Prayer Flag - Priestess Archetype

This is the ninth in a 12-month series of creating prayer flags for one partner that is based on the book, THE CIRCLE OF LIFE by Davis and Leonard. If you join in for all 12, you would have a full palate of colors and ways to see yourself as a Woman. You can opt in at any time.

According to the book, the PRIESTESS Archetype is often premenopausal and must shed her material concerns so she can open to spiritual explorations. The PRIESTESS (according to the book) is a joyous student of the Mystery; she is in service, a handmaiden of the Goddess.

We are PRIESTESSES we serve what we seek, we are humble, we long to be purified and revealed for what we are. The PRIESTESS discovers the power of circling as a means to realize personal growth.

She intentionally choses the vision quest, may descend into her personal darkness as Inanna did going into the Underworld for self-renewal. This time becomes a release from all the disappointments, misadventures and blunders of the past. The Sacred Purification she seeks also offers her the reunion of body and spirit. There is an art she learns to be present for the Divine and for her Sisterhood. The PRIESTESS learns to keep body and soul as one.

Personally, I see this time more for service even though it seems that we step out into the world as a spiritual leader. It can be a challenging time to get in touch with how we simply ARE the handmaiden of SheWho, or how we are called to this sacred place and time. Any time we step up to leadership, especially spiritual leadership, we become a target for those who think or believe differently. It can be a dark time, like the intense darkness and shadows in the bright light of the Sun.

Select at least one of the PRIESTESS’S characteristics above, or one of your own, as a focus to create your prayer flag. If what you want to heal in yourself (and your swap partner) is something about this time in your life. You might want to think about a woman who stands strong that you know of or know who embodies this archetype.

You could print words on the prayer flag that affirm your PRIESTESS’S nature that was not or is not acknowledged by you or others; or you can celebrate the hope and promise of magic just over the horizon. (Again your choice) Anything you want is going to be perfect for you as you create, and perfect for your partner to receive.

Even non-machine-sewers can participate. You can buy Fat Quarters at JoAnn’s, or Hobby Lobby for under $2. Any sort of thread and needle will help you sew the seam closed in back. You could even hot glue the seam closed knowing it will come apart in weather, as well as gluing on any other accessories. Use a permanent marker to write words or draw symbols. Do an online search for examples & let your imagination take over.

Prayer Flags are cut at 6” wide and 12” long. The top is folded over 3” in back to make a sleeve for a rope the recipient uses to hang the flags on. They are meant to disintegrate in the weather as the intentional prayer is answered, so ends are not finished and simple is better. Why simple? Beads, fancy threads can be dangerous to birds and other wildlife if swallowed. Remember to be kind to nature.

One option and not required: Include a piece of ribbon your partner can use to tie her PF outside that would go into the sleeve area. Your prayer flags can be of any color, any eco-friendly fabric and symbolize the sender’s interpretation of the Archetype. Please include a note with the swap name, your ID and any information you might wish to share about your creative process and what your intention for the PF is.

RECAP: Sender’s choice to make one prayer flag 6” wide by 12” long to be folded down 3” in back to make a sleeve.

Any color, any eco-friendly fabric, with eco-friendly accessories.

Select one aspect of the PRIESTESS’S Archetype for your focus

Include note with swap name, your ID and information on your creative process

Send by date due (no flaking)

Please email me if you have questions. ++++Rate with kindness giving a heart, and with a 5 as long as sender meets swap requirements. Message your partner and me if are going to be late, and yet, do not flake.