Oh my gods, I got so behind. Between planning for the Spring Equinox, and everyone getting sick, this ended up on the back burner. I’m home sick today. It’s my turn with what my daughter brought home from school, so I decided to be a bit productive with my studies. Might as well, right? So,Continue reading “Learn the Lore: Day 7”
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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”
Getting Ready for Winter Solstice
I’ve decided to try and reinvigorate my spiritual practice by joining the Three Cranes Grove and their “Yule Along”. They came up with a Norse-inspired schedule but have invited others to experiment with their own hearth cultures. So as I prepare for my normal Winter Solstice celebration, I’m also preparing for several days worth ofContinue reading “Getting Ready for Winter Solstice”
Pregnant Pagan: Birth and Motherhood Crane Bag
What is a crane bag? The answer: not hard. The lovely Aoife was turned into a crane and lived about the seas of Manannan Mac Lir for many hard years. When she died, the great Sea Lord took her skin and made a magical bag that could hold his most beloved treasures. It’s said to beContinue reading “Pregnant Pagan: Birth and Motherhood Crane Bag”
The Gatekeeper
The ADF discussion group on FB was recentlly abuzz with a discussion on the gatekeeper concept within our liturgy. It’s a hot topic for some – whether it should be required in ADF liturgy, whether or not it’s an Indo-European concept, etc, etc, etc… I’ve been working on Liturgy 1, part of my Initiate trainingContinue reading “The Gatekeeper”
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