Vic S.

An image of a small druid altar with an oil lamp, a candle in a short soapstone holder, a round jar with water, and a small silk tree. There is a tall candle with the ADF logo on it and the bottom half of a hanging with the cosmos sigil on it. Only the well is in the photo, but it's mostly hidden behind the tree.

Sharing an Ancestor Ritual that has been hiding in my blog drafts for a loooong time. I wrote this about 10 years ago, and it feels as if it's useful to share now, as Samhain approaches. It should be easily adapted for a solitary rite. druidinthecity.org

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I learn better when my hands are busy - often that's knitting. Over the last few months, I've been working on this scarf during my classes. I'm looking forward to wearing it!

The pattern is Solstice Wrap by Ambah O'Brien, and the yarn is my handspun from fiber from Painted Tiger.

The cover of the "Ostara Zine 2025," featuring playful graphics that celebrate the Spring Equinox. A cheerful cartoon bunny stands beside colorful decorated eggs, surrounded by foliage.

A close-up of a zine titled "Loki," featuring an intricate black and white illustration of the Norse god Loki in motion, dressed in a flowing cloak.

**NEW POST** I've started creating zines (Self-published physical bits of content) about druid and witchy things. I am sure that I'll expand what I make because making things is fun and helps me relax.

Check it out at druidinthecity.org/starting-wit...

#DIYZine #AODA #ADF #OBOD

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If you'd like to take action and have your voice heard, 5calls.org makes it easy; they provide the phone numbers and a script. They've also got the latest info on most House/Senate bills, executive orders, and government actions.

I'm at druidinthecity.org

** NEW POST ** I've just published a new blog post titled "Sphere of Protection for Protection." This piece discusses how I have adapted the AODA practice of the sphere of protection to be more explicitly, and more effectively for me, about personal protection.
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A photo of an altar with a candle in a glass holder, a felted tree and a metallic tree, and a blue ceramic bowl of water. The background is a field of stars on a blue cloth, with fairy lights across the altar.

I recently wrote a ritual to create a talisman of protection. We call to Morfran Afagddu for aid in this work.

Morfran Afagddu,
Stand by our side,
Remind us of joy, Protect us from harm.
Sea-Crow
Utter Darkness
Stand with us.

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A ball of purple yarn with a folded up shawl on top of a blue bag with Princess Leia holding something covered by the yarn.

A bit of knitting with a reminder of a strong woman.

Reasons to Live Through the Apocalypse Sunrises. People you have still to meet and laugh with. Songs about love, peace, anger, and revolution. Walks in the woods. The smile you exchange with a stranger when you experience beauty accidentally together. Butterflies. Seeing your grandparents again. The moon in all her forms, whether half or full. Dogs. Birthdays and half-birthdays. That feeling of floating in love. Watching birds eat from bird feeders. The waves of happiness that follow the end of sadness. Brown eyes. Watching a boat cross an empty sea. Sunsets. Dipping your feet in the river. Balconies. Cake. The wind in your face when you roll the car window down on an open highway. Falling asleep to the sound of a steady heartbeat. Warm cups of tea on cold days. Hugs. Night skies. Art museums. Books filled with everything you do not yet know. Long conversations. Long-lost friends. Poetry.

I wrote this on one of the darkest days of my life. It gave me an anchor to hold onto.

Pocket Rituals for ADF and AODA – Druid in the City Druid in the City

I created a couple of little pocket mods to share with you all. They are pocket-sized booklets printed on one sheet, which you can fold into a booklet. My latest blog post has links to the printable and instructions!
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That would be cool too, and I think this still looks awesome.

Beautiful knitting and lovely staging for the photo!

Today is an interesting juxtaposition of days. Let us remember the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Two weeks into the new year and on the cusp of a new government. It’s an interesting time to be part of the United States. Can we find joy? Can we allow ourselves and each other peace? Can we live and allow others to live?

Do we destroy ourselves, or do we find our soul again?

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Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏

With everything so seemingly terrible these days & no sign of anything remotely hopeful in the near future, I thought you might need this photo of a baby giraffe.

The devastation from wildfires we're seeing now is too much for many to process. People are fleeing for their lives, and others seek to take advantage. If you can donate time or money, please make sure you are donating to a reputable place or a person you know.

Blessed Solstice Everyone.

May the rising sun bring you joy and abundance this next year.

#druidInTheCity #ADFDruidry #DruidSky #WitchSky

**New Blog Post** We created a new tradition for our family for the Winter Solstice four years ago. I'm happy to share it with you if you find it helpful. I've also included a ritual if you'd like something formal.
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