Triskele Podcast

Today we talk about offerings. We discuss what we offer and what we do with the physical offerings after. Prayer for disposing of offerings in the trash. “Offerings given, Offerings received, And now I dispose of what remains.” Omen This week’s Omen is from the Lightseers Tarot deck Ten of Cups Knight of Wands Three of Cups We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon. References and Resources: Lightseers Tarot - https://lightseerstarot.com/ Hearth Keepers Way - https://www.adf.org/hearth-keeper-way.html Triskele Podcast Info Website - https://triskelepodcast.weebly.com/           Facebook  - https://www.facebook.com/TriskelePodcast         Drum's Info Blog  - https://www.patheos.com/blogs/fromacommonwell         Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog  - https://druidinthe.city/         Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/druidinthecity               YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2-eulU6Q52Z9QMWc6PnU9A Instagram: @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog - https://www.wanderingthewheel.com/                Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wanderthewheel               Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel

Today we talk about how we get the attention of the Divine and spirits. We talk through different ways to get Their attention and what to do when They don’t seem to appreciate your offerings. Omen This week’s Omen is from the Ogham Gort ~ Ivy Eabhadh ~ The Grove Alim ~ Fir We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon. References and Resources: Rev. Ian Corrigan’s Altar Cards are no longer available, but you can see them at https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/traveling-magic-a-celtic-temple-kit How to make a Brigid’s Cross - https://irishfolklore.wordpress.com/2021/01/28/how-to-make-a-saint-brigids-cross/ (NOTE: you can use anything in place of the rushes - including strips of paper!) Spiritual Discernment PDF from Jim Two Snakes - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xDV3KWS0vaf4F2e7s9hlZW0cwvvyQYWP/view?usp=sharing How to make a pendulum - https://moonofgemini.com/how-to-make-a-pendulum/

Episode 21 - Connecting to the Divine Today we talk about our Connection to the Divine. We start off with trying to define what the Divine means to each of us and how we connect through our lives. Omen This week’s Omen is from the Adorabyssal Oracle deck. Will-o-the-Wisp: a card of guidance Bigfoot: Solitude Anansi: has a story to tell We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon. References and Resources: Adorabyssal Oracle - http://pixeloccult.com/adorabyssaloracle/index.html RuPaul - https://rupaul.com/ Maggi Noggi - https://www.instagram.com/magginoggi/?hl=en Brave (the movie) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1217209/ Will-o-the-Wisps - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will-o%27-the-wisp Triskele Podcast Info Website                  Facebook           Drum's Info Blog           Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog           Facebook                Instagram: @druidinthecity Twitter:  @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog                Facebook                Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel

In today’s episode we discuss the Axis Mundi, trees, and other symbols of connection between the upper and lower worlds. We share our thoughts on how trees and mountains connect us to the Earth and the Heavens. This week’s omen comes from an Ogham set from Rhiannon’s Apothecary Yew Tree - Ioho: Rebirth and Everlasting. Something has come to and end, and may come back again. The Grove - Koad: A collection of wisdom in the trees and the cycles in our lives. Ivy - Gort: Tenacious and seeks the center. Seek the knowledge within. We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon. References and Resources: California Redwoods: https://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm Axis Mundi: https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/axis-mundi-sacred-sites-where-heaven-meets-earth-009464 Omphalos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omphalos Rhiannon’s Apothecary: https://www.facebook.com/RhiannonsApothecary/ Triskele Podcast Info Website                         Facebook                  Drum's Info Blog                  Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog                  Facebook                       Instagram: @druidinthecity Twitter:  @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog                       Facebook                       Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel

In today’s episode we discuss the Otherworlds and Afterlife. We share our opinions on what the “otherworlds” actually are and how those realms interact with each other. We discuss different underworld lore, our thoughts about the afterlives of our non-Pagan ancestors, and the idea that ancestor worship and afterlife mythos is an area that is not Indo-European specific. We also discuss stories of mortals becoming immortal beings.   This week’s omen comes from the Lightseekers Tarot – https://lightseerstarot.com/ The Lovers – Relationships, balances, and leaning on each other The Hermit – Finding yourself and being comfortable on your own 6 of Swords – Accepting help and understanding you aren’t alone We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon. References and Resources:  Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbot - https://www.amazon.com/Flatland-Romance-Dimensions-Thrift-Editions/dp/048627263X The Marvel Multiverse - https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Multiverse Author: Morgan Daimler - https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/moon-books/authors/morgan-daimler Orpheus & Eurydice - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orpheus_and_Eurydice Attempted Rescue of Baldur - https://norse-mythology.org/tales/the-death-of-baldur/ Greek Haides - https://www.theoi.com/Kosmos/Haides.html Dia De Los Muertos - https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/dia-de-los-muertos/ Triskele Podcast Info Website                       Facebook                Drum's Info Blog                Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog                Facebook                     Instagram: @druidinthecity Twitter:  @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog                     Facebook                     Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel

In this week’s episode we discuss Water in Mythology.  We dive into the concept of freeing the waters, myths about wells, water voyages, Ocean deities, and many other water associations in our practices.   This week’s omen comes from the Ogham: Eadha – Protection and listening to nature around us Ioho – rebirth and renewal Muin – Prophecy and foresight We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon. Triskele Podcast Info Website                     Facebook              Drum's Info Blog              Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog              Facebook                   Instagram: @druidinthecity Twitter:  @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog                   Facebook                   Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel

In today’s episode we discussed the concept of sacred wells and water, what that means to us, and the importance of water to life.  We dive into the spiritual attributes of water, and the importance of water in transformation.  We share the ways we utilize water in our personal practice, as well as some methods of safely sharing waters in group rituals.   This week’s omen comes from the Greek Alphabet Oracle: Omega - Difficult harvest season Lambda - Blessings in disguise Alpha - Everything successful Resources we discussed today: https://www.adf.org/ http://rdna.info/ We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon. Triskele Podcast Info Website                   Facebook            Drum's Info Blog            Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog            Facebook                 Instagram: @druidinthecity Twitter:  @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog                 Facebook                 Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel

Episode 16 of the Triskele Podcast is now available. In today’s episode we discussed the sacred fire, including the importance of fire in a ritual, the uses of fire, and our personal experiences with fire. We talk about fires as part of festivals and different symbols that can be used to represent the sacred fire.  We also touch on the mythology of fire deities in different cultures. Resources we discussed today: Wellspring Festival - https://www.stonecreed.org/wellspring This week’s omen comes from the Mythic Oracle by Carisa Mellado and Michele-lee Phelan. Eos – New Beginnings Odyssesy – A journey Athena – Wisdom We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon. Triskele Podcast Info Website                   Facebook            Drum's Info Blog            Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog            Facebook                 Instagram: @druidinthecity Twitter:  @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog                 Facebook                 Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel

In today’s episode we discussed the power of technology as a method of connection for solitary Pagans.  We discuss our experiences with online communities, collaborative online rituals,  writing letters to others, and using the internet for research.  We also shared some of our personal experiences connecting with others or with lore via online resources. This week’s omen comes from the Ogham (Colin Murray System): Uilleand – Honeysuckle – Hidden Wisdom Coll – Hazel – Nurturing and wisdom Muin – Vine – Prophecy and reaching out Resources we discussed today: https://sacredmists.com/ https://www.circlesanctuary.org/ https://www.adf.org/ https://scholar.google.com/ http://ancientcoinage.org/theseus-and-the-minotaur.html http://maryjones.us/ We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon. Triskele Podcast Info Website             Facebook           Drum's Info Blog           Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog           Facebook           Instagram: @druidinthecity Twitter:  @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog           Facebook           Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel

In today's episode we discuss Magic!  We explain how we define magic, give our opinions on the psychology of magic, give some ideas for crafting good workings.  We also explore the relationship between devotional practices and magic, and share some of our own magical practices.   This week’s omen comes from the Runes: Ehwaz – work and partnership – people working together to make something happen Kenaz – the torch – destruction and creation, fire that burns through the forest to make way for new growth. Tiwaz – Success and oaths We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon. ​​ Triskele Podcast Info Website           Facebook         Drum's Info Blog         Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog         Facebook         Instagram: @druidinthecity Twitter:  @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog         Facebook         Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel

In today's episode, we discuss scholarly education in the Pagan community. Victoria discusses her experiences with the first circle of the ADF Clergy Training Program. Drum discusses scholarship as a way to explore how different paths work and broadening his practice. Amber discusses her passion as a scholar, completing ADF study programs as a way to build her toolkit.  We explore mythological comparisons, biases found in ancient texts, the bounty of the internet and modern scholars like Kristoffer Hughes. We also discuss study programs outside of ADF, practical coursework as clergy, and whether we think advanced study is an important part of someone’s practice. We discuss the availability of online courses and discernment when selecting teachers, courses, and resources, as well as how we utilize Wikipedia. This week’s omen comes from the Magick Moon Oracle: The Chameleon – adapt to the situation in order to keep moving forward The Passionate – finding what you love in the moment and focusing on those things Reflect – reflect on why these things are important and why they matter Resources we discussed today: Becoming Clergy in ADF: https://www.adf.org/training/becoming-clergy.html ADF Study Programs: https://www.adf.org/training-practice Academia.edu: https://www.academia.edu/ Kristoffer Hughes: https://www.facebook.com/Kristoffer-Hughes-103074218236635 OBOD: https://druidry.org/ British Druid Order: https://www.druidry.co.uk/ Hellenion: http://www.hellenion.org/ Philip Carr-Gomm - https://www.philipcarr-gomm.com/ Magic Moon Oracle Deck - https://www.sweetbdesign.com/shop/oracle/magick-moon We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon. Triskele Podcast Info Website         Facebook       Drum's Info Blog       Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog       Facebook       Instagram: @druidinthecity Twitter:  @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog       Facebook       Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel

In today's episode, we discuss our hobbies and the role they play in our devotional practices! We each share what our current hobbies are and how they connect to our devotionals.  Drum discusses his running practice, and gardening.  Amber talks about being a hobby hopper and her practices with home-brewing, gardening, and study.  Victoria shares her experiences with home-brewing and yarn crafting.  We discuss creating offerings from our hobbies and we share examples of our experiences with those activities.  We also share our thoughts on having hobbies that are purely devotional as well.    This week's omen comes from the Colin Murray system of Ogham: Onn – Omen of discernment.  It speaks of choosing correctly. Mor – The Sea.  It speaks of the end of a long journey and the beginning of a new journey. Quert – Apple Tree – Choice of beauty.  This symbol is a positive choices in the time to come. We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon.     Triskele Podcast Info Website       Facebook     Drum's Info Blog     Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog     Facebook     Instagram: @druidinthecity Twitter:  @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog     Facebook     Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel

In today's episode, we discuss Yule! This week we begin our very first discussion on High Days, also known as Sabbats, by sharing our thoughts on Yule.  We begin this video describing how ADF approaches the Wheel of the Year, and then move on to our thoughts on winter and what Yule means to us.  We dive into how our lived experiences impact our approaches to the holiday, as well as our holiday plans and traditions.    Items we discussed:  Host of Many: Hades & His Retinue This week's omen comes from the Runes: Laguz - Emotion & Connection Hagalaz - The Hailstorm Sowilo - The Sun We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon.     Triskele Podcast Info Website       Facebook     Drum's Info Blog     Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog     Facebook     Instagram: @druidinthecity Twitter:  @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog     Facebook     Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel ​

In today's episode, we continue our discussion on Divination.  Part 1 of this discussion can be found here:  https://youtu.be/cjdlfZSU8dM  This week we discuss how the life experiences of a diviner effect divination and those experiences and open symbol sets.  We also discuss our experiences connecting to symbol sets in different contexts, and interpreting divination for yourself vs asking for help from others.  We share our experiences with daily divination and whether our chosen symbol sets have “personalities” of their own as well as our pre-divination rituals and the spirits of divination symbols.   This week's omen comes from the Magic Moon Oracle Deck    Share – share your story with others around you  Comfort Seeker – find comfort in those gifts and the relationships you are building by sharing  Plan – Be looking to the future to see what we can do, what we can share, and where we can find comfort     We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon.     Triskele Podcast Info Website         Facebook       Drum's Info Blog       Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog       Facebook       Instagram: @druidinthecity Twitter:  @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog       Facebook       Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel

This is part 1 of our discussion on Divination.  In today's episode, we discuss our preferred methods of performing divination, the history of different practices, connecting to different methods of divination, and how our lived experiences affect our divination interpretations.   There is no omen for this episode as it was originally filmed as 1 episode but is being split in half due to length. Resources we discussed today: Alice in Wonderland Oracle Mythic Oracle Greek Alphabet Oracle Pamela Colman Smith This Might Hurt Tarot We hope you enjoyed this week's episode. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Triskele Podcast Info Website       Facebook     Drum's Info Blog     Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog     Facebook     Instagram: @druidinthecity Twitter:  @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog     Facebook     Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel

In today's episode, we talk about the Spirits of Inspiration.  We discuss who the Spirits of Inspiration are, who we call to for this work, how they aid us in our work, the Wonder Woman Power Pose, "non-traditional" inspirational beings, how we can inspire others, how children can inspire us, rituals that we felt greatly inspired by and the concept of Awen.  This week's omen comes from the Moonology Oracle Deck: Waxing Crescent Moon - Have Faith in Your Dreams Void-of-Course Moon - No Good Will Come From This Waxing Moon - Energy Gaining Momentum Resources we discussed today: Victoria's Minimalist Ritual The Wonder Woman Power Pose Midnight Flame Festival Trout Lake Abbey Cernunnos Shrine at White Mountain Druid Sanctuary 3 Rivers Festival Prayer A Day Project We hope you enjoyed this week's episode. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Triskele Podcast Info Website     Facebook   Drum's Info Blog   Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog   Facebook   Instagram: @druidinthecity Twitter:  @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog   Facebook   Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel

In today's episode, we talk about Gatekeepers.  We define what a Gatekeeper is, discuss different approaches to working with a Gatekeeper, who we work with most often, the origins of the concept of a Gatekeeper, and working with "non-traditional" beings as a Gatekeeper.   This week's omen uses Runes: Pertho - Fate and looking at our options Fehu - Mobile wealth Dagaz - New Day Resources we discussed today: ADF Core Order of Ritual Hittite Myths by Harry Hoffner   We hope you enjoyed this week's episode. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Triskele Podcast Info Website   Facebook Drum's Info Blog   Instagram:  @adfdrum Twitter:  @DrumADF Victoria's Info Blog   Facebook Instagram: @druidinthecity Twitter:  @druidinthecity Amber's Info Blog Facebook Instagram: @wanderthewheel Twitter: @wanderthewheel

In today's episode, we talk about Offerings, and how we make offerings in our personal practices.    In our discussion, we define offerings, discuss the term "sacrifice" and our use of the word, share our thoughts on "silvering the well" and give some suggestions on how to disposed of offerings once they've been used.     This week's omen uses Ogham:    Muin - Vine -  Prophecy & looking ahead  Alim - Silver Fir - Looking far head  Nuin - Ash - The world Tree & connections   Resources we discussed today:    ADF Core Order of Ritual:  https://www.adf.org/rituals/explanations/core-order.html   Rev. Kirk Thomas Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrXHIsX9u-Q5BRQKxXeocg   Sacred Gifts: Reciprocity & the Gods by Kirk S. Thomas:  https://smile.amazon.com/Sacred-Gifts-Reciprocity-Kirk-Thomas/dp/0988900904   Trout Lake Abbey:  https://www.tlabbey.com/   We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon.     Triskele Podcast Info   Website:  https://triskelepodcast.weebly.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TriskelePodcast   Drum's Info  Blog:  https://www.patheos.com/blogs/fromacommonwell Instagram:  @adfdrum  Twitter:  @DrumADF   Victoria's Info  Blog:  https://druidinthe.city/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/druidinthecity  Instagram: @druidinthecity  Twitter:  @druidinthecity   Amber's Info  Blog:  https://www.wanderingthewheel.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/wanderthewheel  Instagram: @wanderthewheel  Twitter: @wanderthewheel

In today's episode, we talk about the Shining Ones, or the gods and goddesses.    We discuss who the Shining Ones are to us, our individual practices with deities, our views on polytheism, how we approach deities with unfavorable mythology tied to them, reinterpretations of mythology, Unverified Personal Gnosis, and the evolution of deities over time!    This week's omen uses Ogham:    Alim - High sight and long view, seeing past the forest down the road ahead  Muin - the vine and prophecy  Luis - Protection   Resources we discussed today:    Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries by W.Y. Evans-Wentz  Cerridwen: Celtic Goddess of Inspiration by Kristoffer Hughes Jhenah Telyndru   Amber's Article - Sun Goddess of Arinna   We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon.     Triskele Podcast Info   Website:  https://triskelepodcast.weebly.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TriskelePodcast Twitter:  @TriskelePodcast Drum's Info  Blog:  https://www.patheos.com/blogs/fromacommonwell Instagram:  @adfdrum  Twitter:  @DrumADF   Victoria's Info  Blog:  https://druidinthe.city/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/druidinthecity  Instagram: @druidinthecity  Twitter:  @druidinthecity   Amber's Info  Blog:  https://www.wanderingthewheel.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/wanderthewheel  Instagram: @wanderthewheel  Twitter: @wanderthewheel

In today's episode, we talk about the nature spirits and the role that they play in our individual practices.    We discuss who the nature spirits are to us, how the nature spirits impact our practice, connecting to nature spirits in an urban setting, household spirits, gardening, and more!    This week's omen uses runes:    Fehu - Mobile wealth and the sharing of it.  Othala - Home and tradition.   Tiwaz - Success and justice    We hope you enjoyed this week's episode.  We look forward to seeing you again soon.     Triskele Podcast Info   Website:  https://triskelepodcast.weebly.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TriskelePodcast/   Drum's Info  Blog:  https://www.patheos.com/blogs/fromacommonwell/  Instagram:  @adfdrum  Twitter:  @DrumADF   Victoria's Info Blog:   https://druidinthe.city/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/druidinthecity  Instagram: @druidinthecity  Twitter:  @druidinthecity   Amber's Info  Blog:  https://www.wanderingthewheel.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/wanderthewheel  Instagram: @wanderthewheel  Twitter: @wanderthewheel