I would like to cover this in some detail, – if you don’t mind too much, my dearest spooky.
The Morrigan
A Brief Summary of The Morrigan: Also known as “Morrígu”, The Morrigan is a shapeshifting figure associated with battle, death, sovereignty, fate and cattle. It is said that The Morrigan presided over bodies of water, such as lakes and rivers and is the matron of revenge, night, magick and prophecy.
The Morrigan is oft described as a trio of sisters, in place of one individual and that trio is Badb, Macha, and Nemain. Early sources speak of Anand as being part of the trio in place of Nemain, though this is debated.
Lir:
A Brief Summary of Lir: Also known as “Ler”, Lir is a god of the sea, and father to Manannán mac Lir. In the famed mythology piece, Children of Lir, he holds position as king.
Invocation(s):
If you trawl through the internet you’ll see that there are many already established rituals when it comes to evoking The Morrigan, you can find some of them [here].
One of the best ways to invoke, is via a circle. [Here is a masterlist on how to create a circle] – bear in mind that a lot of the resources on this masterlist are Wiccan – and the following lists will help you create and empower the circle you form so that it is more connected to the deity you want to invoke.
The Morrigan’s Correspondences:
Herbs:
Honeysuckle
Henbane
Trees:
Juniper
Oak
Willow
Aspen
Rowan
Colours:
Black
Red
Grey
Stones/Crystals:
Obsidian
Onyx
Bloodstone
Red Agate
Ruby
Selenite
Metals:
Bronze
Iron
Silver
Steel
Animals:
Cattle
Horses
Dogs
Wolves
Ravens
Carrion Crows
Moon Phases:
New Moon
Waning Moon
It is usual for a chant, incantation or song to be spoken, thought of or sung to help invoke any spirit, essence or deity. Here is one, written by Isaac Bonewits:
O’ Morrigan, we call your name across the dusty years. You speak to us, of blood and lust. You show us all our fears. You are a goddess, old and wise. Of holy power you have no dearth. Beneath your wings: Black, Red and White, We learn of death and birth.
You walk about, this ancient land, your hunger raw and clear. You make the crops, grow rich and strong, As well your geese and deer. A flirting maid, a lusty hag, A mother of great girth : Without the touch of your black wings, We cannot heal the earth.
You float upon, a blood red wave, Of swords and spears and knives. Your voice inspires, fear and dread, That you’ll cut short our lives. You try the warriors’, courage sore, Our inner souls unearth. Without the touch of your red wings, We cannot know our worth.
You fly above the silver clouds, To Manannan’s shining Gate. You lead the dead along that path, To meet our final fate. The joke’s on us, we find within, A land of laughter and of mirth. Without the touch of your white wings, We cannot have rebirth.
Lir’s Correspondences:
There is not a wealth of information about Lir, but here is what I know (a lot of his correspondences are shared with Manannán mac Lir):
Areas of Influence:
Oceans
Ships/Boats
Seafarers
Element:
Water
Plants/Herbs:
Reeds
Meadow Grass
Yellow, white, and blue flowers
*Due to the little information on him, it is best to assume that any plants or herbs with a strong oceanic tie will work in an invocation circle/ritual.
Trees:
Apple
Forked Rowan
Willow
Moon Phase:
Full Moon
Stones/Crystals:
Amethyst
Aquamarine
Lapis Lazuli
Tourmaline
Moonstone
Colours:
Blue
Green
White
Miscellaneous & Symbols:
Shells
Coral
Seaweed
Sand
Triskellion
When it comes to invoking a deity, you will have more succcess if you comprise the circle out of things that are associated with whomever it is you wish to call to you. That may just be using black and red candles to bring The Morrigan to you, or by creating a crystal circle out of Tourmaline and Moonstone to bring Lir to you.
I do not have a song or poem for Lir, but it would probably work better if you create your own. That way you can imbue it with your power and put across your intent and worship in a better way.
Worshipping Your Gods:
The most common way for people to honour and worship their deities, is to set up a dedicated space called an altar that has offerings and objects corresponding to the respective deities.
Other ways to worship a deity may include:
Writing songs, poems, literature, to or for them.
Wishing them a good night/good morning.
Creating art for them or in their name/image.
Offering libations in the form of food and drink.
Offering part of your meal.
Making a meal using food and ingredients relevant to them.
Simple prayers and talking to them.
The information in this post has been taken from both my own grimoire and various sources.
Language is more than a powerful tool; it is power itself. Every word has meaning and intent, and is spoken by willpower and action. Witches understand the power involved in communicating. This is a series about how to properly communicate with different entities.
Introductions:
Stay calm. Deities do not want to work with people who are not respectful of their Divity and power.
Be truthful and stick to your values. Do not lie about your name, experience, or values to a Deity. Unlike some entities where it is useful to never offer your true name, Deities demand a certain level of respect and honesty. You don’t want to anger Them.
Don’t make promises upon meeting. You can invoke, make offerings to, pray to, worship, and/or involve in a ritual a Deity without being devoted to that Deity. Devoting yourself to a Deity is a big decision that has a serious level of commitment, and you should never make a promise to a Deity that you can’t keep.
Ask what name you may call Them by! This is key because They may offer you a symbol or name to call Them by and invoke Them with.
Conversation:
Ask questions! Prepare a list of questions to ask. Nothing life-altering at first, just simple things. Ask Them how long they have been in your life, if They would appreciate an offering (and if so, what), or even if They could tell you a story.
Be respectful and receptive of answers. If a Deity doesn’t give you the answer you wanted, or even refuses to answer, respect that. Don’t try to push them to give you a different answer.
Be clear about your expectations. Be sure to clearly communicate what you need and want out of a possible relationship with the Deity.
Be respectful of the Deity’s time. If the Deity needs or wants to leave, let them.
Goodbye:
Thank the Deity for their time, knowledge, answers, etc.. Deities thrive with praise!
Say a clear goodbye! This is very important! Communicate that you are ending the conversation, and suggest a time or way that you may contact each other again.
After:
Make a small offering to the Deity. Don’t offer anything big; burning a few herbs or even the light of a candle would work fine. Just offer something to show your appreciation for the Deity.
Cleanse! Cleanse your altar, tarot, crystals, or whatever you used to contact the Deity. You don’t want the energy of that visit to interfere with future rituals or spells.
Watch for signs. A Deity may send signs after communication that they are there, so be alert!
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