| Stones Rising 2002 The Rising
Bring a celebration of sacrificial commitments made within ceremony,
celebrating The Rising of three new Standing Stones.
a collection of images by
Lance of PagaNet News and
Rachel of Four Quarters
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An in depth photo essay of
The Procession of the Stones
An in depth photo
essay of
Ceremonials and Fire Circle
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A stone lies waiting.
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The Stone Circle is waiting.
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A Preistess waits.
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The Circle is prepared for ceremony.
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Last minute checks.
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Readying the Flag, preparing our hearts.
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Calling the people togeather.
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The Loaves of the Corn Mother,
feeding the people as a Commitment of Service.
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The Drumers and Dancers of Service approuch.
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Completing their 12 hour vigil.
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Forming up the entranceway to the Circle
for the Ceremony of Commitments
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The Flag of the People escorted by our Warriors.
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The Witnesses begin their procession into Circle.
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The Witnesses pass through the South Gate,
bearing their tokens of Fire.
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Dancing the South
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And then gathering under the Witness Arbors
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And the first stone begins to move into circle.
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Slow and Steady.
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Setting the Rollers.
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Posistioning the Stone...
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with a gentle nudge.
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On the Ropes!
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John Henry sets the fore stays.
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And now ready for the lift.
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Slowly.
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Ever so slowly.
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And now to set the back stays.
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Bedding down the Stone.
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They're Home!
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The Old Silver Back approves
of the youngsters work.
It's been a good day to raise stones.
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Renewing ties with Family
and with the Standing Stones.
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A new baby for the Tribe !
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And we are proud !
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Of the Fathers,
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and of the Mothers
and of the child.
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Completion, Fruition, Celebration !
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Honoring Sacrifice...
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Preparing Libation...
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Drumming the Pulse...
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As the Fertile Mother and Father Bless the Land
with the gift of new life.
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Sacrifice, Ceremony and Celebration. Stones Rising !
Sacrifice, willingly stepping into a place
of service, offering of ones energy and time in a reciprocal exchange with Spirit,
understanding that this is the necessary price of transformation. Ceremony,
fully engaged in the rites and responsibilities of conscious change. The people gathered
in Purposeful Community, Working Traditions, making Real Magic. Celebration,
of libation made, traditions honored and gifts received. For the Great-grand children of
those whose Great-grand parents have yet to be born.
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An in depth photo essay
of the Procession of the Stone
An in depth photo essay of
Ceremonials and Fire Circle
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