Aloha Beautiful Daughters of the Goddess,
 
It is a blessing to know all of you and have the wonderful support I have received from all of you. I have just sent my eldest daughter Jade off to college and the waves of emotion have washed over me during this huge transition of womanhood. We have had such a wonderful relationship and I am happy and sad at the same time. This is truly another opportunity for me to know the meaning of 'bittersweet'.
 
How auspicious that we will be celebrating our Yemaya celebration this weekend. This is one of our annual ceremonies where we make a sacred pilgrimage to the sea to honor our Big Mama Ocean. I am more than ever looking forward to Her healing energies and hope you will take the time to partake of this nourishment. Her ceremony transformative, deep and magickal and calls many who have been here back in to community as well as calling those of you who are new to meet with our community for the first time. I look forward as always for the honor of being in circle with you. Blessings, Leilani
 
Oh Yemaya!
Celebrate African Yemaya, Mother of the Sea
Sunday August 31, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SF Beach Locale
Directions given upon RSVP
$30 newcomers/$40 one time exchange
see website for series packages
www.DaughtersoftheGoddess.com
 
 
Yemaya is the compassionate mother who takes all of our prayers, sorrows and woes away. She heals us with Her salt water womb. She is the one who helps with our children, our home, and having babies. This year's ceremonial offering will be for those women who are looking for a better home or homelife.
 
We will also ask for healing around mothering....healing with our own mothers and also for assistance for those of us who are mothers. Our magick will be sent to the Mothers of the world.
 
Please wear BLUE  and bring something representative of the sea for the altar and any mermaid images. Also please bring a blue candle.Our earth tithe this year will be to the La Leche League--an international organization started in 1956 to help mothers breastfeed and successfully bond with their babies. Please bring 7-$1 bills wrapped in a blue cord or ribbon.
 

Participation Details

Daughters of the Goddess Womyn's Temple is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, with most events held in the East Bay.

If you are interested in participating in a ritual or celebration, please help out by doing the following:

**Please note the revision of participation detail  #3.

Please bring a snack to share (if possible, food of the culture we are celebrating) , washable eating utensils (bowl, cup, plate, utensils, etc. In honor of Mother Earth, we do not provide disposable items), a candle (for safety reasons, we highly recommend a candle in a glass container, often called a novena), and pillow or chair to sit on to all rituals. For more information about our rituals please visit our FAQ's page.

Please see our current series schedule and check the web page for the specific ritual to see what items to bring and how to prepare yourself. Please take the time to read this, especially if you are a newcomer. New information is added from time to time so even if you feel you have already seen this, it is important to check back in every now and then.

1. E-Mail, Call Leilani or Write to this announcement list as soon as possible to RSVP--this includes those womyn who have signed up for the series or if you have already informed us that you will be attending. This is not a drop-in circle. Please do not show up if you have not contacted Leilani first.
Call: 925-787-9247
E-Mail: Leilani@Daughtersof theGoddess. com
Please be on time!! Especially if it is an evening ritual, womyn need to get home at a decent hour. If you are late we wait to begin ritual until you arrive unless you call to tell us otherwise.

2. We highly prefer not to collect moneys on the day of the ritual. Please send a check to:
Daughters of the Goddess
3527 Mt. Diablo Blvd., #353
Lafayette, CA 94549.
***Please note, this is not a home address.
You may also pay via PayPal to this email address: Leilani@Daughtersof theGoddess. com.

3. If you tell us that you are attending, you still need to pay for your space even if you don't show up. Once you RSVP, the ritual is designed based on your attendance. Each ritual is designed specifically for the women who have RSVP'd, therefore work has been done and energy has been given towards creating a space for you whether or not you attend. Sorry, no refunds.

4. Feel free to forward this to interested friends and family and tell them to give Leilani a call.

5. If you have never been to the circle you need to call Leilani first so she can meet you over the phone; this is not a drop in circle. Please do not show up if you have not contacted Leilani first.

We know this sounds like a lot of rules, but it greatly helps the cohesiveness, safety and integrity of the circle, and we don't use up precious ritual time going over these logistics.

Thanks for your kokua/help for helping us manage the wonderful growth we are experiencing in our Temple. I ask that you do your best to be accountable for all the things that are being asked.

See you there.

Leilani
High Priestess, Daughters of the Goddess Womyn's Temple
Leilani@Daughtersof theGoddess. com