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This year at Imbolc we consecrated our new Bilé. As the maker of it, I thought I might offer some explanation of the symbols and inscriptions that went into it. Our previous Bilé was made by Earrach, our Senior Druid.

Perhaps one of the most ancient and widely distributed traditions in the western Indo European lore is that of the Three Sisters of Destiny; kno

Originally published in Druid's Progress 11.

Copyright © 1983, 1996 C.E., Isaac Bonewits

(First Appeared in Ripples, The Quarterly Journal of Shining Lakes Grove, Fall Equinox, '95)

If we understand the where of ritual we are closer to understanding the why of ritual. That is, understanding where ritual takes place is a key to understanding the place ritual takes. The intent of this article is to explain both of these; the why in terms of the where.

(This story was written in thanks to three Celtic gods of healing, for my wife's successful surgery and lack of malignant cancer.)

It is said in the Book of Leinster that:

What makes ADF different from other Neopagan traditions?

Here is how we see it:

(Originally published in Druid's Progress 14)

The Three Realms: The universal pattern of the four 'elements' is understood by Celtia differently from the broader magical movement.

Just ask the average suburban seven year old two days before Christmas. Perhaps you still have that child inside you?

A commitment to excellence for our members and our clergy.

Below are some resources we have found useful in progressing through ADF's training programs or just learning more about Our Druidry.

Some of you who are reading this clicked on it knowing full well who your Patrons are and what Hearth Culture appeals to you. If you are one of these people, this note will likely hold less use for you.

How to Be a Nature-Worshipper When You're Surrounded by Concrete

The following pages are about Vedic gods and spirits:

• Ratri

An argument for continuing to permit to carry weapons at festivals.

This article is about chronically disruptive people in Neopagan groups and what we can do about them. We'll examine who these people are and why we seem to attract so many of them and talk about some of the common types of troublesome people.

© Isaac Bonewits
Originally published in Druid's Progress #2

Many of the members of Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF) make the following assumptions regarding belief; however, it's important to remember that not everyone would use the term "belief" in reference to these concepts, and that every concept mentioned has a wide variety of accepted int

(Originally published in Oak Leaves 2, April 1997)

The full name of our organization is Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship, Inc.

"I AM A POWERFUL DRUID PRIEST OF THE OLD WAYS! [or insert any other tradition here...] I WAS (RE)BORN INTO THIS WORLD TO SERVE THE GODS AND TO RENEW AND REVITALIZE THE LOST WISDOM OF THE ANCIENTS!!" (Yeah yeah. Yadda yadda yadda.

By Adhitin Ratrija with N. Agnayi

When I first opened the Rgveda I knew only that Vedism was part of the eastern branch of the Indo-Europeans. I did not yet know of the complex deities overflowing with contradictory tales.

Far, far across the deep, wide sea, stretching, straining back into the mists of time; when all shapes and sizes of Sidhe leapt joyfully from Danu's loins and magic had not fled from man to the other plane, but ruled this land, there was an island within an island.

Bird watching and feeding in the winter can be fun for us and good for the birds

Bird Feeders

This time of year is tough for our feathered friends up north, and I'm sure that the ones in the South wouldn't mind a free meal either. An easy and fun craft project is to make bird feeders from pine cones. Here's what you will need:

(Note: This is a transcription of a workshop given at Wellspring in 2005)

The following articles have to do with the practical work of Our Druidry:

by Suibhne Geilt