Druidry
Seeing the beauty in nature, and exploring the ways we find to be Druids in our land
Druids see and rejoice in the daily miracles of the natural world around us. The cycles of the seasons, life and death (and rebirth, for those of us who believe in this), and the cosmic dance instruct and inspire. We draw upon the past for inspiration, and our deep respect for learning, science, and the arts has shaped our new modern traditions. And like the many types of wildflowers in a meadow, Druids span a wide range of traditions and ‘religions’ (Pagan, monotheistic, agnostic, none, or any combination thereof).
Many people when first drawn to Druidry lack a knowledge of training resources, groups, active orders, and the traditions these orders originated from. These resources and information will help you learn about Druidry in North America.
Druid Orders
DRUID TRADITIONS
Many of our well known Druid orders arose out of specific movements and traditions, each with their own history and basic beliefs. Go here to learn about Revival, Reformed, and Neopagan orders in North America.
COMPARING ORDERS
This in-depth table compares four larger Druid groups in North America- including group origins, divinity and culture used in worship.
PUBLICATIONS
Druid Inquirer Magazine – Reformed Druids
Henge Happenings- Henge of Keltria
The Druid’s Egg – RDG
Trilithon: The Journal of AODA (print)
LIST OF ORDERS
Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF)
Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA)
Fellowship of Druidsim for the Later Age (FoDLA)
Orden Druida de Mexico
Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids (OBOD)
Order of the White Oak
Reformed Druids of Gaia (RDG)
Reformed Druids of North America (RDNA) Info & RDNA- Carleton College Grove
Community & Training
FINDING OTHER DRUIDS
Advice for finding individuals and groups of Druids – how to explore and evaluate groups, and maps, guides, internet, and organization resources. MAP OF LOCAL GROUPS
Here is an interactive map of public groves and study groups in North America– regularly updated, it currently lists 290 groups across 5 countries.
ORDERS TRAINING & STUDY PROGRAMS
ADF Training Programs
AODA Study Program
Druid College– Maine, US
Green Mountain Druid Order Home Study Course
New Order Druids – Grove of Dana Druid College
OBOD Membership & Training
RDG Druid Path
Devotions
RELIGIONS
Druids can follow any of a number of religious paths (or none).
Here is information on Paganism, Buddhism, and Christianity/Judasim.
SEASONAL FESTIVALS- WHEEL OF THE YEAR
Many (but certainly not all) Druids follow a popular system of Celtic-inspired seasonal celebrations known as the Wheel of the Year. SPIRITUAL OFFERINGS
Examples of spiritual offerings, the relationships you build, and ideas on appropriate places and items.
Thoughts
Druid Robes
A look at Druid clothing in history, how ceremonial clothing is used by present-day Druids, and ritual clothing tips and resources.
US Hate Groups & Denial- Are We Next?
The Confederate flag, hate groups, and how we need to watch out for hate in our Druid groves and Pagan groups. (And for recent satanic panics.)
Group healing prayer and Druids
When we have groups of Druids praying for people they don’t know, what are the concerns? Ethics, some basic rules to healing prayer, and examples of prayer gone wrong.
Publication Info
This Druid Groups Map page was originally published on July 22, 2009. It is regularly updated.
Revisions include:
April 2016- reorganized, added devotions section