Modern Forms of Weaving
In my last post, I mentioned that one of my primary devotional acts to Kirke is weaving. Not only it is powerful and highly effective, but it really doesn’t requires too much energy besides your will. In my practice, I have modernized this concept (with Her guidance) and I wanted to share some of the experience I’ve had with it.
First of all, I want to touch on some of the mythology behind this! Weaving is something that is very closely associated with Kirke, starting with Her name. As well as ‘hawk’, Her name has also been said to mean ‘to bind’ or ‘to encircle’, which refers primarily to the binding nature of Her magic. As well, She is seen as a seamstress and weaver (often seen working at the loom), and is skilled in knot and spinning magic.
However, in addition to this, there are many other modern methods of weaving that are just as valid and effective as fabric weaving and spell work. Here are just 3 of them I commonly use (feel free to add if you think of something else!):
1. Writing (Weaving Words)
As I mentioned in my previous post, for myself and my fellow authors, writing is a perfect platform for deepening (or more tightly weaving) your connection with Kirke. This includes anything from writing stories, to poetry, journalism, constructive/analytical texts or essays, letters, or any other method of weaving words that you can think of!
Personal note: One thing I adore doing is writing a (mostly weekly, sometimes more or less) love letter to Kirke: it’s a wonderful way to strengthen your connection with Her! (plus, they make Her happy)
2. Braid Magic (Weaving Hair)
This is one some of you may do already, but braid magic is one of my favourite forms of weaving for Kirke! One of Kirke’s epithets is as a ‘nymph of braided tresses’ (in other words, braided hair). Which is why I use hairstyles as a platform for intent, obviously almost exclusively through braids.
Personal note: My go-to braid style is dual French braids (they’re easy and pretty much the only ones I can do other than a simple French); when I’m braiding my hair, I weave my intent for the day into them as I do so. In this way, I can create a physical manifestation of my intent in a way that also carries a part of my goddess with me throughout my day.
3. Kitchen Magic (Weaving Food)
Finally, and something I do pretty much daily, is kitchen magic. Okay, to be fair, it does kind of sound weird to say you’re ‘weaving’ food. However, when preparing food, we are weaving together the various ingredients in order to create something: creation is the key to weaving. Another thing that’s really great about kitchen magic is that eating is a necessity. Sometimes it’s difficult to find the time to do complex and/or formal ritual/devotion, but the fact that you can connect with Kirke through a simple task such as preparing daily meals is useful, simplistic and helps keep a constant in your practice!
Personal note: It’s okay to keep it simple! There’s no need to make a feast or anything, unless you feel like being more fancy, of course!
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Honestly, when it comes to weaving for Kirke, as I mentioned, it truly comes down to one thing: weaving is creating. Write, cook, bake, braid, knit, crochet, whatever! It’s your practice: interpret it in your own way and have fun with it!
Lots of love and good intentions!
☀️Aurelia☀️