Ireland has captured my imagination, for better or for worse. A few years earlier, I never would have believed that I would be seriously studying Irish lore, Irish history, considering learning the Irish language, and worshiping the Irish Gods. A few years ago, the Irish Gods were “the strange Gods with even stranger names.” In a society thatContinue reading “Personal Religion”
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The Three Kindred
In my early days of Pagan study and worship, it was easiest for me to connect with and understand the Nature Spirits. I was raised to respect them and even taught by my mother to believe in fairies and unicorns, even if they were part of a different reality than our own. As time went by, IContinue reading “The Three Kindred”
My Home Shrine
Creating a shrine was not a difficult requirement for me as I’ve been making altars for a few years. The challenge, however, was making an altar in accordance with a hearth culture and within a Druidic framework. Having started on a Pagan path through Wicca, I was used to having certain articles on my altar. When I realizedContinue reading “My Home Shrine”
A Brief History of the Druids
Ellis, Peter Berresford. A Brief History of the Druids. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2003. Each Summer Solstice the news media releases a handful of articles on a modern group of Druids worshipping near Stonehenge. The photos are of regular looking people wearing long white robes and sometimes white head coverings that look more akin toContinue reading “A Brief History of the Druids”
Grey Catsidhe’s 21 Days of Solstice Music!
I’m back from a successful and amazing craft show! I will post more about that some other time. For now I need to catch up on the 21 Days of Solstice Music! Eeep! Let’s start off something psychedelic. http://www.youtube.com/v/PVvmTv4iKsI?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00“Shaman Spirit Reindeer of Siberia” by Magicfolk is one of the most interesting holidays songs I’ve everContinue reading “Grey Catsidhe’s 21 Days of Solstice Music!”
The Secret of Kells – A Review
I finally got around to watching “The Secret of Kells,” the animated feature from Cartoon Saloon. It was recently added to the Netflix Instant Queue and several Druid friends were recommending it on the ADF mailing list. The story is about Brendan, a young brother in the Abbey of Kells in Ireland. His uncle, theContinue reading “The Secret of Kells – A Review”
Various Random Things From This Weekend – Probably Quite Boring *
I’ve had an enjoyable weekend so far. I was able to visit some of my family which is always wonderful. My husband was able to spend a lot of time with his best buddy and our future brother-in-law (I’ll call him Hunter). Now that I’m older, I get along better with my sister (I’ll callContinue reading “Various Random Things From This Weekend – Probably Quite Boring *”
Ahimsa and Druidism?
The fact that I’m a Druidic vegetarian quietly amuses me. My ancestors were Irish, Scottish, and Germanic! They ate mutton, haggis, and sausage! My ancient Irish ancestors looked to Druids for spiritual guidance – which often involved blood. On Samhain, the herds were culled before the hard, cold months. My ancestors were from Northern Europe.Continue reading “Ahimsa and Druidism?”
The Moon in Modern Druidism
It is well known that Wiccans hold special rituals during the full and new moons. Many Neo-Pagans and traditional witches observe certain lunar practices. For example, some spells are thought to be more effective when performed on a specific day of the moon’s cycle. What did the ancient Druids do and what can/do modern DruidsContinue reading “The Moon in Modern Druidism”
Mushrooms in my Garden
I’ve got a few tiny mushrooms in my garden. According to everything we’ve been reading, the veggies are safe and the mushrooms can indicate good soil and benefit the plants. The shrooms themselves are not edible but the plants will not be contaminated. We think they’re conocybe albipes. Pretty neat! In other news, my interestContinue reading “Mushrooms in my Garden”
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