Divorce

Marriage usually comes with many different rituals, so why shouldn’t divorce come with ritual as well? Divorce is a major life change, and having a ritual to release the past and find closure may help you move forward.

Perhaps you’ve gotten divorced and you feel that something still needs finished, that there hasn’t been closure yet. You may very well find a Divorce Ritual to be of use to you, it often allows a person to truly grieve the end of the marriage and acknowledge a new chapter in their life. Divorce rituals can be very personal, or can include those you trust for support. Sometimes, if both parties are willing, a divorce ritual can be performed for both the former husband and wife, severing that bond. The main focus of a divorce ritual should be healing and moving forward.

Here are some ideas for a Divorce Ritual:

Take an object associated with the marriage such as the wedding ring, wedding dress, photos, marriage license, unity candle, etc – and use the elements (or one chosen element) to get rid of the item. You can burn it (fire), toss the wedding ring into a lake or river or the sea (water), bury it (earth) or tear it up and scatter it to the winds (air).
Reverse a ritual performed in the wedding, such as a reverse unity candle, to give each of you back your individuality.
Signing a paper stating the end of the marriage, and wishing each other well.
Declaration of going back to a former name for a female or choosing a new name.
Releasing ceremony of writing hopes and dreams for the marriage that has failed and burning the papers to release those hopes and dreams.
Turn your wedding / engagement rings into a new piece of jewelry and have it presented at the ceremony by the celebrant.
Walking a labyrinth to remind you that life is a journey. Ask as you step in that you be taught something during your journey through the labyrinth.

I would be honored to help you create a personalized divorce ceremony to assist in healing and releasing that which no longer serves you.

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