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”
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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)”
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”
Sitting 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 things down for them this could be Poems, Prayers, Rites, Myths, or even art, and songs. Great golden chains forged from theContinue reading “Sitting with Belinos”
Druið
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 see me as a Druið, but that’s fine; I can’t keep denying the Senodruides because of how I think others will feel.Continue reading “Druið”
Invocation 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 youI ask for your insights on this dayThanks to youCheer to youI praise you GwydionI go in peace Gwydion is a Hero, Magician,Continue reading “Invocation to Gwydion”
Awaken 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 I often sit under a tree or by a mountain stream and talk with them. For me, this is more a connectionContinue reading “Awaken with Belinos”
Aisus
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 wrote down about him have a political narrative behind them. I have been wanting to do a small write-up about Aisus forContinue reading “Aisus”