Prayer Flag - Midwife Archetype

This is the sixth in a 12-month series of creating prayer flags for one partner that is based on the book, THE CIRCLE OF LIFE by Davis and Leonard. If you join in for all 12, you would have a full palate of colors and ways to see yourself as a Woman.

According to the book, a MIDWIFE archetype is associated with her work as a teacher or facilitator, she who has known first hand what it means to birth a baby or personal creative projects. Now she is able to help others on their journey. Her energy helps another of us move along on our path.

Characteristic is her ability to trust, to take risks, and even walk on the wild side. She is often considered a wise woman who is expert in herblore, magickal workings and healing. She, and her sisters, were targets during the Inquisition and were persecuted for their work and beliefs. In the business world, she may be a nurse, a struggling artist, or professional in small and large corporations where she gives guidance and support. You might be a MIDWIFE or know one.

Select at least one of the MIDWIFE’S characteristics above, or one of your own, as a focus to create your prayer flag. If what you want to heal in yourself (and your swap partner) is something about this time in your life.

You could print words on the prayer flag that affirm your MIDWIFE’S nature that was not or is not acknowledged by you or others; or you can celebrate the hope and promise of magic just over the horizon. (Again your choice) Anything you want is going to be perfect for you as you create, and perfect for your partner to receive.

Even non-machine-sewers can participate. You can buy Fat Quarters at JoAnn’s, or Hobby Lobby for under $2. Any sort of thread and needle will help you sew the seam closed in back. You could even hot glue the seam closed knowing it will come apart in weather, as well as gluing on any other accessories. Use a permanent marker to write words or draw symbols. Do an online search for examples & let your imagination take over.

Prayer Flags are cut at 6” wide and 12” long. The top is folded over 3” in back to make a sleeve for a rope the recipient uses to hang the flags on. They are meant to disintegrate in the weather as the intentional prayer is answered, so ends are not finished and simple is better. Why simple? Beads, fancy threads can be dangerous to birds and other wildlife if swallowed. Remember to be kind to nature.

One option and not required: Include a piece of ribbon your partner can use to tie her PF outside that would go into the sleeve area. Your prayer flags can be of any color, any eco-friendly fabric and symbolize the sender’s interpretation of the Archetype. Please include a note with the swap name, your ID and any information you might wish to share about your creative process and what your intention for the PF is.

RECAP: Sender’s choice to make one prayer flag 6” wide by 12” long to be folded down 3” in back to make a sleeve.

Any color, any eco-friendly fabric, with eco-friendly accessories.

Select one aspect of the MIDWIFE'S Archetype for your focus Include note with swap name, your ID and information on your creative process

Send by date due (no flaking)

Please email me if you have questions.

++++Rate with kindness giving a heart, and with a 5 as long as sender meets swap requirements. Message your partner and me if are going to be late, and yet, do not flake.