A couple prayers for daily use.
(Image description: A photo of a full moon shining above dark water. The moon is somewhat obscured by fog.) Credit: Photo by Conrad Ziebland on Unsplash
As I have mentioned, I use the Clann Bhríde Book of Hours for most of my daily practice with Brighid. However, no such resource exists for Nodens, and I have to create my own prayers to build up a foundation. Here are a couple prayers that I plan to use for my daily practice for Nodens. They’re the pillars around which I can write more prayers to Him. The daytime prayer was inspired by an ogam reading, as I was having trouble discerning aspects that could be applied to Him upon my waking up.
Rising Prayer for Nodens
Nodens,
as the dawnfire joins the waters,
may my day be filled with the rosiest joy.
May that joy be as a wisdom-filled salmon leaping.
May that joy bless me with the passion of life and skill,
as strong as a swift river coursing.
Bedtime Prayer
Lord of Mist,
as I rest my head for the nightly journey,
may slumber leave me whole and healthy,
my mind sharp and perceiving as a speartip.
May my dreams inspire and restore me,
with fog embracing me like a soft blanket.
May Your clouds shield me from threats,
seen and unseen, through the long night trek.
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