Not all of our members have the opportunity to take part in our public ceremonies. Here is a simple ceremony you can do at home yourself, one indoors and one outdoors. The moon is on the 1st/2nd.
Indoor version
Preparations:
Read about the wolverine and the nettle to understand their symbolism and properties
Prepare a quiet room with a small altar
Gather objects that represent the wolverine and nettle (pictures, figures)
Obtain dried nettle or nettle tea (available in health food stores)
Have a drum or drum sound ready (this can be from YouTube, for example)
Ceremony:
Cleanse the room with incense or juniper
Light a candle to represent the sacred fire
Sit quietly and meditate on the qualities of the wolverine and the nettle
Perform a short drum journey (5-10 minutes) focused on meeting the wolverine as a spirit animal
Write down insights from the journey
Finish by drinking nettle tea to integrate the energies
Outdoor version
Preparations:
Find a calm place in nature, preferably in an area where the wolverine lives
Bring a bag with the necessary items (warm clothes, blanket, drum, matches)
Bring dried nettle or nettle tea
Ceremony:
Cleanse the area by burning a little juniper or pine
Make a small circle in the snow or with stones
Light a small fire in the middle of the circle (if permitted) or use a candle in a lantern
Sit quietly and observe the winter landscape around you, feel the wolverine's energy
Perform a short drum journey to meet the wolverine
After the journey, drink a little nettle tea to feel the plant's power
Share your experiences aloud with the nature around you
Finish by thanking the wolverine, the nettle and the winter landscape for the guidance
For both versions, focus on the intentions and qualities of the wolverine and the nettle. Let the ceremony last as long as it feels natural, usually 30-60 minutes. In the winter season it is especially important to dress well and take the weather conditions into account when outdoors. Also remember to respect nature and follow local rules for open fires outdoors.
