Well, I searched my Magical collection thoroughly, and couldn't find anything that related to dads or fathers specifically. Since this is Father's Day, I wanted to do a post about fathers, so I went searching. There isn't much out there, magically speaking, for fathers. I did find a couple of things, and I am posting them, with links to the sites where they were found. I am not going to do a tribute to my dad, as my mind & fingers felt a need to do one just a short while back, on my other blog.
So, in honor of dads everywhere (that's not a bit corny, is it...?), and specifically dads in pagan families, here is what I found:
As more people turn to Wicca and Paganism for their spiritual needs, there are more people than ever before raising families in earth-based traditions. In many traditions of Wicca and Paganism, there is a great deal of focus on the Goddess. Sometimes, there's so much attention to the feminine that the masculine aspects get overlooked. By welcoming the God of your tradition, you can honor the men who have impacted your life -- whether they raised you, loved you, or are being brought up by you. This simple rite also offers your boys a chance to get out there and dance, and to celebrate the masculine within themselves.
Prior to the ritual, make a headdress for each male that will be present. This can include horns, antlers, branches, feathers, and other symbols of fertility and masculinity. Headdresses are fairly simple to make - use a strip of heavy fabric or cardboard cut to size, and just glue items on it. If your boys are younger, this is a fun craft project. Assign one male to act out the part of the Horned God in the ritual. Also, give each member of the group some sort of noisemaker -- drums, rattles, bells, etc.
What You Need:
- A headdress for each male present
- Drums, rattles, bells
- A candle in red, gold or yellow
This is a ritual best performed in a group, either as a family or coven. If you normally cast a circle or call the Quarters in a ceremony, do so at this time. Light a red or gold candle in the center of your altar to represent the Sun.
The High Priestess (HPs) or whoever is leading the ritual should face the sun, and say:
At this point, the group members should shake their rattles, bang their drums, ring their bells. Do so slowly, almost at the tempo of a heartbeat.
The HPs continues:
At this point, speed up the beat of the drums and rattles just a bit.
The HPs goes on and says:
Now the drumming should speed up even more. The man or boy chosen to be the Horned God leads the male members of the group around the altar clockwise in a dance, keeping up with the rhythm of the drums and rattles. As the males circle the altar, they should move faster each time. Allow the men and boys to dance around the altar as many times as they like. As the dance gets faster, the music will get faster too, until there is a palpable hum of energy. This sensation is often indicative of the presence of the Divine. Let the music run its course -- it will end when it's ready to end, and at that time, the dance should stop too.
Once the dancing and drumming has ceased, the HPs should call out:
Each member of the group, both male and female, may make an offering at this time. If you have a fire burning, throw your offerings into the flames. If you don't have a fire, place your offerings on the altar instead. Take a few moments to reflect upon the balance of male and female in your life, and in the world. Think about the men you have known, and those you will know in the future. Recognize the qualities that make them honorable and worthy of your love.
When you are ready, dismiss the quarters or close the circle.
Tips:
Decorate your altar with the colors of midsummer -- golds and reds and yellows. You'll also want a candle in one of those colors. If you don't have drums, rattles or bells, clap your hands or clack two sticks together!
Found at: About.com
We don’t all have our fathers around to celebrate with, and this day becomes a time of contemplation for some of us. Remembrance of your dad is a way to recall his strength and the part he may have played in your life. You can still ask him for blessings or assistance in your life. This is also a day when we can seek healing. We may not have had good relationships with our dads, and remembrance could finally come in the form of forgiveness. Seek closure to a relationship that may not have been the best and move on with your life. We try to remember the good times we had with our fathers and hold on to those moments as bright spots.
By: Boudica found at Llewellyn
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