by Mellinda » 18 Oct 2010, 11:11
We recently had to cut a tree down in the front garden
Pressure from our neighbours. I was upset that we should have to cut it down
So I wrote this short ritual and we held the ceremony on the evening before it was due to be cut down.
Tree sacrifice
Water to sprinkle on the tree
Hand full of dirt for everyone there
Walk around the tree if that is possible
Clock wise three times
Sprinkling the water on the ground and on the tree
Reciting the verse
If that is not possible
Stand in front and cast the water over the tree
Reciting the verse
We ask the Sprits of the tree
For forgiveness
We ask the spirits of
Water, Earth, Sky and Air
Forgiveness
As we sacrifice this tree
In its sacrifice
We promise to plant another tree
In its honour in a more suitable site
Then cast the dirt around the bottom of the tree.
Blessing it
Awen Awen Awen