Society of Diana
To join the Society of Diana within Religio Europa, prospective members are expected to embrace a series of commitments that honor Diana’s nurturing aspects, her role in fertility and childbirth, and her deep connection to the cycles of nature:
Reverence for Diana: Candidates must show a profound reverence for Diana as the protectress of women and children, and as a divine facilitator of birth and fertility. This reverence is to be reflected in their daily lives, honoring her nurturing energy.
Guardianship of Life: Aspiring members are encouraged to participate in activities that protect and celebrate life in all its forms, such as volunteering for maternity centers, engaging in community health education, or supporting wildlife conservation as a reflection of Diana’s fertility aspect.
Lunar Celebrations: Acknowledging Diana’s lunar influence, members are required to observe and celebrate the phases of the moon, recognizing the cycles of fertility and growth that it symbolizes.
Cultivation of Healing Knowledge: Members should seek knowledge in the healing arts, understanding herbal remedies, and practices that support women’s health, particularly in areas related to fertility and childbirth, as a tribute to Diana's role as a midwife.
Communal Support for Motherhood: Emphasizing Diana’s domain over motherhood, members must support and empower expecting mothers and those in child-rearing roles, fostering a community that mirrors the goddess’s protective and nurturing qualities.
Promotion of Female Empowerment: Members must actively advocate for female empowerment, celebrating the divine feminine and its life-giving strength as epitomized by Diana’s fertile aspect.
Personal and Spiritual Fertility: Embrace personal growth and the fertility of the mind by cultivating new skills, knowledge, and creative endeavors, reflecting the generative power of Diana.