At the center of all things, a fire burns brightly. This fire is where we gather with our friends and family, where we offer hospitality to strangers, and where we make sacrifice to the Kindreds. No matter where it is kindled, the fire draws us together, as a good guest might draw together the family who hosts him at their hearth. This hearth upon which we kindle this fire becomes the center of the cosmos, and the heart of our Grove.

This book is the devotional book of Three Cranes Grove, ADF, in Columbus, Ohio. As we have walked the Elder Ways in a modern world, we have found guidance from the Kindreds and joy in each other. From this joy and guidance, our voice has grown and developed in ways we never expected. This book is the essence of our work: filled with rituals, prayers, meditations and daily devotionals that resound with the unique voice of Our Druidry. This book covers just the first five years of our work as a Grove, and we know there is so much more to come

Designed to be an extremely simple introduction, this book covers the runes of the Elder Futhark from the point of view of someone who has worked with them, read the poems, and translated them on his own for many years. Included are two simple spreads (a 3-rune and a 9-rune spread) and an introduction to Odin's Eye, as well as a modern rune poem written by the author for the Elder Futhark

Do you give good ritual?

Each of us has a fire that burns within us, one that we feed with personal ritual. As we work at our personal altars, our inner fire burns brightly, magnifying and growing in strength, warmth, and love with each offering made and prayer spoken. The fire of our piety and devotion keeps us warm and strong in turn, deepening our lives and enhancing our spirits in the process.

Designed for anyone trying to build their solitary practice or deepen their public ritual work, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in ritual studies.

This book reflects the day-long, intensive training of the seminar given on Feb. 11, 2012, in Columbus, OH.