Introduction As I am writing this, we are in the midst of the largest COVID-19 outbreaks in the US. There are a lot of emotions going around right now and not all of them are healthy or productive. However, news came out of the United Kingdom this week regarding the approval of a vaccine that they … Continue reading Druidism 101: An Outline for Presentations
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Initiate Indo-European Mythology 1
By Trebomâros Auigani, 10-10-20 This course will prepare the student for their work as an Initiate by examining the myths both within their primary hearth culture as well across Indo-European cultures. The student will also reflect on how mythology affects their personal practice, and how it can be applied to ADF ritual structure. Exit Standards: Research: List and … Continue reading Initiate Indo-European Mythology 1
Reflections on the Nature of Mythological Studies and Myth
Stories and myths have a tendency to capture the imagination and depending on the story, enliven the soul. Because of this, the study of myth has been part of cultural and academic study for hundreds of years. These studies have reflected the cultures that have done the studies more than anything else and understanding how these … Continue reading Reflections on the Nature of Mythological Studies and Myth
Spiritual 3: Warrior Mentor
By Trebomâros Auigani, 05-31-20 Step Seven – Spiritual: Begin journeying using a technique, such as the Two Powers meditation, to meet your totem animal or warrior mentor. At least once a week meditate with your mentor/totem to develop your relationship and ask what lessons you need to learn as a warrior. One might look to … Continue reading Spiritual 3: Warrior Mentor
Worship of the Sun: Summer Heat and the Blessings of the Rains
Introduction Welcome to the hottest part of the summer here in the Upper Midwest! The Summer Solstice was a couple of weeks ago and I wanted to continue my story writing for the seasonal shift and changes. In this part of the country, summers are known for having fun in the sun and spending time outdoors … Continue reading Worship of the Sun: Summer Heat and the Blessings of the Rains
Initiate Hearth Culture Study
By Trebomâros Auigani, 05-25-20 This course will prepare the student for their work as an Initiate by exploring the specifics of their primary hearth culture and options for practicing it as informed by both broad Indo-European research and current ADF practices. For this course, in all cases where you are to use your primary hearth … Continue reading Initiate Hearth Culture Study
Celebration of the Summer Maiden: Bonfires, Protection Charms, and Welcoming in the Summer
Introduction Located halfway between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice, festivals around the end of April and the beginning of May are common across Europe and span from the British Isles, through Germany into Poland, and can also be found in various regions of the United States. Many of these festivals have the same basic … Continue reading Celebration of the Summer Maiden: Bonfires, Protection Charms, and Welcoming in the Summer
The Rûniâs: A Gaulish Divination System
The Rûniâs is a divination tool that is inspired by the Norse/Germanic Runes, Greek letter oracle systems, and somewhat with the Insular Celtic Ogham, and was designed to be used specifically within a Gaulish Polytheistic framework. The word rûniâs is the plural form of the word rûnâ (secret, mystery, justice) and is composed of 18 … Continue reading The Rûniâs: A Gaulish Divination System
Welcoming the Spring: Storms, Floods, and the Passing of Winter
In the Upper Midwest, many people by the time February rolls around are biting at the bit for spring to show up. When March rolls around and the weather starts to warm up, we are happy to see that the snow is melting and the days are starting to get warmer. However, many of us … Continue reading Welcoming the Spring: Storms, Floods, and the Passing of Winter
Devotional Ritual to Carnonos (Cernunnos)
This last year, I was part of a project to develop rituals and practices dedicated to Carnonos (Cernunnos) from a Gaulish perspective. The following is the solitary ritual that I developed for that project. Note: This ritual goes under the assumption that you have an established sacred space already up and ready to go. If … Continue reading Devotional Ritual to Carnonos (Cernunnos)
