This is essentially the Hearth Devotional found on page 72 of the Dedicant Path manual but rewritten for use by a grove and edited to make it easier to follow. This is the devotional that Eagle Mountain Protogrove has been using since September. We are in the process of writing more original ritual materials for future use though...

 

1: Three knells on a bell.

 

 

The work begins with the breath, for the wise know that when we control the breath, we control the mind. Begin with three Complete Breaths, relaxing the body and mind, seeking a glimpse of the silence.

 

 

We are here to honor the Gods

We are here to remember the Elder Spirits

We are here to keep the Ways of Druidry

 

[Begin Guided Two Powers Atunement]

 

The Two Powers work begins the move from the Unmanifest into the Cosmos. The Water and Fire meet in the Self, and the spine becomes as the World Tree. Envision the Watery Deeps open beneath you, see the Starry Heavens open above you, feel yourself as the Pillar stretching between. Feel the Two Powers flow in you, and speak the Vertical Axis:

 

[All Together Say]

 

The Fire, the Well, the Sacred Tree

Flame and flow and grow in me.

I span between the Earth and Sky

Rooted deep and crowned high.

 

 

From the union of Fire and Water, the Three Worlds arise. Feel the Land resolve around you, holding your roots, upholding your seat. Feel the presence of the Great Sea, flowing around the Land. From the edge of Land and Sea the airy Sky arises, blue and white and gray.

 

 

[Take up the water, and anoint yourself. Take up the incense and cense yourself. Take up the earth and taste it or dab it on yourself. Holding that vision, speak:]

 

 

The primal Sea around us

The shining Sky above us

The holy Land beneath us

The Order of the Worlds stands firm

Around us and within our souls.

 

 

 

 

With this great vision, Vertical and Horizontal axes, you know yourself to be in the Place Between, in the Sacred Center.

 

[ A simple offering is given, perhaps some corn meal, incense or a bit of ale

poured on the earth or in a bowl. ]

 

 

 

We offer our offerings

 

In the eye of the Mothers who bore us

In the eye of the Fathers who quickened us

In the light of the fire and the sight of the Powers

Accept us, we pray, as your kin and allies

Mighty and beloved Dead

Wild Ones, Nobles of the Land

Eldest, Wisest, Shining Ones

Accept from us our offerings

That your power inspire and instruct us

That your power heal and sustain us

That your power preserve and defend us

Each shade and light

Each day and night

Each hour in blessing

This we ask, and give you this due honor!

 

 

 

[Meditate in silence on the whole construct of the rite]

 

 

We offer our thanks to the Mother of All.

We offer our thanks to the Gods, Dead and Spirits.

May the Three Sacred Kins

Bring joy to all beings, and renew the ancient wisdom.

To the Fire, Well and Tree we offer our thanks.

May Wisdom, Love and Power

Kindle in all beings, and renew the ancient wisdom.

To the Earth, Sea, and Sky We offer our thanks.

May the ancient wisdom be renewed,

And may all beings know peace, joy and happiness

In all the worlds.

Bíodh sé amhlaidh!

 

[Breathe Deeply and seek the silence.]