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As I’m working through the work for the Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA) I’ve found that the Sphere of Protection (SoP) very readily adapts to my personal cosmology of the ADF Cosmology with Well, Fire, and Tree. The original Sphere of Protection can be found on the AODA Website, here is my adaptation … Read more
On a piece of paper, describe what you are doing and why you’re doing it. Write as if you’ve already finished the project – what does it look, feel, smell, taste, or sound like? What emotions does it bring about in you? Fold the paper in half, folding towards you, and put it on the … Read more
I’ve spent a lot of today thinking, and then avoiding social media. It’s been a tough day for many of us. Today the US Supreme Court decided that people who have uteruses don’t get to have a say over their own bodies. They left it up to the states, and over half of them are … Read more
A Welsh Beltane Ritual Beltane is traditionally celebrated as a sexy time between men and women. This leaves folks who aren’t interested in hetero- and sexual relationships a bit left out. The focus of the festival is around new life and creation. This Beltane, this Calan Mai, I choose to call Blodeuwedd, a being created … Read more
In All That We Do By Rev. Victoria S. Earth Mother, we call to youWho sustains and supports us,And gives us strengthIn all that we do. Earth Mother, to you we praise,You who gives us gifts to buildAnd material to create,With this energy we raise Earth Mother, we give you HonorAs the sun sits high … Read more
It was amazing, awesome, and exhausting to be back at pagan conventions!
There was still snow on the ground, and they had a wonderful fire pit going on the evening of the Ball. There were sessions, social rooms (waves at the Druid suite) and a fun Ball on Saturday night. I did a bit of volunteering at registration too and it was a lot of fun!
Written by Rev. Victoria “Leona Oigheag”for the Protogrove of the Valley Oak This ritual is written for a group, but it’s easily adapted for a solitary ritual. You will need some kind of beverage, a symbol of eggs (or actual eggs) and a symbol of rabbits (chocolate rabbits count). You will also need some additional … Read more
Ossia Sylva posted On making space for the gods: a theology. In that post they included some great ideas for making space for the devotional practices in your life. This is something that I frequently struggle with. I also grew up in an environment where people would randomly drop by – so the house was … Read more
Wherever in the world you are, may you find joy and blessings on this day of transition. We move from winter to spring, or summer to fall – from times of extremes to more moderate seasons. May the Kindreds bless you this day and all days.
This Imbolc, my local grove did a video ritual. Thanks to the current virus conditions, it didn’t make sense for us to gather in person to do the ritual, so we did it online. My section, was hallowing (blessing) the Well. Water is such a precious resource. Without it, we will die in short order. … Read more