qedavathegrey:

Call to Her for Rites involving:

Cultivation,
agriculture, health and healing, herbal work – and the secrets of the plants,
the animal teachers, survival, mastery of the wilderness, soul-work, the dead
(necromancy and nigromancy), most chthonic works, opening doors/gates, she is
also particularly suited to guide in astral works (with or without the
accompaniment of entheogens), terrestrial nature (in general) and all its
magics

The Earth Mother can be a harsh teacher – she is stubborn,
aloof and constantly testing those under her tutelage, but as such, they learn
to expert survivalists: those who can adapt readily to any new hardship. She is
the keeper of great secrets, ones that have been eternally connected to the
Craft as we know it – herbal magic, weather manipulation, and work with the
Dead. She is demanding – of respect and commitment – for it is within her Craft
that one wrong move could mean acceptance into her Kingdom. To reap the harvest,
one must first plant the seeds.

Offerings, including but not limited to:

Most any plants – but particularly
those with strong magical connotations (even more particularly, poisons – belladonna, mandrake, wolf’s bane: always use caution), soil, seeds, wheat,
poppies, fruits – specifically apples and plums, blood, feathers, pelts/skins,
bones, stones, iron tools, traditional witch tools – such as the cauldron,
wands, staves, etc., eggs, braided reeds/grasses, teas are also suitable.

Ideal locations for workings:

Nature. Really, that’s
about it. The more remote, secluded and forested the better – swamps, deserts,
subterranean caves, cliffs, forests, etc. For urban witches, parks or places
abandoned and repossessed by nature will suffice.

To Call Her

Gather a collection of offerings, a square of black or green
cloth and – in white chalk, pemba or cascarilla – mark her seal (above). Upon
this, the offerings will be presented. Go forth to a place you have chosen for
the working. Night or day makes no difference, though traditionally work with
the Dead should be done at twilight or in the night. Arrange your offerings
upon the cloth – she is particularly fond of foods such as cakes/breads made
with wheat, wines and meat (cooked or not). When you are aptly prepared, ask
her to come: trust your intuition and delve into recesses of the mind. Present
a desire, ask for her presence and her help. For those with Sight, she can
appear in a number of guises, from the stereotypical hag, to a beautiful
bare-footed woman. Her personality can be a bit harsh and abrasive at first
(snappy, she’s snappy), but once she warms up to you, she will be much more
pleasant. Despite her stern nature, she has a good sense of humor – just make
sure you do if you try to appeal to
it.

Once the connection has been made, you might make a plea to
her. What that will be is entirely dependent on what you need. She is ruled by
the mind, not the heart – do your best to present your case in a clear and
methodical manner. She may challenge you to cut through the emotion and see
with clarity your true desire – which could be a blessing or a curse. Unlike
the Queen of Heaven, however, who may be more tolerant of your innate desires,
the Earth Mother will demand you correct your flawed thought process before she
will continue with you. Be genuine, be humble and be patient – she will lead
you in the right direction.

When you are through, leave the offerings for her – you may
leave them in the wilderness/place of working, but you might find it more
beneficial (especially for spirit work) to bury the offerings in the
traditionally chthonic manner.

It is recommended that upon the completion of your request
that you leave another offering to her as a gift of thanks – food. She loves
food. Leave her food or give her a gift proving her instruction hasn’t fallen
on deaf ears.

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Black Mother || Red Queen || Lady of the Depths || Queen of
Heaven || Earth Mother