Clothing, Tools, Druidic Life
This is a page that gives people a modern look at Neo-druidism, This is not supposed to be a history section. Though some are historically used by druids, this is what a basic modern druid uses and wears.
List of Modern Standard Tools for Ceremonies
Druid Sickle - Devotees of old gods often carry small sickles, which are reminiscent of both plants (sickles were originally farming tools) and the moon (the blades are crescent-shaped). They can be seen as weapons, or simply as tools that happen to come in handy for self-defense.
Crane Bag - is a special bag, a magical bag, that many druids carry with them. Often full of shells, rocks, magical objects, feathers, stones, Ogham staves, representations of the elements, ritual tools, and much more, a crane bag is wonderfully unique to each druid!
Daily Life of a Modern Neo Druid.
awen is the inspiration of the poets, or bards; or, in its personification, Awen is the inspirational muse of creative artists in general. The inspired individual (often a poet or a soothsayer) is described as an awenydd. Neo-Druids define awen as "flowing energy," or "a force that flows with the essence of life. Awen is a Welsh, Cornish and Breton word for "inspiration"
Books
Druid Robes - Within the Druid class, it is believed that there were subsections, all with colour-coded robes. The eldest Druid, or one deemed to be the most wise, was the Arch-druid, and would wear green robes. The ordinary Druids would wear white and act as priests.
These are just a view selected books that are informative of being a modern day druid or even a practicer of Celtic Wicca.
The Ogham Alphabet - is an alphabet that appears on monumental inscriptions dating from the 4th to the 6th century AD, and in manuscripts dating from the 6th to the 9th century. It was used mainly to write Primitive and Old Irish, and also to write Old Welsh, Pictish and Latin. It was inscribed on stone monuments throughout Ireland, particuarly Kerry, Cork and Waterford, and in England, Scotland, the Isle of Man and Wales, particularly in Pembrokeshire in south Wales.
The primary function of the Druid Cord is geometry. Surprised? It’s for laying out sacred spaces done through the creation of right-angle triangles. The Druid Cord is another one of those tools we don’t hear about very often. While still a tool Druids use now and in the past, it’s not as fascinating or mysterious as the others. I mean, it’s a piece of rope, so not very flashy or magical.
Cloak- Modern Druids also have added the cloak to their ceremonial attire. These cloaks are made of thin type material and fit over the Druid Robe with a celtic Knot clasp. The back deign could be different depending on the person or Grove Clothing Regulations.
Organizations
Below are a few links to Druid Orders around the world
The silver branch is often mentioned in Celtic mythology as something which can enable the bearer to pass into the Otherworld while still alive. It is mentioned in The Voyage of Bran, and is also used by Manannan Mac Lir to entice Cormac Mac Airt to visit the Otherworld.
Every Druid Should Know
Druidic Clothing and Dress
DOSG Arch-Druid Attire. This is a sample of what our Arch Druid wears under his robe when doing a grove ceremony, or without the robes when running a basic grove meeting .
When you first come to Druidry, the odds are you’ll pick up a book about it from one of the more famous Druids, and maybe read some blogs and articles to get a feel for what Druidry is. You might build on that by reading more about the history and mythology. You’ll soon find that there isn’t as much historical detail as you might have hoped for. Many of the people who are attracted to Druidry are also attracted to the idea of study and learning, so, where do you go next?
The call to service as part of Druidry can seem like and intimidating thing. If you are already time-poor, already tired and struggling (as so many of us are) then how can you possibly add ‘service’ on top of that? It can seem like an idea that more properly belongs with anyone trying to take more of a priestly role.
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Any commitment you make to learning and growing is part of how you serve as a Druid. You may be laying down the foundations for future service. The most important work to do right now might be the work you are doing in your own life that will give you more options in the future. Looking after nature as it manifests in your own body is looking after nature. The things that are best for us are also best for the world as a whole, and this is good work to be doing.
There is no end point of having become a Druid such that you can sit back and not bother anymore. There is always more to know, further to reach, more to love, and opportunities for being confused, overwhelmed, awed, and inspired.