Ár nDraíocht Féin & the Dedicant Path

Oct 22 2011

I am now officially a member of Ár nDraíocht Féin (or, as I like to tell my friends, “I’m now a druid IRL”), albeit a loose one. The closest Grove to me is in NYC–doable, but not easy (or cheap), and I only see two other members on the official map for the whole of… (Read more)

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Hel, Guardian & Gatekeeper

Oct 20 2011

On my rosary I include three goddess beads, one for each of the tribes, giving thanks to Frig, Freo, and Hel with citrine, amber, and tiger’s eye respectively. The first two are obviously honored as the queens of their garths and homes, but calling the third “queen of the eoten or rökkr” seems more dubious,… (Read more)

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Day 1: Why Saxon Paganism?

Oct 17 2011

I seem to come back to this question again and again as I tease out the threads of my spiritual tapestry, drifting between paths and even religions. Right now it seems extra poignant because of the discussions I’ve been having with Eric, my Jewish boyfriend, who continually teases me that I’m going to convert and… (Read more)

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Glæd Hlāfmæsse

Aug 13 2011

Yesterday was the first time I smelled “Fall” in the morning, and tonight is the full moon. Perhaps I should have known that Eric and I would have had an argument about what I’ve “reaped” thus far. I think the message is that I should be thankful for what I have right now, not perpetually… (Read more)

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Devotions by the Day

Jul 17 2011

A page from my heathen journal with an outline for daily prayer and practice, corresponding with some of the virtues of each day’s namesake: Sunday Sunne, Ing-Frea, Neorð, Erce, Idun Enjoying life, abundance Thanksgiving for one’s fruits and family Appreciating the renewed fertility of the land and animals Taking time out to enjoy the natural… (Read more)

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