My online reference book for my practice. It’s a combination of record of things that I’ve done and information that I find useful.
By Rev. Vic S. (Leona Oigheag) This ritual is designed for Morfran Afagddu, son of Cerridwen and Tegid. You can learn more about him in “The Cauldron Born” by Kristoffer Hughes. Gather the following items for the ritual: 2 candles, chimes, grain, wine for offerings, drink for the Waters, oracle, incense, milk/water for offerings, candy, … Read more
My partner and I have developed a new solstice ritual four years ago. I am sharing this with you in case it is helpful. It’s simple … we go out and watch the sunrise. We go out at dawn and watch the sunrise. The goal is to head out as the light returns and watch … Read more
As we move towards Samhain, many people will perform a ritual to celebrate and honor their ancestors. Each person does their own ritual and there are no specific requirements to participate other than a focus on the ancestors. Here is a ritual that I did and shared with other ADF members online. For this ritual, … Read more
Recently, I’ve been working through “My Deepest Me” by Janice Lynne Lundy. The book is a workbook for 30 days that is designed to help us re-connect to the spiritual. During the pandemic, I have felt disconnected from my spirituality. But I realize that I wasn’t as disconnected as I thought — it just changed. … Read more
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
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
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