Tag: Ritual
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Voice in Ritual
“… the most probable of all my theorems, is that life is ordered by the principles of some religion so peculiar and obscure it has no followers, and none may fathom it, nor know the rituals by which to court its favour.” Alan Moore There is no shortage of tools you can buy or make…
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Doing Better
“Doing better” is a phrase I have been using a lot recently. Over the last few months and years, it has become increasingly important to me to understand how Druidry works in terms of our relationship with Indigenous traditions. As an Australian Druid this means learning about Aboriginal culture and the expectations there are for…
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Digging into the Mounds: Accessing Sacred Knowledge from the Celtic Tradition
In previous blogs, we’ve explored some of the basic aspects of Celtic cosmology – the existence of a sacred Otherworld (or worlds), probably conceived of as being connected with the Upper World and Lower World (as in many shamanic or traditional cultures). The inhabitants of those worlds – the Gods and Goddesses – known in…
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Entering the Nemeton – Creating Authentic Celtic Ritual
The retrieval and revival of indigenous ceremonial traditions is a growing concern in this increasingly disconnected world, and one that has great promise for the restoration of methods of sustainable living, sound ecological practices and the preservation of ancient knowledge. Sound recordings of elders are being made around the world, as well as video recordings…