Of the Worlds, Ritual and Magic

Three Triads of the Worlds

1. Three Realms ANNWN: The Underworld: the Cauldron of Rebirth
   ABRED: The Midworld: the Cauldron of Bounty
   GWYNVYD: The Heavens: the Cauldron of Rebirth
2. 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
3. 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

1. Three Gates THE WELL: the Deep Gate – the Sustainer
   THE FIRE: the Bright Gate – the Transformer
   THE TREE: the All-Boundary – the Connector
2. 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
3. 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

1. Three Proper Preparations A trained and focused mind
   A fullness of knowledge
   A peaceful heart
2. Three Virtues of the Mind A mighty will
   A clear vision
   A fullness of lore
3. Three Virtues of the Heart Equanimity
   Passion
   Compassion