Crones in the Mist
Donna Scheifler
“We were enshrouded in our own “Mists of Avalon” … as we gathered in ritual and tapped into our womanly ways of being and knowing. Rather than being drawn out of ourselves by the spectacular wide expanse of ocean, we were invited to go within and find the unique treasure buried deep within each of us. Now, with the support of this awesome women’s circle, we can go out and share who we are and what we have … and the world will be blessed.” Donna Scheifler
THE TRIPLE GODDESS
As the Maiden, I saw through your eyes as a child
Spring rains, green forests, and animals wild!
I saw you run freely on the Earth with bare feet!
I watched as you danced in the winds, blowing free!
I was there as you grew, getting stronger each day!
I brought you rainbows, chasing grey skies away!
I was there in your laughter – I was there in your tears!
I was the acceptance you gained from your peers!
I saw your first love and I felt your first blush,
As passion first stirred in the night’s gentle hush!
I am there with you always in the fresh morning dew!
I bring you the crispness of beginnings anew.
As the Mother, I bore all the labor distress
Of birthing your child, and I felt the caress
Of your hand on the face of the new life so dear.
I heard its first cry, and I eased your fear!
I provided the milk which you fed from your breast
Till the baby grew strong, and with health it was blessed.
As she took her first step, I was there in your smile!
I was there while you nurtured your beautiful child!
On the first day of school, when the doors opened wide
I was there in your fear – I was there in your pride.
I am there with you always in the bright full of moon!
I bring you fertility – abundance in bloom.
As the Crone, I brought blessings of wisdom with age
[Wisdom not found by the turn of a page].
I was there as you taught the correct way to live:
To love and to trust – to take and to give!
I was there in the twinkle of your aged eye!
I was there in your thoughts of the years flying by!
I was there when you taught the Mysteries of old!
I was there in the fire warming you in the cold!
In the weariness of age, I was there with you, too…
I brought well-deserved rest and peace unto you!
I am there with you always in the darkness of night!
I complete your life cycle, guiding you toward the light.
Maiden, Mother and Crone – We are all One –
Yet We are all separate, as each role is done.
We do not leave you – We’re always there
As you walk through this life with your worries and cares;
As you dance in the spiral, We live inside –
Deep in your spirit – where nothing can hide!
No matter your path, no matter it’s length –
We give you courage and We give you strength.
We are there to support you every hour of day
And deep in the night, when dreams take you away.
Our gifts We give freely, for you are our Child…
Yes, We are the Lady: Wise, Pure, and Wild!
-Kalioppe-
Our circle danced in a heart beat rhythm as Nicole, Meta and Linda Grace read the poem. Then our dance became a spiral in a prelude to the Crone coronation ceremony.
We gathered around the flaming water pond, to honor the Goddess of transformation Pele. As I told the legend of one of the most misunderstood Goddesses, Pele, the women danced with metaphors between Pele and the Crone.
When it was time to walk the path of the Crone we all walked together, although the Crones path was three times longer. The women who were about to take their thrones and be crowned Crone, walked bare foot through a birth canal hand bridge, then stepped over fire, and through water to reach their thrones.
The coronation ceremony was rich with wisdom, laughter and tears. After each Crone was crowned, she was given her Crone name and asked what she had to offer our circle.
One by one, the newly crowned Crone took center stage and delivered gifts, read poetry, spoke words of enlightenment, and told us of her profound feminine history.
Below are portraits of the 2012 Moon Mother Crones
Golden Dragon
Clarisse
Sweet Light of the Divine Feminine
Peaceful Warrior
Thank you
- Candace for letting us use your sacred property.
- Nicole for taking the pictures of the ceremony, reading the Maiden part of the Triple Goddess poem and blowing the conch.
- Dina for reading the opening ceremony call to the seven directions.
- Linda Grace for creating and leading us in the Triple Goddess dance.
- Meta for reading and calling up the Crones for coronation.
- The Sagers, Candle Lighters and Crown Maids.
- Annette for leading us in the closing ceremony.
- To all the women to helped create this Divine feminine ceremony.
- To all that attended.
- You did a really fine job!
I’ll leave you with two questions?
When you are a Crone what qualities will you possess?
What do you honor most in the Crone?
Happy Halloween.
Sincerely,
Tammy
Moon Mothers of Half Moon Bay 
Utterly awesome. What beauty filled, inspiring, wise women!