I am soooo excited!!! At least a year ago I have found a beautiful peace while hiking... don't know what it is but because it has called me it will have a use in the rituals!!! :) :)
I use two staffs. One is much more ceremonial with an antler atop and made of a single oak branch.the other is a pine walking stick I use for more everyday use
I thought the sound was perfectly fine. Thank you for sharing your knowledge ✨💓 I love my staff so very very much, I wish I could take it everywhere with me
I wonder, is there any good artisan that makes personalized staffs? The idea of a staff that doubles as a walking stick is pure genious. I wouldn't be able to separate from it honestly. Btw. I'm fairly new to modern druidism and finding your channel, your tips- everything, thank you. Thank you for sharing your jurney. Lots of love, dear.
My staff was a gift to me, although I have found another lovely walking stick that doubles as a Druid "staff" at an antiques emporium, for less than £20. It's all carved with strange animals! I'd recommend looking at antique shops, flea markets, that sort of thing if you're not into making one yourself. :)
That was a really insightful and interesting video, thank you for making this! I’ve just attempted my first ever themed staff, (I wouldn’t say it’s exactly ‘Druid’ but it was inspired by that style). I’d be honoured to see your thoughts if you would take the time to watch the video. Thank you and have a great day!!
Can you please explain further the practices you mention at 6:18..."cast the circle...invoke the dieities...honor the three world, and directing energy"? Am new to druidry and having a hard time finding reliable, authentic information but your video is one of the best I've seen so far :)
Hello Robert - please see my "Casting the Magic Circle" video for more information. To find out more about the other subjects, I recommend my work "The Book of Hedge Druidry: A Complete Guide for the Solitary Seeker" :)
I found this to be very informative I have followed the pagan path for many years now and have recently been ushered on the path of duridism and as the durids didn't put anything in writing it is very hard to differentiate fact from fiction, what would you recommend for someone who is new to duridism ?
Hello Richard, if you are referring to books, I would recommend (among my own works!) the following: Suggested Reading Billington, P. (2011) The Path of Druidry: Walking the Ancient Green Way, Llewellyn Carr- Gomm (2002) Druid Mysteries: Ancient Wisdom for the 21st Century, Rider Cunliffe, B. (1992) The Celtic World, Constable London Freeman, Mara (2001) Kindling the Celtic Spirit: Ancient Traditions to Illumine Your Life Through the Seasons, HarperOne Fries, Jan (2003), Cauldron of the Gods, Mandrake of Oxford Green, M. J. (1997), Exploring the World of the Druids, Thames and Hudson Gregory, Lady Augusta (1999 reprint), Gods and Fighting Men, Colin Smythe Limited Haywood, J. (2001), The Historical Atlas of the Celtic World Thames and Hudson Herne, Robin (2012), Bard Song, Moon Books Herne, Robin (2009) Old Gods, New Druids O Books Hopman, E. E. (2008) A Druid's Herbal of Sacred Tree Medicine Destiny Books Hopman, E. E. (2008) Priestess of the Forest: A Druid Novel, Llewellyn Hutton, R. (2011) Blood and Mistletoe: The History of the Druids in Britain, Yale University Press Hutton, R. (1999) The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft, Oxford Paperbacks Kirkey, James (2009) The Salmon in the Spring: The Ecology of Celtic Spirituality, Hiraeth Press Ly de Angeles et als (2005) Pagan Visions for a Sustainable Future, Llewellyn MacLellan et als (2012) The Wanton Green: Contemporary Pagan Writings on Place Mandrake of Oxford Matthews, Caitlin (1996) Celtic Devotional: Daily prayers and blessings, Godsfield Press Matthews, Caitlin (2012) Celtic Visions: Seership, Omens and Dreams of the Otherworld, Watkins Publishing Matthews, Caitlin (1994) The Elements of the Celtic Tradition, Element Books Ltd McGarry, Gina (2000) Brighid's Healing Green Magic Patterson, Nerys (1994), Cattle Lords and Clansmen (2nd edition), University of Notre Dame Press Restall Orr, E. (2004) Living Druidry: Magical Spirituality for the Wild Soul, London: Piatkus Books Ltd Restall Orr, E. (1998) Principles of Druidry, Thorsons Restall Orr, E. (2000) Ritual: A Guide to Life, Love & Inspiration, London: Thorsons Restall Orr, E. (1998) Spirits of the Sacred Grove: The World of a Druid Priestess, Llewellyn Starhawk (2006) The Earth Path: Grounding Your Spirit in the Rhythms of Nature, HarperOne Talboys, G.K. (2011) The Druid Way Made Easy, O Books van der Hoeven, J. (2014) The Awen Alone: Walking the Path of the Solitary Druid, Moon Books van der Hoeven, J. (2019) The Book of Hedge Druidry: A Complete Guide for the Solitary Seeker, Llewellyn van der Hoeven, J. (2013) Zen Druidry: Living a Natural Life, with Full Awareness, Moon Books
@@joanna_vanderhoeven Please excuse my ignorance I did not know you were a author . Thank you so much this has helped me alot and I will be sure to check your books out and continue to watch your channel . Stay safe during these uncertain times
@@joanna_vanderhoeven New to contemplating the thought of ‘druidry’ and just tonight found your videos whilst browsing and love them. When reading your offering of a book list above...... realised I’m literally reading your ‘Awen Alone’ book at the moment!!!! I love guided coincidence!
I told you to take the staff ! Ups...too late now. The truth is that I am fascinated with staffs. As a kid I used to wonder the pine forests and hills near Barcelona, carrying a stick, o "palo". Could not be called a real staff, but acted as one. Now...I need one to help me walk specially when I go out with my Jenny, because she gets into difficult terrain. I like to make them and sale them...but they would have to be blessed by a real Druid...may be you. Still, I have to decide if I can do that. Learn how to get the right wood, etc.
I do apologise. When this was filmed a few years ago, I still had an old camera with not a very good microphone. I've since updated the camera, but would like to have a separate mic one day, when I can afford it. :)
I am soooo excited!!! At least a year ago I have found a beautiful peace while hiking... don't know what it is but because it has called me it will have a use in the rituals!!! :) :)
I use two staffs. One is much more ceremonial with an antler atop and made of a single oak branch.the other is a pine walking stick I use for more everyday use
Great information ❤
I thought the sound was perfectly fine. Thank you for sharing your knowledge ✨💓 I love my staff so very very much, I wish I could take it everywhere with me
Thank you sister
I wonder, is there any good artisan that makes personalized staffs? The idea of a staff that doubles as a walking stick is pure genious. I wouldn't be able to separate from it honestly.
Btw. I'm fairly new to modern druidism and finding your channel, your tips- everything, thank you. Thank you for sharing your jurney.
Lots of love, dear.
My staff was a gift to me, although I have found another lovely walking stick that doubles as a Druid "staff" at an antiques emporium, for less than £20. It's all carved with strange animals! I'd recommend looking at antique shops, flea markets, that sort of thing if you're not into making one yourself. :)
What a beatifull video, thanks for the information
That was a really insightful and interesting video, thank you for making this!
I’ve just attempted my first ever themed staff, (I wouldn’t say it’s exactly ‘Druid’ but it was inspired by that style).
I’d be honoured to see your thoughts if you would take the time to watch the video.
Thank you and have a great day!!
Can you please explain further the practices you mention at 6:18..."cast the circle...invoke the dieities...honor the three world, and directing energy"? Am new to druidry and having a hard time finding reliable, authentic information but your video is one of the best I've seen so far :)
Hello Robert - please see my "Casting the Magic Circle" video for more information. To find out more about the other subjects, I recommend my work "The Book of Hedge Druidry: A Complete Guide for the Solitary Seeker" :)
I found this to be very informative I have followed the pagan path for many years now and have recently been ushered on the path of duridism and as the durids didn't put anything in writing it is very hard to differentiate fact from fiction, what would you recommend for someone who is new to duridism ?
Hello Richard, if you are referring to books, I would recommend (among my own works!) the following:
Suggested Reading
Billington, P. (2011) The Path of Druidry: Walking the Ancient Green Way, Llewellyn
Carr- Gomm (2002) Druid Mysteries: Ancient Wisdom for the 21st Century, Rider
Cunliffe, B. (1992) The Celtic World, Constable London
Freeman, Mara (2001) Kindling the Celtic Spirit: Ancient Traditions to Illumine Your Life Through the Seasons, HarperOne
Fries, Jan (2003), Cauldron of the Gods, Mandrake of Oxford
Green, M. J. (1997), Exploring the World of the Druids, Thames and Hudson
Gregory, Lady Augusta (1999 reprint), Gods and Fighting Men, Colin Smythe Limited
Haywood, J. (2001), The Historical Atlas of the Celtic World Thames and Hudson
Herne, Robin (2012), Bard Song, Moon Books
Herne, Robin (2009) Old Gods, New Druids O Books
Hopman, E. E. (2008) A Druid's Herbal of Sacred Tree Medicine Destiny Books
Hopman, E. E. (2008) Priestess of the Forest: A Druid Novel, Llewellyn
Hutton, R. (2011) Blood and Mistletoe: The History of the Druids in Britain, Yale University Press
Hutton, R. (1999) The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft, Oxford Paperbacks
Kirkey, James (2009) The Salmon in the Spring: The Ecology of Celtic Spirituality, Hiraeth Press
Ly de Angeles et als (2005) Pagan Visions for a Sustainable Future, Llewellyn
MacLellan et als (2012) The Wanton Green: Contemporary Pagan Writings on Place Mandrake of Oxford
Matthews, Caitlin (1996) Celtic Devotional: Daily prayers and blessings, Godsfield Press
Matthews, Caitlin (2012) Celtic Visions: Seership, Omens and Dreams of the Otherworld, Watkins Publishing
Matthews, Caitlin (1994) The Elements of the Celtic Tradition, Element Books Ltd
McGarry, Gina (2000) Brighid's Healing Green Magic
Patterson, Nerys (1994), Cattle Lords and Clansmen (2nd edition), University of Notre Dame Press
Restall Orr, E. (2004) Living Druidry: Magical Spirituality for the Wild Soul, London: Piatkus Books Ltd
Restall Orr, E. (1998) Principles of Druidry, Thorsons
Restall Orr, E. (2000) Ritual: A Guide to Life, Love & Inspiration, London: Thorsons
Restall Orr, E. (1998) Spirits of the Sacred Grove: The World of a Druid Priestess, Llewellyn
Starhawk (2006) The Earth Path: Grounding Your Spirit in the Rhythms of Nature, HarperOne
Talboys, G.K. (2011) The Druid Way Made Easy, O Books
van der Hoeven, J. (2014) The Awen Alone: Walking the Path of the Solitary Druid, Moon Books
van der Hoeven, J. (2019) The Book of Hedge Druidry: A Complete Guide for the Solitary Seeker, Llewellyn
van der Hoeven, J. (2013) Zen Druidry: Living a Natural Life, with Full Awareness, Moon Books
@@joanna_vanderhoeven
Please excuse my ignorance I did not know you were a author . Thank you so much this has helped me alot and I will be sure to check your books out and continue to watch your channel . Stay safe during these uncertain times
@@joanna_vanderhoeven New to contemplating the thought of ‘druidry’ and just tonight found your videos whilst browsing and love them. When reading your offering of a book list above...... realised I’m literally reading your ‘Awen Alone’ book at the moment!!!! I love guided coincidence!
I told you to take the staff !
Ups...too late now.
The truth is that I am fascinated with staffs. As a kid I used to wonder the pine forests and hills near Barcelona, carrying a stick, o "palo". Could not be called a real staff, but acted as one.
Now...I need one to help me walk specially when I go out with my Jenny, because she gets into difficult terrain.
I like to make them and sale them...but they would have to be blessed by a real Druid...may be you.
Still, I have to decide if I can do that. Learn how to get the right wood, etc.
You can make and bless your own staff, and all your own tools. It's within your power, not mine :)
My staff is from a viking grave forest
The sound is very poor quality. It makes it very hard to understand you.
I do apologise. When this was filmed a few years ago, I still had an old camera with not a very good microphone. I've since updated the camera, but would like to have a separate mic one day, when I can afford it. :)