Catherine Natalie Ellis

About Catherine Natalie Ellis

Catherine lives in Massachusetts and was ordained by American Marriage Ministries on September 28th, 2015.

My spiritual beliefs are a living practice, which has evolved through Wicca, eventually to Asatru and to Druidry. It would be more accurate to say our household has its own 'Hearth Customs' or 'our ways', than a specific system. There never was a pan-Germanic or pan-Celtic religion that was the same from tribe to tribe or throughout different time periods. It is only fitting that we who walk the Old Ways cultivate meaningful new traditions on a hearth by hearth basis. My belief and practice lean heavily on honoring our ancestors, the 'spirits of place' (the land, the home, of brooks or large rocks, etc), and the Shining Ones, our gods and goddesses. Furthermore, each full moon, I maintain the gift cycle with these beings through offerings, such as mead, herbs, devotional handspun yarns, and other such crafts and items as appropriate. It is my honor to be of service to these wealful wights (benevolent spirits/beings) and to my community. I am available for marriages, naming ceremonies, coming of age rites, house and land blessings, and crossing over rites. Fees vary, so please email me for more information. I have rituals prepared which would be inclusive to a wide range of people, beliefs, and circumstances. If you have something specific that is either from your tradition, something you wrote, or something you would like included in your special day, let's talk and see if we can create the perfect ceremony for you.