Samhain 2006 |
Feast of the Dead |
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This was a good Samhain this year, with 62 people attending. Kirk was the Orator, Monica was the Sacrificer,
Arlene the Bard, Dennis the Warrior and Nora the Seer. Sanctifiers were Jeff and Andrea.
As usual, we spend time offering to our sacred Dead, with Dennis sacrificing a pony keg of beer. We also spoke
the names of all our Dead who passed on this year, including our war dead in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Nora led a trance journey to Tir na nOg, the Isles of the Dead, and everyone got an apple to hold, to help them
on the journey.
We offered specially to the Morrigan and the Dagda, and to Lugh Lamfhada. Our ritual play was about the Dagda's
trip to the Fomors, His meeting with Morrigan at the river Unius, and the second battle of Moytura, where Lugh
killed Balor.
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Photos by Rev. David 'Gannd' Foster
This Grove is whole and holy! |
Sacrificer Monica |
Earthmother! We build our fire upon your bosom... |
The Bards play flute and drum |
The Dagda encounters Morrigan at the river |
"Let the Land hold firm and all ill turn away!" |
"Let the Gates be open!" |
Andrea shares beer with the Morrigan |
A Praise Dance for the Dagda |
Sacrificing the Wreath of Praise |
Nora takes the Omen |
Preparing the Waters of Life |