A Druid can work with nothing more than his mind, if necessary. That said, tools can help us to focus that intention more clearly, and assist us in ritual simply by being physically present. - Joanna Van Der Hoeven https://youtu.be/TnisJtHzUYk It's easy for new Pagans to fall in love with the exhilaration of finding all [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwllHm4ltNk The Ovate studies in Druidry encourage you to learn a great deal of material, develop that Inner Grove, and cultivate Nwyfre. Crafting a grimoire or book of shadow is one way to keep track of all this work. Last year I did a video where I described the process I used for making [...]
The magical arts are often associated with aging books of wisdom filled with spells, rituals, and arcane knowledge. Modern media sources like Charmed or BBC's Merlin show big, chunky books of magic that house botanical prints and all sorts of magical incantations and crystals. It is no surprise that these ideas and images influence Pagans [...]
It's been a crafty week. I just finished my walking staff at the beginning of the week. Yesterday, I finished my crane bag. 😀 As many of you know, I'm currently working on my Ovate grade through OBOD. One of the early lessons encourages you to make your own magical bag called a crane bag. [...]
The stereotypical image of a Druid often includes a knotty, weathered, walking staff. Of course, it is implied that this is a magical item used perhaps in ritual. Today many modern Druids also create a staff. Today's staff might be used just as a walking stick or perhaps like a wand to create a magical [...]
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