Druidism, Paganism and other paths

For many Wicca is too demanding a path, or else there are aspects of it that they are not fully comfortable with, such as its "either in or out" type approach.

Wicca is only one of many pagan paths and ways, and especially for those newly exploring all this it's good to be able to look around and investigate other possibilities that are more open and accessible.

How many Pagans are there in the world? There are that many pagan paths! The remit of this website is Wicca so most of its focus is on the Craft, but I've included some Pagan, Druidic and other  information resources and contact information  here so that you can investigate these possibilities.

As well as that these are potentially very powerful wisdom sources for Wiccans to draw from as well- especially from such as Druidism  and other Pagan paths of a similar nature.

Here's some links to websites that you'll find helpful, and some other contact information that you can follow up for more information

Pagan Contacts and resources

PAGANLINK This is a very good, largely British resource for Wicca and Paganism generally. I was a founder member of Paganlink some 13 years or so ago.

THE PAGAN FEDERATION  The single best resource for things  Pagan in Britain, with links, resources and information of global proportions.  The PF produce a quarterly magazine, organise Moots, gatherings and conferences, and bring together a wide range of services and resources. My Wife Pauline and I are both members of the Pagan federation.

Pagan Moot is a safe space where people can ask questions without fear of censorship, meet new friends and get real life contacts. Pagans and newcomers from all paths get together in order to learn from each other.

This is organised by Steph' Golightly who is a long standing and well respected member of the UK Pagan Community and who I have networked with for about 15 years since she studied with Galdraheim Coven. I am a member of this discussion circle also.

Fill in your email address, click the button to the right of that, and join the circle today

What is Druidry?

Druidry/Druidism is a contemporary expression of Native British and Northern European shamanic, magickal and spiritual traditions, which weave together very powerfully, and which form a coherent framework for anyone to use whom seeks such traditions to work with in ways which are in resonance with the land in which they live.

There are many individual forms and expressions of Druidry which you can draw from, and a number of groups and organisations which you can join if you choose, or whom you can draw from for inspiration if you prefer to work solo. These range from the white-robed Druids you may have seen performing rituals and ceremonies at places such as Stonehenge, to those whom take a more earthy and primal approach.

"If I wasn't a Wiccan I'd be a Druid". Of all the contemporary wisdom traditions which are now accessible, Druidism/Druidry ranks alongside Wicca for me- I personally favour Wicca because of its initiatory structures, degree system and training structures, but there is a huge wealth of wisdom within contemporary Druidry that I draw from, and which I'd urge anyone of Pagan or Wiccan inclinations to also look into.

Listed here are just a few sites- but they are all excellent sources of inspiration, information and wisdom. I've put this- [Highly recommended] by the first three listed here. These I recommend above all. They are beautifully constructed web sites with a huge wealth of information.

SPIRIT OF THE NORTH GATHERINGS [Highly recommended]
Is an independent, non-political organisation open to all whom follow Druidry as their spiritual path.

SONG was founded in 1996 to help give a voice to druids and Druidry in the north of England, from the north, and to honour the sacred landscape of Northern England. All though are welcome from all directions, and all lands.

SONG organises events, camps, gatherings and workshops in Northern Britain, which are run on a non-profit basis. Some are residential, all are excellent.

"SpiritSong" is the newsletter of SONG and is available for a contribution/suggested price of between £1.00 and £1.25 per issue (In the UK only) "SpiritSong is published quarterly at the fire festivals, and carries excellent articles, poetry, artwork, reviews, letters, details of events and gatherings, and similar resources. Well worth subscribing to. If you live outside Britain, contact the editor (details below) for rates to your country.

To contribute, subscribe, or make enquiries, write to:-
Madeleine Johnson, SONG, 8 School Close, Stonebroom, Derbyshire. DE55 6LP.
Email:- SONG@yewgrove.demon.co.uk
Website:- http://www.yewgrove.demon.co.uk/index.html

Celtic whispers [Highly recommended]
An excellent web site of Druidic information, poetry, links and other material. Very well put together, and well worth a good, full browse. "Celtic Whispers" also has excellent Shamanism, Pagan, Celtic and Wiccan information that is well worth a full browse through too- this is a very well laid out site from which the Spirit of Awen speaks clearly.
Website:- http://www.taliesin.clara.net/

The British Druid Order [Highly recommended]
An excellent Druidic organisation.
Email:- greywolf@druidorder.demon.co.uk
BDO web-site:- http://www.druidorder.demon.co.uk

The Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids:-
One of the most long standing Druidic groups.
website- http://www.druidry.org/

The Celtic Traditionalist Order of Druids:-
website- http://www.goodnet.com/~merlyn/ctodmain.htm

The Reformed Druids of North America
Website:- http://www.neopagan.net/index.html

The Druid's Grove
Website:- http://www.druidsgrove.org

THE ORDER OF DRUIDS IN ULSTER
Another excellent web site with lots of information, articles, links and contact details. Especially useful for those in Ireland. Clive Culbertson whom heads this is well linked with a number of groups and organisations, so can help you connect with them also.
Website:- http://freespace.virgin.net/clive.culbertson

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