Describe the purpose and function of the Gatekeeper in ADF ritual. Explain also who or what makes a good Gatekeeper, along with why they do, with at least two examples of mythological figures that could fill the role of a Gatekeeper and give an explanation of why they can. (300 words min.) The purpose of […]
Cosmology 1: #4
Explain why the fire is an essential element of ADF ritual, and what relation it has to the sacrifice. (150 words min.) Fire is an essential element in ADF ritual for many reasons, the main of which is the ability to send our offerings to the heavens and to the Gods. It is used to […]
Cosmology 1: #3
Explain the divisions of the cosmos in ADF ritual, and why the cosmos is divided in this way. (300 words min.) I have to be honest, I feel like I’m saying the same thing over and over for these essays, so a lot of this may be the same as previous essays. The division of […]
Cosmology 1: #2
Describe the physical items that exemplify the sacred center in ADF ritual, and how each constituent part reflects the vision of an ordered cosmos. (300 words min.) The physical items that represent the sacred center are the well, the tree, and the fire. These three physical objects are representations of gateways to their respective realms […]
Cosmology 1: #6
Describe the relationship between earth and sky in ADF ritual. (125 words min.) The earth and sky can be represented in ADF lore through the Two Powers meditation, or within our cosmological structure. The earth is the land, sea and sky of the Middleworld in which we reside. The sky above is the heavens in […]
Cosmology 1: #1
Describe the generation of the cosmos, and what is done in ADF ritual to ensure that the cosmos remains in order. (300 words min.) The creation or “generation” of the cosmos is where we recreate the creation of the world, and in doing so create a sacred space for ritual. The creation of the world […]
Trance 1: #10
Create a self-hypnosis tape to put yourself in trance and go on a spirit journey and bring yourself back out. Submit a script as well as a summary of your results. (min. 200 words for the summary) My journey script: Breathe deeply, inhaling and exhaling with the rhythm of the drums. Sit comfortably, allow your […]
Trance 1: #9
Keep a journal for five months detailing the trance work that you have done. Write an essay based off those journals that examines your practice over the time you journaled. In this essay, explain how you can apply the trance work to divination, magic, and other workings you do in ritual and personally. Entries occurring […]
Trance 1: #8
Describe what happens to the body during a trance state from a physical standpoint. (min. 300 words) During a trance-like state, at least during the beginning stages of getting used to trance-work, my body was generally still, but somewhat fidgety. Since I’ve been working on adjusting my abilities to trance, I’ve noticed the subtle adjustments […]
Trance 1: Citations
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