which was nice.
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Bikini Rituals. Now that is a topic all in its own.
:biggrin:
Love and Light!
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-- Posted by Verbena on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
Wear whatever you feel comfortable in.. It is not what we look like that matters but how we present our devotions.
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-- Posted by Jazzmine on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
Thank you everyone for your replies. I don't think some of you understand though that when you are new to paganism or Witchcraft, some of us only have had books to read up until this site that's all I had. So if my questions sound a little naive that's because in this issue I am.
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-- Posted by mol on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
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Quote: from Jazzmine on 6:04 pm on Feb. 5, 2001
Thank you everyone for your replies. I don't think some of you understand though that when you are new to paganism or Witchcraft, some of us only have had books to read up until this site that's all I had. So if my questions sound a little naive that's because in this issue I am.
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There are NO naive questions...ask away..because if you dont ask..then no one can help you. And...
Everyone join in:
Thats what this Community is all about!
:biggrin: Blessings!
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-- Posted by Shatav on 7:00 pm on Dec. 31, 1969
I do most of my rituals skyclad right now, but that's just because I haven't gotten around to designing the robe I see in my head. I really love pomp and circumstance around my rituals. I know it doesn't need to be there, but I just like all the toys of the trade. ;)