Get That Magic Back
Celtic pagans yearn for a return to a magical life, yet so many feel stymied in their attempts at reclaiming it. I'll cover how you can actually make that happen.
Celtic Pagan Devotion and Theology
A collection of 10 issues
The Three Truths: A Celtic Framework for Seeing Straight
The three truths are a framework for seeing the world comprehensively. The first truth is as an ordered whole, governed by necessity. The second is as a work of art, governed by symbol. The third is as a perfect unity.
The Indo-European Roots of Henotheism
There is one primary god, Día, who rules supreme over all, while lesser gods compete for dominance, their struggle and cooperation a creative force that drives life onward. This is a belief with precedence within the Indo-European tradition, attested to among the Celts, Helles, and Indians.
Praying to Taranis Made Easy
A brief, easy-to-follow liturgy to Taranis, the Gallic god of thunder and storms.
One and Many Gods: Celtic Henotheism
There is one God, and there are many gods. And yes, I used the capital G, but before you brandish your pitchforks and drag me to the gallows for blasphemy, hear me out. God, or Día¹, is the entirety of the cosmos. Every flickering leaf on an oak, every guillemot
The (a)Morality of the Gods
The gods are no more moral than a storm, a wolf, or an oak. This is not an insult. Nor is it a compliment. It’s a description of how things are. Many pagans want to see the cosmos as intrinsically good and beautiful and project their longings onto the world.
Praying to Dagda Made Easy
Note: This guide repeats information found in other guides on devotional practice. I repeat so that these can function as stand-alone guides, but if you are already familiar with the background, feel free to skip to the sections on Dagda and the liturgy practice. Worship moves the gods from abstract
How to Dispose of Offerings
Establishing a sacred relationship with the world is at the heart of devotional practice, and properly disposing of the offerings reinforces that link developed within the ritual space. To understand it's import, consider a more tangible example: a friendship. If you are kind and respectful to a close
Apportioning Time for Devotional Liturgy
How long you spend on each section is up to you. A quick version of this liturgy could be done in 5 minutes. A long version could take several hours. However, each section is important. The basic principle behind the sequences is graduated winding up/down. Graduated Winding Up/Down
Praying to Lugh Made Easy
Note: This guide repeats information found in other guides on devotional practice. I repeat so that these can function as stand-alone guides, but if you are already familiar with the background, feel free to skip to the sections on Lugh and the liturgy practice. Worship moves the gods from abstract