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A walk with Bituatîs
Druið Bedoratêos
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Molatucerdos This is my Praise Artist project Im working on.
Way of the Turtle a Turtle Philosophy
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…
Keep readingRite 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…
Keep readingThrough 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…
Keep readingThe 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,…
Keep readingTo 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…
Keep readingBessus, 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 -…
Keep readingSitting with Belinos
Within Galatîs Litauiâs we have month-long activities. This is called sitting with a Deuos, so each day, spend some time with a Deuos of your choosing for a month and write or draw…
Keep readingDruið
Some words are not meant for others to see, so I have left them out. The Shadows in the Forests Path I know some of you may have your opinions and may not…
Keep readingInvocation to Gwydion
I invoke GwydionThe one born of TreesGreat weaver of the unseenMaster of trickery and phraseAdvisor of the wayWise Druid of oldI look to your great fortress in the starsI give offering and thanks to…
Keep readingAwaken with Belinos
The Dêuoi are not only reachable around an altar or shrine; rather, they are reachable in every aspect of our lives. I take more of an animistic approach to the Dêuoi, which means…
Keep readingAisus
Invocation(I invoke Aisus)(Great tender of Drus)(Celestial woodsman)(First Druits)(Maintainer of the cycles of life and death)(I give offering and thanks to you)(Offering) Depictions/Inscriptions Literary Sources We must remember that the things that the Romans…
Keep readingMaking a Torcos (Very Simple)
Making things is very rewarding, especially things that speak of your devotion to your Deuoi, Ancestors, and community. The most religious relic we have is that of the Torcos (Torc), and in this…
Keep readingElder Futhark
The Elder Futhark is a reconstruction of what is thought to be the oldest version of the Runic alphabet linguistics call “proto-Germanic”, which stems from “proto-Indo-European. The Runes were used in the parts…
Keep readingAstragalomancy (Modern)
A little History Astragalomancy is a form of Cleromancy, meaning divination by sortition or casting lots. The name comes from the Greek words Astragaios (dice or knucklebone) along with Manteia (divination). The dice are marked with letters…
Keep readingThe Witches Runes
The Witch’s Runes are a set of symbols used as an oracle. (They’re unrelated to the Norse runes and other archaic alphabets.) These symbols are pictographs that represent Gods, Elements, Seasons, human functions,…
Keep readingInscrîbatus for Litauia
This is our Inscrîbatus for LitauiaOne can use this for many purposes. Always be mindful of the reason you would use this Inscrîbatus.Sotio is very much involved in this, Sotio was used in…
Keep readingLitauia
The Inscriptions. I came across five inscriptions to a goddess called Litaui (the vast one), which is Earth or where we get our word for Earth, so it seems we have an Earth…
Keep readingThe Horse, Snake, and Wheel
I love to look at Gaulish artwork. My mind likes to explore the many themes one could take with some of the art we see on the many items like coins, cups, vases,…
Keep readingInvocation to Ambicatus
I invoke AmbicatusMighty RixThe one who gives victoryHigh one over GalliâYou saw a great future for all Galliâ, you will live in our hearts and minds foreverWe give offering and thanks to youAmbicatus…
Keep readingWhispers from Carnuticâ, Corroi and the Gobanios
Deep in the heart of Carnuticâ, many stories are told. Some of these stories are brought in by our traders and warriors. Some of them are from far-off lands. Some are right in…
Keep readingThe Druið and Belinos
One Dêuos seems to be very important to the Senogalatis and mainly to the Neo Druids today more than the Gaulish Pagans. I’m speaking of Belinos. Strangely, his worship is not more widespread…
Keep readingMore On Drunemeton
(Updated) We now have a website, Drunemeton. A word I, Branos am not the leader of Drunemeton; I am but a Raven on one of the mighty branches within Drunemeton. I am the keeper…
Keep readingMenman Alisiâs (Memory of Alesia) Rite
One will need to be outside or in an area with plenty of space to move around.You will need 10 Candles, 4 for the Directions, 4 for People, 1 for the Ancestors, and…
Keep readingThe Carnyx Sounds, Harken the words
Catus Alisiâs is upon us as this time harkens a call to reflect on the days of old and the struggles that befell upon Gaul. We, the Carnutes, have felt many blows since…
Keep readingWhispers in Carnuticâ, Cauaroi and the Natrix
Deep in the heart of Carnuticâ, many stories are told. Some of these stories are brought in by our traders and warriors. Some of them are from far-off lands. And some of these…
Keep readingCantos Anextlon /Sphere of Protection
This will not be about learning the SOP (Sphear of protection), just my version. There are plenty of places to learn about it. I will have links at the end. I have not…
Keep readingUâtis Studies – Samolouissus Gaulish Herb List
Samolouissus – Plant KnowledgeBelow is a list of herbs, our Senogalatis and Senodruides used. We are unsure exactly how the Gauls utilized some of these. Did the Gauls use them how Dioscorides, Pliny,…
Keep readingThe Carnyx Sounds (Gaulish Gate)
As we all get deeper into our Customs/Traditions and form bonds with the individuals in our community, we begin to grow and respect one another. That also means wanting to be there for…
Keep readingThe Carnyx Sounds
I know there are those out there that do not like me. Well, probably the majority of you all, and that’s OK. I came off as stern and straightforward, and confident, which is…
Keep readingThe Real Drûið Part 1 – Basics
Yes, the title is solid and stern, as is the towering oak. I have wanted to write this little article for some time but, at the same time a little nervous about speaking…
Keep readingTriduliâ (Poison Ivy)
In my spirituality/Religion, Galatibessus, everything has a Spirit we call this Anationton (Soul Path/ In my spirituality/Religion, Galatibessus, everything has a Spirit we call this Anationton (Soul Path/Animism). Triduliâ (She of the three-leafed)…
Keep readingThe Pempocelon and Sironâ
This article will have many folks rolling their eyes about the concept I’m putting out there. This article will be based on the fact that the Druides studied the motions of the cosmos. …
Keep readingDrus
Within Galatibessus (Gaulish Customs), we hold sacred a world tree called Drus. Drus sprouts from within the depths of Dubnos.Bringing rise of the trunk into Bitus. For its canopy to reach for Albios. Reflection…
Keep readingCauannos of the Drūið
Cauannos (Owl)This article will be a little different than my others as this comes from a dream. I was in the forest of the Carnutes. It was a dark night thick with mist,…
Keep readingInvocation to Divitiacus
Uediâ (Invocation)I invoke DivitiacusThe one who is namedWise Druits and Uercobretos of the AeduiGreat guide of the motions of the cosmosMaster to that which is hiddenServant to the peaceI give offering and thanks…
Keep readingNemetonâ
Nemetonâ, her name meaning “She of the sacred grove”.She is a Dêuos of the Sacred Space.We have a reference to what a Nemeton might have looked like by Lucan, a Roman poet. No…
Keep readingAddatus (Offering)
Datiesti uta dassân, datiûmî uta dassais“You give that I may give. I give that you may give.” Addatus (Offering, Sacrifical Gift)I put this small list together because many folks ask what kind of Addatus…
Keep readingRitual/Altar/Shrines/Rites 101
The aim here is to help out the newcomers to understand the basics. This is not intended for those that already know. This write-up is to help one understand the very basics of…
Keep readingDrunemeton
We now have a website Drunemeton. All my stuff relates to Druids and Gaul. More specifically, to the Senodruides (Ancient Druides). I have a deep fire within that drives me to reconstruct, reconnect,…
Keep readingAnation (soul) Part 1 – Ouion Natracos (Snake Egg)
This is a heavily pondered topic with many ideas on what the Ouion Natracos (Snake egg) is and it’s meaning. Some modern folks suggest all kinds of things, and they are of value.…
Keep readingInscrîbatus of the Bardos, Uātis, and Druið
The image above is a modified version of a snake from a coin found in the Carnutes territory. It represents the rebirth and renewal of the Bardos, Uātis, and Druið traditions of Gaul…
Keep readingDruid Appellation
The purpose of this labeling is to help one another understand where one is coming from in their explanation and talking about the Druids in their practice. I see a lot of misunderstanding…
Keep readingThe Druids That are Named
These are the names of Druids that have been written down in History and Myth. I will not let magician, priest, judge, or any other word take the place of Druid. If they…
Keep readingThe Drūið and The Uātis Dance with Pleiades
What we call the sisters today are the keys to the motion. These High Days are based on the farming year. These were critical to the Ancestors of ancient times, and I think…
Keep readingMaking Simple Deluâs (Ordobessus)
Sucellos and Nantosuelta Deluâs (Idol) This is a very simple way to make yourself some Deluâs (Idol) This method is very simple and takes minimal skill & tools. It’s a very basic and…
Keep readingThe Laws from the Senodruides
These are the Laws of the Druides as it was written down in Ancient times. Preserved by Diogenes Laertius, a Greek philosopher. “The Druids make their pronouncements by means of riddles and dark sayings, teaching…
Keep readingDivitacus Of The Aedui
The Named Druid The Aeduan DruidWe all try to maintain and do what is right or what we think is right. We seek help from others and, in that desperate need, get taken advantage…
Keep readingModern Druidry 101 (Revival Druidry)
What is Druidry? That is a question with many answers; there is a saying ask 3 Druids what Druidry is you will get 4 answers. Druidry can be a religion, it can be…
Keep readingThe Ancient Druids, Bards, and Ovates
We will be talking about the Senodruides (Ancient Gaulish Druids), Senobardoi (Ancient Gaulish Bardoi), and the Senouâtîs (Ancient Gaulish Uâtîs). The understandings we have comes from Greek and Roman classical writers along with…
Keep readingAccounts of the Ancient Druids, Bards, and Ovates
These are some classical sources on the Senodruides (Ancent Druides). That of the Roman and Greek writers. Ammianus Marcellinus According to the Druids, a part of the population [of Gaul] was indigenous, but…
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