Ritual of the Rite of Passage of the First Menstruation

Rituals are society’s way of teaching and maintaining culture. TO

restore the matrilineal lines of initiation (old women teaching young

women) rituals are essential. A ritual of menarche (first menstruation) can

make this time easier and more meaningful for both young women

beginning of menstruation, and her mother. Such a ritual comforts the

young woman and lets her know that her feelings are natural and have

shared by women over time. Focus the attention of

community about the needs of young women at this time in their lives. plaster

instructs the young woman about what her family and society expect of her

her now that she is entering adulthood.

When your daughter’s first period arrives, congratulate her, love

her, and be sure to take care of her immediate physical and mental health.

emotional needs. Then convene your community of women to

participate in the ritual you have planned. Let other women support you and

take care of both of you right now. Don’t worry if some of the women are

embarrassed by the idea of ​​a moon-time ritual. His feelings will be

healed as they come together in honor of your daughter. and please don’t

postpone your daughter’s ritual because she’s shy and doesn’t want to tell

someone “she has started”. This is her time. I recommend helping her

face it and feel good about it. Surround her with women she loves and

who loves her. She may be surprised, especially if she has never

attended a menarche ritual, the healing and joy that accompany such

a meeting.

In most menarche rituals, only women are present. the men of the

family, and young women who have not yet started menstruation, are

invited to congratulate the new woman after the ritual, and give her gifts.

Start your ritual by creating a sacred space in any way you feel

comfortable for you and your friends and family. turn off all phones

(and cell phones) and post “Do Not Disturb” signs on doors. Light

candles or incense, play soft music or soft percussion, read poetry or sit in

be quiet.

An altar is a common way to create a sacred space. Altars help us

remember and focus on what is meaningful to us. The objects in the

altar are symbolic of the ritual theme. We can have symbols of the

Earth, images or statues of great or holy people or images of revered

members of the family. Flowers and other decorations are welcome. A flower

garland, to be worn later by the new woman, may be on the altar.

Another way to create a sacred space is to make a circle with a red rope.

Our community has a rope dyed red, which is used in

many community rituals. You can also sprinkle herbs on the outside.

of the circle

As you enter the sacred space, purify your minds and hearts of

worried. You can spray everyone with water or throw flower petals.

over all, or smear, whatever strikes your fancy as dropping the

mundane. Smudge symbolizes clearing negative energy and

preparing for the sacred ritual. You can buy stain sticks in most foods.

cooperatives, health food stores, or stores that sell herbs. Or pick some herbs

from your garden, wrap cotton twine around them to form a “stick” a few

inches long and one to three inches in diameter. Hang the branch of herbs

a warm, dry place for two to four weeks. In your ritual, light the stick, leave it

It burns for a few seconds and then turns it off. It will continue to smoke.

They then “dirty” each other or themselves by letting the smoke drift.

around the body

The Blessing of the Woman: In your ritual, have ready a plate of clean sand or

cornmeal. (I use a large clay pot base and fill it with sand.)

the new woman to step on the plate of sand or cornmeal, leaving her

footprints (Have a towel to wipe the skin after).

Each woman comes forward, lights a candle and puts it in the

footprints in the sand or cornmeal, representing the new woman

journey on Mother Earth. Each woman then gives her woman

blessings, such as: “I am Marie, sister of Georgia Ann, daughter of Selia,

granddaughter of Mary Ann and Christina, mother of Christina and

Elizabeth, grandmother of Erika, Clara and Savannah Rose. I ask everything

the women of my lineage to bless, teach and protect (Name of the new woman)

on her journey through all the cycles of Grandmother Moon.

After each woman has made her blessings, the new woman lights a

candle and puts it in the same plate of sand. she gives her wife

presentation, and accept the blessings of all women. “I

I am……, daughter of……., granddaughter of……. I accept your blessings,

and thank you all

The new woman must be adorned in some way. I suggest decorating

his hands with henna. Henna is an herb that dyes the skin orange-red.

color that turns brown the next day. Henna kits are available in natural

grocery stores or online. Flower crowns or garlands are also

beautifull. After the decoration, gifts can be given that have some

significance in its wake. Red jewelry is traditional. red underpants

They are useful! Each gift is given with some ritual words such as, “I am giving

this book about the life of ………….because I have always found his life

be an inspiration. I know you will find your own path in life and you will be a

equal inspiration to all of us.

You can sing songs, recite poems, tell stories. continue with some

symbolic ceremony of passage. Women have invented a variety of ways

to create a ritual of passage for their daughters to enter puberty. Tea

women can stand in two rows with their arms raised, forming an arch.

The new woman stands at the entrance to the arch. she has a few

toys that represent their childhood. They have asked him to bring the toys.

to the ritual to be given to the smallest children of the community.

However, you are not required to bring all your toys, or your favorite toys,

because aspects of the child remain within all of us and remain

treasured throughout our lives.

The grandmother of the young woman directs the ritual of passage. if she

the grandmother is not present, then a grandmother figure can be chosen

to represent her. Grandma asks: “Who comes close to this

passage?” The new woman gives her name. The grandmother continues: ”

(“New woman’s name,) it’s time for you to leave your childhood behind

and become a member of the women’s circle. when you’re ready to

do it, leave your toys behind and walk through the arch.” The new

the woman leaves her toys and walks through the arch. how does she come to

At the end of the arch, the women ring bells, throw flower petals and

joy. They all kiss and hug the new woman.

Closing prayers and/or songs end the ritual.

After the ritual, the men of the family and the girls who have not yet

begun menstruation are invited to congratulate the new woman and

gifts. Everyone joins in food and friendship.

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