For the Children and the Child within us all. The write-up below differs vastly from my usual as we will dive into our inner child pulling philosophical and spiritual understanding from The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Yes, you read that correctly. As I wanted to do something not so serious and to show how deepContinue reading “Way of the Turtle a Turtle Philosophy”
Author Archives: Branos Carnutodrûidon
Ambactos Rotî
Servent/ambassador of the wheel, and Follower of the Trirextoues
The Three Laws That the Senodruides gave to us.
Dugie Dêuoi – “Honor the Gods”
Gneie ne drucos – “Do no evil”
Biue eni mêdê – “Live in honor”
I am a practitioner of Stoicism and Liminality. A Nouiogalatis focused on Galatibessus (Gaulish Customs) and Druidobessus (Druid Customs). I have studied the different Realms of Druidry and that of the Senodruides (Ancient Druids) for 20 or so years. I have found my way as a member of the Grand Grove of Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA), I am the Druið and the Auetos (The Protector) of Galatîs Litauiâs and Drunemeton.
You can find out more about me https://carnutianevocation.com/
Rite of Awen
Often in life, we forget what we are doing and about, which can block our creative energies. Feeling this block can bring us down and into another state of being, which can be unpleasant for ourselves and those around us. To help overcome this, we can turn to the Rite of Awen, a powerful riteContinue reading “Rite of Awen”
Teachings of Sucellos and Nantosueltâ
Sucellos, the generous father, is often depicted with his hammer, pot, dog, raven, and grapes, which symbolize his roles as protector, creator, provider, destroyer, and source of abundance. He was a beloved deity who was revered by the common people and who helped them shape their land and protect their boundaries. Nantosueltâ, the great mother,Continue reading “Teachings of Sucellos and Nantosueltâ”
The Alchemical Journey of Into the well, Out into the valley
The story I wrote called Into the well, Out into the valley describes a journey of death, rebirth, and life, which is also a metaphor not just for the Souls journey but also a symbolic representation of the alchemical transformation and transmutation process. This journey leads to the creation of the philosopher’s stone or the elixir ofContinue reading “The Alchemical Journey of Into the well, Out into the valley”
Through the Realms of Drus
This meditation ritual can help you connect with the energy of the World Tree (Drus) and the three realms it represents Dubnos, Bitus, and Albios. By visualizing Drus and experiencing the significance of each domain, you can gain a deeper understanding of the cycles of life, death, and rebirth. The liminal space of Antumnos isContinue reading “Through the Realms of Drus”
Iuoi (Holidays)
Below are the main holidays I wildcrafted for myself in AODA (Ancient Order of Druids in America), so I thought I would share them.Within this, there is much Soitos (Magic) happening, meaning I use Gaulish Cosmic principles, Alchemy, and philosophical ideas for the holidays to help one to connect to the earth, self, and theContinue reading “Iuoi (Holidays)”
The Rays of Awen
As A Druid, I connect a lot to what we call Awen. Awen is considered a force that can flow through anyone open to receiving it, and it helps to inspire creativity, insight, and spiritual illumination. It is also seen as a way of connecting with the natural world and the cycles of the seasonsContinue reading “The Rays of Awen”
To Hekate
This write-up differs from any of my others as this is not about Gaul, Druids, or any other topics I usually write about. This is a gift for my beautiful wife, which you can find her blog over at the Herbal Alter. She is a devotee of Hekate and has been building a relationship withContinue reading “To Hekate”
Journeying with Sucellos and Nantosuelta: Connecting with the Gifts of the Earth and the Depths of the Soul.
The purpose of this meditation is to connect with the energy of Sucellos and Nantosuelta and to tap into their teachings of balance, renewal, and abundance. This can help cultivate a sense of gratitude for the gifts of the earth and encourage a deeper connection with the natural world. This can also promote an understandingContinue reading “Journeying with Sucellos and Nantosuelta: Connecting with the Gifts of the Earth and the Depths of the Soul.”
Bessus, Touta, and Uarina
With the many different Gaulish groups out in the world, it can confuse many people. I will break down my stuff for you so that it may shed some light your way. Tegobessus – Specific to a family or household. Tegos Carnution (House of the Carnutes) is my Hearth/House custom; as the name suggests, it isContinue reading “Bessus, Touta, and Uarina”
The Carnutian Nemeton 