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DECEMBER 21ST


CELEBRATE THE WINTER SOLSTICE!

The Winter Solstice is one of eight special times we celebrate in Druidry. It’s
dedicated to honouring the longest night of the year – the very deepest moment
of Winter – when the nourishing power of the darkness gives birth to the rebirth
of the sun as the days from the solstice onward grow longer. Within the Order we
have a beautiful ceremony that members can work with, and the link below offers
a simple solo ritual you can use, and more information.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WINTER SOLSTICE
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MORE ABOUT THE ORDER OF BARDS OVATES & DRUIDS

OBOD – The Order of Bards Ovates & Druids – is a mystery school, a community
around the world, who love nature and want to follow a magical, spiritual way
that respects and protects the natural world in all its beauty. Members work
with spiritual teachings that combine the inspiration of the ancient druids and
the old stories with contemporary scholarship and insights into the relationship
between human beings and the world of plants and animals, stars and stones. On
this site you’ll find hundreds of articles on Druidry and Druid Lore, Nature
Spirituality, Gods & Goddesses, contributions from members, and much more.



A glimpse into the life of The Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids


DRUIDRY IS A VITAL AND DYNAMIC NATURE SPIRITUALITY THAT IS FLOURISHING ALL OVER
THE WORLD

It unites our love of the earth with our love of creativity and the arts.

Flowing through all the exciting new developments in modern druidism is the
power of an ancient tradition: the love of land, sea and sky – the love of the
earth our home.

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OUR COURSES AND MEMBERSHIP

Our training course includes membership of the Order and is divided into three
stages that correspond with the three traditional schools of the Bards, Ovates
and Druids. We also offer courses in Celebrancy.
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GET INVOLVED

If you like gathering together for friendship, support and exchange, the Order
and its members have created a whole range of ways to fulfil these aims - there
are seed-groups and groves, facebook groups, a lively message board with public
and private forums, weekly live videocasts, a monthly podcast, camps,
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RESOURCES

The Order's physical archive contains books, papers, photographs, pictures, and
manuscripts from the time of the founding of the Order, and includes many
contributions from members. Our online resources include a library filled with
articles about the Druid tradition, materials for teachers, and all the papers
written by our Mount
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TEA WITH A DRUID – A collection of over 250 informal conversations and
meditations on Druidry, spirituality and life in general. Find them on the
Order’s Youtube page. New episodes live on Youtube every Monday at 8pm UK time
or watch later.

DRUIDCAST – monthly podcast of music, talks, and interviews hosted by Damh the
Bard. Downloaded over 3 million times. More than 200 episodes to enjoy.

ADVENTURES IN NUTOPIA – Our new podcast created with Sony award-winning
presenter Dr David Bramwell.

FIRESIDE CHATS WITH EIMEAR – the Order’s Chief – in-depth intimate talks with
members from all over the world live on Youtube every Thursday at 8pm UK time or
watch later.

THE OBOD BLOG – Regular news updates and articles. Subscribe for updates
directly via your email by joining the subscriber list on the blog page.

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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DRUIDRY

In the Druid Way section of this site, you can find information on Druid Beliefs
and festivals, and key teachings based on Druid lore.


DRUID BELIEFS

One of the most striking characteristics of Druidism is the degree to which it
is free of dogma and any fixed set of beliefs or practices. In this way it
manages to offer a spiritual path, and a way of being in the world that avoids
many of the problems
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WHAT IS A DRUID?

In ancient times a Druid was a philosopher, teacher, counsellor and magician,
the word probably meaning ‘A Forest Sage’ or ‘Strong Seer’. In modern times, a
Druid is someone who follows Druidry as their chosen spiritual path, or who has
entered the Druid level of training in a Druid Order.
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WHAT IS DRUIDRY?

The Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids works with Druidry as a spiritual way and
practice that speaks to three of our greatest yearnings: to be fully creative in
our lives, to commune deeply with the world of Nature, and to gain access to a
source of profound wisdom.
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WHAT DO DRUIDS BELIEVE?

There is no dogma in Druidry, or Druidism as it also known, so you will find a
wide range of beliefs amongst Druids. But most will believe in a realm or realms
beyond or in addition to the physical world; in the continuity of the soul after
physical death, perhaps through reincarnation; in the interconnectedness of all
life, in the great web of Being; and in the Law of the Harvest, expressed in the
East as Karma, in Christianity in the idea that “as you sow, so shall you reap.”

What do Druids do?

Druids love and respect the natural world and celebrate eight special festival
times during the year. They work to develop their creativity, to foster
community and compassion, and to study spiritual teachings. They are interested
in meditation, mysticism and magic as means to improve their lives and the lives
of others, and are often engaged in projects to preserve, protect and restore
the natural world, and celebrate the creative arts.

Is Druidism a Religion?

Some people follow the Druid Way as their religion, others see it as a spiritual
or magical path, others as a philosophy or way of life.

Do Druids believe in an Afterlife?

Most Druids believe in some form of afterlife. The ancient Druids believed in
the transmigration of souls, which means that after death we can reborn as
humans or even animals. Just as many Buddhists and Hindus hold to this belief,
so do many Druids. Others believe in reincarnation (rebirth as a human) while
others will be agnostic, simply stating they do not hold to any belief, while
others, particularly Christian Druids, may believe in a heavenly afterlife.

Do Druids have special Wedding or Funeral Rites?

Yes, and in the Order of Bards Ovates & Druids we have developed an online
training programme in celebrancy, which shows you how to create and hold such
rites. You can also find a list of Druid celebrants on this site who can help
you with organising and leading these.

Do Druids use Magic?

Druidry, or Druidism as it is also called, encourages you to find the magic in
life itself, and in particular in the beauties and wonders of nature. In
addition, it teaches natural principles that draw on a spiritual understanding
of the way creativity works, to help you change your life and create more love,
beauty, healing and peace in the world. Druids are both magicians and mystics.
The mystic in us seeks union with the Divine, with All. The magician in us seeks
to be creative and of use in the world.

Where does the word ’Druid’ come from?

Some believe the term ‘Druid’ comes from the Celtic word for oak – dru –
combined with the Indo-European root – wid – to know, making the Druid a ‘knower
of the oak’, in other words a ‘forest sage’. Others believe the word comes from
the pre-Indo-European roots deru, meaning ‘strong’, and weid, meaning ‘to see’,
making a Druid a ‘strong seer’.

How can I find out more about Druidry?

Our home learning course, in six different languages, presents the teachings of
Druidry in an accessible, direct way that is supported by a team of over 50
mentors around the world who support students as they learn about the eight
festival times, the magical properties of trees, plants, animals and the Earth.
We have over 300 groups around the world, and this website is full of articles
and information about the Druid Way.




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