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Some time ago I shared my daily invocation with you. You can read it here if you would like. I came across a poem that would make a great invocation should you care to use it. It also might inspire you to compose your own. Here is Victoria's morning prayer: A Morning Prayer
by Victoria S (Leona Oigheag) Hail to the Ancestors of Blood and Bone, of Heart and Spirit. You who raised us, taught us, made us, Remind us of your good lessons. Hail to the Nature Spirits of plant and animal, of the elements of Nature, You who share this world with us, Remind us of our connection. Hail to the Shining Ones of sea and sky, of this land and others, You who share your blessings with us, Remind us of our relationships. Hail to the Ancestors, Hail to the Nature Spirits, Hail to the Shining Ones Hail to the Kindreds. May your blessings be with us always.
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I was reading the great Celtic epic, Táin Bó Cuailnge, or "The Cattle Raid of Cooley" last night and came across a description of an evening lull in the battle. The two protagonists and foster brothers, Cúchulainn and Ferdiad get together . . .
Cúchlainn and Ferdiad threw their spears into the arms of their charioteers, and came up to each other and put their arms around the other and exchanged three kisses. Their horses passed that night in the same enclosure, and the charioteers shared the same fire and they made up beds of rushes for the wounded men. Druids came and put healing herbs in Cúchulainn's wounds, but they could do little but chant spells and lay magic amulets onthem to staunch the spurts of blood for the deepness of the wounds. Note the role of the Druids? From this short passage we learn that among their many skills they were herbalists. Natural healing techniques and herbology are great skills to add you to shamanic tool kit. If you are interested in herbology then drop me a note and I'll add periodic blog posts about my favorite herbs. Peace my friends, Dr. Dave P.S. If you haven't read the Táin then here is a good plot summary. |
AuthorI'm Dr. Dave, an eclectic shaman. I lived and worked in Bolivia and Peru for over six years, where I and was trained by Andean Shamans, and today practice eclectic shamanism. Archives
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