Looking for Druidic Information

[ixious]

A bit of background:
I am a believer in reincarnation and the idea of pantheism and akasha.  I am a Reiki Master, and specialize in the Third Eye and teaching it to access the akasha.  Through some exposure to pagans, I realized that some of my more "elemental" thoughts/desires/compulsions can be traced back to at some point having a druidic

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[nightshade_oak]

Unfortunately there is no way to access this information. Beyond speaking with the dead, and in such a case it would simply be UPG with no way to confirm what you found out.

The druids left no record of their practices, as they were all taught orally and presumably students were sworn to secrecy. We no longer have any access to rituals, prayers, or practices. Their wisdom was lost when the last of them were killed.

It's important to remember, though, that the druids were law-men, teachers, doctors and so on as well as magicians or god-men. Their role is inextricably bound up with Celtic societies and cultures. As such, there is no place for them in the modern world, even in modern Celtic cultures (and yes, some pockets of Celtic cultures do survive).

If I may ask, what is it that leads you to suspect a druidic incarnation?

[ixious]

A variety of past-life regressions, some of which displaying festivals simular to what we have now, rituals celebrating a variety of lesser "attributes", like first summer wheat, and even a few rituals that well...wicca would almost consider black, but other than those..and such, I just felt so close to nature, part of this tight society, a leader within it. Physically I rarely get to feel that close to Godess, and any lessons I could have learned from my ancient roots could have helped me know how I felt such a close tie back then.

[nightshade_oak]

Who is "we", when you speak of "the festivals we have now"? Are you speaking of the Celtic nations

[ixious]

My mother was Gael Catholic, my father a Protestant Mutt. I was not taught any of the practices or language as, well...Protestants view anything different as evil, even if it is more a culture than anything at this point. The one "benefit" I have is the ability to "borrow" from those around me quite easily through the universal consciousness, part of the reason I know what I know of the Gealic culture was years doing that to my mother. (Note: bad idea...horrible idea...having a piece of your mother with you 24/7 causes guilt complexes....) If I could find a SINGLE Goidel that holds to any of the old ways in Atlanta then I could quickly build their trust, half-blood and illiterate or not.

[nightshade_oak]

Blood doesn't seem to matter toooo much. It's the practices and traditions, and the language. Additionally, it's nearly impossible to practise the culture (let alone the religion) outside of Ireland. I've heard of one place in the US that tries, but how successful they have been I have no idea.

You would have to move to Ireland. From what I gather of the Gael I know, this is a standard requirement and if you are genuine about your desire to worship the gods of the Gael, to uphold the traditions of the Gael, it should not be a problem. It's a huge step, but it's definitely necessary. Even were you able to practise in the US, you should go to Ireland to understand the land and the culture of Ireland as that is important too.

Also, your experiences with your father aside, it is wise to avoid generalisations like "Protestants view anything different as evil".

What goddess did you say you felt close to in your regressions?

Do you consider this "borrowing" to be ethical? Do you ask permission first?

[ixious]

My parents settled in Alabama before having me, so I guess the better word is "Southern Alabama Protestants view anything that isn't exactly what they believe grounds for lynching, and these are the people my father found most matched his own beliefs in America

[nightshade_oak]

Juuust checking ;) I know there are people out there who quite happily nab thoughts or energies from others without a second thought. I'm glad you're mature about your use of your particular skill.

Yeah, it does sound like a trip to Ireland would be of the most help to you. If nothing else, the symbols you are seeing would be more easily decoded by one of the Gael.

The only Celtic goddess I know of related to storms is the Morrigan, and you should tread very carefully. (I'm not even sure which Celtic pantheon she's a member of.) There may well be others. I'm sure you're aware that the Celts are hard polytheists, but it's a good thing to keep in mind; the gods of the Celts are definitely separate and individual entities and are thought of that way by their worshippers.

And as always, don't seek to give worship to the gods of the Gael until you are of the Gael. It's the most respectful thing you can do at this point. ^_^

[ixious]

Perfectly understood, and it is also possible that the only symbol I can recognize from the rituals is that of storms since it is my personal element, like an Atlantean saying all they see are symbols of water. I honestly think that until I talk to someone who either understands this clearer or IS Gaelic, I could be making no sense or only seeing 1 piece of a whole picture. I do plan on a trip soon, but I wanted to more know what I am looking for versus ending up in a tourist trap of merchants trying to sell me Stonehenge and Knots *grins*

As for worshiping, I have no idea who or how for now, so I think the Gaelic deities are quite safe from my unintentional disrespect, give or take the solemn moment at the heart of a storm, but again..it's my element, I can't help that.

Tapadh leat,
Ixi