Thank you for your interest in the Women’s Initiation program.
Something is already stirring within you! You may not know at this moment what it is, or how to respond, though if you take the time now and allow your deepest wisdom to speak to you, you will hear the direction that best serves your highest good.
Please read the information below completely and then sit in silence for a few minutes, reflect upon what you have read, and then ask yourself – “Am I being called?”
Listen for the answer, not with your mind, but with your spiritual heart, the place where you are connected to your soul and to all of the women who have come before you.
Blessings and joy to you,
Wind Hughes
Women’s Initiation Program
CURRENT CYCLE BEGINS DECEMBER, 2008.
REGISTRATION AND TUITION NEED TO BE RECIEVED BY NOVEMBER 18th, 2008
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW.
IF YOU ARE CALLED TO JOIN US PLEASE
E-MAIL WIND OR CALL 575-751-7161.
We are ready to begin our next year and a day cycle of Initiates.
Now, more than any other time, it is essential for those of us called to a spiritual path to make the choices necessary to honor our calling and help usher in the transformation of all beings.
It is the spiritual warriors who will lead the way towards personal and planetary peace and transformation.
More and more people are awakening to spiritual practice and understanding.
Once we make the choice to walk the Sacred Path as a way of life, our lives will never be the same.
In earlier times the Initiation process took many years of study with an elder. In current times our learning & life styles, along with books and technology, allow for this process to be completed in a short time. The most essential step is what takes place in your own heart. If you have listened closely and feel the call in your heart and soul – then the time is right. All you need now to do is seek the support to guide you on your way.
This is a very personal journey and though the program provides the general information for your journey, the process is a very personal and individualized one.
OPTIONS
There are two Initiation Options that allow you to choose a course of study that most reflects your intention.
The process can be completed by local Initiates as well as by long-distance Initiates via e-mail and phone.
In the tradition of the women who have walked before us, all Initiation Options are a commitment of " a year and a day."
Option 1 Basic program, including one 30 minute phone session each month, to deepen and personalize your learning experience, on-going e-mail discussion of exercises and any personal feedback as needed.
Option 2– This is the expanded program that includes all of Options 1, personal retreat with Wind, plus training in Energy work, Reiki Initiation 1 & 11, ordination as a minister
The personal retreat & Reiki Initiation requires 1 weekend in Taos towards the end of year.
Level 11 Initiates can create any options in place of the Energy/Reiki training and ordination to fulfill their personalized retreat desires.
Please review the program outline and select an option that best serves you. REGISTRATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE AT THE END OF THE OUTLINE.
I am available to answer all of your questions.
We will begin the next cycle in late May.
I look forward to beginning this journey together.
Affirmation:
I empower this vision with the light of spirit
That it may manifest here on this plane
For the good of all
And according to free will.
So be it.
Initiation Program Outline
Earth Based traditions are based on ancient practices of that follow the Sacred Wheel as a mirror of life and the laws of creation. Most cultures have some form of Wheel that teaches a living spiritual path as mirrored in the cycles and elements of nature and the Natural Cosmic Laws of Creation. This wisdom is used to guide our lives, create ritual and ceremony, for healing and for moving between the worlds.
Modern science has embraced some of these teachings in the form of Quantum Physics and this wisdom has been incorporated into the popular movie, "What the Bleep".
Pagan, Wiccan. Gypsy, Celtic, Native American, Shamanism and other traditions draw from these practices, and were frequently maintained by the women in the cultures who were often the Priestesses, Medicine Women, Midwives and Herbalists.
We will incorporate a combination of traditions to facilitate your living life as the Quantum Creator that you are, with an emphasis on Earthbased & transcendent traditions.
Sessions will cover the teachings of the 4 directions of the Wheel: East, South, West, North and the Aspects of Above and Below. We will also cover the major principles of the transcendent nature of spirituality, the Cosmic Laws of Creation and tools for living life as a Sacred Path of an Initiate.
Though this is an important process that takes a SERIOUS commitment to your own journey and life, it is meant to be exciting, stimulating, challenging and fun.
It is also an intimate process of self-exploration and will stimulate emotional and spiritual growth and personal questioning.
This is all part of the fire of transformation: TAPAS.
Information:
You will receive by snail-mail packets of readings and information for each session, as well as exercises to be completed. Completed exercise can be returned to me via e-mail.
You will need to purchase 2-3 select books.
A bibliography of readings will be provided to support you in your research and exploration.
You will have the opportunity to research a Wisdom Thesis topic of your choice and to write
a thesis on your discoveries.
You will be asked to set up an altar in your home specifically for this work.
Some herbs and sacred items will need to be placed on your altar.
During this process you may need to purchase some herbs and materials.
These will be inexpensive and you may already have many of them in your home or yard.
We will set up monthly phone sessions. You are responsible for the cost of the call.
Basic Initiation Structure – this process includes, but is not limited to, all of the subject areas listed.
Month 1 Packet 1
Introduction to Women’s Spirituality
Introduction to the Sacred Wheel
History of Earth Based Traditions –pre-Christianity
Post Christianity Patriarchy
Spiritual & Transcendent Principles & Concepts
Altars –purpose and design – establishing your personal altar
Personal Inventory
Month 2-3 packet 2 East
Archetype of the Maiden - Life Cycle Exercises
Experiential Exercise for East
Sabbatts
Vision & Manifestation Intent
Moon and Sun Phases
Season
Elements
Power Animals
Herbs, Tinctures, Oils
Colors
Rituals & Ceremonies,
Gods, Goddesses, Deities
Healing Aspects
History/Principles
Month 4-5 packet 3 South
Archetype of the Mother – Life Cycle Exercises
Experiential Exercise for South
Sabbatts
Vision & Manifestation Intent
Moon and Sun Phases
Season
Elements
Power Animals
Herbs, Tinctures, Oils
Colors
Rituals & Ceremonies
Gods, Goddesses, Deities
Healing Aspects
History/Principles
Month 6-7 packet 4 West (Review Wisdom Thesis Topics)
Archetype of the Queen - Life Cycle Exercises
Experiential Exercise for West
Sabbatts
Vision & Manifestation Intent
Moon and Sun Phases
Season
Elements
Power Animals
Herbs, Tinctures, Oils
Colors
Rituals & Ceremonies
Gods, Goddesses, Deities
Healing Aspects
History/Principles
Month 8-9 packet 5 North (Select Wisdom Thesis Subject)
Archetype of the Crone - Life Cycle Exercises
Experiential Exercise for North
Sabbatts
Vision & Manifestation Intent
Moon and Sun Phases
Season
Elements
Power Animals
Herbs, Tinctures, Oils
Colors
Rituals,& Ceremonies
Gods, Goddesses, Deities
Healing Aspects
History/Principles
Month 10 Packet 6
Energy Work
Principles of Healing
Chakra Exercises
Sex Magick/Tantra
Arrange Spirit Quest
Option 2 – Reiki 1& 11 Initiation –Personal Retreat in Taos –can be scheduled in month 11 if needed.
Month 11 Packet 7
Soul Purpose
Personal Re-inventory
Vision and Intent
Submit Wisdom Thesis by end of month
Month 12 Packet 8
Review and incorporation
Manifestation and Intent of Soul Purpose
Clearing patterns of resistance
Commit to Life Path –set Ritual
Responsibility & Ordination as Priestess/Minister
Performing Weddings. Baptism, Life Transitions Rituals (Option 2)
Blessings, Clearings.
TUITION: Tuition is paid in advance for the year unless other arrangements are made.
Each Initiate will sign a personal contract of commitment and intent.
Option 1
Annual Tuition: $1,200
Monthly program
Monthly 30 min, sessions
On-going e-mail discussion
TO REGISTER:
or call (575)751-7161
Option 2
Annual Tuition: $1,900
Monthly program
Monthly 30 min, sessions
On-going e-mail discussion
One personal retreat – 9 hrs.
Reiki Level 1 & 11 Initiations.
TO REGISTER:
or call (575)751-7161
