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Philip Carr-Gomm - The Art of Living Well

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Time Team Special: Journey To Stonehenge | Classic Special (Full Episode) - 2005 (Durrington Walls)

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Adventures in Nutopia - Podcast | Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids

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Excelente livro para iniciar as bases da teoria teológica pelas quais se rege o Druidismo. Excelente trabalho de Philip Carr-Gomm em trabalhar a parte histórica do Druidismo antigo, e em fazer ponte ao Druidismo mais contemporâneo. Falta apenas talvez uma maior introdução às práticas druídicas em si, apesar de quase poder funcionar como um manual de iniciação, uma abertura do véu do que é o mundo do Druidismo.

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Добромира Димова

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Excelente livro para iniciar as bases da teoria teológica pelas quais se rege o Druidismo. Excelente trabalho de Philip Carr-Gomm em trabalhar a parte histórica do Druidismo antigo, e em fazer ponte ao Druidismo mais contemporâneo.

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The Path of Druidry book. Read 28 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Listen to the call of spirit and seek truth in wild groves, the...

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Children of the Sun, by Stephen and Maritha

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Children of the Sun by Stephen and Maritha, released 01 October 2018 1. Willowolf - Forests 2. Willowolf - I'll be with You 3. Willowolf - The Dragon Lines 4. Willowolf - Blue Sky 5. Willowolf - This Country 6. Willowolf - La Loba 7. Willowolf - Blackbird 8.

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The Earthing Movie - The Remarkable Science of Grounding The latest documentary on Earthing/Grounding. Also available on DVD - click here .

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Videos about Earthing: the benefits of Earthing, measuring human body voltage, Earthing in the Tour de France, etc.

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Thoughtful musings on theology and community by a Druid, Pagan, and Unitarian Universalist.

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This seems to be a theme these days, but ...

This book wasn't what I expected it to be. The cover blurb says "For nearly forty years, Chet Raymo has walked a one-mile path from his house in North Easton, Massachusetts, to the Stonehill College campus where he has taught physics and astronomy. The woods, meadows, and stream he passes are as familiar to him as his own backyard, yet each day he finds something new. 'Every pebble and wildflower has a story to tell', Raymo says."

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Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small

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Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small [Andrews, Ted] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small

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Fireside is the Irish Storytelling Podcast. Kevin C. Olohan is your host and Fireside Bard. Every Wednesday, Kevin takes a story from Folklore or Mythology, gives it a fresh retelling, and discusses the story itself and the craft, culture and history of Storytelling.

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Experience the skies above the iconic stone circle and learn about movements of the sun, moon and planets and the solar alignment at Stonehenge.

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Meditation Moments #ParksatHome - YouTube

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Explore H2O: The Molecule That Made Us, from the homepage of the web site.

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FULL MOVIE: Standing with Stones - an epic journey through prehistoric Britain

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Hello and welcome to the /r/druidism reading list. This is a compilation of the many reading recommendations that have come from our own members over the past couple years. While the content has been organized and lightly curated by the subreddit moderators, nothing on this list should be interpreted as an official "endorsement". The purpose of this list is simply to create a one-stop-shop for the reading material that has been recommended by community members in this sub. It cannot guarantee quality or that any given book is right for you. Beyond just using a book list, readers should always check reviews, preview books, and use critical thinking to determine if a publication is a good resource.

We will also include a section at the end with links to more book lists created by individual community members. If you would like yours to be included, simply post a book list topic to the main subreddit and let us on the moderator team know.

Authors who are affiliated with a particular Druid organization will be labeled as such so that readers can more easily find materials related to organizations they may have an interest in.

Hopefully this list will save you some time and trouble when looking for books to read. But of course, new books are always being published, and there is so much to discuss about books, so please don't let the existence of this list stop you from starting new threads about books and Druidic reading materials!

Happy reading,

Your /r/druidism mod team

Books

Most Frequently Recommended

Guidebooks

General

For Solitaries

History

Magic

Mythology and Lore

Translated Sagas

Modern Renditions

Analysis

Notable Texts to be Cautious With

a collection of writings by Iolo Morganwg, compiled and published after death by J. Williams Ab Ithel.

Barddas and the man who wrote it have been widely influential forces in Druidry for centuries now, but it has come to light that much of Morganwg's purported translations of old texts were in fact forgeries. Barddas is filled with Morganwg's inventions as well as steeped in an idiosyncratic form of Celtic Christianity. While this book is essential to understanding the history of modern Druidry, it is not recommended for beginners or to anyone who is looking for a book that is filled with genuine or authentic pagan lore.

The White Goddess has been similarly influential to Druidry, although it was probably even more influential to Wicca and what we commonly recognize as being "neo-paganism" today. In regards to Druidry, this is the book where many people get their notions about Ogham being a magical tree alphabet, or of "Celtic Tree Astrology". Like Barddas it has had a big impact and has been loved by people for its poetry, but it is filled with false information that can be misleading and impede a proper understanding of the Celts and druids.

In the case of both of these books, proceed with caution.

Websites

Druid Order Homepages
Anglesey Druid Order (ADO) Ár nDraoícht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF) Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA) Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids (OBOD) Reformed Druids of North America (RDNA)
Free Online Books

The Mabinogi

Táin Bó Cúalnge (The Cattle Raid of Cooley) translated by Joseph Dunn (1914)

British Goblins by Wirt Sikes (1880)

The Mythology of Ancient Britain and Ireland by Charles Squire (1909)

Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race by T.W. Rolleston (1911)

Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Vol. 2 by William Bottrell (1870)

References
A Corpus of Ancient Written References to the Druids Celtic Literature Collective & Jones's Celtic Encyclopedia
Podcasts
Druidcast - The OBOD Podcast The Druidic Craft of the Wise
Other
The Druid Network
Reading Lists from Users

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THE JOHN O'DONOHUE SYMPOSIUM, April 24-26, 2020 in Co. Clare, Ireland: CANCELLED: see more info.

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"Qu'il y ait la paix, en nous et entre nous!"Cours d'introduction à la médiation et à la résolution des conflits en 13 leçons par Brian Bronson,J.D., M.P.Apublié par L'Ordre des Bardes, Ovates et DruidesPO Box 1333 Lewes East Sussex BN7 1HB Royaume-UniTél / Fax. +441273470888Email office@druidry.orgSite www.druidry.org Introduction"Souvent, lorsque les combattants sont rangés face à...

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"Qu'il y ait la paix, en nous et entre nous!"Cours d'introduction à la médiation et à la résolution des conflits en 13 leçons par Brian Bronson,J.D., M.P.Apublié par L'Ordre des Bardes, Ovates et DruidesPO Box 1333 Lewes East Sussex BN7 1HB Royaume-UniTél / Fax. +441273470888Email office@druidry.orgSite www.druidry.org Introduction"Souvent, lorsque les combattants sont rangés face à...

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Druidcast - The Druid Podcast: DruidCast - A Druid Podcast Episode 153

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The Bardic Book of Becoming is a warm, user-friendly, eclectic introduction to modern Druidry that invites you to take the first steps into the realms of magic and mystery.

In this book you will be introduced to the various techniques and practices of a Druid in training. Written by Ivan McBeth, the cofounder of Vermont's Green Mountain School of Druidry, with Fearn Lickfield, the book incorporates lessons, visualizations, rituals, and magical stories. Many different activities and exercises are included that provide the reader with hands-on learning. Ivan also provides personal stories that demonstrate his own journey from spiritual seeker to Druid.

Order online at:
Barnes & Noble IndieBound

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The Bardic Book of Becoming: An Introduction to Modern Druidry

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Natural Druidry

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There are some excellent ideas in this book. While I don't agree 100% with everything that K. Hughes presents, he hits some really thought-provoking points. He has an obvious reverence for Nature and for the traditions that he upholds, and even people who don't practice Druidry could learn a lot from what he has to say stewardship of the environment.

Unfortunately, there were a lot of distracting proofreading/typographical errors in the book. I'm talking about missing letters and stuff, not thin...more

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There are some excellent ideas in this book. While I don't agree 100% with everything that K. Hughes presents, he hits some really thought-provoking points. He has an obvious reverence for Nature and for the traditions that he upholds, and even people who don't practice Druidry could learn a lot from what he has to say stewardship of the environment.

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This is a very large and very detailed book, which presents the Celtic ogham characters as the foundation of a practical magical system with a coherent cosmology and psychology, ordered according to the ogham patterns.

It presents the traditional materials very nicely, then innovates to a remarkable degree. I think it's necessary to point this out from the start: although the book does present the traditional foundations of ogham, it is largely an account of how the author has extended and applie...more

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This book had good stuff in it...but the continual association of illnesses, particularly mental illnesses, with certain elemental components, and the inferences that working on elemental balance will remove chronic illness, got on my nerves so bad that I ended up with a pretty negative overall perception. If you feel like you can deal with the casual ableism and genital essentialism, there is some good basic information in here, but be forewarned.

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This book had good stuff in it...but the continual association of illnesses, particularly mental illnesses, with certain elemental components, and the inferences that working on elemental balance will remove chronic illness, got on my nerves so bad that I ended up with a pretty negative overall perception.

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Motherpeace.com is the Official website of the co-creators of the Motherpeace Tarot round card deck: Karen Vogel and Vicki Noble. The Motherpeace Tarot cards are an illuminating oracle for ritual work centered around goddess culture and history.

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The English Magic Tarot [Letcher, Andy, Van Ryn, Rex, Dooley, Steve, Carr-Gomm, Philip] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The English Magic Tarot

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In recent years, there have been hundreds of new Tarot decks coming onto the market and reshaping the way we see Tarot. We may think we're all on the leading edge now, but did you know that nearly half a century ago, there was one deck that really turned the tables on how Tarot cards were seen?

That deck is the Aquarian Tarot deck - one of the most popular decks from the 1970s. This beautiful deck combines Art Deco and Art Nouveau imagery with medieval depictions to create a unique aesthetic. The Aquarian Tarot was seen as cutting edge during its release in 1970 and it has become a classic and trusted Tarot deck many decades later, especially as we enter the Aquarian Age.

In this post, I take a deeper look into the Aquarian Tarot deck - who created it, what makes it special, and how to interpret it in your Tarot readings.

Who Designed the Aquarian Tarot Deck?

Italian-born American-raised artist David Palladini released the Aquarian Tarot deck in 1970, when he was just 24-years-old. Palladini received a degree in art and design from the Pratt Institute in New York City. Beyond this iconic deck, his work spans posters, magazine covers, and children's books. After the Aquarian Tarot deck, perhaps his most notable work is an illustrated version of Steven King's "The Eyes of the Dragon"

Symbolism in the Aquarian Tarot Deck

You'll notice that the images on the Aquarian Tarot cards seem to be zoomed in, when compared to traditional decks like the Rider Waite. Fittingly, the symbolism demands a closer look as it isn't always apparent. For example, the The Star card appears to be a huge departure from what you'd see in the Rider-Waite. However, notice the bird and the eight pointed star.

Because of this, the Aquarian Tarot provides a more intimate feeling than what you find in other decks. In many cases, the characters in the Major Arcana are so close that they seem to mirror the reader's intent gaze.

When you look at the characters' expressions, they seem stone faced and introspective...which can be pretty frustrating during a Tarot reading! But consider what they reflect. They are lost in thought, when the solution or answer lies in their surroundings.

Palladini said that the cards "explore man's collective unconscious and its bearing on one's personal life and growth." Indeed, some of the people in the cards to appear to be oblivious to what's going on around them.
Learn more about Symbolism in the Tarot Cards here.
Is the Aquarian Tarot a Good Deck for Beginners?

I believe that the Aquarian Tarot Deck is best suited to intermediate Tarot card readers. The imagery of the Aquarian Tarot deck has many traditional elements seen in beginner decks, but lacks many of the symbols found in decks like the Rider-Waite or Robert Henson. It's perfect for readers who have a basic understanding of the card meanings already, but might need a couple of reminders.

However, the Aquarian Tarot Deck can also be good for beginners, particularly those who have an urge to dig deeper into each card. While it doesn't have all of the iconic imagery found in more traditional decks, it does present fantastic imagery that visual people may feel a strong connection to.

The artist, David Palladini, believed that the deck can help anyone who wants to know themselves better. He said that the Aquarian Tarot deck can point a person in a new direction and add a new dimension to one's life experience.

Are you having trouble choosing a deck? Don't worry! Check out our 9 Sure-Fire Ways to Select a Tarot Deck That's Right For You.

Understanding The Star in the Aquarian Tarot Deck

When you look at The Star card in the Aquarian Tarot Deck, you'll notice that the traditional nude woman with her two jugs is missing. Instead, you'll find a majestic colorful bird facing away from us. It rests on a bed of leaves and points towards a dominant star in the distance.

For those who are very familiar with the imagery in the Rider-Waite version of the Star, the presence of a bird and greenery won't be so surprising. In the background of a traditional card, you'll find an ibis representing thought, sitting in a tree of the mind. In the case of the very introspective Aquarian deck, Palladini chose to focus on the potential of the mind.

The bird seems to be poised to take flight and speed head-first towards her goal. The bright and powerful star in the distance reminds you that all of your desires are possible and within reach. The celestial light also serves as a reminder and that the universe has your back.

While you won't find the typical single star surrounded by seven smaller stars, look closer. The single star has eight points, which is the number commonly associated with the card.

When you lean in to each of these beautiful cards, you'll find that each of them makes sense. Essentially, that's what the Aquarian Tarot is all about: looking closer. Not just at the card, but at your own life.

Who Will Love the Aquarian Tarot Deck?

If you have any Art Deco or Art Nouveau lovers in your life, then this is the deck for them. We can all agree that imagery plays not only an important role in how we understand a Tarot deck, but also how we connect to it.

While many see the Aquarian Tarot deck and immediately point to the Art Deco and Art Nouveau influence, few acknowledge that many of the colours are distinctly from the 1970s, when the deck was released. The Aquarian Tarot will also resonate with people who vividly experienced in the late 60s and early 70s or anyone who feels connected to that era.

The accompanying book to the Aquarian Tarot deck says that, "A proper reading of the cards can help one gain perspective on personal questions and reorder the priorities in his life." This is definitely a deck that is perfect for doing a Tarot reading for yourself.

Where Can I Buy the Aquarian Tarot Deck?

The Aquarian Tarot deck is available for purchase on Amazon here in two sizes. One deck is playing card sized, while the second is in the traditional Tarot card size.

Images from Aquarian Tarot used with permission of U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT USA. c. 1993 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

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