Hair has had a special significance in spiritual practice for millennia. Whether we consider it our crowning glory, a symbol of self, or the part of our bodies closest to the Divine, tending our hair as a spiritual practice has a long and varied history. We polytheists can use that foundation to support our own spiritual work.
Prayer
Daily Devotions – Mealtime Offerings
One of the most pervasive types of regular devotional activity is the humble mealtime offering. Even those of us raised in non-religious households are familiar with the idea of bowing our heads in thanks before a meal. If you've ever done it yourself feel blessed - you've taken part in a practice that was prevalent before Christianity and has survived remarkably intact to the present day.
Mealtime offerings are one of my absolute favorite types of regular devotional work. Mine only take about sixty seconds per meal and still manage to resonate throughout my whole day. That's a lot of bang for your buck!
Prayer Ritual Basics
Since posting about my upcoming Prayer Ritual I've gotten several requests for a how-to guide. I'll be posting what I use, but I thought it would be better to start out with an explanation from Stevie Miller over at Feathers in Amber who inspired me to do this. She graciously provided the below explanation and photos of her techniques. One of the things I most like about her practice is that she's not afraid to experiment with different approaches, so you've quite a few options to choose from! I'll be following with my approach in the next few days.
Eclipse/New Moon Prayer Ritual
This is an open call for prayers to be ritually made on your behalf on August 21st. If you would like to participate, please let me know your name and what you're praying for so I can add you to the list. You can comment here, tag me on Facebook, PM me, email me, whatever makes you comfy. And feel free to share! I'm taking the whole day off to make this happen, so let's get it rolling!
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