Text of Oath Rite
January 16th, 2010
My oath was given as an offering during the offerings segment of our private Yule Ritual.
This is my oath and promise:
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I hold in my heart the truth of my spirit
A well of memory, thought, and passion
Within it lies all that I am
And all that I may become
I open it now, and welcome in those who guard me
Guide me
Protect me
And Teach me.
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To the Nature Spirits I have known,
The sea, the sky, the mountain
Forests, animals, birds
My pets, my kin, I have learned much through you.
May I tread as softly in your home, and keep the balance.
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To my Ancestors—blood and friend.
I will do you proud.
I will not bear the face of defeat as long as you are with me.
With love and reverence, I welcome you into my heart
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To Morrigan I offer that which is yours
My fighting spirit, my passion and my soul
I offer you this ring on which I make my oath
To walk in your footsteps with reverence.
I wear it in binding agreement and with joy.
May it’s blood red stone be as a window
Between my heart and your spirit.
May this torc represent my strength,
For to the brave belong all things.
And on the day you call me home,
I will walk at last along side you without fear
And with perfect love, Siuil linn a Morrigan.
I am honored to call you patron.
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To Manannan, I have heard your call
As the whisper of waves upon the salt air
Blowing through me wherever I am
The cruel and wondrous depths of the Sea
Hold as much mystery as you yourself.
As keeper of those I love that have passed,
Your gentleness and wisdom have guided my forbears.
If I have inherited your spirit, let it be so.
Please accept my gratitude.
I am honored to call you friend.
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To those spirits that move with me, breathe with me, and watch over me
Though you are yet unnamed, the veil between us may one day be lifted,
To all that bear witness, I promise to keep the Old Ways.
I will follow the only path I know until the end of my days.
I will never forget.
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Should I break this my Oath to all that I hold sacred, may I be thrice damned.
Be iest lin.
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