The Path of Druidry

Download or read book The Path of Druidry written by Penny Billington and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2011-08-08 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the sacred beauty and wisdom of the druid path with this comprehensive guidebook. “Respectful to tradition and relevant to the present. . . . An engaging and readable introduction to Druidry for today.”—John Michael Greer, Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids and author of The Druidry Handbook Listen to the call of spirit and seek truth in wild groves, the shifting seasons, and the beauty of the Old Ways. Discover how to embark on this sacred green path and enrich your life with its ancient wisdom. Practicing Druid Penny Billington offers a clear and structured course of study grounded in Celtic history and mythology, and highlights the mysteries and modern practice of this nature-based tradition. Each chapter begins with an evocative visualization, and captivating Welsh mythic tales from the Mabinogion are woven throughout, introducing lessons and key concepts. A series of hands-on exercises will help you internalize these truths, develop a spiritual awareness rooted in nature, build a relationship with the multi-dimensional world, and ultimately adopt a druidic worldview to guide you in everyday life. Archetypes Animal energy The elements The Nwyfre Symbols The Wheel of the Year The Otherworld Trees as teachers and healers Shapeshifting From joining a druidic community to starting out as a solitary practitioner, this unique spiritual guide offers advice on everything you need to know about practicing Druidry today. “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