1. Purchase a daily meditation book and read from it at your altar during your devotions. Ask the God and Goddess to guide you in your reading and your reflection on the material. Some books that are available for this include “Celtic Spirit” by Caitlin Matthews, “Celtic Devotionals” by Caitlin Matthews, “The Real Witch’s Year” by Kate West and “365 Goddess” by Patricia Telesco.
2. Open your devotion by calling to the elemental spirits for their aid in your day. Decide either on a standard format or pick a different quality each day that the elements and elementals can bring to your life.
3. Create a devotion candle. If you have a specific deity that you are going to work within your meditations and devotions, purchase a large pillar candle that is in a color that relates to your deity; for example white for Brighid, black for The Morrighan, green for Danu, etc. If you are able to purchase your candle in a glass jar you can decorate that jar with images of your chosen God or Goddess and other embellishments that speak to you of their power and presence. Anoint the candle with an oil blend dedicated to your deity or a simple oil of frankincense and myrrh (if your candle cannot come out of the jar simply anoint the top of the candle). Charge and consecrate your candle to your deity and place it on your altar for use in your devotions and meditations with your God.
4. Make an offering on your altar for the Gods. Some people will do this daily, others once a week, and yet others will do it twice a week. I like to do it twice a week, once on the first day of the week and again at the end of the week. I use a different offering for each one; at the beginning of the week I might use wine or mead and at the end of the week it might be herbs. Place your offering on your altar as part of your devotion and leave it there for whatever length of time you feel is needed for the Gods to take its essence (typically anywhere from 8-24 hours). Return your offering to the earth when you are finished.
Always keep in mind that this is something that should be an act of joy and pleasure. Think of it as being your personal, private moment each day to check in with either your patron deities that you work with often or a chance to get to know someone new. When you do it, you will want to be relaxed, open and ready to receive their messages as well as give your energy to them. This is your time every day to renew your sacred vows to the Gods, so make these special times and make them part of your everyday life.
Suggested reading (pdf e-books):
Anonymous - Meditation Of The Four Magickal WeaponsAleister Crowley - Songs For Italy
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