Of the Worlds, Ritual and Magic
Three Triads of the Worlds
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Three Realms
ANNWN: The Underworld: the Cauldron of Rebirth
ABRED: The Midworld: the Cauldron of Bounty
GWYNVYD: The Heavens: the Cauldron of Rebirth -
Three Worlds
THE SEA: the Wild Waste: the Road to the Blessed Isles
THE LAND: the Green Earth: Dwelling of Many Kins
THE SKY: the Unchanging Order: the Place of the Shining Ones -
Three Kindreds
THE DEAD: the Blessed Ancestors, who sustain the Clans
THE SIDHE: the other Kins, who sustain the Web of the Worlds
THE DEITIES: Eldest, Wisest and Mightiest, who sustain all
Three Triads of Ritual
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Three Gates
THE WELL: the Deep Gate - the Sustainer
THE FIRE: the Bright Gate - the Transformer
THE TREE: the All-Boundary - the Connector -
Three Tools
THE CAULDRON: Source of Wisdom, Love and Power
THE WAND: the Poet's Skill, the Wizard's Will
THE CLOAK: the Mantle of Magic, Encompassing Spirit -
Three Deeds
THE GROVE: Arriving; Honoring the Three; Opening the Gates
THE SACRIFICE: to the Imbas; to the Kindreds; to the Patrons
THE BLESSING: Asking; Receiving; Thanking
Three Magical Triads
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Three Proper Preparations
A trained and focused mind
A fullness of knowledge
A peaceful heart -
Three Virtues of the Mind
A mighty will
A clear vision
A fullness of lore -
Three Virtues of the Heart
Equanimity
Passion
Compassion