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Date Posted: 15/09/07 4:50:34am
Author: Lou Ellen (Tired also)
Subject: Re: Symbolic Great Rite is done Backwards!!
In reply to: Foxglove 's message, "Re: Symbolic Great Rite is done Backwards!!" on 15/09/07 4:39:54am

>How do you reverse the roles in the Great Rite? the
>Masculine is inserted into the Feminine whether in
>token or in truth. there is no role reversal. When
>the Great rite is being done in token, the masculine
>element is being inserted in to the feminine symbol.
>the fact that the the fem holds the mas symbol and the
>man holds the fem symbols, is about total balance.
>
>I have seen it done many times with just the
>officiating Priest or Priestess placing the chalice on
>the Pentacle and inserting the Athame, i have seen 2
>men do it in token, i have seen 2 women do it in
>token. it doesnt really matter if the Rite is in
>token in a non traditional setting.
>
>I think that what you are referring to is found moreso
>in Trad Wicca and as such i dont really feel that more
>needs to be explained here in an open forum. except to
>say that when you really get down to the heart of True
>Wicca, there is only balance in everything and
>everything is in balance.
>
>I hope this is making sense?, i am very tired atm.
>
>Foxglove
>
>>
>> > Yes,this I am well aware of. The question
>>stands...Why reverse the roles?? Personal
>>satisfaction has Nothing to do with it. I mean, we
>>may as well reverse the roles in the Actual Great Rite
>>as well ! Call it a balance of polarity,perfect
>>union,or whatever you want., it is still backwards .
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ...>> Your first paragraph answers your own question of how. (see my original question perhaps). I think that we can "agree to disagree", as they say. I also think that this should not be discussed further on open forum,& I'm growing tired of it. Many thanks to you & to those who replied seriously & tried to keep this serious. > I think that it has reached 'The End', so could someone start with some New Postings. BB & "Weave Brightly"..... Lou Ellen.

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