Rec Hall

THE DARK DAUGHTERS:
The Dark Daughters and Sons is the House of Night’s premier fledgling organization. Its members are the best and brightest of our school and set the standard for the other fledglings. The Leader of the Dark Daughters is chosen because Nyx has gifted her with extraordinary powers. This young woman is considered a High Priestess in Training and has the added responsibility of both performing monthly rituals dedicated to Nyx and leading the fledgling members in the rituals. The Leader of the Dark Daughters is mentored by the High Priestess of the House of Night,
who takes special interest in her development. Membership in the Dark Daughters and Sons is by exclusive invitation only.

The symbol for the Dark Daughters is the traditional symbol for the Triple Goddess: two crescent moons back-to-back against a full moon. The Leader of the Dark Daughters wears a silver pendant with the symbol, a full moon encrusted with garnets.

NYX:
Although Nyx is the embodiment of Night in a literal divine personification, she is actually very similar to what people typically consider the Earth Goddess, Gaia. Nyx is found everywhere, she is most powerful at night, which is why her special children have always been vampyres. Since ancient times, vampyres have honored Nyx by living in a matriarchal society where women rule, but men are honored and respected for their roles as guardians and companions. Nyx ensouls the earth – filling rocks, trees, rivers and mountains with her spirit. She is known by many names including Changing Woman, Gaea, A’akuluujjusi, Kuan Yin, Grandmother Spider and even Dawn.

Often she gifts individual fledglings and vampyres with special powers. Those so gifted are also given the additional responsibility of becoming leaders among their kind such as High Priestesses or Warriors. Nyx is a benevolent Goddess. She is not jealous or vindictive, but she does not tolerate liars and her path is not always an easy one to tread. So, choose wisely…

RITUALS:
Rainbow Ritual
Here’s a quick ritual to help you capture the colorful magic of a rainbow. When you see one, stop and take a moment to study the different colors and how one leads into another. As you gaze at the rainbow, connect something positive to each color. Example: yellow could remind you of the beauty of your home. Blue could make you think of new beginnings and the promise of a bright future. Make each color unique to you – associate freely. As you compare each color to something positive, imagine you are wrapping yourself in each ribbon of color, and at the same time wrapping yourself in positive energy. When you’ve finished with the last color, throw your arms up and your head back and whirl around three times, thanking ________________ (fill in the name that would fit your personal belief system – whether that’s God or Goddess, or simply the Power of the Universe) for the beauty and positive energy of rainbows.

Star Light-Star Bright Ritual
During the night of a new moon (when there is no moon visible in the sky) go outside and lay on your back someplace peaceful. Get comfortable. Draw three deep, centering breaths. Think about the perfect guy or girl for you. Don’t give that person a face or name! Not even if you’re in love at the moment. Clear your mind of all current loves. Focus hard on what it is you truly want in another person. Then find five stars, one for each of the elements, clumped in any way together, or nearby each other. As you look at each star individually, whisper aloud a distinct attribute you wish your love to have. Example: “I wish he would have a wonderful sense of humor.” Or “I wish he would always respect me.” Wish for five different attributes, one on each star. When you have finished wishing, keep gazing at your five stars as you take three deep cleansing breaths again, and when you leave the night, and the new moon – which symbolizes new beginnings, take with you the possibility of your deepest desires being fulfilled in the future.