Ritual: A Guide to Life, Love and Inspiration by Emma Restall Orr
A highly readable and beautifully designed exploration of ritual, ideal for all those who wish to add a touch of spirituality into their daily lives. This has the potential to become a core book on modern ritual. Starting with an introduction to ritual and how it can be used, the book then describes the essential components that make a ritual potent and effective. Although it is grounded in Druidry, it gives a basic framework for each ritual which encourages the practitioner to use the book within their own spiritual tradition. Inspirational and practical, the book includes ideas for rituals to celebrate a marriage, to welcome and name a child, to deal with grief, deepen one's creativity, understand the inner meaning of Christmas or simply light a candle to welcome the day.