Scottish Gaelic for Gaelic Polytheists

Scottish Gaelic 

For Gaelic Polytheists 

From: Dance of Oak and Wren: Rites of Draíocht by Robert Barton

https://www.amazon.com/Dance-Oak-Wren-Rites-Draiocht/dp/1304745511

Greeting the Sun

Failte ort fèin, a grian nan tràth

Hail to you, you sun of seasons

‘S tu siubhal ard nan speur

As you traverse the skies above

Do cheumaibh truen air sgèith nan ard

Your steps are strong on wings of the heavens

‘S tu màthair àigh nan reul

You are the glorious mother of the stars

Thu laighe sios cuan na dith

You lay down in the destructive ocean

Gun diobh is gun sgàth

Without impairment and without fear

Thu ‘g èirigh suas air stuagh na sith

You rise up on the peaceful wavecrest

Mar rioghainn òg fo bhlath

Like a queenly maiden in bloom

Peace

Sìth air gach uinneig, air gach doras.     Peace on every window and every door.

Sìth air gach tolla leigheas solas.           Peace on every opening that lets in light.

Sìth air ceithir oiseannan mo thaighe.    Peace on the four corners of my house.

Sìth air ceither oiseannan mo leaba.       Peace on the four corners of my bed.

Sìth air gach nì achì mo shuil.                Peace on everything seen by my eye.

Sìth air gach nì a tha dha m’bhrù.          Peace on everything taken in by my mouth.

Sìth air mo chorpa tha dh’an uir.            Peace on my body of earth.

Sìth is air m’anam thàin os cionn.           Peace on my soul from on high.

Blessing

Sith co Nem Peace up to the heavens.

Nem co doman         Heavens down to earth.

Doman fo nem Earth under heavens

Nearst hi cach Strength in all

Seo an teine choisrigte. Behold the sacred flame.

(From the center)                         (From the edge)

Ón lár chuig an imeall   Seo an nèamhaidh

Ón lár chuig an imeall Dìon nan Diathan air an àite seo

Ón lár chuig an imeall      Gu robh beannachd nan Diathan agus ar sinnsearan air an nèamhaidh seo.

Nan Diathan a tha san talamh Gods in the earth

Nan Diathan a tha san neamh Gods in the sky

Nan Diathan a tha sa mhuir mhóir bhòcaich  Gods in the great pouring sea

Dìon nan Diathan air An àite seo.  Protection of the gods on this place.

Gu robh beannachd na Diathan agus ar Sinnsearan air an àite seo. May the gods and ancestors bless this place.

Ann an gaol nan Diathan  In the love of the Gods

Ann an gràdh nan Diathan In the affection of the Gods

Ann an toil nan Diathan In the will of the Gods

Ann an suil nan Diathan  In the eye of the Gods

Ann an run nan Diathan In the purpose of the Gods

Ann an cùram nan Diathan In the charge of the Gods

Ón áit os comhair àr sùile chuig an áit istigh iontu. 

From before our eyes to within them.

Aid of the Gods

Sith co Nem Peace up to the heavens.

Nem co doman Heavens down to earth.

Doman fo nem Earth under heavens

Nearst hi cach Strength in all

Seo an teine choisrigte. Behold the sacred flame.

(From the center)                         (From the edge)

Ón lár chuig an imeall   Seo an nèamhaidh

Ón lár chuig an imeall Dìon nan Diathan air an àite seo

Ón lár chuig an imeall      Gu robh beannachd nan Diathan agus ar sinnsearan air an nèamhaidh seo.

Nan Diathan a tha san talamh Gods in the earth

Nan Diathan a tha san neamh Gods in the sky

Nan Diathan a tha sa mhuir mhóir bhòcaich  Gods in the great pouring sea

Dìon nan Diathan air An àite seo.  Protection of the gods on this place.

Gu robh beannachd na Diathan agus ar Sinnsearan air an àite seo. May the Gods and ancestors bless this place.

Mo, do, or bhur may be used. 

Nan Diathan mo chaim The gods to my enfolding.

Nan Diathan mo chuirt     …surrounding

Nan Diathan mo chain       …speaking

Nan Diathan mo smuai       …thinking

Nan Diathan mo chadal       …sleeping

Nan Diathan mo dhùsg     …waking

Nan Diathan mo chaithris     …watching

Nan Diathan mo dhùil     …hoping

Nan Diathan mo bheatha       …life

Nan Diathan mo bhilibh     …lips

Nan Diathan m’ anam     …soul

Nan Diathan mo chridhe     …heart

Nan Diathan mo riaradh     …sufficiency

Nan Diathan mo shuain     …slumber

Nan Diathan m’ anam siorraidh     …everliving soul

Nan Diathan m’ bhioth bhuan     …eternity

Ón áit os comhair àr sùile chuig an áit istigh iontu. From before our eyes to within them. 

Journey blessing

Sith co Nem Peace up to the heavens.

Nem co doman Heavens down to earth.

Doman fo nem Earth under heavens

Nearst hi cach Strength in all

Seo an teine choisrigte. Behold the sacred flame.

(From the center)                         (From the edge)

Ón lár chuig an imeall   Seo an nèamhaidh

Ón lár chuig an imeall Dìon nan Diathan air an àite seo

Ón lár chuig an imeall      Gu robh beannachd nan Diathan agus ar sinnsearan air an nèamhaidh seo.

Nan Diathan a tha san talamh Gods in the earth

Nan Diathan a tha san neamh Gods in the sky

Nan Diathan a tha sa mhuir mhóir bhòcaich  Gods in the great pouring sea

Dìon nan Diathan air An àite seo.  Protection of the gods on this place.

Gu robh beannachd na Diathan agus ar Sinnsearan air an àite seo. May the gods and ancestors bless this place.

Manannan bhith leat air gach bealach. Manannan be with you in every pass.

Manannan bhith leat air gach talach. Manannan be with you on every hill.

Manannan bhith leat air gach strutha. Manannan be with you at every stream.

Ruadh, s’raighe, is rèid lein. Headland ridge and lawn.

Gach muir is tir, gach frith is cluan. Each sea and land, each moor and meadow.

Gach laighe sios, gach éirigh suas. Each lying down, each rising up.

An lag nantonn, air barr nan stuagh. In trough of waves, on crest of billows.

Gach ceum dh’an chuart dh’an téid thu. Each step of the journey you go.

Extinguishing fire.

Ón áit os comhair àr sùile chuig an áit istigh iontu.  From before our eyes to within them.

Charm of Protection

Sith co Nem Peace up to the heavens.

Nem co doman Heavens down to earth.

Doman fo nem Earth under heavens

Nearst hi cach Strength in all

Seo an teine choisrigte. Behold the sacred flame.

(From the center)                         (From the edge)

Ón lár chuig an imeall   Seo an nèamhaidh

Ón lár chuig an imeall Dìon nan Diathan air an àite seo

Ón lár chuig an imeall      Gu robh beannachd nan Diathan agus ar sinnsearan air an nèamhaidh seo.

Nan Diathan a tha san talamh Gods in the earth

Nan Diathan a tha san neamh Gods in the sky

Nan Diathan a tha sa mhuir mhóir bhòcaich  Gods in the great pouring sea

Dìon nan Diathan air an àite seo.  Protection of the gods on this place.

Gu robh beannachd na Diathan agus ar Sinnsearan air an àite seo.

May the gods and ancestors bless this place.

Seun romh shaighead           Charm against arrow

Seun romh chlaidhe           Charm against sword

Seun romh shleagha                   Charm against spears

Seun romh bhrùdh ‘s romh bhà thadh. Charm against bruising and against drowning.

Seun romh athain           Charm against firebrand.

Seun romh nathair           Charm against snake

Seun romh bheithir           Charm against lightning

Seun romh bheud air bhlàraibh.  Charm against harm in fields of battle.

Seun romh shiodhach Charm against sidhe-child

Seun romh shaoglach Charm against earth-child

Seun romh bhiodhbhach         Charm against hostile one

Seun romh bhaoghal bàsach Charm against deadly peril

Dha do dhìon o do chùlaibh.  To guard you from your back

Dha do  chaomhnadh o t’aghaidh. To preserve you from your front.

O mhullach do chin agus t’urla. From the crown of your head and forehead.

Gu dubh bhonn do choise. To the sole of your foot.

Is eileann thu am muir. An island are you in the sea.

Is tulach thu air tir. A hill are you on land.

Is  fuaran thu am fàsach. A well are you in wilderness.

Is slàinte thu dh’an tinn. Health are you to the ill.

Ón áit os comhair àr sùile chuig an áit istigh iontu. From before our eyes to within them.

Feast blessing

Bless the Host and host

Hunter and hunted

Hands and harvest

Hearth and hall

Field and fruit

Feast and friends

Cup and contents

Tongues and tales

Singers and songs

Feasting

We give praise to the Túatha dé Dannan, the Gods of our people and our Ancestors. 

We thank you for this meal and all that has come before it. 

Bless the Field and the Fruit

The Hunter and the Hunted

The Hands and the Harvest

The Brewer and the Brew

and the Home and the Hearth 

Scottish Gaelic Ritual Terms

By

Alexei Kondratiev

Gods            Nan Diathan

Ancestors    Ar Sinnsearan

We are here to honour the Gods.  Tha sinn annseo chum urram a chur air na Diathan.

So be it.  Bitheadh e mar sin.

Gods be with you.  Na Diathan libh.

 And also with you.  Agus leat fhín.

Thank you.   Tapadh leat (pl. leibh)

May the Gods be honoured.   Cuirear urram air na Diathan.

Let the gates be opened.   Fosgailtear na geataichean.

Let the gates be closed.     Dùintear na geataichean.

May the Gods and ancestors bless ____.   Gu robh beannachd nan Diathan agus ar sinnsearan air ______.

Protection of the Gods upon _________.   Dìon nan Diathan air_______.

Behold the ______________.     Seo an___.

This Sacred Fire.  An Teine coisrigte seo.    

This Sacred Place.    An nèamhaidh seo

This Sacred Tree.  Am Bile seo.

This place.   An àite seo.

This Water of life (whiskey).    An uisge beatha seo.

This Water.    An uisge seo

This object.   An rud seo

This cup.    A' chopain seo

This well.    An tobar seo.

This Stone. An clach seo , (tursach, standing stone)

This pit.     An sloc seo

This Tribe.   An treubh seo.

This child.  A' phàisde seo.

This man.   An fhear seo.

This woman.   A' bhoireannach seo.

Samhain Ritual

Samhuinn Ritual

 Poball nan Ealachan Naomha

Sacrifice: Morrigan Chant continues during blessing: Blessing of Morrigan.  Sith co Nem – Nem co doman – Doman fo nem – Nearst hi cach

Sacrifice:  chant: Blàth-fhliosg na mara, Blàth-fhliosg nan talamh

Blàth-fhliosg nan neamh A’ Chailleach Màthair nan Diathan

 End Chant with: Failte A Chailleach!  

- Processional

Opening by Draoi: “Tha sinn annseo chum urram a chuir air nan Diathan. 

Chant: 

Burn bright, flame within me. Kindled of eternal fire

Of the people I will be. And the people a part of me

All are one of many parts. Single fire of flaming hearts.

Sacrifice: Firepriest points at the fire and says: “Seo an teine choisrigte.  Failte Daigre.  

Ceann-Poball:                   Draoi responds:

Ón lár chuig an imeall Seo an nèamhaidh

Ón lár chuig an imeall Dìon nan Diathan air an àite seo

Ón lár chuig an imeall Gu robh beannachd nan Diathan agus ar sinnsearan air an-       nèamhaidh seo.

Sacrifice: Honouring from the North. (facing the south): "Ogma sunface, bright champion of the Tuatha Dé Danann we offer to you a gift and ask that you insure our protection in this darkness between worlds and without time."

Ceann-Poball: "Cuirear urram air ar sinnsearan."

All Sing:

From far beyond this mortal plane. Mothers and Fathers of old

We pray that you return again. Mothers and fathers of old

To share with us your mystery. Secrets long untold

Of the ancient ways we seek to reclaim. Mothers and Fathers of old.

Oh come and tell of a distant age. Mothers and Fathers of old

King and warrior, bard and mage. Mothers and Fathers of old.

As you share with us the mysteries. Your stories will unfold

And the ancient ways we see once again, Mothers and Fathers of old.

Sacrifice:  West- Facing the Skull or Head. "Honoured Dead, those who were before and yet live on in us, as we shall live on in our children.  Hear our voices across the sea and among the apples of youth.  Receive this gift and show to us your favour." 

Ceann Poball: “Cuirear urram air nan Diathan.”

Chant continues through entire calling until the patrons have been called:  “Gods of the people, people of the gods.” (repeated several times)

Sacrifice: Calling to the West. “In great ships they loaded their 4 treasures and themselves, leaving behind forever the four great cities, and sailed through the skies to find a new world. This is how our gods come, and in your coming may you be welcomed. May fires burn in your honour, may there be songs in your presence and may feasts be laid before you."  

Ceann-Poball or Draoi:

Nan Diathan a tha san talamh

Nan Diathan a tha san neamh

Nan Diathan a tha sa mhuir mhóir bhòrcaich

Naming the patron deities starting with the Ceann-Poball and continuing around the group sunwise.

Ceann-Poball or Draoi: Samhain...

Chant continues through the calling until signalled to stop.

Morrigan Morrigan Morrigan Morrigu,

Morrigan Morrigan Morrigan Badb,

Morrigan Morrigan Morrigan, Macha.

Morighain Morrigu, Macha Badb

Sacrifice: (A plate of raw meat that has been cut up is taken out and placed for the crows.) 

A lone voice says this three times gaining in volume each time. “Under the Darkwing – We Stand!”

*Calling may be memorised or extemporised and may be accompanied by a bodhrán playing in triplets like a running mare. It should be shouted or loudly called in an uninhibited or frenzied manner without restraint starting while standing in the gates and walking to the centre and ending in an intense whisper and period of silence.

“A Mhorrighan, harvester of heroes,  hooded black winged shadow over the battle field, a scream in the night, running mare, nightmare. She wolf running just there, in the dark. Charging Red Heifer. Voice of poetry, poetry of destiny, destiny of the hero. Entanglement under the waves and the washer at the ford and a lover by the riverside. A fire-pit cooking a feast of fate – light of the Fianna. Great Queen, Great Queens. Maker of kings, running red mare falling, birthing. Nine tresses your hair, you who are many and you who is one. Know her and Be Still.”

Sacrifice: The head of Donn is picked up and carried in from the west and around before the people and then held up in the centre. 

- “Donn, Lord of Tech Duinn, the first of The Sons of Míl to die in Ireland, you wait patiently in your house to the West, an Island among the waves, a respite beyond death.

- The old year fire is extinguished in silence and Donn is returned to the West.

Ceann-Poball begins the calling of the role of the dead in darkness on the first round, each person will introduce theirself and call a name or just silently look to the person to their left to signal their silence. There will be three rounds and on the third round any remaining names are called and each person looks to their left to signal when they are finished.

*Stand in silent contemplation for several moments.

Chant: 

Burn bright, flame within me. Kindled of eternal fire

Of the people I will be. And the people a part of me

All are one of many parts. Single fire of flaming hearts.

Sacrifice: Firepriest lights the new year fire and says: “Seo an teine choisrigte.

Ìobairtear carries around the covered plate of the cut up bannock with one marked piece. Each adult of the Poball takes a piece and holds it without looking until everyone has a piece then the Ìobairtear signals and everyone shows their piece and the Ìobairtear identifies the chosen person and if necessary this is repeated until the marked piece is pulled. 

 The Taiséadach is draped around the diviner for the divination: “Gu robh beannachd nan Diathan air an ogam seo” is said if using ogam for the divination.

Cord with requests tied into it is picked up by the Ceann-Poball and held aloft, then handed to the Draoi to leave in the woods or burn.  

The Spring Water: "Waters of land, bring to us the touch and blessings of this world:

The Rain Water: "Falling waters of the sky, bring to us the blessings of the High Ones."

The Sea Water: "Waves of the waters of the sea, bring to our shore the blessings of the ancestors."

Waters of memory: "Waters of memory, allow us to drink the flowing traditions and blessings of our people."

 

Draoi says: "Bless these waters of life that they may flow to and through us, may the wells of blessing spring to life within us and fill us with waves of joy and prosperity. "Seo an uisge choisrigte. 

All respond:  Seo an uisge choisrigte

Refill the water of mystery. 

Thank Donn: Donn, master of the house which is the first stop on the journey of the dead Tapadh Leibh 

Thank An Mórrígan: Morríghan, Great Queen, Great Queens, Tapadh Leibh 

Thank the Deities of the Poball: “Gods and Goddesses of our Fathers and Mothers, High Ones of the Ancestors, Rulers of these realms and the forces that fill them. You protect and provided for the people as they scatter across the land in the season of growth. We ask that you once again aid this tribe as our heads, hands and hearts turn to the season of darkness and cold. Shining Ones of elder days, for your blessings, Tapadh leibh,”

Thank The Ancestors: “Mothers and Fathers of blood and of spirit, most honoured ancestors, for who we are and for your blessings, Tapadh leibh” 

Thank Protector Deity: “Ogma, great champion of the Gods for your protection, Tapadh leibh”

Firepriest/ess “Ón áit os comhar ár suile, chuig an áit istigh íontu”  Daigre, Tapadh leibh

Thank An Cailleach: A Chailleach Mother of mountains, islands, tribes and gods. Tapadh leibh.

Restate the Morrigan blessing.

Ceann-Poball or Draoi: "As our ancestors have done in the depths of ages past, so we have done today. May each of us go from this place carrying the blessings of our people, our ancestors and our gods. Gu robh beannachd nan Diathan agus ar sinnsearan air an poball seo. Cuirear urram air nan Diathan an duigh, a nochd agus suthain.” 

Are you ready for Fall-Winter?

     - It's a big mistake to assume that "we've been through this before" and that "we'll be fine". That type of lazy attitude is 'The Hare that lost the race'. Your job as adult to is to provide your children and family a means of comfort and safety. If there is a situation, it's best to be proactive, have a plan and be as prepared as you can be. The Weather Man calls for a storm and the stores fill up with people often in a mindset of panic. Soon everything you (think you need) will be limited or gone. 

     Most peoples mentality is "on the last roll" They don't go buy or stock up or even think they even need something until they are almost out of it. "Hun, can ya grab me a roll of toilet paper we are out." Do not assume what you need will be available when everyone else has the same idea and needs as you do. Guess what? A Storm hits and you cant get to the store, then what? Worse even, you're stuck at work or stuck on the road. How prepared are you for that? This is not to cause panic or install fear, it's to keep your eyes wide open to where we live and what can happen here. 

Heat:

How do you heat your home?

Do you have a back-up way to heat your home?

Is it Energy Efficient? 

Should you plastic your windows, and have things for door drafts?

Can you go A WEEK with NO Electricity, and still be comfortable?

~ In the Winter time during a major storm when there is no electricity and no power- if you also have no heat, your house is basically a primitive shelter from the elements. You'll be surprised how cold it really can get inside with no heat. You'll be in sleeping bags, under covers and wearing hats and gloves inside! 

With no heat, and no running water, your pipes can freeze and then burst. Clean that up at 3 am in the dark. Not fun. 

Light:

What back up Light sources do you have? 

- Do you have enough to Last a week? 

Flashlights and Headlamps are great, but they suck batteries. 

Candles are good, and provide minimal heat, but are a limited resource and dont give off lots of light. Plus fire can be dangerous. 

Oil lamps are nice, but can get hot and just like candles are dangerous if you have kids, pets, etc. Fire-bad! 

Glow sticks are fun options for kids, are cheap, and work okay. 

Have options! 

- Have a fire extinguisher and know how to use it.  

Cooking: 

How will you be preparing and cooking your Food if there is no power?

- Do you have a gas/propane Grill, AND/OR a Charcoal Grill? 

Perhaps you have a Fire Pit in the yard, Do you have cookware for it, and a dry wood supply?

~ What do you know about 'Solar Cooking'? 

Look into making a solar cook box!

Water:

  If there is a serious emergency, there will be no water or no safe water to drink. Stores will be out of stock and thats even if you can get to them. Your toilets will also stop running if its a very serious emergency.

~ How much water do you plan to keep stocked up? 

 Remember, 1 gallon of water per day, per person. (This is ONLY drinking water) That is minimal. You'll need water to basic hygiene, and for cleaning pots and pans, also water for food prep. etc. 

If you are on a well, how does your pump work? Do you have a solar option, a generator option, and even a hand pump option? 

- Remember, you can go three weeks without food but only three days without water. 

Food:

 What foods will you stock up on? What foods store well, and are easy to prepare. Each family has different needs, some have allergies, others have dietary/medical needs or personal/religious beliefs.  Sit down, make a list and each week while doing normal Shopping, buy a little extra for your storage. Beans and Rice go a long way! 

~ Great, you have some form of heat. You have water, and food... Do you have to use the toilet yet?!

How will you and (how many people in your house?) be using the toilet? Especially if you have how much toilet paper left in the house and now your toilet doesn't flush! 

also to consider: Given that you wont have Garbage pick up, where do you put all your trash? 

Medical: 

  Do you have the medications required on hand if you can not get to the Pharmacy?! What if the Ambulance can not get to your house? Address any pre-existing family medical needs and have back ups on hand. 

POWER:

 Do you have a generator, a back up generator? Do you have enough gasoline for it? Can you even get to the store to get gas? What about a Solar Generator? 

Free-Time:

  Given that you'll not be going to work or school, what will you do with your time?! Do you have books, games, family activities? Part of comfort is a state of relaxation, can you do this with no power? Can your children be comfortable reading, coloring, doing fun projects, even helping make food can be family fun. 

  

* Here are some of my families go to items. Your family may require different things. 

Basic Baking Needs

Bread

Flours, various kinds.

Any Grains that are whole you'll need a mill grinder

Cornmeal

Oatmeal

Powdered Milk or substitute 

Dried whole eggs or substitute 

Baking Powder

Baking Soda 

Salt

Yeast

Spices and Flavorings

Cinnamon

Vanilla

Baking Cocoa

-other spices and flavors

Sweeteners 

White Sugar

Honey (I like local-raw honey myself) 

Brown sugar

Maple Syrup (The real kind) 

Stevia

-other sweeteners

Fats and Oils 

Shortening 

Butter Powder

- Margarine powder (optional) 

Shortening powder

Olive oil

Vegetable oil

Canola oil

Corn oil

- other oils and fats

(coffee can in fridge with bacon fat) 

Extra Stuff:

Raisins 

Dried/Dehydrated fruits

Nuts

Seeds

extras (think what goes well in various types of breads) 

~ What non-perishable foods can you easily obtain weekly? Buy what you like such as soups, tuna fish, sardines, rice and beans, pasta, cans of sauce, TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) , gravies, and even spam hahaha. Think of things like Protein. Peanut butter is great, other nut butters, sunflower butter or soy butter even work well. Canned meats are very important for those that are use to a very meat filled diet. Can or frozen fruits and veggies are good to have on hand. You can also get fresh and dehydrate, or can yourself. Jams/Jelly, puddings, drink mixes, even ramen noodles (skip the packets they come with, there is enough sodium in them for like 5 days of a dietary requirement) 

Think drinks like Coffee, tea, hot cocoa that you might want to have. 

IMPORTANT NOTE

Do you have any pets? You'll need to remember food and water for them during such hard times.

Non-Food Items

Aluminum foil

Matches/Lighters

Napkins

Paper stuff like cups, plates, towels

Plastic cutlery if thats your thing

ziplock bags- various sizes

toilet paper

trash bags

Hygine:

Female products

Shampoo/Conditioner

Soap

Shaving?

Toothbrush/toothpaste 

Towels/washcloths

other stuff ....

Cleaners:

Bleach

Cleanser

Dish soap 

Hand soap 

Laundry soap?

other items ....

I'm sure there are many more things to list, but this is up to your family to think about and address. Sit down at dinner together and discuss what you would want to have on hand. 

If you're havin' a shut in for a good week and all your needs are addressed and everyone is safe, warm, well hydrated and fed; I highly suggest to relax with a few drinks and a good book. No wants to shovel 7 feet of snow to get to a car that will not take you anywhere, or to a road no one is not plowed. Stock up your bar! 

Stuck on the Road? Make a Winter Car Kit. (see my other link for that) 

http://dreoilin.blogspot.com/2017/08/winter-emergency-kit-for-your-vehicle.html