Customs
These customs are more guidelines
rather than the final say of what Saegoahs do. Outside the Basic Tenets, everything is optional. |
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Ehoah Ceremony Outline
Spoken Word is Bold and within "Quotes"
Beginning an Ehoah Ceremony:
Walk onto the grounds from West. Walk in one full circle around perimeter going the direction of the earth's spin. (The direction of circling the grounds depends on which hemisphere you are on. Counter Clockwise on the Northern Hemisphere, Clockwise on the Southern Hemisphere.) On the second go around, gather in loose circular clump around center, which could potentially have a fire or altar. Children, and pets that have been socialized with the group, can move freely about. Once everyone is gathered, collectively do a verbalized deep inhale.
Chant Eh-O-Ah thrice. Or Hum, led and stopped by designated organizer, stopping when the feeling is right.
Acknowledge the directions in open stances:
“I/We acknowledge the East" (face East) "The direction we turn to, toward our host star at dawn and deep space at dusk.”
“I/We acknowledge the Sky" (face the nearest pole) "From plants we have the ocean of air that envelopes us ― our shield, our breath.”
“I/We acknowledge the West" (face West) "The direction we turn from, where we last see our host star before night, and deep space before day.”
“I/We acknowledge the Earth” (face the equator) (Place your left hand over your heart, and right hand on other kin (whether it be human, pet, plant, or soil organisms ― by touching ground. The resulting group position is called the Web of Life). (While in Web of Life) “From star dust, a new star, planets ― this planet. Developing from its oceans, along a long lineage of life, now exists all current life on this planet orbiting this star. We are all made of this place we call home.”
Turn to face the nearest pole or the Center and begin the ceremony focus, which may be rites of passage like birth, bonding, and diffusion, or Solterrestriale Festivitas ( "Solar-Earth Festivities", seasonal celebrations).
Closing an Ehoah Ceremony:
Position into Web of Life
Chant Thrice or Hum
Verbalize Deep Exhale
“As we go our separate ways, know that we are not truly divided.”
Leave toward East, the direction the earth turns toward
Beginning an Ehoah Ceremony:
Walk onto the grounds from West. Walk in one full circle around perimeter going the direction of the earth's spin. (The direction of circling the grounds depends on which hemisphere you are on. Counter Clockwise on the Northern Hemisphere, Clockwise on the Southern Hemisphere.) On the second go around, gather in loose circular clump around center, which could potentially have a fire or altar. Children, and pets that have been socialized with the group, can move freely about. Once everyone is gathered, collectively do a verbalized deep inhale.
Chant Eh-O-Ah thrice. Or Hum, led and stopped by designated organizer, stopping when the feeling is right.
Acknowledge the directions in open stances:
“I/We acknowledge the East" (face East) "The direction we turn to, toward our host star at dawn and deep space at dusk.”
“I/We acknowledge the Sky" (face the nearest pole) "From plants we have the ocean of air that envelopes us ― our shield, our breath.”
“I/We acknowledge the West" (face West) "The direction we turn from, where we last see our host star before night, and deep space before day.”
“I/We acknowledge the Earth” (face the equator) (Place your left hand over your heart, and right hand on other kin (whether it be human, pet, plant, or soil organisms ― by touching ground. The resulting group position is called the Web of Life). (While in Web of Life) “From star dust, a new star, planets ― this planet. Developing from its oceans, along a long lineage of life, now exists all current life on this planet orbiting this star. We are all made of this place we call home.”
Turn to face the nearest pole or the Center and begin the ceremony focus, which may be rites of passage like birth, bonding, and diffusion, or Solterrestriale Festivitas ( "Solar-Earth Festivities", seasonal celebrations).
Closing an Ehoah Ceremony:
Position into Web of Life
Chant Thrice or Hum
Verbalize Deep Exhale
“As we go our separate ways, know that we are not truly divided.”
Leave toward East, the direction the earth turns toward
An optional way to end ceremony or ritual is with the phrase,
“pro solterrestriale vitae”, “for solar-earth life”.
Or simply, "Solterrestriale Vitae!"
“pro solterrestriale vitae”, “for solar-earth life”.
Or simply, "Solterrestriale Vitae!"
Fellow Creatures
Other Animals
The word 'animals' is often used to refer non-human creatures. Yet, this causes a sense that we are "separate from animals." Saegoahs, regarding themselves as creatures of this planet and home we call earth, refer to creatures other than ourselves as 'other animals'. Reinforcing the fact that we too are animals. Land For All It is our responsibility to ensure the land we have direct influence on is healthy and thriving. In everything we do to the land around us, we must be conscious of how it influences others. Every bit of area has potential to host life. Here are a few sources on how to do it: Backyard Habitat Program Canadian Wildlife Federation Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program National Wildlife Federation (USA) Create a Backyard Wildlife Habitat The Pollinator Garden (North America) Urban Forest Biodiversity Program Backyards4Wildlife (Australia) Family Names
It would be considered beneficial for the surname, or last/family name, be inherited through the mother. Each child born to her would carry her family name and that name remains unchanged for the entirety of that person's life regardless of status change, such as martial status (Mr., Ms., & Mrs., is also not used). This is due to it being indisputable on who the biological parent is, providing a clear lineage that is beneficial to understanding your biological inheritance.
Remembering the Moon
Doing the following helps keep the moon in mind and your activities balanced
Start new ventures during a waxing moon. Consummate old ventures during a waning moon. A night of Lunalux (full moon) is a time of rejoicing; While the night of Lunanox (new moon) is a solemn occasion calling for vigils and meditation. During Lunanox try not to push forward too actively in a new direction. Instead, try to prioritize which activity will be important for you during the coming month. |
Words Before A Meal
Appreciation Of All
"Before we eat, lets embrace in a web of life in a moment of silence to appreciate this food, where it came from, the effort taken to prepare it, and those we're sharing this meal with." ... "Let's Eat!" We Are The Land "When we eat food, we are eating of the land. What we take in becomes part of us and in turn we become part of the land our food comes from. We are not separate from the land, we are the land. When we speak it is the land speaking. Each, one voice among many, singing the land's song. Let us all respect ourselves by respecting the land, remembering our connections and being grateful for them."..."Connected to All" Be conscious of what you eat because what you eat becomes you. "To have a strong connection with the land you reside on, eat solely from it." - White Feather Dawn Before Lighting a Fire
"This wood that is about to burn was once a living tree that harvested the energy of the sun. So when this wood burns, it is not the fibers of a dead tree being consumed. It is the fibers of a dead tree releasing the energy of the sun."
"Light from Wood is Light from Sun. This energy, within Everyone." (For a new crowd, have a teaching on energy transfer before stating the above words) Click on image to enlarge
 'Energy Pyramid' from westone.wa.gov.au Red Lights, Clear Nights
The night sky is no longer visible to the majority of humans due to light pollution. As Saegoahs we prevent light pollution the best we are able. This means that all necessary outdoor lights are instead red. This red light doesn't break night vision and allows an unhindered view of the night sky. |
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