Personal Ritual Construction

[kevinseguin]

I'm new to Celtic Reconstructionism, most especially with Brythonic, but I've had some time to research ritual construction and managed to come up with a simple construction that I feel is workable.

I would like to share it with all of you, and get some input as to ways I could improve it. Let me know what you think:

Brythonic Ritual Construction

Prepare ritual components

I. Consecration

Light a candle and say:

I light this flame in honor of
The gods of sea land and sky
The ancestors, both living and not
And the spirits of the land
Blessings to all of you

II. Purification

Sprinkle water around the altar space and say:

May the Sea direct

Light the incense on the altar and say:

May the Land provide

Raise your hands towards the sky and say:

May the Sky govern

III. Declaration

Close your eyes and say:

I come to honor you, O Gods
With sacrifice and libations
Bless me with your presence

IV. Offering

Open your eyes and procure the offering
Present the offering in the bowl say:

I give this offering in honor of
The gods of sea land and sky
The god/goddess _________
The ancestors, both living and not
And the spirits of the land
Blessings to all of you

V. Invitation

Close your eyes and say:

Hear my prayers
And come hither
Blessed Immortal
_________

VI. Prayer

Open your eyes and say:

To Thee I stay true
If it is Thy will
Give heed to my request
_________

VII. Divination

Use the appropriate divination tool to ask a question

VIII. The Libations

Pour the sacred ale in a cup.
Hold it up in the air and say:

I drink to Thee
_________

I give this libation in honor of
The gods of sea land and sky
The god/goddess _________
The ancestors, both living and not
And the spirits of the land
Blessings to all of you

Pour the rest into the offering bowl

IX. Closing

Go in peace
Immortal Ones
Departed ancestors
And spirits of the land
With righteous judgement
And great benevolence
May you be with me always

Extinguish the flame

[nellie]

I'm NO expert with ritual as it is something I use only loosely, but for what it's worth I'd say that if that formula works for you then great, go for it!

I can't speak for every one but I don't think the majority here would describe themselves as CR.

[Lee]

i think this is the kind of simple, formulaic ritual that works well. it has those things you feel appropriate and in a way that suits.