Walking the Path - The Cree to the Celtic
Many people believe you have to be a pagan to appreciate and perform ritual, which is untrue. For thousands of years people have been drawn together to dance, make music, pray and feast, these activities are all the parts of ceremony. The ceremonies in this book are designed to help you become more attuned to yourself, others and nature. You don't have to be a pagan, you don't have to be a shaman or witch, you can be just you with your imagination and a desire to learn and discover. Ritual is the process of taking time out from the rush of life to connect with what you consider sacred. Performing ceremony properly means slowing down and being in the moment without thinking about yesterday or worrying about tomorrow. The ceremonies contained within this book are unique for they are a merging of two powerful nature based belief systems the Cree and the Celtic. The result of the blending is the symbol of spirit and nature dancing in perfect harmony. This book is for the beginner, the explorer, the type of person who wants to learn and have fun with people. It is also for the experienced pagan who would like to have some fresh ideas for ritual.
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Walking the Path - The Cree to the Celtic
Many people believe you have to be a pagan to appreciate and perform ritual, which is untrue. For thousands of years people have been drawn together to dance, make music, pray and feast, these activities are all the parts of ceremony. The ceremonies in this book are designed to help you become more attuned to yourself, others and nature. You don't have to be a pagan, you don't have to be a shaman or witch, you can be just you with your imagination and a desire to learn and discover. Ritual is the process of taking time out from the rush of life to connect with what you consider sacred. Performing ceremony properly means slowing down and being in the moment without thinking about yesterday or worrying about tomorrow. The ceremonies contained within this book are unique for they are a merging of two powerful nature based belief systems the Cree and the Celtic. The result of the blending is the symbol of spirit and nature dancing in perfect harmony. This book is for the beginner, the explorer, the type of person who wants to learn and have fun with people. It is also for the experienced pagan who would like to have some fresh ideas for ritual.
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Walking the Path - The Cree to the Celtic

Walking the Path - The Cree to the Celtic

by Shirley Laboucane
Walking the Path - The Cree to the Celtic

Walking the Path - The Cree to the Celtic

by Shirley Laboucane

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Overview

Many people believe you have to be a pagan to appreciate and perform ritual, which is untrue. For thousands of years people have been drawn together to dance, make music, pray and feast, these activities are all the parts of ceremony. The ceremonies in this book are designed to help you become more attuned to yourself, others and nature. You don't have to be a pagan, you don't have to be a shaman or witch, you can be just you with your imagination and a desire to learn and discover. Ritual is the process of taking time out from the rush of life to connect with what you consider sacred. Performing ceremony properly means slowing down and being in the moment without thinking about yesterday or worrying about tomorrow. The ceremonies contained within this book are unique for they are a merging of two powerful nature based belief systems the Cree and the Celtic. The result of the blending is the symbol of spirit and nature dancing in perfect harmony. This book is for the beginner, the explorer, the type of person who wants to learn and have fun with people. It is also for the experienced pagan who would like to have some fresh ideas for ritual.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781846948114
Publisher: Moon Books
Publication date: 02/24/2012
Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format: eBook
Pages: 165
File size: 416 KB

About the Author

Shirley Laboucane is an aboriginal woman who holds spiritual gatherings and workshops throughout southern Ontario, Canada.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Chapter 1 Our Mother's Circle 1

Wheel Ceremonies 2

Earth Teachers and Custodians 3

Energies 5

Smudging 7

Chapter 2 The Stones of the Earth Wheel and the Ceremony 10

The Directions of the Hoop 14

Chapter 3 The Earth and Sky Rituals 20

Sunset Earth Wheel Ceremony 20

Sunrise Earth Wheel Ceremony 23

Chapter 4 A Collection of Mixed Rituals 27

Smudging Ritual 27

Birthday Ritual 28

Tipi Ceremony 30

Sacred Fire Ritual 33

A Baby Blessings Ceremony 36

Prayer Stick Ceremonies 39

Chapter 5 The Moon - Esbats 50

Grandmother Moon 50

Full Moon Earth Wheel 52

Herbs of the Earth Wheel 55

Gypsy Moon Ceremony 59

Full Moon Animal Totem Ritual 62

New Moon Herb Totem Ritual 65

New Moon Crystal Healing Ceremony 67

Chapter 6 The Celtic Year and the Elements Earth Whee l71

The Celtic New Year 78

Samhain/Halloween Ritual 80

Solitary or Group Samhain Ritual 85

Winter Solstice/Yule Ritual 88

Solitary or Group Winter Solstice Ritual 94

Imbolc Ritual 97

Solitary or Group Imbolc Ritual 100

Spring Equinox/Ostara Ritual 102

Solitary or Group Spring Equinox Ritual 106

Beltane Ritual 110

Solitary or Group Beltane Ritual 115

Summer Solstice Ritual 117

Solitary or Group Summer Solstice Ritual 122

Autumn Equinox/Mabon Ritual 133

Solitary or Group Autumn Equinox Ritual 139

Appendices 143

Earth Teachers: Herbs, Oils and Crystals within the Earth Wheel 143

Earth Teachers Herbs 144

Earth Teachers Essential Oils 145

Earth Teachers Resins 145

Earth Teachers Woods 145

Earth Teachers Crystals 146

Special Properties of Colors 148

Thirteen Moons of Creation 149

Chants 153

Afterword 154

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