Wolfladystar
November 24th, 2002, 11:49 AM
FLOWERING TREE CEREMONY
You will need tobacco or cornmeal and a small rock (not crystal) that has significance to you.
Pick a special time and select a tree in nature that has significance for you.
Honor the directions in order, being sure to stop at East.
Then sit with your back against the tree, facing south, with your left hand holding the stone against your heart and ask the stone to ask the tree questions such as… “Who am I? How do I feel about myself?” South questions relate to emotions. This way of asking questions connects the worlds, so be especially aware of your environment. It will give you insights and answers.
Now sit so you are facing west. Hold the stone against your heart in your left hand. And have the stone ask questions such as…. “What do I need to know about my body.” West questions relate to the body.
Move to the north and use north questions like.. “What do I need to know about my mind?” North questions relate to the mind.
Move to the east and ask questions like… “What am I here for? What is my path? East questions correspond to the spirit.
You may write down or record your impressions as you move through the directions.
When you are done in the east, hug the tree from the east and leave the tobacco or cornmeal by the tree as an offering.
You will need tobacco or cornmeal and a small rock (not crystal) that has significance to you.
Pick a special time and select a tree in nature that has significance for you.
Honor the directions in order, being sure to stop at East.
Then sit with your back against the tree, facing south, with your left hand holding the stone against your heart and ask the stone to ask the tree questions such as… “Who am I? How do I feel about myself?” South questions relate to emotions. This way of asking questions connects the worlds, so be especially aware of your environment. It will give you insights and answers.
Now sit so you are facing west. Hold the stone against your heart in your left hand. And have the stone ask questions such as…. “What do I need to know about my body.” West questions relate to the body.
Move to the north and use north questions like.. “What do I need to know about my mind?” North questions relate to the mind.
Move to the east and ask questions like… “What am I here for? What is my path? East questions correspond to the spirit.
You may write down or record your impressions as you move through the directions.
When you are done in the east, hug the tree from the east and leave the tobacco or cornmeal by the tree as an offering.