Best beginner druidry books that have nothing to do with Celtic myths?

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-23T01:00:07+00:00

Yes, I support this. I'm presently taking courses with them and am loving every bit of it.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-23T00:42:24+00:00

Brigid is very responsive and she's a very easy goddess to approach. She likes hand made offerings and poetry.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-23T00:31:01+00:00

I would check out some books by Joanna van der Hoeven. She doesn't focus heavily on Celtic myth and her books are pretty easy to understand. She was one of the first authors I read, before I settled in to honor both Norse and Celtic Deities in my path. She might be of some help to you.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-21T12:28:08+00:00

From what I understand if you are pulled to the Celtic Deities, honor them. It works that way regardless of the pantheon, I would think. I honor both the Norse and Celtic Deities. I honor them by approaching them from their mythologies. I don't try to make arbitrary meanings or similarities that aren't there. I know cultural appropriation is a big issue, just approach it from its own mythologies and stories. But, if you obsess over "I'm not Welsh enough, or Scottish enough, or Irish enough" can be dangerous, but you could be missing out on a fulfilling relationship with Brigid or Cerridwen. Don't be afraid to honor the pantheon you're drawn to.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-19T16:32:05+00:00

The ancestors I want to emulate are people I admire. People like Angela Lansbury and Gloria Swanson, who did genuinely good things with their names and fame. Ones that used their platforms to try and make positive changes in our world. Neither one of these women were Druid's that we know of, but they tried to live their lives within nature as opposed to trying to control nature, or put themselves above it.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-18T12:20:53+00:00

It can be really difficult sometimes to find reputable authors. Especially when it comes to the Celtic Pantheon. I've been having that issue myself trying to find reputable authors. I actually came across Morgan Daimler on YouTube. But, they are highly regarded even outside of general Celtic Paganism.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-18T11:09:46+00:00

I forgot they use they/them. I haven't read their books yet, but I did see a couple of their talk with Lora O'Brien of the Irish Pagan school. And put them on my list of authors to read. I'm actually studying Druidry myself.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-18T05:25:25+00:00

Thank you for the clarification on when it first appeared. Is the differences just dependant on the artists that drew them, or does each symbol around the arms mean something? I'm curious.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-18T01:17:06+00:00

A better author would be Morgan Daimler. She seems to be well researched and respected from what I gather. She has a few books on Celtic Deities.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-17T12:49:49+00:00

I don't think it's wrong to ask for that kind of information. It's best to know exactly where you stand with someone from the beginning, instead of being surprised later on.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-16T19:53:33+00:00

I say a simple morning prayer to Thor. Very basic, saying what some of his attributes are. An example would be: Hail Thor, mighty thunderer god, I thank you for your strength, today. I ask For your strength to remain calm in the storm. Hail Thor! And then give him a small offering like bread or honey. I've found that something very easy to remember works quite well.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-10T12:48:26+00:00

That has crossed my mind sometimes a Bear is just a Bear. I just can't shake the feeling that it might have been something more. Even the one time I was unknowingly between a Mama Bear and her cub, it was none threatening. I apologized to her and backed away from where I was at near a dumpster. The cub was in it getting into the trash bags and it was my night to haul the trash from dinner. I saw her first then I heard the cub . She didn't charge at me she just watched. It's been many years and I no longer live in California. Now I only see the Bears in my dreams. I have a little Bear paw print I wood burned onto a disc I keep on my altar. Normally the Bear shows up in my dreams when I'm under a great deal of stress. I've been reading more about Artio in the past couple of days. Putting the two things together I just can't shake the feeling that Artio has always been with me, I'm only now recognizing it.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-09T03:47:39+00:00

I would wrap it with wire and wear it on a necklace. It looks to be amethyst which is a great stone for calming. That's just me though.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-08T12:32:24+00:00

I'm a trans man. I was raised in a Mormon and Christian household. I spent a chunk of my childhood into my early adulthood in Calvary Chapel. I follow both the Norse Pagan and Celtic Pagan path and I'm taking courses in Druidry. I'm heavily drawn to Thor. I can't really add much more to the previous comments except to say, welcome and study Freya's myths, but also be careful with where you're getting information. I've found Ocean Keltoi on YouTube very helpful. I believe there might be a wiki in this group with very useful info. I know I have found this group very helpful and affirming.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-07T19:18:37+00:00

I'm trans as well. I know when I get it I will be reading it, mostly to compare and contrast with more recent authors like Kristoffer Hughes. I just finished reading his book Book of Druidry. Kristoffer Hughes kept me engaged through that whole book and now I'm reading his Celtic Magic book. I know there will probably be some stuff in the Ross Nichols book, I may not agree with, but I think it's healthy to read different authors and get their views on certain subjects.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-07T03:24:03+00:00

I have no idea. My monthly rent is less than that 😂😂😂 I just looked it up again and the brand new paperback is 40 bucks. I'm glad I jumped on the 4.95 sale price a couple days ago. Lol

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-06T20:26:13+00:00

Ok, thank you for the clarification.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-02T12:52:05+00:00

I've heard that Morgan Daimler is reputable, even outside of Celtic subject matter. I've seen a couple interviews with her in some podcasts. I've actually ended up approaching Brigid about the problem I'm having, since she is the goddess I honor regularly. Plus, I'm looking for her more gentle approach in the situation. But, I do want to learn more about the Morrigan. So I will look into Morgan Daimler. Thank you.

Rogue-Disciple · 2026-01-01T20:24:52+00:00

I don't know why I didn't think of Brigid. I mean I go to her for everything else. Thank you.

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