My circle is planning a croning ceremony for me, and I am really excited. Has anyone had theirs, and if so, what was it like? Did you take on another name? Do you have any advice about how to prepare myself? Thanks and BB.
2007-08-22 09:36:04 · 10 answers · asked by lily moon 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, but as a high priestess, I planned and performed many croning ceremonies. They can be sober or lots of fun, depending on the personality of the "Crone-ee".
In one ceremony, I bought her (and her friends who were of crone age) tiaras, and gave her a crone diary to begin writing about her crone-adventures from that time forward.. we created a crone's advice book for her friends to write in as some advice on becoming a crone. There were tons of fun things done for her.. and she had input into the rite as well, since it was hers (all of those that I've had the honor to "crone' have had input).. I'd say, think about what it's like to be putting off motherhood and taking on the mantle of a crone.. what responsibilities may come your way, and what freedoms. Most of all, enjoy!
2007-08-22 10:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by Kallan 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Okay, I want to know what that is too.
"For millennia women’s wisdom was honored; crones were revered. Today women are reclaiming the identity and status of the ancient crone. We are coming of age, accessing our wisdom and acting upon it. Croning is the process of becoming active wise women.
Croning can begin at any age and is particularly relevant for women 45 and older. Personal experiences of aging and ageism provide the impetus to recognize and reverse the negative images (internal and external) of old women. We can activate our potential as wisdom carriers and guardians of the future by learning of our ancient crone heritage, honoring the cycles and seasons, respecting the web of life.
Engaged in the process of Croning, we can act in ways that embody the changes we want to take place in the world, in our communities, families, relationships, and within ourselves. When we apply our wisdom to effect positive change, we improve our own lives and leave a legacy for future generations."
(www.croning.org)
Interesting. I don't think I'm elligible. That whole you gotta be a woman thing gets in the way. And an adherent to your belief system, of which I am neither. Good luck. (Do you need luck for that?)
2007-08-22 09:46:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
We croned my Mom when she turned 50. We had a huge party and I made tons of food. We all pitched in and gave her tickets to the first cruise she'd ever taken in her life. Before cutting the cake, she read the poem, "When I am Old I shall wear Purple" and cried because she did in fact have a very sober youth.
Most of her friends aren't pagan so it wasn't an overtly religious thing, but the meaning was there.
2007-08-22 09:54:24 · answer #3 · answered by KC 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm an olde phart Witch and my understanding is you have to have passed menopause and you are supposed to be croned by a crone. Many crones add winter to their names. but everyone does everything differently. I'm male so I don't get croned so I am jealous! Oh well.
2007-08-22 10:28:29 · answer #4 · answered by humanrayc 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not yet, but I haven't *quite* moved into Cronehood yet.
I'm looking forward to it, though!
I'll be very interested as well in reading about others' cronings.
2007-08-22 11:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by Raven's Voice 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what is a croning? I have never heard of this type of religon
2007-08-22 09:43:29 · answer #6 · answered by Yuri ^_^ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Congratulations!
I'm much too young for that yet, and I've never been to one. I just wanted to give you a star. :D
2007-08-22 09:44:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take a blood bubble bath at midnight with a full moon. Light candles and drip the wax all over your bosoms. Cut all your hair off and burn it with incense.
2007-08-22 09:50:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
No, I havent yet. You should be thrilled!
BB.
2007-08-22 09:45:02 · answer #9 · answered by Erie_Irish 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Are you old enough? Look here
http://www.croning.org/pages/534083/index.htm
2007-08-22 09:46:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋