Choose a place in which to do Dugiion, that is, worship in your home. A good surface as an Uentâ, or place of offering/sacrifice. This place will be the focal point of your Tegobessus (House Custom).
- Materials Needed
- Juniper ( Used to clear unwanted energies in our space)
- Mugwort (Used to help facilitate a connection to the sacred)
- Bowl
- Candle
- Libation
- Offerings (You decide)
Cleansing
Wash hands and say: Glanolamâs “Clean hands”
Swipe your forehead and say: Glanobritus “Clean mind”
Swipe down the face with both hands and say: Glananation “Clean soul” (This is based on the idea of the soul residing in the head.)
Establishing a Sacred Space
Light your Juniper stand in the center, and say:
“Lady of the Borders, Guardian of the Sacred, The Great Keeper
You give sacredness to the offering space, and you protect against bad spirits.”
Now take your Mugwort, light it, (you can place the Juniper on the altar or hold it in the opposite hand then the mugwort) and walk around your area or make a motion around your area in a sunwise circle three times to represent the three realms of Drus (Albios, Bitus, and Dubnos). As you do this, say the below invocation.
“Nemetona, I call to you to help establish my sacred space.”
“With this smoke from your sacred Juniper, I remove all that is unwanted”
“Separate the Pronae from the Sacred”
“Make this place sacred so that I can welcome Aidona and honnor the Deuoi and ancestors.”
“Be gone, Be gone, Be removed”
Welcoming Aidonâ
Aidonâ is the name we give to the spirit of the fire; basically, the hearth personified. Light your candle.
“Aidonâ you are the great fire since the beginning of time illuminating and warming our lives and homes”
“As I step before the Toutâdêuoi and Toutâregenioi, I kindle your flame not only in my hearth, but in my heart as well”
“Aidonâ, please accept this offering, and thank you for lighting this sacred place”
Pledge
When embarking on a journey in BNG, it is essential to begin by introducing oneself to the Deuoi during the initial act of devotion. Similar to meeting a stranger who might eventually become a close friend or acquaintance, acknowledging the first interaction with the Deuoi is a respectful and customary practice.
After you say each pledge, pour a small amount of your libation into the bowl.
Toutādēuoi and Toutāregentioi of Bessus Nouiogalation, I, [Name], kneel before you in reverence to make myself known as a Toution. I pledge to honour you all in everything I say and do.
- Radiant Aidonā, spirit of the hearth, I pledge to kindle your flame in my life, and to honour you.
- Benevolent Carnonos, guide of lost and hidden things, I pledge to look to you for the way forward, and to honour you.
- Sacred Nemetonā, spirit of the holy, I pledge to purify myself through your grace, and to honour you.
- Regal Loucetios, flame of the Dēuoi, I pledge to protect that which is sacred, and to honour you.
- Mighty Ogmios, eloquent in speech, I pledge to learn from your teachings, and to honour you.
- Lady Celtinā, mother of our tribe, I pledge to nurture and support your people, and to honour you.
- Great Galatos, protector of our way, I pledge to protect and serve the Galatīs, and to honour you.
- Triune Suleuiās, good guides of our people, I pledge to uphold your virtues, and to honour you all.
- Holy Materēs, mothers of fate and all things, I pledge to follow your guidance on my path, and to honour you all.
- Revered Regentiā, beloved forebears of all life, I pledge to carry your spirits with me, and to honour you all.
- Ardent Abnobā, huntress in the dead of night, I pledge to seek your wisdom, and to honour you.
- Magestic Aisus, tender of Drūs, I pledge to nurture the world around me, and to honour you.
- Ancient Ambicatus, he who fights in both directions, I pledge to stand strong like you in times of need, and to honour you.
- Ferocious Artiū, protective mother and teacher, I pledge to defend with tooth and nail, and to honour you.
- Bountiful Auetā, bestower of the gift of life, I pledge to care for all living things as you do, and to honour you.
- Celestial Belinos, charioteer of the sun, I pledge to bask in the warmth of your light, and to honour you.
- Righteous Brigantiā, protectress from on high, I pledge to uphold your Justice, and to honour you.
- Spectral Catuboduā, guide of the fallen, I pledge to enter your wings with valour, and to honour you.
- Starlit Đironā, lady of snakes and eggs, I pledge to seek your healing touch, and to honour you.
- Queen Eponā, white mare of sovereignty, I pledge to honour your children, and to honour you.
- Master Gobanos, creator of civilization, I pledge to carry your teachings, and to honour you.
- Far-Seeing Grannos, healer of body and spirit, I pledge to bring your gifts to the world, and to honour you.
- Gracious Lugus, patron of the arts, I pledge to hone my skills however I may, and to honour you.
- Youthful Maponos, light of inspiration, I pledge to learn from your sacred arts, and to honour you.
- Bright Nantosueltā, lady of valleys, I pledge to seek your beauty in my life, and to honour you.
- Plentiful Rosmertā, bestower of abundance, I pledge to count my blessings every day, and to honour you.
- Father Sucellos, protector of boundaries, I pledge to hold a safe space for all, and to honour you.
- Righteous Taranis, holder of the Wheel, I pledge to uphold order in this world, and to honour you.
Now sit in the center of your Nemeton or in front of your Uentâ and feel the moment. Once you are done, stay in the center or in front of the Uentâ and reflect and contemplate on our twelve Îanoi (Virtues). When you are ready, recite the pledge below.
“As Ambactos Rotî, Ambassador of the Wheel, I follow the teachings of the Wheel of Îanoi and dedicate myself to a life guided by these virtues. Our virtues transcend mere words; they are actions to be faithfully followed.”
“In piety, I humbly embrace the divine’s presence,
With duty, I solemnly uphold the call’s essence.
Yearning for wisdom, I pledge to seek knowledge’s grace,
In right speech, I vow to honor truth in every place.”
“With compassion, I dedicate my heart to all,
In hospitality, I pledge kindness’s beckoning call.
I commit to sharing blessings far and wide,
In truth’s light, I promise to confide.”
“With honor, I solemnly uphold integrity’s might,
In justice, I vow to walk the path that’s right.
With bravery, I face life’s trials with unwavering strength,
In virtue’s name, I’ll go to any length.”
Closing
“Nemetona, I thank you for establishing my nemeton and helping me to connect to your domain”
“Aidonâ. I thank you for your warmth and for brightening this sacred space”
“Albios above us, Bitus around us, and Dumnos below us,
I now leave this sacred center
Thanks to you
I praise you all
I go in peace”
Gently put out the flame
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