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”
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Personal Religion
Ireland has captured my imagination, for better or for worse. A few years earlier, I never would have believed that I would be seriously studying Irish lore, Irish history, considering learning the Irish language, and worshiping the Irish Gods. A few years ago, the Irish Gods were “the strange Gods with even stranger names.” In a society thatContinue reading “Personal Religion”
The Two Powers Meditation
Learning to perform the Two Powers Meditation was not difficult for me. As a former Wiccan I was often exposed to different meditations and guided visualizations. One of the most common meditations, the Tree of Life, shares some characteristics of the Two Powers Meditation of ADF. Each asks us to reach into the upper and lower realms andContinue reading “The Two Powers Meditation”
My Home Shrine
Creating a shrine was not a difficult requirement for me as I’ve been making altars for a few years. The challenge, however, was making an altar in accordance with a hearth culture and within a Druidic framework. Having started on a Pagan path through Wicca, I was used to having certain articles on my altar. When I realizedContinue reading “My Home Shrine”
Magically Mundane Mondays – Enjoy Autumn!
As I recently posted, my stomping grounds are becoming increasingly winter-like. There is the promise of a short Indian Summer this week. I encourage you to make the most of it and enjoy the last bit of Autumn magic! Admire the leaves. Observe the changes and marvel at the magnificence of nature. Play inContinue reading “Magically Mundane Mondays – Enjoy Autumn!”
Bulleted Update
I’m working on a fairy costume for Samhain. I scrapped my original idea which involved a laced vest. I’m going to try and make myself a chemise type dress with a girdle/faux corset thing around the chest. I’m trying to go for an elegant but wild look, if that makes sense. I bought ear tipsContinue reading “Bulleted Update”
Divine Poetry
Last night I prayed to Brighid, asking her to visit me in meditation. I was already pretty sleepy so I quickly entered this very lucid trance. I suddenly found myself in a forest. The sun was shining bright through the trees. I remember distinctly seeing a birch and quaking aspen. There was a bright whiteContinue reading “Divine Poetry”
More on Ahimsa and The Spirit of the Deer
My most recent post about ahimsa and Druidism sparked some conversation with prophet_maid on Live Journal. We talked about vegetarianism, eating meat, the food chain, and the hierarchy implied by Jainist ahimsa. It helped me sort through my thoughts better and I realize that that isn’t the best way for me to express my reasonsContinue reading “More on Ahimsa and The Spirit of the Deer”
Night Walks
My cough seems to be improving, although I am still hacking every now and then, and I think my coughs sound like barks. They aren’t occurring at the same frequency, which is nice. Still… I am worried about why they haven’t gone… Perhaps that is the nature of allergies? Or perhaps it’s something worse? MeditationContinue reading “Night Walks”
Nature Walks and Staves
My cough hasn’t completely gone away, meaning I haven’t been able to meditate again. I made up for it ten-fold by going into the forest for a long time by myself. Something about the experience feels meditative in some way – very peaceful and clarifying. There’s also an exhilaration born from excitement, personal triumph, andContinue reading “Nature Walks and Staves”
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