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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
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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: DESTINY AND THE RED CORD by Zita Christian
Ei-ling was delighted that so many members of her family were coming from Taiwan to attend her wedding to Jason. She wanted her mother to have a role in the ceremony but was sensitive to her mother’s concern about speaking … Continue reading
Ritual: GIFTS FROM THE DRAGONS by Zita Christian
To create meaningful rituals for Couples who don’t want a religious ceremony, I often incorporate their cultural heritage. For Jason and Ei-ling, I explored Polish wedding customs and Chinese mythology. I created several rituals for them. You’ll find one of … Continue reading
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
Ritual: LOVE KNOTS by Zita Christian
I wrote this ritual for Bill and Chelsea’s nautical themed wedding at historic Mystic Seaport in Mystic Connecticut. I’ve included the stage direction so you can visualize how the ritual was enacted. As the wedding officiant, I’m identified as “Celebrant.” … Continue reading
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
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Tagged Connecticut JP, creativity, officiant, ritual, Ritual Writer
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Maiden, Mother & Crone: Celebrating 3 Generations
Every Maiden isn’t young. Every Mother doesn’t have a child. Every Crone isn’t old. What’s important is the energy each embodies and how it makes itself known. Which Goddess are you? The Maiden embodies the creative force. Like one of … Continue reading
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Tagged Connecticut JP, Maiden Mother Crone, Neopagan, officiant, Ritual Writer, Triple Goddess
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My First Public Ritual: The Making of a Medicine Woman
To Little Elk, schooled in the healing ways of the Pueblo, she was his destiny. He knew from a childhood vision that before he died he was to anoint a Medicine Woman, but not Pueblo. Cherokee. To Lothar, she … Continue reading
Getting Married? Let a Romance Writer Tell Your Story
September 12, 2011 There’s a full Harvest Moon tonight. Just a century ago, much of life this time of year centered around the harvest. This was the season when my Pennsylvania grandmother put up glistening jars of grape jelly, apple … Continue reading
