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OATHING STONES: For Marriage Vows and More
Hearken back to a time long ago when people believed the land was the home of the ancestors. Everyone knew that the spirits of loved ones who had died now guided and protected those still walking the earth. Everyone understood … Continue reading
HARVEST SEASON: Debt and the Power of Prosperity
In the “Old World” of my Celtic ancestors, August marked the beginning of the harvest season. Country fairs called people from the fields where they grew crops and from the open lands where they grazed herds. August heralded a time … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Traditions, Life in General, Seasonal
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SUMMER SOLSTICE ~ WATER and FIRE
In June of 2015, I led a Summer Solstice ritual at Meg’s, a gift shop and spiritual boutique in Manchester, CT. With my European ancestors in mind, we envisioned people living in ancient times and imagined their anxiety as the … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Traditions, Life in General, Seasonal
Tagged seasonal rituals, Summer Solstice
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Handfasting: Tie the Knot
You don’t have to be Celtic to include a handfasting ritual in your wedding ceremony. Tying the knot is something any couple can do. For the guests, my adaptation adds surprise and a little humor. For the couple, a handfasting … Continue reading
My Couples Inspire My Rituals
When I meet with a Couple, I ask dozens of questions. What are their hobbies and interests? Do they like to cook? Garden? Do they connect with their cultural roots? Is there a place they consider sacred? I use their … Continue reading
Ritual: GARDEN GIFTS by Zita Christian
Many believe that eating basil will protect you and give you courage. And eating orange peel will make you fertile. True. My daughter Laurie Neronha and I love to cook. Despite the aggression implied in the language of the kitchen … Continue reading
Posted in Business Blessings, Cultural Traditions, Friendship, Life in General, Marriage Equality, Weddings
Tagged basil, Connecticut JP, cultural heritage, customized wedding rituals, ethnic heritage, Garden Gifts, herbs, Justice of the Peace, Laurie Neronha, magical plants, Moon River Rituals, officiant, orange peel, plants, Ritual Writer, rosemary, tarragon, wedding, Zita Christian
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Ritual: WIND HORSE by Zita Christian
Chris and Jennifer had come to Buddhism as adults. They wanted their wedding to give their guests a glimpse into the beauty and serenity they’d found on the spiritual path they’d chosen. With that in mind, I created the ritual … Continue reading
Say Yes to a Friend
My first television show came about because a friend, Bea Sheftel, asked me to do her a favor. The fact that I knew nothing about television didn’t matter to her. She said we’d make a good team. I was willing … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Funerals, Life in General
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Be Generous With Your Jellybeans
When my daughter, Laurie Neronha, was a senior in high school, she worked part-time in the candy section of a fancy department store. One afternoon, I watched her help several customers. Each one ordered a pound of gourmet jellybeans. Laurie … Continue reading
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Tagged be generous, Celebrant, Connecticut JP, generosity, Laurie Neronha, officiant, ritual, Ritual Writer, Viriditas, Zita Christian
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Three Words A Year
I meet once a month with a small group of women who come from three different states. We’ve been getting together since 2006. We range in age from mid-forties to late-sixties. Our family scenarios differ, as do our employment situations. … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Life in General, Uncategorized
Tagged Connecticut JP, creativity, officiant, ritual, Ritual Writer
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