Discuss the importance and value of divination as it relates to ADF. (minimum 100 words) The whole purpose of performing a High Rite is to give an offering or praise for something you need or want (an upcoming harvest, a prayer for guidance, you name it), and receive guidance and blessing in return. It’s like […]
Category: Generalists Program
Various articles and thoughts throughout the Generalist Program
Divination 1, #9
Discuss your view and understanding of the function of the Seer. (minimum 100 words) In our Grove, the function of the Seer is to receive, interpret, and announce the results of a divinational period, such as the omen in our High Rites. They are our liaison through the “language barrier” with the Divine that lets […]
Divination 1, #8
Discuss the relative importance and effect of divination within your personal spiritual practice. (minimum 100 words) I can be an indecisive kitten sometimes, though I do pride myself on my ability to make the right decision in most instances through common sense and without relying on outside input. However, when dealing with otherworldy influence, such […]
Divination 1, #7
Discuss your view of the purpose of divination. (minimum 100 words) Divination is a tool used for interpreting messages in many forms from the Divine. In my Grove we use it in a multitude of ways, such as determining what the prayer of our next High Rite should be, asking if our offerings have been […]
Liturgy 1 Passes
Dear Rev. Crystal Groves (Crystal Groves), Congratulations! Your Liturgy 1 submission passes. Three things of note: 1) In MLA, you don’t have a comma between the author’s name and the page number in in-line citations. You do that a couple of times. 2) You mention in Q5 that the well is rooted in Celtic stuff, […]
Liturgy 1 Citations
Bonewits, Philip Emmons Isaac. “Defining Our Terms: Ritual and Rite.” Rites of Worship: a Neopagan Approach. [Miami, Fla.]: Earth Religions, 2003. 29. Print. ADF. “The Druid’s Cosmos.” The Druid’s Cosmos. ADF. Web. 1 Jan. 2012. <http://www.adf.org/members/training/dp/dp-manual-web/01-druids-cosmos.html#adf%20cosmology%20and%20sacrifice>. Serith, Ceisiwr. “Composing Prayers.” A Book of Pagan Prayer. Boston, MA: Weiser, 2002. 47-49. Print.
Liturgy 1, #7
Describe the concepts of 1) the Center and 2) the Gates in ADF’s Core Order of Ritual, including two cultural variations of each concept. (minimum 300 words) The idea of the “Center” is the alignment of the cosmos through the vertical and horizontal axis. With heavy Celtic influence, when the Upperworld of the Gods, the Middleworld […]
Liturgy 1, #15
Describe how ADF liturgy corresponds with your personal or group practice. (minimum 100 words) CedarLight Grove, ADF focuses primarily on the ADF Core Order of Ritual, with slight variations (we do not always call for Bardic Inspiration, for example). I’ve done some slight interchanging of the Order in my personal ritual so that the flow makes […]
Liturgy 1, #14
Discuss your understanding of the Omen. (minimum 100 words) In ADF Liturgy, the Omen or “Return” is when the Seer reads the message from the Gods after all the offerings and sacrifices are made, usually through a method of divination like the runes. In CedarLight we often ask if the offerings have been accepted first as […]
Liturgy 1, #13
Discuss the relationship between sacrifice and blessing and how this is reflected in the Core Order of Ritual. (minimum 150 words) When we sacrifice for the Gods and Kindred, we are giving up something as a gift or in honor of them and their abilities. We continue this praise and sacrifice until a positive omen is […]
