Embedded Files
5 Tiers of Ritual
5 Tiers of Ritual
Earrach of Pittsburgh broke down the ADF Core Order of Ritual into 5 tiers to help understand the flow of the energy within the rite. It also helps group the parts on ritual into more managable chunks when you are planning or leading a rite. The picture below shows how the energy moves up from the opening to the apex of the rite, and then back down again.
Tier 1
Tier 1
This is the set up for the rite, where the initial spirts are called and the group mind is established.
This is the set up for the rite, where the initial spirts are called and the group mind is established.
1. Initiating the Rite
2. Purification
3. Honoring the Earth Mother
4. Statement of Purpose
Tier 2
Tier 2
This is the portion of the ritual where the energy is building as we align the Realms and make offerings to the Spirits.
This is the portion of the ritual where the energy is building as we align the Realms and make offerings to the Spirits.
5. Recreating the Cosmos
6. Opening the Gates
7. Inviting the Three Kindreds
Tier 3
Tier 3
This is the climax of the ritual where we call to the Being of the Occassion, make our final sacrifices, and take and Omen. This series of steps is often called the "hinge" of the rite.
This is the climax of the ritual where we call to the Being of the Occassion, make our final sacrifices, and take and Omen. This series of steps is often called the "hinge" of the rite.
8. Key Offerings
9. Prayer of Sacrifice
10. Omen
Tier 4
Tier 4
Up to this point we have built up energy within the rite. Now we begin to use it to do the work of the rite.
Up to this point we have built up energy within the rite. Now we begin to use it to do the work of the rite.
11. Calling for the Blessing
12. Hallowing the Blessing
13. Affirmation of the Blessing
14. Workings (if any)
Tier 5
Tier 5
This is the point in the rite where the energy is beign to wind down. We are thanking those we have called and returning things to the ordinary.
This is the point in the rite where the energy is beign to wind down. We are thanking those we have called and returning things to the ordinary.
15. Thanking the Beings
16. Closing the Gates
17. Thanking the Earth Mother
18. Closing the Rite
Rational for the 5 Tiers
Rational for the 5 Tiers
Earrach grouped the 18 steps into these tiers to emphazie its intensity over time and its symmetry. These are the minimum steps necessary to have a public ritual be considered an ADF Rite. There are others steps that can be added in if desired, and many variations of performing the steps that are required.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse