Required Reading: None.
- How did the rite go in terms of structure?
- We followed the ADF core order of ritual, with added offering to the outsiders (or rather, the God who watches that boundary).
- What things went wrong during the ritual? What things went right?
- We had a lot of trouble with pronouncing names. No one in our grove keeps a Slavic hearth, so Amber did a lot of research and came up with the most appropriate ritual she could. However, none of her sources included an english pronunciation guide. We met before ritual and came up with a workable pronunciation for each god, as that was the best we could do. There was also no water at the shelter we were at, which we should have anticipated, but failed to do. However, there was water at a different shelter, it was just a bit of a hike to get to it.
- Nothing was forgotten, it wasn't freezing, We're starting to get pretty practiced at this whole thing. Set up went pretty quick, despite the wind, and take down was even faster.
- Who were the patrons of the rite, and who was the gatekeeper?
- Patron: Jarilo
- Gatekeeper: Zorya
- EarthMother: Zeme
- Did you have problems with saying the words without stumbling, or did everything come out smoothly? Did you forget to bring a sacrifice?
- Everything except the names came out pretty smoothly. I forgot to bring a sacrifice for the open offering section, but Amber brought incense for that purpose, so I was able to still do mine.
- Were you alone, or with a group? If you were with a group, did you say anything or do anything?
- We were a group. The core 6 of us and a few others. I did the offering to the outsiders in an effort to get over my discomfort with them
- How did the rite go in terms of function and feeling? Did you feel anything during the ritual? Did you experience doubt or confidence?
- I think it went pretty well. I didn't really feel any connection with the deities, but then I never do in group ritual. I did feel like my ancestors were present, or at least a couple of them. I'm getting more comfortable with this every time.
- Can you describe what happened? If you were with a group, what did the other people say about what happened?
- We didn't really talk about the ritual afterwards, we were all pretty hungry and chatty. So I don't know how they felt. I don't think I'm settling into the two powers enough. I didn't feel very connected to the group mind. But i was pretty relaxed and as close to trance I can get.
- What omens were drawn (if any), and what did they tell you?
- We drew Ogham
- Ancestors: Muin. Love, esteem, love doesn't always look like love. The honored dead have blessed us with their true faces
- Nature spirits: Idad. Age, older than comprehension, plants, animals, ourselves all die. Don't pet the squirrels. We can learn from age; wisdom from experience.
- Deities: Straif. Transformation is the essence of life; change to move forward. We have the choice to live and move forward.
- Could you feel the presence of any deities, spirits, or powers?
- It felt like Grandma Treva and Great-Grandma Helen were around. I miss Grandma Treva. A lot.
- What else about the rite struck you, or do you want to share?
- The similarities to the King Arthur story are interesting. Sacred twins/ spouses aren't uncommon, but at least this one has Morena getting her vengeance. I don't' feel any call to Slavic, but I totally understand why people do.
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