Ian Corrigan

Ian Corrigan has been teaching, learning, singing and playing in the American Neopagan movement since 1976. Having received his 3rd degree initiation in Celtic Traditional Wicca in the early 80s, Ian has led eclectic study groups, a traditional Wiccan coven and a Druid Grove. For the past 30 years Ian's primary path has been Celtic polytheism and especially Neopagan Druidism. Ian has been a primary author and teacher in Ar nDraiocht Fein, having been recruited by Isaac Bonewits in the mid 80s. While Druidry is Ian's primary path, his magical and religious studies interests include Western Tradition magic and Hermetics, world polytheisms and tribal magical systems, Tarot, Runes and the history and development of our modern Pagan ways. Ian is the author of Sacred Fire, Holy Well - A Druid's Grimoire, The Book of Summoning - Pagan Evocation, Draiocht; A Book of Celtic Sorcery, The Portal Book - Teachings & Works of Celtic Witchcraft, and The Book of the Dragon - Pagan Ceremonial Magic. Along with his partner Liafal he is part of "Awen", a folk duet. His CD Once Around the Wheel has been in print for many years.

An Audience with the Lord of Wisdom

A fully-developed rite of vision and blessing, focused on the Irish god Dagda Mor, the Ruad Rofessa, the Lord of Wisdom. Combining trance, poetry, visual beauty and sacrifice, we will bring the spirit of the god to our Grove, open our Inner Eye to his presence, and receive a blessing tailored to our personal needs. Bring a seat for comfortable trance if you like. Personal offerings are welcome, with review with Ian.

Pagan Theurgy and an Audience With the Gods

Ian discusses the principles behind the sacred rituals of the ancient world - enchantment, activated images, sacrifice and blessing - and explains a modern format for traditional ritual that takes its source from ancient ways, rather than modern post-Wiccan ritual forms. The discussion is also a set-up for the later ritual, and will include the lore and tales of Dagda Mor, the Ruad Rofessa - the Celtic Lord of Wisdom, the Druid God of the ancient Irish.