In this beautifully-written guide, Chief Druid Philip Carr-Gomm shows how the way of Druids can be followed today. He explains- The ancient history and inspiring beliefs of the ancient Druids- Druidic wild wisdom and their tree-, animal- and herb-lore- The mysteries of the Druids' seasonal celebrations- The Druids' use of magic and how their spirituality relates to paths such as WiccaThis guide will show how the wild wisdom of the Druids can help us to connect with our spirituality, our innate creativity, the natural world and our sense of ancestry. The life-enhancing beliefs and practices of this spiritual path have much to offer our 21st-century world.

Vorwort
A guide to the mysteries and practices of Druidry by best-selling author and Chief Druid Philip Carr-Gomm

Autorentext

Philip Carr-Gomm is a writer and psychologist living in Sussex. He is the author of The Druid Way and Druidcraft, and the co-author of The Druid Animal Oracle and editor of the Book of Druidry and In the Grove of Druids. In 1988 he was asked to lead The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, one of the largest international Druid groups. He combines his role as Chief Druid with a private practice in psychotherapy, writing and giving workshops worldwide. He is always in demand worldwide for radio, television and newspaper interviews, and for lecturing. (A full listing can be found at his author's website at http://druidry.org/pcg.)



Klappentext

The spiritual path of the Druids leads us through the beauty and richness of nature to the wild places of the heart.

The ancient teachings of the Druids represent one of the well-springs of inspiration of the western spiritual tradition. In the past, Druids and Druidesses were magicians and poets, counsellors and healers, shamans and philosophers. They lived in harmony with the earth and her seasons, and their mysteries were inspired by the magical energies of the natural world. Today, the wisdom and teachings of the Druids continue to inspire spiritual seekers across the world.

In this inspirational book, Philip Carr-Gomm takes us into the sacred grove of the Druid mysteries, showing us how we can transform our lives and deepen our connection with the world of Nature and Spirit. Druid Mysteries explores:
-The ancient history of the Druids and its relevance to our lives today
-The separate orders of Bards, Ovates and Druids, and their roles
-Seasonal ceremonies and Druidic concepts of time and place
-Druid circles and stones, trackways and stars
-The secrets of Druid tree - and animal-love
-The relationship between Druidry and Wicca
Philip Carr-Gomm is the world-renowned Chief Druid of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He is also the author of many best-selling books, including The Druid Way and The Druid Animal Oracle.

Titel
Druid Mysteries
Untertitel
Ancient Wisdom for the 21st Century
EAN
9781446445891
Format
E-Book (epub)
Herausgeber
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Dateigrösse
0.55 MB
Anzahl Seiten
192
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