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 […]
Discipline 1, Passed
Dear Rev. Crystal Groves (Crystal Groves), Congratulations! Your Discipline 1 submission passes. I love two things about this: 1) you’ve clearly been doing the work. 2) you use fewer “N’s” in Manannan than I do. I can never remember how many to put in, or where to put them. Good work, as always. Next? Blessings, […]
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 […]
Discipline 1
Describe your discipline practice as an ADF Clergy Student. Explain what you have learned from this practice, describe how your connections with the Earth Mother and the Gate Keeper have grown and changed over the time you have worked with them, and reflect on your journals and omens over the period. (min. 600 words) Since […]
Law and the Church Passes
Dear Rev. Crystal Groves (Crystal Groves), Congratulations! Your Law and the Church submission passes. That fortune telling law is crazy. I think I have “Hex and Spellwork: The Magical Practices of the Pennsylvania Dutch,” btw. Let me check and see. I know I have something similar to that, but I don’t know if it’s the […]
