Understanding who the Druids were
The Druids were the educated/gifted class of an ancient people called the Celts (pronounced with a hard “c” like Kelts). Druids occupied a unique role in society, unlike any position …
An Overview of Celtic Polytheism
When talking about Celtic polytheism, one can also refer to Druidism, (the druids being the priests, teachers, law officers and doctors in the Celtic culture. Celtic spirituality refers to the …
Celtic Days of Worship
Days of worship in the Celtic belief are not based upon particular days and do not use a traditional calendar as a guide. They are instead based on phases of …
What are the Celtic Holy Days
In Celtic tradition, particular times of the year are celebrated to acknowledge certain natural energies-celebrating the eight Sabbats. Wheel of the Year Your Celtic ancestors worked within a ‘Wheel of …
Runes Explained
The ancient origins of runes are shrouded in a secret past, but the practice of reading them has experienced a popular revival. Runes are a sacred writing system used throughout …
Animal Totems Deer
The deer, a food source, pagan totem, and Disney favorite is one of the most widely distributed and successful mammals on the planet. From England to China, South America to …
Color in Symbol and Ritual
The Significance of Color in Symbol and Ritual As many color therapists, interior decorators and New Age Professionals will tell you, color affects us on a deeper level than just …
Planning a Pagan Wedding
When planning a Pagan wedding it can be as similar as planning a traditional wedding or as complicated as recreating a medieval-style ceremony. For the most part, the ceremonies that …
Understanding Janus Pagan God of January
Pagan history is everywhere and is easily found by researching the history of our modern customs and practices. Some of the days of the week and even some months of …
Tree Lore Sacred Trees Tree Calendar Trees in Mythology Trees in Folklore Nature
The sacred Celtic calendar trees are rich in mythological history and have inspired many traditions in folklore, from using their wood as divining rods to inheriting wisdom and universal understanding …
Totemism and its use in Shamanistic Religions around the World
Shadow totems are the animals we have unexplained fears of – those animals have life lessons to teach us which we are avoiding; until those lessons are learned we will …
How the Elements Determine a Persons Character
How water, air, fire, and earth determine a person’s character The four elements; water, air, fire, and earth were once believed to be part of the makeup of everything on …
Books for Novice Pagan
Ten must-have books for the novice Pagan When I first sat down to write this, I thought it would be easy. I sell Pagan books, the hard part would be …
Popular Pagan Rituals and their Meaning
The Old Religion, which is the basis for many who practice Paganism today, still came in various forms. The general public still today remains unaware of how the nature of …
Wolf Animal Spirit and what a Wolf Animal Totem Means
Totem animals are animal spirits that are believed to guide people on their path through life. An animal spirit guide might remain with a person from birth onwards or totem …
Significance of a Blade or Knife in Celtic Belief
Although there are numerous myths associated with carrying a blade; the reasons behind it, in the Celtic faith, are fairly straight forward. This practice is one of the original beliefs …
An Introduction to Ancient near Eastern Religions
Near Eastern religion encompasses a number of religions and a large era of time. Almost 4000 years separate the Sumerians and pre-dynastic Egyptians from Zoroastrianism, the last widespread religion before …
Making a Set of Runes
Runes have been used for centuries, both as a way of writing and as a means of divination. If you feel a resonance with the Germanic and Scandinavian elders, you …
Why People become Shamans
A common, but very valid question that people might ask is, with all that a Shaman must go through and deal with, why would anyone pursue that sort of thing? …
First Rites in the Celtic Faith
First Rites First Rites marks the point where a Celtic child becomes an adult after the rites they take on responsibility for themselves and their actions; they officially become adults …
Celtic Burial Practices
Funeral and Burial Practices Over the centuries there have been countless adaptations to the beliefs relating to funerals and burials. These changes relate to the location of the people and …
Meaning of Animal Totems
What is an animal spirit totem? It is an animal spirit who can give insight into our innermost selves. It can give clarity to the divine powers that are working …
Paganism a Positive Earth Based Faith
Paganism is a Positive Earth-Based Faith more than a Religion. The word Paganism is an umbrella for many other faiths that are Earth Based. Some examples are the Shamans, Druids, …
Celtic Holidays
In modern times there has been a great surge of interest in pre-Christian religious practices from Europe. These religions known as “pagan” religions were varied and widespread throughout Europe before …
The Vision Quest as a Native American Rite of Passage
My vision quest experience starts with a decision. You see my family with whom I lived within Arizona were planning on moving back to our home state Texas. I knew …
A look at Pagan Symbols and their Meaning
Pagan symbols are actually quite interesting and controversial as well. There is a confusion between many people as to what is Pagan and what is Wiccan; however, some are very …
The Origin of Life in the Celtic Faith
Origins Overview of the story of origin: Through time eternal there have been the four forces in the universe. These forces are personified as the Gods Fire and Wind, and …
Ancient near Eastern Religions
With over 30 separate cultures packed within a few narrow agricultural bands, the ancient Near East of the Bronze and early Iron Age is an incredibly rich depository of culture …
Popular Pagan Names and their Meaning
What is a Pagan name? There are two different thoughts on names that come to mind, one is a baby name and a craft name which are two totally different …
Understanding Pagan Beliefs
Understanding Pagan Origins To understand Pagan beliefs you must understand the Pagan Origins. Paganism is a broad term used loosely in today’s world. It can, today, embrace many different spiritual …
Stonehenge the Astronomers Stones
Stonehenge. The name, for many, conjures a feeling of mystery or even of ancient, mystic power. Was Stonehenge’s purpose Religious? But is it possible Stonehenge was simply a site for …
Pagan Festivals in the US
We have a great custom in the United States that many families practice year after year to stay in contact with members of their family who may live far away, …