What makes Druidry unique from other types of paganism or witchcraft? How do you balance personal practice with group practice? What is the role of place in Druidry, especially with regard to those of us who live in the U.S. but who are practicing the religion of our European ancestors? How we get people spiritually engaged with the ongoing environmental crisis?
by Rev. Kirk Thomas Join Rev. Kirk Thomas, Archdruid Emeritus, as he discusses Nature of Sacrifice, in this case, its uses for averting pollution (in the religious sense) and for protection.
On February 10, the Bardic Guild hosted a virtual Bardic Circle where we gathered to listen, to share, and to connect through the bardic arts. We heard songs, stories, poems, prayers, and invitations to the Kindreds.
by Rev. Kirk Thomas Giving To, not Giving Up. Rev. Kirk Thomas, ADF Archdruid Emeritus, as he discusses what sacrifice means and how the ancients applied it to their practice of reciprocity with the Gods …..
Connecting with the land in a group or as an individual can be an intense learning experience. Taking time to feel and experience the essence of a place can help us respect and work with its forces. As Druids and others communicate with one another regarding energies of the landscape, we can learn to conduct our rites, celebrations, and other magickal work in a way that respects the land and nurtures our spirits.
by Rev. Kirk Thomas Join Archdruid Emeritus Rev. Kirk Thomas as he discusses the Sacred Center, Sacred Space, Sacred Time, Sacred Play, and the Axis Mundi based on his book “Sacred Gifts.”
Nature Spirits teach us about the cycles of life. We see it in the reflection of Nature around us that the changing of the seasons is the story of the Nature Spirits. Come spring and summer, come autumn and winter, the Nature Spirits reflect these stages beautifully.
by Rev. Kirk Thomas This is a workshop presented by Rev. Kirk Thomas, ArchDruid Emeritus, on the topic of Cosmology and Religion. Today, he shares his thoughts on Reciprocity and Hospitality.
Water is life, and water is connection. The water we use to wash our dishes flows down the sink and into the pipes, eventually making its way to an area (the sea, or just any open space) where it evaporates. Those water molecules in the air get tossed around on the wind and through our weather, eventually raining back down on Earth somewhere.
by Rev. Michael J Dangler, originally published on his Patreon This video begins to answer Question 4 of the Practicum questions in Magic for Priests in the ADF Clergy Training Program. The question prompt for this …..