I don’t mind admitting to having been inspired to create a beautiful new modern spirituality but the people who inspired me were all ready to call things ancient and appropriate. One big aspect of this is the Great Song for me, I wish people understood what it is modern is not worse. The Great Song and much else from real information and modern interpretations are important to me and I think how to be honest and respectful and mantain my religion.

New to Druidry, but not paganism. 15+ years.

I know Druidry is not set by many rules or dogma but I'm curious...

What tools, clothing etc do you consider to be required for you? And what do you use in your general practice? (but don't 'require')

So I was on a stroll through the woods when this shortly cut branch called out to me. I checked if the energy was right and thanked the big old beech that has provided it and carried it home. I’ve never really worked with wood and getting all the bark off with my small knife is certainly more work than I thought. :D

Just a thought, feel free to downvote if this is stupid or particularly inconsequential.

Please post the websites you recommend?

I don't have time to make my own

Many Thanks

Hello!~
I'm new to Druidism, and I've been learning as much as I can. I've found that one of the best ways for me to connect with nature is to sing. Today, I was trying to find an old cabin in the woods that I haven't been able to find for a long time, but a friend I had lost had shown me it, and I wanted to go back to remember them.

This was the song that came to me.

Spirits of the forest, won't you guide me?

Guide me through your twists and turns,

As my life become one with your branches,

Spirits within the woods, show me,

Show me the way.

As I repeated this over and over with a soft, sweet melody, it was like a path suddenly appeared before me, and there has never been one. I followed it all the way, halfway up the mountain, when I suddenly saw the edge of the cabin. I was able to respect my friend's leaving, and thanked the forest and hugged the tree that the cabin leaned on, before walking back down. I began singing again, and low and behold, I got back to the exact point in the road I had started on! I tried looking for the path after I got back, but it was like it was never there. Such an amazing and powerful experience!

Can a Christian still be a Bard? Or is this limited to pagans?

Hi everyone, i have just started my path into druidism and im so excited to learn more

I looked at the sub description, and I'm going to Wikipedia what Druidism actually is, but I also want to hear it straight from the horse's mouth. What is Druidism? What are the core beliefs, other than connection with nature? Is it, in fact, a religion? What rituals are involved? Is there a central deity?

I've talked to some Wiccans, and done some research on that, but I'm not one. I do believe life is better when lived in harmony with nature, so the concept of Druidism sounds interesting at a cursory glance. What should I know? Thanks.

Edit: Sub description answers most of my questions, but I'd still be interested to hear your takes on how you practice druidism.

Does anybody know of any guided workbooks or journals about Druidry? I find that this is the best way for me to learn and really get immersed in a subject. I have books about Druidry and I also follow Philip Carr-Gomm on YouTube and those are all great but I really love journaling and want to find a way to incorporate both of these together so I was wondering if anybody knows of any thing like this.

This is mostly a joke. I know it's not that simple. But man, if only...

Okay so I recently read about “dumb” dinners, where you put out a plate for the ancestors and have dinner in complete silence. My question is, do you think dumb dinners seem a bit pointless to people with hearing disabilities? And would sign language count as breaking the silence? I’m not meaning to be disrespectful or offensive in any way and I’m still new to the path of Druidism.

Edit: also just for context, my sister is hearing impaired and I myself have begun losing some hearing so I just want to stay ahead of the game so to speak and find ways to share in the path if the people I’m close to choose to. Much love and blessed be!

Hi all. It's mine and my wife's 3rd wedding anniversary today (samhain) and we decided to go for a walk in the area. We live in the valley in west yorkshire, and went for a walk we've never been on before, encountering a lone standing stone.

I've never had any close encounters or experiences with standing stones but I felt a very strong urge to place my hand on this stone. As I did, I felt this surge of energy running from my hand all the way up to my shoulder. It started off as a low hum, which moved into pins and needles, which was when I removed my hand as I got too Intense.

Has anyone ever had an experience like this before?

My knowledge of druidism is limited, having read a couple of books on it. I would not classify myself as a druid, but I am drawn to it (im vegan and have a deep respect for nature and animals).

I’ve been looking into torcs lately, some are quite striking and beautiful. Precious metals seem expensive but there are some nice looking bronze ones out there, I like this one:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/603564437/rix-chieftain-bronze-torques-celtic-torc

Does anyone else like them?

It's the time of year for giving a lot of thought to our ancestors, honoring them and connecting with them. I don't know much about my real heritage or family history, only that we're vaguely traced back to Britain and Ireland. I don't even know much about my recent ancestors, I know nothing of my great grandparents or beyond. I found "connecting to my ancestors" kind of difficult.

But during meditation, I've made up an "ancestor avatar" to sit across the fire with me in my imaginary grove. She's a pre-medieval Irish woman, she's middle aged (old enough to be my mother), she doesn't look like me except maybe she has a similar nose. We don't speak the same language, and her life is very different from mine, but we look at each other and we recognize family.

I also think further back, to the people who drew on the walls of caves, pictures of horses and outlines of their hands. As an artist I feel connected to these people, before written language even existed they were still the same as me. Creating art is such an innate human thing, starting with them and continuing through the ages, eventually passing down to me and I'm grateful for that gift :)

Sitting in this grove are also the native peoples who lived on this land before me, even if they're not related to me I think of them and want to honor their home as best as I can.

Anyway, just wanted to ramble a bit! Does anyone else visualize their ancestors this way?

Any recommendations for a nice deck? I looked at the Celtic Tree Oracle by Liz & Colin Murray. Would prefer a deck of cards rather than wooden. But need the design / art to appeal to me, so want to shop around 🌳

Hello, I'm a first-year druid (druidling?) and I'm really excited to celebrate Samhain. I'm looking for ideas as far as some activities or rituals I can do, or maybe some fun crafts I can make and give to nature. (Note, I do not worship any deities).

I know I'm going to hear a chorus of "worship how you want", and yes, I know that, but I was just wondering what some of y'all do because I'm new and I'd love to learn what traditions you have :)

Thanks in advance!

Edit, put the quotation marks in the wrong place. Sorry if it initially seemed sardonic or anything.

Ive decided to make a fall themed wreath to celebrate the fall equinox. I went for a walk through the woods on my property by the small creek and found a plethora of wild grape vines! The next step I plan to gather some leaves from local trees to fill in the wreath however I was wondering if any of you had suggestions for good fall plants that would fit? If anything I am very happy with how the base turned out and I can't wait to finish it!

I've only recently started to look stuff up about this and I found this sub just today. From stuff I've read it sounds like something id be interested in practicing, but I'm not sure I fully grasp WHAT it is. What should I know? Any help would be greatly appreciated

Those who keep their eyes to the stars, what's the first star/constellation you look for or called to look at first, including planets.

Mine is the 7 sisters ( Pleiades ) seen in northern hemisphere. For some reason I've been called to look at them first. Been like that all my life.

Hello friends,

I have recently moved to a new home out of state. It was a difficult move as we moved away from a lot of comfort. This new location is lovely but I feel like so much of the stress and negativity from the move has not left.

Does anyone have any tips for bringing some levity back into this new home or a cleansing of some sort? I’ve been trying to connect with the beautiful nature outside but I feel like the warmth from that interaction stops at the door.