Category: Animism
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Thinking like a Pagan Celt
In some of the earlier posts we began an exploration of key questions like ‘What is a Celt?’ and ‘How do we know what we think we know?’ No doubt we will return to these themes as we go along, but for now, let’s delve into some primal thinking about what it may have meant…
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Druid Magic
Magic in Modern Paganism is often seen as the ability to make changes through Will, the will of the mind combining with and focusing the energy of the universe. Druid magic is not that different, and there are several ancient accounts of Druid magic that can be found throughout history. As well, there are the…
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The Numinous Web: Learning about the Celtic Deities
In previous posts, we explored the cosmology of the Celts and the concept of Sacred Reciprocity. In traditional cultures, it is understood that human beings live in relationship with many other beings – plants, animals, birds, fish, insects, and features of the natural landscape. In addition, what appears to the modern mindset as ’empty space’…
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Re-uniting The God and Goddess
Over the last two centuries there has been a gradual re-emergence of the feminine in modern human society. This began very slowly and gently and has gathered great pace in the last hundred years, the last fifty especially. With this revitalizing of women has also come the revitalizing of the many faces of the goddess…
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Delineating Sacred Space in Ritual
Not all Druids feel the need to delineate/create sacred space (otherwise known as preparing the nemeton) as described previously. Especially when working out of doors, some do not “cast a circle” as is popular in other traditions, feeling that there is no need as they are out there to connect and commune with the world…