The Druids

The Druids
Author: T.D. Kendrick
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2013-10-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1136213139

First published in 2005. This study of Celtic Prehistory explores all facets of Druidic life and religious practice: their beginnings in the first centuries B.C. in Gaul and Britain, their priests and religious rites, their temples and probable origins. Drawing on numerous classical and modern sources, the author creates a fascinating picture of Druidic society. Useful illustrations and an appendix of original Greek and Latin texts relating to the Druids are included

Pagan Portals - The Awen Alone

Pagan Portals - The Awen Alone
Author: Joanna van der Hoeven
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2014-11-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1782795464

Druidry is a wonderful, spiritually fulfilling life path. Through the magic that is Druidry, we build deep and abiding relationships with the natural world around us, and through our connection to the natural environment we walk a path of truth, honour and service. We aim to immerse ourselves in the present moment, in the present environment, in order to share in the blessing that is the cycle of life. Throughout the ages, people have withdrawn from the world in order to connect more fully with it. This book is an introductory guide for those who wish to walk the Druid path alone, for however long a time. It is about exploration and connection with the natural world, and finding our place within it. It covers the basics of Druidry and how, when applied to the everyday life, enriches it with a sense of beauty, magic and mystery. This book is for those people who feel called to seek their own path, to use their wit and intelligence, compassion and honour to create their own tradition within Druidry.

The Druid Source Book

The Druid Source Book
Author: John Matthews
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 384
Release: 1997
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780713727104

A collection of archive and classic writings on the origins, development and revival of the druidic tradition. The text covers customs and practices, Celtic roots and modern interpretation.

Bonewits's Essential Guide to Druidism

Bonewits's Essential Guide to Druidism
Author: Isaac Bonewits
Publisher: Citadel Press
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2006
Genre: Druids and druidism
ISBN: 9780806527109

The most renowned Druid priest in North America, Isaac Bonewits has spent the last four decades devoted to Druidic study. Now he imparts his wisdom through this elegant and thoughtful tour of ancient and modern Druidism. With impeccable scholarship, Bonewits explores the Druids' archeology and mythology, and helps to demystify their rituals and prayers.

The Druid Way

The Druid Way
Author: Philip Carr-Gomm
Publisher:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781870450621

Druidism, the ancient shamanic religion of Britain is experiencing a major revival there and in America. This book is both a complete description of the Druid Way as well as a fascinating tour of the major Druid sites, ruins, and "power places". Includes specific suggestions for bringing this ancient wisdom tradition into our own lives and activities.

Druidcraft: The Magic of Wicca and Druidry

Druidcraft: The Magic of Wicca and Druidry
Author: Philip Carr-Gomm
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2014-03-27
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0007555830

Druidry and Wicca, also known as "the Craft", are the two great streams of the Western Pagan tradition. Both traditions originated in the British Isles, and both are now experiencing a renaissance all over the world, as more and more people seek a spirituality rooted in a love of nature.

The Path of Druidry

The Path of Druidry
Author: Penny Billington
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2011-08-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738729841

Listen to the call of spirit and seek truth in wild groves, the shifting seasons, and the beauty of the Old Ways. Discover how to embark on this sacred green path and enrich your life with its ancient wisdom. Practicing Druid Penny Billington offers a clear and structured course of study grounded in Celtic history and mythology, and highlights the mysteries and modern practice of this nature-based tradition. Each chapter begins with an evocative visualization and captivating Welsh mythic tales from the Mabinogionare woven throughout, introducing lessons and key concepts. A series of hands-on exercises will help you internalize these truths, develop a spiritual awareness rooted in nature, build a relationship with the multi-dimensional world, and ultimately adopt a druidic worldview to guide you in everyday life. Archetypes Animal energy The elements The Nwyfre Symbols The Wheel of the Year The Otherworld Trees as teachers and healers Shapeshifting From joining a druidic community to starting out as a solitary practitioner, this unique spiritual guide offers advice on everything you need to know about practicing Druidry today. Praise: "I loved this rich and intuitive approach to the study of modern Druidry. Penny's book is full of wisdom and insight. The comprehensive course is accompanied by beautiful visualizations and carefully crafted inspirational exercises."—Barbara Erskine, bestselling author of Lady of Hay

Druid Mysteries

Druid Mysteries
Author: Philip Carr-Gomm
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2002
Genre: Druids and Druidism
ISBN: 0712661107

In this beautifully-written guide, Chief Druid Philip Carr-Gomm shows how the way of Druids can be followed today. He explains the ancient history and inspiring beliefs of the ancient Druids; Druidic wild wisdom and their tree-, animal-, and herb-lore; the mysteries of the Druids' seasonal celebrations; their use of magic; and how their spirituality relates to paths such as Wicca. This guide shows how the wild wisdom of the Druids can help us to connect with our spirituality, our innate creativity, the natural world, and our sense of ancestry.

The Druid Renaissance

The Druid Renaissance
Author: Philip Carr-Gomm
Publisher: HarperThorsons
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1996
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

The Druid tradition lies at the heart of Western spirituality and today it is experiencing a renaissance unprecedented in its long history. The Druids, like the Native Americans and Aborigines, revere and respect the earth. They see Nature as their teacher and mother. Today, Druidry offers a spiritual way that includes an understanding of healing, creativity and the need to place our love for the land at the centre of our lives. Drawn together in this collection are contributions from Druid Chiefs from Britain, France and America together with writers and mystics, healers and psychologists, professors and historians, which express the excitement and breadth of the modern Druid renaissance. This book is a celebration of the flowering of a tradition that is ancient yet ever-new.