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sometimes I talk to the universe, or to plants, or to myself. And it's mega embarrassing because what if somebody sees me look at a plant growing out of some concrete and go
"Wow! look at you! good job! that was probably super difficult but you did it, i'm proud of you little plant." or i'll be looking for something and I won't be able to find it, but then when I complete a chore it's suddenly just on the table or right behind me in plain sight where I've definitely checked before and i'll go "Oh, is this for doing my chore? are you (the universe) rewarding me for being responsible? Thank you, I get the lesson, I'll try to do chores more often." bcs like cmon that's my mom (the universe / mother nature / whatever you wanna call everything around us) And I want to do it more often, it's like praying I think, but it's SO embarrassing. depending on who i'm around I probably wouldn't be in any danger or anything but also I don't think very many people would understand. but also, how could I tell the universe I'm ashamed of her? just because not many would understand? that's it? idk man i'm rambling
Kernunnos by LisenaPirus on DeviantArt
Druidic Prayer to Kernunnos
Great stag with golden horns,
Master of Life and Death
Moors and Woods Runner
Accept our offerings
king of the forest
Lord of the oaks of the yews and the birches
Divine host of our thickets
Grant us your blessings
We are proud to be your children
Give us your blessings!
Just like the oak and the boars
O Master of Nature,
Guide your pure-hearted sons
Towards the clearing that awaits them
Under the three golden rays of the undefeated sun
In the ultimate heart of the forest
And accept offerings from their hands!
Awen!
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Prière druidique à Kernunnos
Grand cerf aux cornes d'or,
Maître de la vie et de la mort
Coureur des landes et des bois
Acceptez nos offres
roi de la forêt
Seigneur des chênes des ifs et des bouleaux
Hôte divin de nos fourrés
Accordez-nous vos bénédictions
Nous sommes fiers d'être vos enfants
Donnez-nous vos bénédictions!
Tout comme le chêne et les sangliers
Ô Maître de la Nature,
Guide tes fils au coeur pur
Vers la clairière qui les attend
Sous les trois rayons dorés du soleil invaincu
Au coeur ultime de la forêt
Et acceptez les offrandes de leurs mains !
Awen !
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The Two Tenets of Reformed Druidism
In the Reformed Druids of North America (RDNA), there are only Two Basic Tenets of Belief:
1. The object of the search for spiritual truth, which is a universal and a never-ending search, may be found through the Earth-Mother, which is Nature, but this is one way among many. 2. And great is the importance, which is of a spiritual importance, of Nature, which is the Earth-Mother, for it is one of the objects of creation, and with it we do live, even as we struggle through life do we come face-to-face with it.
The Tenets in Plain English:
Spirituality can be found in Nature
Nature is important to my spirituality
Context:
The Reformed Druids of North America has a very flexible or “open source” approach to spirituality. Wicca has the Wiccan Rede of nearly four-dozen verses (that many eclectic Wiccans might eschew at least part of), Asatru has the Nine Noble Virtues (not necessarily a list of beliefs but a code of conduct to strive for), and Christianity has well over 700 (often contradictory) dogmatic rules.
Reformed Druidry is inclusive by nature, and anyone can be a Reformed Druid if they believe in the Two Basic Tenets. Organizationally, philosophically, and ritualistically, there’s a lot more Reformed Druidry has to offer for those who seek it out, but many find satisfaction with just the Two Basic Tenets.
A Druidic Meal Blessing
Roots of Gratitude Blessing
So that we may bless and consecrate this sustenance to our life force,
We give thanks to those who have prepared this meal for us.
We give thanks to those who have brought these provisions to our table.
We give thanks to the laborers who have worked hard, from fields to markets, and places between.
We give thanks to the plants and to the animals who have died so that we may live.
We give thanks to the Earth-Mother, the source of all nourishment.
We give thanks to Grannos, to Sirona, to Taranis, to Llyr and to Danu, whose waters flow with the essence that sustains life within, on, and above the Earth-Mother.
We give thanks to Belenos whose light and warmth allow life and water to exist upon the Earth-Mother.
We give thanks to Be'al, the source of our Awareness of these blessings.
And we give thanks to Braciaca and to present company for sharing this feast in joyful fellowship.
May the Lord of the Groves unite us in the roots of our gratitude.
So be it.
—Oakdale Grove’s Druid Training Program …and yes you may use this!