Slowly, slowly, I study and learn the ogham lore. It seems important, even necessary, for someone on the Druidic path to understand it. My go-to method of divination has been the Druid Animal Oracle. I love the rich symbolism and lore associated with the Nature Spirits. I don’t intend to stop working with that deck,Continue reading “Cleansing and Consecrating Ogham”
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Collecting the Ogham
Slowly, slowly, my understanding of the ogham grows. As that flourishes, so does my collection of ogham wood. Since the summer, I’ve started to locate trees named in the ogham system, seek their fallen branches, made offerings to the trees, and learned more about them. Birch (beith) and ash (nion) came down during summer storms.Continue reading “Collecting the Ogham”
A Quiet Summer Solstice
I watched the sun rise from my bedroom window Solstice morning, babe at breast. No drumming or whooping, just contentment and silent prayers of thanks for the sun. And what a gorgeous, sunny day it was! We had a busy time planned with family so I decided to observe the holiday simply. Next weekend comes theContinue reading “A Quiet Summer Solstice”
Seed Blessing
Having moved my altar into my bedroom for improved child safety and privacy, I decided my next task would be blessing seeds prior to planting. Gardening is one of my favorite activities. It’s very fulfilling and feels deeply spiritual. Growing my own herbs and what food I can is magical. I know exactly where myContinue reading “Seed Blessing”
March is a Cat
As part of our Yuletide celebration, Weretoad and I drew an Animal Oracle card for each month of 2014. The results were recorded and interpreted according to our own understanding of each animal, their lore in our hearth cultures, and our own intuition. We read them in relation to our own lives and not necessarilyContinue reading “March is a Cat”
Finishing Up the 12 Days of Yule
Although well into the New Year, I wanted to take a moment and conclude writing about my experience with Three Crane Grove’s Yule Along. My family spent some time honoring our Goddess of the hearth, Brighid, and the Shining Ones. I became a little mixed up at the end. Three Cranes said they had miscountedContinue reading “Finishing Up the 12 Days of Yule”
Yule Along 2013 – Day 1
If you read my post from yesterday about getting ready for the Winter Solstice, you’ll remember that I’m (virtually) joining with the Three Cranes Grove to take part in their annual Yule Along. Today is the day to begin and welcome the winter wanderer. Since a day to celebrate winter and snow comes later, IContinue reading “Yule Along 2013 – Day 1”
Pregnant Pagan: Intuition
Even though I’m no longer pregnant, I have a few “Pregnant Pagan” posts floating around for tweaking and publishing. Bear with me as I transition into “Pagan Parenting” posts and the regular reflections on Druidism that you’re used to! One of the most magical parts of pregnancy for me was the intuition. Finding out IContinue reading “Pregnant Pagan: Intuition”
A Mothers’ Day Tea Party Devotional For the Earth Mother and Three Kindreds
First off, if you haven’t read the latest offering from The Wild Hunt on Mothers’ Day, you really ought to. It includes a concise history (which I was not aware of before) as well as possibly spiritual implications this secular holiday may have for Pagans. This is the first time I’m officially celebrating Mothers’ DayContinue reading “A Mothers’ Day Tea Party Devotional For the Earth Mother and Three Kindreds”
The North Country Druidic Study Group Celebrates Samhain
Last night, the North Country Druidic Study Group gathered for its second ever ritual – Samhain! Although a few days after the calendrical holiday, my Druidic tradition believes that the veil remains thin for some time. Personally, I view it like the lunar phases. Samhain is when it is at its peak, while the daysContinue reading “The North Country Druidic Study Group Celebrates Samhain”
Author M. A. Phillips 