Post by shadowfox on Nov 4, 2011 21:10:11 GMT
The Chief rises from the Council Rock, and calls: "Ho, Channung-pa Yuha, O-hay!" (Oh, Pipe-bearer, bring the Pipe!)
Zuni Sunrise Call
Then, enter the Herald, staff in hand. He faces the Chief, at the opposite side of the Fire, and sings the SUNRISE CALL again, but omitting every other line which is softly sung off-stage as an echo.
Enter in procession six or eight Maidens, slowly, silently, to tom torn beaten in slow six part time by the leader or Medicine Man. They walk with eyes on the ground, arms straight down at their sides, relaxed. At the end of the procession is a very small boy or girl, bearing the Peace Pipe aloft horizontally, and held in two hands, palms up.
The Chief stands with folded arms as they file in and form a circle about the Fire three (or four) on the Chief's left, three (or four) on his right, the Pipe bearer near him on his right, the Medicine Man on his left, the Herald directly opposite him.
Prayer of Warriors Before Smoking the Pipe (Omaha)
The Maidens sing the PRAYER OF THE WARRIORS BEFORE SMOKING THE PIPE , hands held low forward, palms up, then raised high, palms facing in, for the first line; hands slowly lowered, then crossed on breast for second line; hands forward in beseeching attitude for third line; raised high, then arms folded, for the fourth line. The head is thrown back until the end of the last line as the arms are folded, when the eyes are cast upon the ground.
The Chief takes the Pipe from the Bearer. The Maidens sit down, cross legged and cross armed, in the places where they stood, and the Chief proceeds.
Kneeling at the Fire, he lights the Pipe. As soon as it is going, he lifts it, grasped in both hands, with the stem toward the sky, saying:
"To Wakonda, the one Great Spirit; that his wisdom be with us. Hay-oon-kee-ya. Noon-way."
All answer, in a long intonation, and slightly raising the flat right hand: "Noon way." (Amen, or this is our prayer.)
Chief (pointing stem to earth) : "To Maka-Ina, Mother Earth, that she send us food. Hay-oon-kee-ya. Noon-way."
All (as before): "Noon-way."
Chief (blowing smoke and pointing stem to West): "To Weeyopeeata, the Sunset Wind, that he come not in his strength upon us."
Chief (blowing smoke and pointing stem to North): "To Wazi-yata, the Winter Wind, that he harm us not with his cold."
Chief (blowing smoke and pointing stem to East) : "To Weeyohinyan-pata, the Sunrise Wind, that lie trouble us not with his rain."
Chief (blowing smoke and pointing stem to South) "To Okaga, the Hot Wind, that he strike us not with his fierce heat. Hay-oon-kee-oon-ee-ya-snee. Noon-way."
All (as before): "Noon-way."
Then the Chief holds the Pipe high, level in two hands, and proclaims: "Wakan-tanka Wakan neekay-chin, chandee eeya pay-ya-wo." (That is, Great Spirit, by this Pipe, the symbol of Peace, Brotherhood, we ask thee to be with us, and take part in our Council.
All intone a long "Noon-way."
The Maidens stand, the Chief hands the Pipe to the Bearer, who carries it high and marches off, followed by the others, singing the DANCING SONG . The Herald leaves last of all.
Step-by-step instructions for ritual cleansing:
1 Before performing a cleansing of a space, it’s best to cleanse yourself, mentally, emotionally, and physically. For the physical cleansings, take a shower and use a sea salt scrub with peppermint or take a hot bath with sea salts. For the mental and emotional aspect, as you bathe, picture all frustrations, annoyances, and disappointments leaving you and pouring down the drain along with the dirty water.
2 Put on fresh, clean clothes that are comfortable. Light-colored, natural fabrics work well in most cases. If you are performing the cleansing ritual as a result of highly negative activity, its best to wear black clothing to protect yourself from whatever is causing the disruption.
3 See yourself surrounded by white light and beam it out as far as you can. This protective shell will serve to allow you to complete the ritual safely.
4 Picture whatever force will be helping you with the cleansing (God, gods, goddesses, watchers, elemental forces, etc.) and ask for assistance.
5 When you arrive at the space you will be cleansing, take a moment to meditate on your purpose for being there. Take several deep breaths and let all tension leave you.
6 Upon entering the home or space, sprinkle Holy Water and say, “God’s peace be in this home and in all who live here.” – Optional, but recommended. In stead of saying god, you can say the name of your personal deity instead.
7 Light the sage, sweetgrass braid, and incense (cedar or sandalwood). Once they begin to glow, blow out the flame. Put them in a shell or fireproof bowl to avoid burning anything.
8 Pick up the sage wand and beginning at the entrance of the house or other space, move counterclockwise through the space. This direction is called “wittershins” and is the direction used for banishing unwanted energy. If you feel so compelled, you may also clear the space moving in a clockwise direction. Try it both ways and see which feels right to you. Move along the entire perimeter of the home, waving the smoldering sage wand up and down or in a circular motion to allow the smoke to permeate the area. Outline windows and doorways, open closets and cabinets, to insure that there is no place for the negative energy to hide. As you wave the wand, say the prayer that appears at the end of this section. If you have a favorite psalm or prayer you feel comfortable with, then feel free to use that instead.
9 If the home has more than floor, cleanse the main floor first, then proceed to the other floors.
10 Once this is complete, pick up the sweetgrass braid and move around the perimeter once again, this time in a clockwise direction. Imagine light reaching to every corner of the space.
11 At the end of this portion of the cleansing, thank whatever Powers helped you to clear the space and declare that this space is now filled with love, light, peace, and happiness.
12 Cleansings can be done whenever you feel it needs it. Symptoms that tell you the space needs to be cleared include a heavy feeling in the air, unusual or more frequent moodiness of the people living in the space, a stretch of “bad luck,” or any other type of disruption taking place.
13 In between cleansings, the area can be kept clear by burning cedar or sandalwood incense and by being thankful for the many wonderful things in your life.
a prayer to use for cleansing
if it does not suite you feel free to make up your own
[Upon entering the home say]: Great spirits peace be in this home and in all who live here.
Our help is in the name of the the great spirit, Who made heaven and earth.
Great spirit, bless this home that it be the shelter of health, purity, and self-control; that there prevail here a spirit of humility, goodness, mildness, obedience to the power, and gratitude to Spirit the Father. May this blessing remain on this place and on those who live here now and always. Amen (It is sprinkled with holy water).
Purify me with hyssop, Father of all, and I shall be clean of impurities. Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Have mercy on me, Great spirit, in your great kindness.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Father heed my prayer. And let my cry be heard by you.
Hear me, Father, almighty everlasting , and in your goodness send your guides to watch over and protect all who live in this home, to be with them and give them comfort and encouragement.
Great Father, the creator of all, we fervently implore you for the sake of this home and its occupants and possessions, that you may bless and sanctify them, enriching them by your kindness in every way possible. Pour out on them, Father, heavenly dew in good measure, as well as an abundance of earthly needs. Mercifully listen to their prayers, and grant that their desires be fulfilled. At our lowly coming be pleased to bless and sanctify this home. Within these walls let your spirit of light preside and stand watch over those who live here.
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Zuni Sunrise Call
Then, enter the Herald, staff in hand. He faces the Chief, at the opposite side of the Fire, and sings the SUNRISE CALL again, but omitting every other line which is softly sung off-stage as an echo.
Enter in procession six or eight Maidens, slowly, silently, to tom torn beaten in slow six part time by the leader or Medicine Man. They walk with eyes on the ground, arms straight down at their sides, relaxed. At the end of the procession is a very small boy or girl, bearing the Peace Pipe aloft horizontally, and held in two hands, palms up.
The Chief stands with folded arms as they file in and form a circle about the Fire three (or four) on the Chief's left, three (or four) on his right, the Pipe bearer near him on his right, the Medicine Man on his left, the Herald directly opposite him.
Prayer of Warriors Before Smoking the Pipe (Omaha)
The Maidens sing the PRAYER OF THE WARRIORS BEFORE SMOKING THE PIPE , hands held low forward, palms up, then raised high, palms facing in, for the first line; hands slowly lowered, then crossed on breast for second line; hands forward in beseeching attitude for third line; raised high, then arms folded, for the fourth line. The head is thrown back until the end of the last line as the arms are folded, when the eyes are cast upon the ground.
The Chief takes the Pipe from the Bearer. The Maidens sit down, cross legged and cross armed, in the places where they stood, and the Chief proceeds.
Kneeling at the Fire, he lights the Pipe. As soon as it is going, he lifts it, grasped in both hands, with the stem toward the sky, saying:
"To Wakonda, the one Great Spirit; that his wisdom be with us. Hay-oon-kee-ya. Noon-way."
All answer, in a long intonation, and slightly raising the flat right hand: "Noon way." (Amen, or this is our prayer.)
Chief (pointing stem to earth) : "To Maka-Ina, Mother Earth, that she send us food. Hay-oon-kee-ya. Noon-way."
All (as before): "Noon-way."
Chief (blowing smoke and pointing stem to West): "To Weeyopeeata, the Sunset Wind, that he come not in his strength upon us."
Chief (blowing smoke and pointing stem to North): "To Wazi-yata, the Winter Wind, that he harm us not with his cold."
Chief (blowing smoke and pointing stem to East) : "To Weeyohinyan-pata, the Sunrise Wind, that lie trouble us not with his rain."
Chief (blowing smoke and pointing stem to South) "To Okaga, the Hot Wind, that he strike us not with his fierce heat. Hay-oon-kee-oon-ee-ya-snee. Noon-way."
All (as before): "Noon-way."
Then the Chief holds the Pipe high, level in two hands, and proclaims: "Wakan-tanka Wakan neekay-chin, chandee eeya pay-ya-wo." (That is, Great Spirit, by this Pipe, the symbol of Peace, Brotherhood, we ask thee to be with us, and take part in our Council.
All intone a long "Noon-way."
The Maidens stand, the Chief hands the Pipe to the Bearer, who carries it high and marches off, followed by the others, singing the DANCING SONG . The Herald leaves last of all.
Step-by-step instructions for ritual cleansing:
1 Before performing a cleansing of a space, it’s best to cleanse yourself, mentally, emotionally, and physically. For the physical cleansings, take a shower and use a sea salt scrub with peppermint or take a hot bath with sea salts. For the mental and emotional aspect, as you bathe, picture all frustrations, annoyances, and disappointments leaving you and pouring down the drain along with the dirty water.
2 Put on fresh, clean clothes that are comfortable. Light-colored, natural fabrics work well in most cases. If you are performing the cleansing ritual as a result of highly negative activity, its best to wear black clothing to protect yourself from whatever is causing the disruption.
3 See yourself surrounded by white light and beam it out as far as you can. This protective shell will serve to allow you to complete the ritual safely.
4 Picture whatever force will be helping you with the cleansing (God, gods, goddesses, watchers, elemental forces, etc.) and ask for assistance.
5 When you arrive at the space you will be cleansing, take a moment to meditate on your purpose for being there. Take several deep breaths and let all tension leave you.
6 Upon entering the home or space, sprinkle Holy Water and say, “God’s peace be in this home and in all who live here.” – Optional, but recommended. In stead of saying god, you can say the name of your personal deity instead.
7 Light the sage, sweetgrass braid, and incense (cedar or sandalwood). Once they begin to glow, blow out the flame. Put them in a shell or fireproof bowl to avoid burning anything.
8 Pick up the sage wand and beginning at the entrance of the house or other space, move counterclockwise through the space. This direction is called “wittershins” and is the direction used for banishing unwanted energy. If you feel so compelled, you may also clear the space moving in a clockwise direction. Try it both ways and see which feels right to you. Move along the entire perimeter of the home, waving the smoldering sage wand up and down or in a circular motion to allow the smoke to permeate the area. Outline windows and doorways, open closets and cabinets, to insure that there is no place for the negative energy to hide. As you wave the wand, say the prayer that appears at the end of this section. If you have a favorite psalm or prayer you feel comfortable with, then feel free to use that instead.
9 If the home has more than floor, cleanse the main floor first, then proceed to the other floors.
10 Once this is complete, pick up the sweetgrass braid and move around the perimeter once again, this time in a clockwise direction. Imagine light reaching to every corner of the space.
11 At the end of this portion of the cleansing, thank whatever Powers helped you to clear the space and declare that this space is now filled with love, light, peace, and happiness.
12 Cleansings can be done whenever you feel it needs it. Symptoms that tell you the space needs to be cleared include a heavy feeling in the air, unusual or more frequent moodiness of the people living in the space, a stretch of “bad luck,” or any other type of disruption taking place.
13 In between cleansings, the area can be kept clear by burning cedar or sandalwood incense and by being thankful for the many wonderful things in your life.
a prayer to use for cleansing
if it does not suite you feel free to make up your own
[Upon entering the home say]: Great spirits peace be in this home and in all who live here.
Our help is in the name of the the great spirit, Who made heaven and earth.
Great spirit, bless this home that it be the shelter of health, purity, and self-control; that there prevail here a spirit of humility, goodness, mildness, obedience to the power, and gratitude to Spirit the Father. May this blessing remain on this place and on those who live here now and always. Amen (It is sprinkled with holy water).
Purify me with hyssop, Father of all, and I shall be clean of impurities. Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Have mercy on me, Great spirit, in your great kindness.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Father heed my prayer. And let my cry be heard by you.
Hear me, Father, almighty everlasting , and in your goodness send your guides to watch over and protect all who live in this home, to be with them and give them comfort and encouragement.
Great Father, the creator of all, we fervently implore you for the sake of this home and its occupants and possessions, that you may bless and sanctify them, enriching them by your kindness in every way possible. Pour out on them, Father, heavenly dew in good measure, as well as an abundance of earthly needs. Mercifully listen to their prayers, and grant that their desires be fulfilled. At our lowly coming be pleased to bless and sanctify this home. Within these walls let your spirit of light preside and stand watch over those who live here.
shadowfoxsden.piczo.com/?g=30784567&cr=3
