Photo: Ceremony atop the Gneiss Outcrop Scientific & Natural Area, Granite Falls, Minnesota, USA
Introduction:
Finding the Divinely guided location of these ceremonies is just as adventurous as getting onsite and as mysterious as the ceremony themselves. “Where will we be called? How do we get there? What will be onsite that will be conducive to conducting ceremony?”
Always an adventure into deep trust.
Details:
A few days prior to ceremony, I asked for Divine Guidance on where the ceremony was to be conducted. I heard “two hours West.” West of where I was at the time, at my home. This would put us on the Western edge of Minnesota. Anyone familiar with this area knows its mostly flat farmland. I and hubby both thought “What natural area is there for us to conduct ceremony there?!?”
Google Maps has become a great tool for my Inner Guidance to assist me in locating ceremony destinations.
Two hours west put us west of Willmar. Then Granite Falls jumped out at me.
Closer viewing of that area and my phone dropped a pin on the Gneiss Outcrops Scientific and Natural Area.
“Okay. I guess that’s where we’ll be conducting ceremony.”
Renville County
The day of ceremony, I kept hearing “Renville — Renville County”. I was a bit confused because the Nature Area we were heading to was in Chippewa County. Continuing to trust, we proceeded to travel to the Gneiss Outcrop Nature Area. As we drew near, we noticed a county park south of the Nature Area. We decided we would stop there first to see if it was a good candidate for us to stay overnight.
The county park was closed due to flooding. We stopped at the entrance and walked in. It would have been a lovely place to stay overnight. As I walked along the park road, the treed area lining the road was flooded. I sensed the water was sad, in despair. I knew it had picked up the emotions of the people in the area, the people who’s cropland and homesteads had flooded. I did energetic clearing to free these waters of the burgeoning Minnesota River of the heaviness it had acquired from humanity. We stayed until it felt like it was returning to its neutral, benevolent self.
The ceremony video contains footage from this county park.
When we arrived, we saw it was a Renville County Park. We had been Divinely guided to this park… to do energy work with the waters prior to the ceremony. I am always amazed at how Divine guidance shows up.
Gneiss Outcrop
Having never been to this area, we had no idea what to expect. The state website showed an icon indicating parking. As we drove by, we saw the sign, but no parking per se. “Hmm. maybe we cannot do ceremony here.” Hubby drove farther along to find a spot to turn around. On our way back, we stopped in the middle of the sleepy county road to do further inspection. “Ah, a spot off the tar road for a vehicle.” Initially concerned it would be too soft for our heavy vehicle, Hubby assured it would be just fine. I concurred: “Yes, of course. If we are called to do ceremony here, then our vehicle will be safe and secure alongside the road.” And, it was.
Energy was high when we arrived. Asking permission brought resounding “YES” from the guardians of that State-protected Nature Area. My spirits soared as I inspected the area and found the vista upon the ancient rock outcropping overlooking the Minnesota River. “Wow! What a location!” The exact location of our alter space was indicated to me … a Bic lighter was sitting there on the rock just waiting for us to show up. The nature spirits know I like practical gifts :).
Three Tests
As you know, Last Quarter Moon, aligned with the North comes with 3 tests tied to the Moon Cycle intention. This moon cycle intention is to “be responsible; take responsibility for our own stuff.” And my opportunity that I chose to work with in that intention was to own my gifts/abilities and trusting the Divine Guidance that comes with them.
My 3 tests came as I made my way to conducting the Last Quarter Moon Ceremony.
Test 1 was getting us to the Gneiss Outcrop in spite of the vagary and lack of comfortable parking.
Test 2 was following added guidance and visiting the Renville County Park prior to ceremony.
Test 3 came as I set up the alter space, did energy clearing, etc.:
Hubby came from the RV to explain a thunderstorm was going North of us. However, a large ‘blue’ section on radar was heading for us. “I think we’re gonna get wet,” he advised.
Pausing, sensing the situation, removing fear-induced ‘what-if’ scenarios. Then I stated: “If we were guided here, and I’m supposed to do ceremony here, then I won’t get wet.” Having stated my intention of trusting Divine Guidance, I went back to my work. Moments later, Hubby announced that the clouds seem to have split. They were going north and south of us with very little coming right over us. And so it was. We had a few drops; a blessing really.
Ceremony
Ceremony was very peaceful and relaxed. I feel like there is a new, lighter, more care-free perspective to my life that is coming through this ceremony. What do you think? Do you feel it too?
During ceremony, I bestow a gift to you, the participant. It is an icaro that was gifted to me from the Nature Spirits of my land several years ago. It is called “We are Divine”. What do you think of it?
Blessings that this ceremony brings you a relaxed breath of fresh air.
Video
embedded here for your convenience.
With loving intentions,
Lila
P.S.
We found another lovely county park closer to Granite Falls, MN where we stayed the night: Memorial County Park. … in Yellow Medicine County. So, we hit 3 counties in our short time in the area. This Memorial County Park had amazing energy!! Amazing ancient beings coming through the granite outcroppings and trees to greet us. I’m hoping to create another video of that experience because I’m excited to share our campsite. Whew! sleeping amongst the granite was really powerful.
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