Druidry is very much alive and relevant in today's world. Discover how to embark on this green and magical path - and enrich your life with its ancient wisdom. British Druid Penny Billington offers a clear and structured course of study that highlights the mysteries, magic, and modern practice of this nature-based tradition. Each chapter begins with a captivating Welsh mythic tale that introduces lessons and key concepts. Practical exercises will help you internalize these truths, develop a spiritual awareness rooted in nature, connect to the multidimensional world, and ultimately adopt a druidic worldview to guide you in everyday life. From joining a druidic community to beginning a solitary path, this unique spiritual guide offers advice on everything you need to know about practising Druidry today.
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"I loved this rich and intuitive approach to the study of modern Druidry. Penny's book is full of wisdom and insight. The comprehensive course is accompanied by beautiful visualizations and carefully crafted inspirational exercises."-Barbara Erskine, bestselling author of Lady of Hay
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Höhe: 233 mm
Breite: 192 mm
Dicke: 24 mm
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978-0-7387-2346-4 (9780738723464)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Penny Billington (Somerset) is an active member in the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids and has edited the Order magazine, Touchstone, for six years. She regularly runs workshops, organizes rituals, and gives lectures. She is also the author of two druidic mystery novels. Visit her online at www.druidauthors.com.
Table of contents
Foreword by Philip Carr Gomm
Introduction
Chapter 1: The basics of Druidry
Study break one
Tales from the Mabinogion: Pwyll, Pen Annwn
Chapter 2: In, out and round about: your feet on the track
Study break two
Lessons from Pwyll's story
Chapter 3: Earth, air, fire and water: the web of correspondence
Study break three
Tales from the Mabionogion: Pwyll and Rhiannon
Chapter 4: The cycle of the seasons
Study break four
Lessons from Rhiannon's story
Chapter 5: Water and the moon: the edges of territory
Study break five
Tales from the Mabinogion: Branwen, the daughter of Llyr
Chapter 6: Co-habitees of the natural world: teachers and totems
Study break six
Lesson's from Branwen's story
Chapter 7: The Celts: core connections and associations
Study break seven
Tales from the Mabinogion: Manawyddan the son of Llyr
Chapter 8: Stars and stones our maps
Study break eight
Lessons from Manawyddan's story
Chapter 9: Taking centre stage: the bard
Study break nine
Tales from the Mabinogion: Gwydion and the coming of the swine
Chapter 10: Magic in the forest: the Ovate path
Study break ten
Lessons from Gwydion's story
Chapter 11: Engaging with the community: the Druid
Study break eleven
Tales from the Mabinogion: Llew Llaw Gyffes
Chapter 12: Druids in the world
Study break twelve
Lessons from Llew's story
Conclusions and blessings
Acknowledgements
Glossary and pronunciation guide
Bibiography
