Cylch Blodeuwedd

Group rituals are perhaps one of the central turning-points on which Cylch Blodeuwedd, like any other druidic grove, turns. On this Ritual Page, you will find detailed information about the Eight Festivals (around which the majority of our rituals are focused), as well as how we typically run our Ritual Days, what sort of things you can do to prepare in advance for a ritual or Ritual Day, and also there is a link to our Ritual Archive, where you can see short summaries of past rituals. Hopefully this will in turn give everyone a MUCH clearer idea of what goes on, what is expected, and what they can do to participate, both in the group as well as solitarily, on their own path.

WHAT IS RITUAL? WHY SHOULD WE HAVE IT IN OUR LIVES?

Notes on a talk given to the Druid Study Group, November, 2011

WHEEL OF THE YEAR – THE EIGHT FESTIVALS OF THE YEAR–

A growing collection of notes on customs, associations, activities and more for each of the Eight Festivals throughout the Wheel of the Year–a great resource for personal and ritual use! Particular attention has been paid to the Welsh customs and associations.

GROVE RITUAL DAYS–

Guidelines for what Grove Ritual Days are like, as proposed by Gillian, the Grove Mother. This is the closest you will come to any kind of outline on the website. Really is a MUST read.

PREPARATION FOR RITUALS–

Advice on what to do before coming to one of Cylch Blodeuwedd’s rituals, so that you are fully prepared and in the right mindset.

PAST RITUALS

An interactive archive of our past rituals, so that you can see what happened if you miss a ritual, or if you want to have a say. Comment function available so you can share what you think!

GROVE RITUAL DAYS

*Under Revision *

PREPARATION FOR RITUALS

1. Have a good meal to fortify you before you set out.
2. WRAP UP WARMLY with spare clothes/waterproofs that can be taken off or added. Strong warm waterproof footware as well.
3. Take something to sit on if you need or want to
4. HARDEST PART OF RITUAL: before it begins! Clarify your intention, your need or desire to perform ritual.
5. On the day of the ritual, as you wash, dress, eat before setting out, gradually immerse yourself into thoughts and considerations of the time of year and the aims of the ritual in which you are about to partake.
6. If possible, try and walk a short distance before you actually arrive at the place where the ritual is to be held, so that you can fully immerse yourself in your surroundings.

Decide beforehand:

• “What will this ritual do for me?”
• “What will this ritual do for my community?
• “What will this ritual do for the local environment?”
• “What will this ritual do for the planet?”