On the holy turning of the season, March 21st, the Spring Equinox, we will gather beneath the stars for an overnight ceremony held within the womb of the tipi.
Coming of Age Star Night Prayer
This is a night aligned with the sacred balance of life — a threshold moment in the great wheel of time — when intentions are amplified and prayers rise clearly to the heavens.
Guiding this sacred way is Albert Yazzie, a Diné (Navajo) Roadman and healer. With cedar and sacred medicine, with eagle whistle and eagle feathers, he carries forward ancient prayers that call in healing, protection, and alignment with one’s true path.
This ceremony is offered for the well-being of your life and the lives of those you hold in your heart. It is a space to pray for your journey, to restore harmony, and to reconnect with your true nature and divine purpose.
A Diné Roadman is a ceremonial leader within the way of the Native American Church. The Diné — “The People,” known to many as the Navajo — carry teachings rooted in balance, beauty, and right relationship with all of creation. A Roadman has walked and learned this sacred path since youth and has been recognized and entrusted to lead prayer meetings with humility, discipline, and devotion.
Through sacred songs, the water drum, the tending of the fire, and the prayerful carrying of medicine, a space is opened where healing can unfold. These ceremonies are living prayers — offered so that we may walk in harmony, beauty, and balance.
We invite you to meet respected Diné elder, Albert Yazzie, and sit together in prayer.
Temazcal Sweat Ceremony
Before the night ceremony, we will enter the sacred temazcal, a traditional ancestral sweat lodge for purification and prayer.
The temazcal sweat will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21st. I strongly encourage those participating in the sweat to arrive around 11:00 a.m. so you have time to settle in, prepare, and enter the lodge in a good way.
Sacred stones are heated in the fire and brought into the lodge. We offer sacred medicines such as cedar and sage, and we enter in prayer. Inside, we sit together in the darkness and heat, offering songs, intentions, and gratitude as we sweat — releasing what no longer serves and preparing ourselves spiritually for the night ceremony.
If you plan to stay for the full day and evening ceremony, please bring your ceremonial clothing for the night ceremony.
For women: For the sweat lodge, women are encouraged to wear a light, modest dress that is comfortable and respectful. Many women choose to wear a kaftan (K-A-F-T-A-N), which is a loose, long, comfortable garment similar to a flowing dress. The dress should ideally be long and cover the shoulders. Please also bring a small towel, a large towel, and a change of clothes for the evening ceremony.
For men: Please bring swim shorts to wear in the sweat lodge, along with a small towel to help cleanse yourself during the sweat. If you are staying for the evening ceremony, please also bring a change of clothes.
Ceremony Preparation for Night Prayer
Ceremony preparation for the night prayer will begin around 5:00 p.m. on March 21st.
For those not attending the sweat lodge, please arrive between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. so you have time to settle in and prepare.
For the night ceremony, we ask everyone to dress respectfully as we come together in prayer.
Men: Traditionally wear jeans and a respectful shirt.
Women: Traditionally wear a long dress or long skirt with a shirt that covers the shoulders.
We encourage everyone to come in a respectful and presentable way as we gather in sacred space.
For seating during ceremony: If you are comfortable sitting on the ground, please bring a pillow for comfort and a small blanket or covering to place on the ground. If sitting on the ground is difficult, you are welcome to bring a low beach chair that sits close to the ground. Please try to avoid bringing tall chairs unless there is a medical condition that requires it.
Shared Meal Before Ceremony
We will share a warm meal together before the ceremony begins.
In Diné tradition, food is often offered before sacred ceremonies to help ground us, bring us into harmony, and prepare our hearts. Sharing a meal allows us to enter the ceremony in a good way, connected and balanced.
You are also welcome to bring food to share. We ask that any food brought be conscious food, prepared with awareness and good intention.
Examples include:
• Vegan options • Gluten-free items • Organic foods when possible • Fresh vegetables, fruits, or plant-based dishes
Out of respect for the ceremonial space, we ask that no meat be brought. Please keep all food offerings plant-based.
Ceremonial Offerings
If you feel called to bring offerings, they are welcome and appreciated:
• Sage • Cedar • Copal or Frankincense • Tobacco
Please ensure these items are new, unopened, and purchased with intention.
You may also bring: • Flowers for the altar • White candles in glass
Sacred Exchange — Star Night Prayer
A contribution of $150–$300 is recommended to support the travels of our team and Roadman, and the sacred medicine carried in prayer.
Temazcal Ceremony
A $33 recommended donation supports the tending of the fire, preparation of the sweat lodge, and the medicines offered within.
As with all of our sweat lodge gatherings, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All offerings are received with gratitude and respect.
Please remember to bring your donations if you plan to offer in person.
Important
If you have not filled out the form and want to pay in person, please text me to receive the address. The location will be sent through personal text.
Those who have not yet completed the form, and only a few spots remain.
If you have any questions, feel free to call or text me at 727-589-9727.
For those who are sponsored and whom I have spoken with personally, please arrive on time so we may help prepare the ceremonial space together.
Thank you for coming with open hearts and good intentions. We look forward to sitting together in prayer under the stars on this sacred turning of the season.
