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“Draw Near And Fear Not”
Opening Ritual
Processional:
1) "Down We Go" - Unknown
Down we go to the world below,
We bring with us a light to show.
Up we rise with the dark in our eyes,
We bring to light the peace of the night.
2) “Crack the Mirror” by Judy Olson-Linde
Crack the mirror from side to side
From the Truth no longer hide
Crack the mirror from side to side
Make a choice to open wide
3) “Farewell” by Judy Olson-Linde
Spirits of Earth and Sky,
Spirits of Sun and Sea.
We've honored you this night,
And shared your mysteries.
Tho now we end this rite,
When we next call for thee,
We ask that ye return,
Farewell and blessed be.
Through song, movement, and staff rhythm, Minnesota volva Kari Tauring teaches her unique version of carrying the staff of her Nordic ancestors. All are welcome to participate!
Apply Agrippa's theory of the elements to the modern world using this meditative exercise to connect to nature even in the middle of concrete. Part thought exercise, part imagination expansion, this will help you see your urbanized living space in new ways. Bring your imagination and a computer device to look things up.
Join us for an informal Druid Gathering where those who follow the Druid path and those who are interested can come together and get to know your fellow Druids. What will we do? Well, anything goes! Bring your own beverage and a snack to share.
Shadow work is crucial as individuals, as a community, and as a society. Let's dig through some of our more occulted aspects to see what treasures we find.
* How do we use ritual to ease moving through Shadow?
* What role can psychopomps play in personal work?
* How do we approach shadow work – as artists, as writers, as Pagans?
* What are we afraid to talk about in our spiritual practices?
Join us for a lively discussion, and bring your own perceptions and questions to share.
On Connecting to Your Urban Spirit
This guided city-spirit meditation allows you to connect to St. Louis Park and Minneapolis. You can then take this technique back and practice it in your own municipality. Learn how to spot locations that can facilitate finding jobs, places to live, and seed happier neighborhoods. Discover how to find nature in even the most unnatural setting. Your city spirit affects you and your identity - learn how to shape it into a symbiotic relationship. Incorporate the City itself into your workings!
Closing Ritual – “Out of the Shadows”
4)"Air Will Hear Me" - Expanding Inward
Air will hear me
Fire will know
Water will fill me
Earth will hold