Dear Rev. Crystal Groves (Crystal Groves), Congratulations! Your Ritual Mechanics submission passes. Blessings, Rev. Michael Dangler
Category: Ritual Mechanics
This course is designed to provide specific instruction to our Priests about how to conduct ritual, and to encourage observation and creative improvement of our current methods of working ritual.
Ritual Mechanics, Citations
Serith, Ceisiwr. “Chapter 3: Preparing for Prayer.” A Book of Pagan Prayer. Boston, MA: Weiser, 2002. 29. Print. “Unity Rite FAQ.” – ADF Neopagan Druidism. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Sept. 2013.
Ritual Mechanics, #7
Describe three different methods of Opening the Gates, as used by at least two different active ADF Priests. Explain the actions done, the reason for those actions, and any specific magical work the Priest does during the Gate Opening. Provide an original script with stage directions for the Gate Opening based on one of these […]
Ritual Mechanics, #6
Describe three different methods of Calling/Hallowing/Affirming the Waters, as used by at least two different active ADF Priests. Explain the actions done, the reason for those actions, and any specific magical work the Priest does during the Calling/Hallowing/Affirming of the Waters. Provide an original script with stage directions for the Calling/Hallowing/Affirming of the Waters based […]
Ritual Mechanics, #5
Describe three different methods of (Re)creating Sacred Space, as used by at least two different active ADF Priests. Explain the actions done, the reason for those actions, and any specific magical work the Priest does during the (Re)creating of Sacred Space portion of the ritual. Provide an original script with stage directions for (Re)creating of […]
Ritual Mechanics, #8
Explain the purpose and function of the Pouring of Waters for an ADF Unity Rite. Provide a script with stage directions for this portion of the Unity Rite. (min. 150 words for explanation) I had the pleasure of experiencing my first (and only) ADF Unity Rite in April of 2010 during my Ordination as a […]
Ritual Mechanics, #4
Explain how two different active ADF Priests light a ritual fire. Describe the actions done, any prayers or magical work done. Explain how you light a ritual fire, including actions, prayers, and magical work you may do. Not many of our fires at CedarLight are lit in a ritualistic fashion. The firewarden, who is the […]
Ritual Mechanics, #3
Describe your meditation practice as it stands today. Include its regularity, any positions you may use or prayers you may say, and the method(s) you typically use. (min. 200 words) Meditation for me is always difficult. My mind is the type to run 1000 miles a minute, so getting it to calm without distraction with […]
Ritual Mechanics, #2
Explain how you position your body and hands when inviting the Kindreds and making Key Offerings, what that position means, and why it is important to have a position that is (or several positions that are) consistent between rituals. (min. 100 words for description and meaning, min 150 for importance) I don’t always posture as […]
Ritual Mechanics, #1
Explain why purification is important prior to ritual, and what you do to purify yourself before you lead a rite. Include any prayers said, items used, and any stage directions needed to help your reviewer understand what is happening. (min. 150 words, not including prayers, items, and directions) At CedarLight Grove, ADF, our method of […]