Modi High Days Ritual

Step 1: Initiating the Rite

The ritual leader speaks with confident, brave tone

We gather to honor the courageous one, the brother of strength, he who will inherit Mjolnir. All who come seeking bravery and courage are welcome here.

All process deosil with bold, confident movements

We honor Modi, god of courage and bravery, inheritor of Thor’s legacy.

Step 2: Purification

Ritual Leader splashes water with bold, fearless motions

As Modi faces all challenges with bravery, so do we let all cowardice and fear fall away from us. We stand brave and true, ready to receive his blessings.

Each person is blessed with water

Purified in courage, we are ready.

Step 3: Honoring Earth Mother

All kneel and place hands firmly on earth

Jörð, you who bear all brave hearts and all courageous deeds! Modi will inherit Thor’s power and continue his work of protection. Bless this rite with the courage of thunderstorms.

Hail, Earth Mother!

Step 4: Statement of Purpose

Ritual Leader speaks with firm conviction

We gather to honor Modi, god of courage and bravery. We come to celebrate the courage that faces all challenges, to seek his blessings on all who must be brave in the face of difficulty.

We seek his gifts of courage, bravery, and the confidence that comes from facing fear and standing firm.

Step 5: (Re)Creating the Cosmos

The Fire

Ritual Leader lights fire with bold, confident movements

From Muspelheim comes sacred flame—bright and fierce, burning with Modi’s own brave heart. This fire burns with courage. Hail to the fire!

The Well

Ritual Leader pours water with strong, steady hand

Mimir’s Well shows all truth to the brave. Modi drinks deep and gains confidence. Hail to the well!

The World Tree

Ritual Leader places hand on central pole with firm strength

Yggdrasil stands as Modi will stand after the end, wielding Mjolnir with courage and strength. Hail to the World Tree!

The Three Worlds

Through Modi’s courage, brave deeds ripple across all worlds. His legacy continues the work of protection.

Step 6: Opening the Gates

Ritual Leader opens arms with bold, confident gestures

Heimdallr, we call upon you! Open the gates for Modi! The brave god approaches. Let the passage be clear.

Open the gates! Let the courageous one pass!

Step 7: Inviting the Three Kindreds

The Ancestors

Come, honored ones! You who were brave in battle and in life! Come and share in this celebration of courage.

The Nature Spirits

Come, wild spirits of storm and strength! Come and celebrate your lord’s bravery!

The Shining Ones

Come, all the Powers! And especially you, Modi, god of courage, come and know us as your brave people.

Step 8: Key Offerings to Modi

The Invitation

Modi! Brave god, courageous one, inheritor of Mjolnir! You who will stand when the end comes, who will face the future with Thor’s own courage! Come to this rite and know the respect we bear for your bravery.

Praise Offerings

Ritual Leader pours strong ale into the fire

For your courage that never wavers before any challenge. For your bravery in the face of the unknown future. For your strength that grows with each day. For your promise to carry forward Thor’s great work. For your example of facing what must be faced.

These praises and this offering we give to you, Modi.

Formal Offering

Ritual Leader holds up primary offering

We offer to you, Modi, this gift of [choice offering such as ale, hearty food, red stone, or sword-shaped token]. Accept it as a symbol of our respect for your bravery and our commitment to face our challenges with courage.

Offering is placed or consumed

Step 9: Prayer of Sacrifice

We understand that Modi’s courage requires him to stand firm even when alone, to be brave even when others falter. We offer now, understanding that true courage costs something—it requires us to act despite our fears.

Accept our offering, brave god. Help us find courage when we need it. Bless us with the strength to stand firm.

Step 10: Omen

Ritual Leader reads the omen with focus on courage and strength

Modi, what challenges call for our bravery? What courage does the future require of us?

The omen is read with attention to coming trials and inner strength

Step 11: Calling for Blessings

Modi, we call upon your blessings! Bless us with the courage to face what frightens us. Bless our hearts with bravery and strength. Bless our actions with the fearlessness you embody.

Grant us the ability to distinguish between foolish recklessness and true courage. Grant us the strength to face the future without dread. Grant us your blessing, that we might stand as bravely as you stand.

Step 12: Hallowing the Blessing

Ritual Leader marks each person’s heart or chest with oil

By Modi’s courage, may you be blessed. His bravery dwells within you. His confidence flows through you. His strength fills you.

All respond

We are blessed. We are brave. We are courageous.

Step 13: Affirmation of the Blessing

We accept Modi’s blessings this day. We pledge to face our challenges with courage. We pledge to be brave in all that we do.

By the blessing of Modi, god of courage and bravery, we are made brave and courageous this day and all our days.

Step 14: Workings

Community may perform workings for courage, strength, or bravery in facing challenges

Now is the time for any workings. Call upon Modi’s power to bring courage to your deepest heart.

Focused working with bold, confident energy

Step 15: Thanking the Beings

We thank Modi, brave god, for his presence and his courageous blessing.

We thank all the Shining Ones.

We thank the Nature Spirits and the Ancestors.

Step 16: Closing the Gates

Ritual Leader lowers arms slowly, maintaining strength

Heimdallr, we thank you for the open passage. Close now the gates between the worlds. Modi’s courage remains with us.

The gates are closed. The passage is sealed.

Step 17: Thanking Earth Mother

Jörð, thank you for holding this rite, for bearing all brave hearts. We return to you what is left.

Thank you, Earth Mother.

Step 18: Closing the Rite

Ritual Leader stands with perfect posture, chest open

The rite is complete. Modi’s blessing of courage settles into our hearts. We stand brave and unafraid.

Go forth with courage and strength. Face what must be faced.

The rite is ended. The blessing endures.

All bow with respect to courage and bravery