Welcome to Shining Lakes Grove, ADF

Lughnasadh Ritual, Shining Lakes Grove, ADF, 1994

Briefing

Three go to Nemeton and light fire, and purify each other

Musical Signal

One of the three ring bell three times

Opening Prayer

Processional-We approach the sacred grove

Purification

Nine woods

Remove well cap stone, pour drop of sacred water in well

Earth Mother

Present flowers, pour sacred water, invocation

Meditation

Unity Chant

Ritual Purpose

Naming Deities of the Occasion

Planting the Cosmic Tree-gather into circle

Evoke Fire & Water

Gatekeeper

Invoke Bardic-(Taliesin)

Outsiders

Nature Spirits, Ancestors, Deities

Sing Triad Song

Archetypes

Descriptive Invocation of Deities

Praise Offering & Sacrifice

Omen of Return

Meditation of Group & Personal Needs

Consecration

Sharing

New Member Welcoming

Thanking Entities

Thanking Gatekeeper

Affirmation

Meditation

Walk with wisdom

Announce Ending

Musical Signal

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