A Ritual to honour Eagle by Cristina Fernandez

-Place: On top of a mountain, hill or cliff overlooking the sea and the sky above. It could also be done from a balcony if you have mobility issues.

-Time: Sunrise

-Altar: As a base, I'd use preferably a big flat stone or a good piece of wood; on it I would place:

A white candle for clarity, and a golden one for the Sun, and illumination

Clear quartz crystal for pure intention, a labradorite for seeing beyond

A bowl of fresh water to reflect the sky, with a touch of frankincense (spiritual elevation) and juniper (mountain landscape/purification) essential oils

A sprig of rosemary for focus, and 3 bay leaves for honouring the eagle’s protection

An empty plate, it represents my invitation to the Eagle’s spirit for future discoveries that may come forward

Food offering of almonds, walnuts and rice to ground the aerial energy from Eagle

How:

First, I centre and ground myself, then, rather than casting a circle, I go straight into facing each direction, calling in the winds to be my protectors, and to also acknowledge that wisdom can come form any quarter.

-Calling in Winds:

Face North: Boreas, wind of the North, cold and clear, I call to you, bring in strength so I may stand tall, welcome!

Face West: Zephynus, wind of the West, gentle and true, I call to you, bring love to carry me where I'm meant to go, welcome!

Face South: Notus, wind of the South, heavy and wild, I call to you, bring passion and courage to transform me, welcome!

Face East: Eurus, wind of the East, unseen and shifting, I call to you, bring clarity and the power of the unknown, welcome!

Holding in one hand a feather (from a local bird as eagle feathers are protected), and my other hand over my heart, I lift my gaze slightly to the horizon and say:

"Spirit of the Eagle, you have offered me sight beyond to gain perspective, to reflect on the cycle of nature's way, to see interconnectedness to everything that is above and below, and to remind me to look for balance in my life. I honour and bless you for being my guide." 

I contemplate the sky in silence for a few minutes, breathing slowly, letting the spirit of Eagle flow around me, while remembering that occasionally a new journey needs a moment of stillness before its next flight. 

To close, I thank the spirit of Eagle and the four winds (in reverse order) releasing them all back to nature with a farewell. I pick everything up, drink some water and eat a piece of chocolate.