In the hopes of developing more prayer, ritual, and poetry for the Four+ Gods and Their spirits, I wrote up some simple devotional ideas for the week. These include an opening and closing of the week observance, along with devotions for each of the Four/Four Gods. The prayers I have utilized for the deity devotions are based on older Otherfaith prayers that I compiled together last year.
I will be updating the prayers and instructions as I develop this practice. Feel free to use and adapt the content herein to your needs. (I did not follow these instructions to a tee, even.)
The Devotionals
Opening of the Week
Stand outside the shrine space. Using clean water, anoint forehead, chest, hands, and feet.
“May I be blessed.
As this week weaves on,
keep my mind on the gods
and keep my actions right with Them.
Please bless me.“
Devotional for the Clarene
To take place on a Monday, during the morning.
Light a candle of an appropriate color (black or gold). Offer incense of a suitable scent, along with a bread and milk offering.
“Esteemed God, I give these gifts to you.”
Settle into a prayerful position.
“Oh greatest God of the West –
She who lifts us to Her height,
who makes in us Her equal –
I praise you.”
Remove the offerings at dusk.
Devotional for the Ophelia
To take place on a Tuesday, during dusk.
Light a candle of the appropriate color (blue shades). Offer incense of a suitable scent, along with a water and flower offering.
“Esteemed God, I give these gifts to you.”
Settle into a prayerful position.
“Oh Beloved in Blue –
She who drowns us in Her waves,
who captures us with time –
I praise you.”
Remove offerings the next day.
Devotional for the Laetha
To take place on a Thursday, during the morning.
Light a candle of the appropriate color (red, yellow, or gold). Offer incense of a suitable scent.
“Esteemed god, I give this smoke to you.”
Settle into a prayerful position.
“Oh frightful fiery one –
He who scorches us bare,
who burns to touch another –
I praise you.”
Remove the candle immediately when done.
Devotional for the Dierne
To take place on a Friday, during the evening.
Light a candle of the appropriate color (black, white, or silver). Offer incense of a suitable scent, along with water and glitter.
“Esteemed God, I give these gifts to you.”
Settle into a prayerful position.
“Oh beloved God above all –
He who offers stars and light,
who teases with sweet song –
I praise you.”
Remove the offerings once the incense has finished.
Devotional for the Laethelia
To take place on a Saturday, at midday.
Light a candle of the appropriate color (pink, light blue, or yellow). Offer incense of a suitable scent, along with salt and water.
“Esteemed God, I give these gifts to you.”
Settle into a prayerful position.
“Oh deep water Girl-God –
She who gives balms,
who soothes every wound –
I praise you.”
Remove offerings at twilight.
Devotional for the Ophelene
To take place on a Wednesday, during the morning.
Light a candle of the appropriate color (purple or silver). Offer incense of a suitable scent, along with water.
“Esteemed God, I give these gifts to you.”
Settle into a prayerful position.
“Oh great God of steel –
She who lends aid,
who steers us right –
I praise you.”
Remove the offerings after your next meal.
Devotional for the Darren
To take place on a Wednesday, during the morning.
Light a candle of the appropriate color (black, red, or brown). Offer incense of a suitable scent, along with dirt or charcoal.
“Esteemed God, I give these gifts to you.”
Settle into a prayerful position.
“Oh Deer of burning stone –
He who smolders with stars,
who makes us humble before Him –
I praise you.”
Remove the offerings after the next meal.
Devotional for the Liathane
To take place on any day, during twilight.
Light a white candle. Offer incense and something broken.
“Unholy God, I give this to you.”
Settle into a prayerful position.
“Oh chaotic dragon of the world –
He who crushes hypocrisy and lies,
who frightens and reveals in turn –
I praise you.”
Remove the offerings immediately.
Closing the Week
Stand within the shrine space. Anoint the exitway with water.
“May this space remain blessed.
Even as my eyes turn elsewhere,
Even as the week ends,
may I remain right by You.”
[All information above is in-process, as the Otherfaith is always under development. It should not be taken as solid canon or ‘law’. Please use the information to explore and experiment as feels appropriate.]