I sat down with the intent to write out the script for my Dedicant Oath Rite a few months ago, after I finished a final book review, but the timing didn’t feel right. I wasn’t motivated to do it. I’m not sure why, but I’m sure it had something to do with college. I also think that IContinue reading “A Reflection on my Oath Rite”
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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”
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”
A Holly, Jolly Solstice
Weretoad and I had a lovely Winter Solstice! I was so excited and in a festive mood. While he was away at work, I finished wrapping gifts, put on some Solstice music, and lit the tree. It’s the only night we leave it on and it’s a great reminder of what we’re celebrating. I alsoContinue reading “A Holly, Jolly Solstice”
Personal Growth
Today was a stressful day. It was, as I told my husband, the Monday of Mondays. Getting to work was not difficult, but once I was there it was one thing after another. There was a lot of absenteeism today. Many people are out with whooping cough which is kind of uncomfortable. I took myContinue reading “Personal Growth”
Letter to the Kindreds
Dear Kindreds, I know I’ve been a bit distant recently. My ritual last week was tired and rushed. I forgot my usual peace offering for the Outdwellers. I forgot to honor the bardic spirit until after I made an offering to the ancestors. I forgot the ale but, luckily, had whiskey on hand. It feltContinue reading “Letter to the Kindreds”
Consecrating Ritual Space
I recently posted about moving my altar into the bedroom. This made space in the art room for Weretoad’s new workbench. We’re still moving things around, but the important aspects of my altar are set up in the bedroom nook. It’s actually a perfect spot for my altar in terms of size. The photo isContinue reading “Consecrating Ritual Space”
Samhain Snow
I woke up this morning, opened the bedroom curtains, and beheld my first snow of the year. You can see it just starting to frost the Earth in the photo below. I find it appropriate, somehow. The ancient Celts saw Samhain as the end of the light half of the year – the summer monthsContinue reading “Samhain Snow”
Magically Mundane Mondays – Part 1: The Neti Pot
This is the first of a series of what I hope to be weekly posts about a subject I’ve become passionate about – filling my life with magic. To the uninitiated*, living a “magical life” must sound fruity and idealistic at best, and delusional at worst. To many Pagans, magic is very real. WhatContinue reading “Magically Mundane Mondays – Part 1: The Neti Pot”
Mmm…essential oils…
Today, Weretoad and I went to a craft show in Clayton sponsored by the Thousand Islands Art Center. It was exquisite with high quality artisan crafts; probably the most diverse and interesting craft show I’ve ever seen – along with Utica’s Indie Garage Sale. Weretoad bought me a stained glass triquetra. I bought tea treeContinue reading “Mmm…essential oils…”
Author M. A. Phillips 