2013-02-13T05:58:00Z http://realpagan.net/forum/topics/modern-druidry-1?feed=yes&xn_auth=no tag:realpagan.net,2011-01-11:6330711:Comment:38917 2011-01-11T00:43:30.917Z Strata http://realpagan.net/profile/Strata

<p>I do preform/participate in both private and group rituals.  They aren't a necessity of the druid philosophy, but I believe most participate in some sort of ritual.  I do not know any that do not.</p> <p> </p> <p>The three paths of druidry, which I elaborate on more in my group have generic skills that run parallel with each.  Divination and herbalism, for instance, are skills of the ovate path.  Diplomacy and ritual skills of the "druid" path.  Story-telling and history part of the Bardic…</p>

<p>I do preform/participate in both private and group rituals.  They aren't a necessity of the druid philosophy, but I believe most participate in some sort of ritual.  I do not know any that do not.</p> <p> </p> <p>The three paths of druidry, which I elaborate on more in my group have generic skills that run parallel with each.  Divination and herbalism, for instance, are skills of the ovate path.  Diplomacy and ritual skills of the "druid" path.  Story-telling and history part of the Bardic path.  How a druid fulfills these "skills" though is very individualized.  Familiarization with the ogham, with the three elements,  and with Celtic myth and legend are of course highly encouraged, if not necessary.  <br/><br/><cite>Dog said:</cite></p> <blockquote><div><p>Thank you for this information! very interesting stuff.</p> <p> As Druidism is more philosophy than dogmatic regilion, do you practice any sort of ritual, or gathering? Or perhaps only based on your spiritual inclinations and not so much as a Druid (sorry is this sentence makes no sense, i have trouble trying to explain what i mean ^^;)</p> <p>You mentioned that witchcraft is more of a skill to a Druid than a religious necessity which i think is quite smart, as witchcraft does not appeal to everyone. Are there any skills which run parallel with all Druids, or are a Druid's chosen 'endeavors' all their own choice of interests?</p> </div> </blockquote> tag:realpagan.net,2011-01-11:6330711:Comment:38910 2011-01-11T00:20:23.910Z Dog http://realpagan.net/profile/Dog

<p>Thank you for this information! very interesting stuff.</p> <p> As Druidism is more philosophy than dogmatic regilion, do you practice any sort of ritual, or gathering? Or perhaps only based on your spiritual inclinations and not so much as a Druid (sorry is this sentence makes no sense, i have trouble trying to explain what i mean ^^;)</p> <p>You mentioned that witchcraft is more of a skill to a Druid than a religious necessity which i think is quite smart, as witchcraft does not appeal to…</p>

<p>Thank you for this information! very interesting stuff.</p> <p> As Druidism is more philosophy than dogmatic regilion, do you practice any sort of ritual, or gathering? Or perhaps only based on your spiritual inclinations and not so much as a Druid (sorry is this sentence makes no sense, i have trouble trying to explain what i mean ^^;)</p> <p>You mentioned that witchcraft is more of a skill to a Druid than a religious necessity which i think is quite smart, as witchcraft does not appeal to everyone. Are there any skills which run parallel with all Druids, or are a Druid's chosen 'endeavors' all their own choice of interests?</p> tag:realpagan.net,2010-12-02:6330711:Comment:16809 2010-12-02T02:04:33.809Z Strata http://realpagan.net/profile/Strata

Satori! Thanks for your reply. It's funny... alot of people think druids are mythical creatures.. ;) There are *some* of us out there... :)

Satori! Thanks for your reply. It's funny... alot of people think druids are mythical creatures.. ;) There are *some* of us out there... :) tag:realpagan.net,2010-12-01:6330711:Comment:16679 2010-12-01T22:36:24.679Z Satori http://realpagan.net/profile/Satori

Thank you for this post.<br /> <br /> Druids have fascinated me since a young age, when I became aware of the existence of Wicca and started exploring spiritual-paths thereafter I was delighted to discover druids actually exist.<br /> <br /> I've never been quite sure if I should describe myself as being (or becoming) one, but one thing is certain, I want to know more! =)

Thank you for this post.<br /> <br /> Druids have fascinated me since a young age, when I became aware of the existence of Wicca and started exploring spiritual-paths thereafter I was delighted to discover druids actually exist.<br /> <br /> I've never been quite sure if I should describe myself as being (or becoming) one, but one thing is certain, I want to know more! =)