A Book of Pagan Prayer

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Take some time to welcome the archetypeof the Dark Mother, and celebratethat aspect of the Goddess which we may not always find comforting or appealing, but which we must always be willing to acknowledge.

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In many Pagan traditions, both contemporary and ancient, the old gods are honored at the time of the winter solstice. Light it in honor of the ancestors who came before you, who cooked hearthside to feed and nourish their families just as you do today!

Sometimes black or dark colours may be appropriate for that person, but others may prefer elemental colours (green, red, yellow and blue) or other colours that have a spiritual meaning for them.

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Some people object to prayers before meals because they say they don’t need a prayer to make the food sacred, that it was sacred simply by existing. Because our gods aren’t omnipotent or omnibenevolent, it seems that idea has entered the movement that they are unworthy of us saying, “You’re really awesome. If the Gods listed above are family who live in my house or perhaps down the street, these are the relatives who live far away that I see once or twice a year. Gardnerian High Priestess Doreen Valiente wrote a poem following the passing of Robert Cochrane entitled Elegy For A Dead Witch, which has frequently been reused in modern pagan funerals. I’ve heard people scoff and say they don’t kneel down to their gods, that they stand tall and proud with them.

If you have a set ofpagan prayer beads or a witch's ladder, you can use it to enumerate your blessings. Secular buildings may be used if necessary, but other religious venues are generally seen as inappropriate.

Pagan prayers for a modern world

We sometimes forget, often aided by those who do not want to accept that humans are not the greatest power in the Universe. This is reflected in how they conduct funerals, they view death as part of the cycle of life/death/rebirth. A themed compilation that challenges you to a greater recognition of the presence of the elements and inspires gratitude and celebration of the role they play in your life and in the world around you. References to the natural world, particularly the four elements of Earth, Fire, Air and Water and representations of those elements. A Heathen funeral may require you to bring your own drinking horn to toast the deceased (usually with mead).

This book celebrates the principal Pagan festivals that mark the passing of the seasons through voices ranging from joyful gratitude and thanksgiving to introspective meditation and mindfulness. Or if it’s not, that you’re breaking grammar rules on purpose and not from ignorance or carelessness. If you’ve been robbed lately, or are having trouble with trespassers, this prayer comes in particularly handy. Set aside your differences and think about that as you recite this prayer inspired by Norse legend and history.