Research Catalog

Title

The path of Druidry : walking the ancient green way / Penny Billington.

Author

Billington, Penny

Publication

Woodbury, Minn. : Llewellyn Publications, c2011.

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Details

Description

xxv, 331 p. : ill.; 24 cm.

Summary

"Druidry is very much alive and relevant in today's world. Discover how to embark on this green and magical path-and enrich your life with its ancient wisdom. British Druid Penny Billington offers a clear and structured course of study that highlights the mysteries, magic, and modern practice of this nature-based tradition. Each chapter begins with a captivating Welsh mythic tale that introduces lessons and key concepts. Practical exercises will help you internalize these truths, develop a spiritual awareness rooted in nature, connect to the multi-dimensional world, and ultimately adopt a druidic worldview to guide you in everyday life. From joining a druidic community to beginning a solitary path, this unique spiritual guide offers advice on everything you need to know about practicing Druidry today. Praise: I loved this rich and intuitive approach to the study of modern Druidry. Penny's book is full of wisdom and insight, the comprehensive course accompanied by beautiful visualisations and carefully crafted inspirational exercises."--Publisher's description.

Subjects

• Spiritual life
• Druids and druidism

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-325) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

The basics of druidry -- In, out, and round about : your feet on the track -- Earth, air, fire, and water : the web of correspondence -- The cycle of the seasons -- Water and the mmon : the edges of territory -- Co-habitees of the natural world : teachers and totems -- The Celts : core connections and associations -- Stones and stars : our maps -- Taking centre stage : the bard -- Magic in the forest : the ovate path -- Engaging with the community : the druid -- Druidry in the world.

ISBN

9780738723464

LCCN

^^2011011953

OCLC

671705592

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library