divination – Author M. A. Phillips

My Dedicant Oath

Preparation: Offerings to gather: Earth Mother: herbs Outdwellers: beer (to be placed in a separate bowl) Earth: salt Sea: water Sky: incense Manannan (Gatekeeper): beer Nature Spirits: bird seed Ancestors: fruit (apples?) Gods: Whiskey Brighid: Token I made An Dagda: Token I made Return offerings: Oil Additional Needs: Ogham for the omen Wine for theContinue reading “My Dedicant Oath”

A Brief History of the Druids

Ellis, Peter Berresford. A Brief History of the Druids. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2003. Each Summer Solstice the news media releases a handful of articles on a modern group of Druids worshipping near Stonehenge. The photos are of regular looking people wearing long white robes and sometimes white head coverings that look more akin toContinue reading “A Brief History of the Druids”

I sometimes feel less than adequate in the Pagan community. There are so many people who claim the ability to astrally travel, see visions/auras, and sense energy. I honestly believe that I experienced accidental astral projection once. I’ve been able to see visions in my own mind and firmly believe that I saw a spiritContinue reading

A Relaxed Spring Ritual

I am so blessed to have a husband who is willing to have rituals with me despite his lack of religion. There are even days, like today, where I feel “out of it” and it’s him encouraging me to do the things I value so highly. I’ve been feeling congested all day as well asContinue reading “A Relaxed Spring Ritual”

The Game Plan

As you saw in my last post, I’m working diligently on the Artisan Guild study program. I want to get into the Initiate Study Program as well and was suddenly feeling overwhelmed with the possibilities. Kirk gave me some perspective that really helped. I need to find a balance between the practical/experimental and the academic.Continue reading “The Game Plan”

Bits and Bobs

A few days ago I did a ritual to transfer the energies from my original oath ring to another. You see, the first one broke. 😦 I stumbled across an old ring a few weeks after and it struck me as 100% appropriate for my oath ring. It has swirls, the archaic symbol I amContinue reading “Bits and Bobs”

Resolutions?

I’m going to put in more of an effort when it comes to bringing reusable bags with me while shopping. I need to remember to say “no thank you” when a cashier starts to bag an item. If I forget my bags, I need to buy less and carry it out in my hands/purse orContinue reading “Resolutions?”