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Druids Defined: A Reconstructionist Druid's Commentary

Modern Druidry has put a completely new spin on exactly what a Druid is today. Because of the new aged movement and the combined restoration of Paganism started in the early 1900s, the way Druids are viewed today has been drastically changed from what Druids were in the ancient Celtic culture. Many people dont seem to understand that the new aged view of a Druid as a simple nature loving spiritualist has been perpetuated by the Neo-Druidic… Continue

Another interesting question posed to me. This comes from a Yahoo group specifically focusing on the Morrigan (Irish Goddess of War, Lust and Death). Questions like this in a group that is, in essense, dedicated to war always makes me raise my eyebrow in confusion.

Question to me:

May I ask how you incorporate physical "warriorness" in your life this day and age?

And what would you say to someone who was called to this path who is not so into violence, let alone combat. there is little… Continue

After the "physical warriorness" post found earlier in my blog I received a very interesting email from the person who originally asked the question and I think we had a great conversation. I pointed out that perhaps they have been called by the Morrigan for something that has yet to happen that may change their perspective on war. This person actually admitted that to be a possibility and I think we ended our conversation with a decent level of understanding on both sides.

Here comes th… Continue

After doing some research I came across this poem and I consider it Pagan relevant. Enjoy!

Do not stand by my grave and weep.
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am a diamond glint in the snow.
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain.
I am the gentle Autumn rain.
When you awake in the morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft star shine at night.
Do not stand by my grave and cry.
I am not there.
I did not die.

-Att… Continue