Starting a tradition/mythos

[mpullen]

Okay, as a druid/pagan, I have an idea on how to develop a tradition for the Seven Sisters stone circle. I've been doing this since opening (plus a few weeks before).

When entering the stone circle, one does a brief palm contact on the closest stone, as though asking for permission to enter.

When we light the evening fire Saturday and Sunday, the resident Druid starts from the right of the wooden throne, passing windershins (counterclockwise) from each stone, making brief palm contact on each stone. Once each is contacted, the fire is lighted, as this is a symbolic sacrifice.

If enough folks do this, we will build a mythos/tradition.

BTW, I rake in a windershin circle around the firecircle once the wood is in place. Windershin (counterclockwise) spirals block out the evil spirits (since they are easily confused) and lock in the good magic in the firecircle. If you observe me doing the marking, please don't call in the guys with white suits and love-me suits. I feel the magic within the Seven Sisters and want it to build.

[Zardoz]

How about that?

I stopped and laid a hand on the closest stone the first time I entered the Circle on opening day, perhaps instictively.
I think my Celtic DNA reminds me to respect the strength of stone.

[KiltedPrivateer]

I find myself touching the stones as well.  Though I don't make contact with all of them.   I had a strange experience while standing next to one this weekend.  I was standing in such a way that the stone was echoing the sounds around it, making it seem as though the stone was talking to me.  I had to step back and take a long full look at it.  Of course after I stepped away it didn't happen again.  Guess I broke the contact.  Gave me the chills.

Though I'm a Christian I have respect for the things on this Earth that science can't explain.

~KP~

[Pascal]

I've been doing the same thing -- touching the nearest stone and pausing for a moment before entering the circle.  I've been visiting it in the morning with my Tarot deck prior to the fair opening -- seems to be a fine way to recharge the cards.

[Queen Bonnie]

 Those stones are magical. Widdershins feels natural when walking around the stones. Grammercy, Mike for the good suggestion! I can feel the  good vibrations in that circle!

[Yrose]

Mike, may I ask why widdershins as apposed to deosil? Are you trying to keep out negative energy or draw in positive?

[Queen_of_Navarre]

Even without knowing the tradition I paused, palm on a stone, and silently paid homage and asked permission to enter the circle. I moved counterclockwise around the circle and greeted each stone like a long lost sister. Blessed Be.

[Fairdos]

are there any pictures of this stone circle I love to see them?

[lady loves a lot]

i can't wait to see and feel the circle.  my mother is one of seven sisters.  i will contribute to the tradition and pay respect to the ladies.

[Lord Virgo]

My mother is also one of seven sisters, the oldest.  I will be there this weekend to connect with the stones

[bran_gray]

I felt silly at the time but I think I understand now.  I could stand there and look at the seven sisters but whenever I got close I felt something was owed before I entered and I couldn't put my finger on it.  My next visit I will come and greet the sisters properly.