Revitalizing UU Women's Groups

Casting the Circle and Blessing

Part One — Casting the Circle

FROM THE EAST, we ask for the spirits to guide us as we open our seventh shakras to creative energy, psychic energy, and healing from the universe. Our sixth shakras, all-knowing and seeing, will be open to truth and clarity.

FROM THE SOUTH, we ask the spirits to guide us as we open and bless our fifth shakra wherein is the energy to move us through the days, to heal ourselves, and to allow flow through all of the shakras. We also ask for attention to be directed to our second shakras, which connects to passion, reproductive energies, and the drive for relationships.

FROM THE WEST, we ask the spirits to guide us as we open and bless our fourth, or heart, shakras so that we may feel love for ourselves and others.

FROM THE NORTH, we ask the spirits to guide us as we open and bless our first shakras. From this place comes our protection, centering, and survival.

IN THE CENTER, we ask the spirits to guide us as we open and bless our third shakras. For all of energy comes from and flows through the third shakra. For balance, we ask that this shakra be free flowing.

Part Two — Blessing Shakra Style

Bless my first shakra that I may stay grounded and centered. (base or root sacral)

Bless my second shakra that I may form relationships and create what I choose to create. (reproductive parts)

Bless my third shakra that I may have energy to do what I choose to do; to bend but not break. (solar plexus)

Bless my fourth shakra that my heart will be filled with love and joy. (heart)

Bless my fifth shakra that I may speak my truth. (throat)

Bless my sixth shakra that I may see my way and have clear vision. (vision)

Bless my seventh shakra that I may conceive of my own power. (crown)

Source: Records of Under Northern Skies Women’s Ritual Circle, First Universalist Church