Our first Moon Circle session focuses on the Root Chakra and the Hindu deity Ganesh/Ganesha.
Root Chakra- Muladhara
Element: Earth with Fire. We are rooted to the Earth and grounding is important for our well being. The Kundalini is understood as a fiery serpent energy that is coiled 3 and a half times as potential energy to be released. Kundalini is seated at the base of the spine— the root chakra.
Concerns: survival, grounding, security, stability
Health and wellness issues: adrenal issues, addiction, anxiety, arthritis, bone issues
Herbs: any roots (i.e High John, Mandrake, Angelica), sandalwood for Ganesh
Fragrances: earthy notes like patchouli, vetiver, cedarwood, sandalwood, musk
Sound: musical note C, seed sound LAM
Planets: Earth, Saturn
Tree of Life Sephirot: Malkuth
Rune: Uruz
Tarot: Pentacles, The Magician, The Devil
Stones: hematite, red jasper, smoky quartz, ruby, garnet, bloodstone
Other deities and mythical beings: Shakti in her root chakra aspect called Dakini, Cernunnos, Herne, Gaia, Gefjon, Anat, Demeter, Ceridwen, Archangel Auriel, Vajrapani, dragons, serpents, Ganesh’s mouse companion
HOMEWORK
Homework is “pick your level.”
| ThinkingQuestions: | This month we study the Root Chakra and overcoming obstacles.Reflect on these questions:
1.) What are the circumstances we face in life that we would call adversity? What are the lessons you have learned through adversity? 2.) What do you fear? Have you ever experienced a time in your life when you had to face your fears? What happened? 3.) What does “grounded” look like? Describe a person who is grounded in as much detail as you can. In what ways can you relate to that person? 4.) Who makes up your “tribe”? How connected do you feel to these people? How do you feel when you are around these people? 5.) Are there people, groups, programs or personal behaviors that increase your sense of security? Are you involved in increasing the security of others? 6.) How important is your body as part of your spiritual path? Do you celebrate the body as part of the natural world? Do you seek solace in spiritual experience and an afterlife? |
| Small | Moon Circle Block Orientation:Videos
-or- Articles (Choose Two)
—— The Root Chakra/Muladhara: Videos/Exercices (Choose one)
Articles (Choose Two) |
| Medium: | All the above PLUSChoose an article or two on our deity and pantheon of the month
Ganesh/Ganesha
Hinduism |
| Large: | All the above PLUS
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| DIY | Mix and match your own combo from above and/or select another working that interests you related to this month’s theme
Music/Chanting
Chakras in Western Occult and Witchcraft
From The Living Temple of Witchcraft |
The Mystic Grove 