Greetings to One and All!

Dancing Lights Grove, ADF will be holding a ritual to celebrate the Summer Solstice on Saturday, June 20, 2009 and everyone is invited.

This ritual will be honouring our Gatekeeper, Manannán mac Lir. Manannán is the ruler of the otherworldly island Emain Ablach, and is often thought of as a magician and trickster. In Dancing Lights rituals, Manannán is our Gatekeeper: He assists us in opening the Gates to the otherworld, and guards the ways between while we worship the Gods. On the Isle of Man, the Summer Solstice was traditionally the time that people would pay rent to Manannán, bringing gifts of rushes and flowers to a high place. We have chosen to relate to this tradition by honouring Manannán on this day for His continued relationship with us as Gatekeeper. During this ritual, we will be hearing stories about Manannán from the various Irish cycles of mythology, and working with symbols representing the magical items that are associated with Him. Guests are strongly encouraged to bring offerings for Manannán.

WHERE IS IT?
This ritual will be in Oshawa, ON. Please RSVP for location and directions by contacting us at dancinglightsgrove@...

WHEN IS IT?
Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 2:00 pm. Ritual will begin at 3:00 pm.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
- Material offerings and/or praise offerings for Manannán, or any other deity you wish to honour. As well, offerings of thanks to any of the Kindred (Nature Spirits, Ancestors, and Gods) are appropriate;
- Weather-appropriate clothing - THIS RITUAL WILL BE OUTSIDE;
- A dish for our potluck (please label all potential allergens - nuts, dairy, etc.);
- Your own plates and cutlery;
- A non-perishable food item, household item, or a monetary donation for the Dagda's Cauldron, to be donated to charity.