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Druid Wisdom014: Celebrating the Spark with AlexAODA Website:https://aoda.org/AODA Curriculum Overview:http://aoda.org/aoda-membership/curriculum-requirements/Gnostic Celtic Church:https://aoda.org/aoda-structure/gnostic-celtic-church-gcc/A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/y5CCaw7ctTAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/...2025-05-131h 05
Druid WisdomWorld Druidry: Seasonal Festivals in a Globalizing TraditionWORKSHOP - World Druidry: Seasonal Festivals in a Globalizing TraditionWith Larisa A. White, Druid Adept, AODASunday, January 26, 2025 3-5pm Eastern / 12-2pm Pacific timeZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4512608842Meeting ID: 451 260 8842One tap mobile+16469313860,,4512608842# US+19294362866,,4512608842# US (New York)Dial by your location+1 646 931 3860 USMeeting ID: 451 260 8842 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kexNfIpkOU2025-01-1602 min
Druid Wisdom013: Larisa White Author of World Druidry: A Globalizing Path of Nature Spirituality.Larisa White is an author, educator, and independent scholar, based in the Coast Range Mountains of California, where she spends her free time building wildlife habitats, and restoring native ecosystems on lands once tended by the Ramaytush Ohlone.Larisa was raised as a global nomad, relocating every two years as her father designed international airports. Rather than becoming rooted in one place, she spent her childhood bridging gaps between cultures. She learned local languages, participated in local religious celebrations, and adapted to local customs, seasonal cycles, and landscapes. In doing so, she discovered the joy of living...2024-10-021h 06
Druid Wisdom012: Tyler Vanice Group CoordinationTyler Vanice, a Companion in the Ancient Order of Druids in America, resides in Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C. He is also an Ovate in the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids and a founding member of Potomac Protogrove in the Reformed Druids of North America. He works in museums around the nation's capital and dedicates his time to supporting various nonprofits in his community. Raised Catholic, Tyler sought a spiritual path that resonated more deeply with him. He began exploring Druidry in 2016 through books and articles and continued on this new path since.2024-08-181h 14
Druid Wisdom011: Eryn from Plant Witch PodcastEryn is a lifelong student of nature, starting her Druid path as a child peering into the Yucca flowers, climbing the mimosa and spruce trees, hiding within the viburnum with books about magic. She studied witchcraft most of her life, and found her way to Druidry as a formal path in 2021 when she joined the AODA and OBOD. Eryn is now an Apprentice in the AODA and a committed monk within the Gnostic Celtic Church. She operates the Sacred Grove Druid Home Study Circle at her family's home in South Central Pennsylvania and serves as a mentor to...2024-05-2757 min
Druid Wisdom010:Jack Campbell, Jack of All Trades...Pun IntendedJack Campbell joined AODA in 2017, finding his spiritual home in Druidry. He earned the degree of Druid Apprentice in 2018, Druid Companion in 2020, and Druid Adept in 2022. His Druid Adept project combined herbalism with sigil creation to form practical magic workings within the AODA grove ritual. In 2021, Jack was named Grand Almoner and then later consecrated as a Bishop within the Gnostic Celtic Church. That year, he also took on the role of Curriculum Coordinator, assisting AODA Candidates with their self-study plans. In 2022, Jack was named Archdruid of Air and Preceptor of the Gnostic Celtic Church. He works with...2023-09-121h 00
Druid Wisdom009: Chatting with the City Druid VictoriaVictoria S. (she/her) is an apprentice in AODA, an Ovate student in OBOD, and an ordained priest in ADF. Victoria practiced as a Wiccan and an eclectic witch from the time she was 15 until 2012, when she joined all three druid groups. She believes that each of these groups has something valuable to bring and seeks to create a unique blend of city druidry. Victoria focuses on accessible solitary and virtual liturgy, meditations, prayers, and practices. In addition to her druidry, Victoria works as a program manager for a tech company and is a graduate student. She blogs...2023-06-1754 min
Druid WisdomEarth Rituals:Sky Blessing at the Spring EquinoxEarth Rituals:https://aoda.org/earthrituals/Ritual Map:https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1pJ9U-2u4UZ1ytDk-0J11m1K6VRTg6lQ&ll=7.187331904504042%2C-84.47035077513755&z=2Sky Blessing Ceremony At The Spring Equinox:https://aoda.org/earthrituals/springequinoxskyblessing/Sky Blessing Ceremony At The Spring Equinox Full Ritual Script:http://aoda.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/skyritualscript.docxAODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvf2023-03-1414 min
Druid Wisdom008: Nate from PrimalNate.comNate Summers has been a survival skills instructor for over 20 years with a background in anthropology, Asian studies, and natural medicine. He has taught at the Wilderness Awareness School, Desert Institute of Healing Arts, the Asian Institute of Medical Studies, served as adjunct faculty for Prescott College and been a naturalist guide for Evergreen Escapes.. Nate's passions include ethnobotany, hunter-gatherer childhoods, rewilding, natural movement, eco-spirituality, herbal medicine, and internal martial arts. He has been involved with Druidry for over 15 years. You can find out more about his work and teaching at Survival | Primal Nature (primalnate.com)2023-02-281h 02
Druid WisdomEarth Rituals:Telluric Waterway Blessing at the Winter Solsticehttps://aoda.org/earthrituals/TELLURIC WATERWAY BLESSING AT THE WINTER SOLSTICE:http://aoda.org/earthrituals/waterwayblessing/Telluric Waterway Blessing Full Script:http://aoda.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TelluricWaterwayBlessingScript.docx United States Geological Survey Site:https://water.usgs.gov/wsc/map_index.htmlCanadian Watershed:https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/science-and-research/earth-sciences/geography/topographic-information/g...2022-12-0908 minDruid Wisdom007:Kathleen Opon: Archdruid of Fire and Abbess of the GCC MonasteryKathleen has been a member of AODA since early 2015. Her personal spiritual journey began in Catholicism; traveled through the mysticism of Eastern religions; wound through the earthy wonder of Nature Based Religions; eventually arriving at her spiritual home in contemplative Druidry, the AODA and the GCC. As a Druid Apprentice Kathleen became an AODA Mentor. After advancing to the Companion Degree Kathleen developed and coordinated the AODA Member Outreach program and earned the title of Grand Almoner. A deep desire to serve the spiritual needs of the Druid community-led Kathleen to the Gnostic Celtic Church2022-11-181h 08Druid Wisdom006:Spiritism and slowing down with ValdeirValdeir is an AODA Candidate that resides in Half Moon Bay, Ca. With a rich spiritual background that includes Spiritism, Freemasonry and OBOD, he values the connections that exist around us that are reflected in the Earth. His passion for history gives a solid foundation to his spiritual journey. In Valdeir’s commitment to the community by forming the Humanist Lodge of Freemasons, we unpack the similarities of Freemasonry and Druidry in our conversation. AODA’s podcast focuses on exploring the many aspects of modern druidry through interviewing druids from many walks of life. By he...2022-09-271h 01
Druid WisdomEarth Rituals: Hearth Blessing at the Fall EquinoxHearth Blessing at the Fall Equinox:http://aoda.org/earthrituals/fallequinoxhearthritual/Earth Rituals:https://aoda.org/earthrituals/AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvfAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidrySphere of Protection Ritual:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/introduction-to-the-sphere-of-protection/Solitary Grove Ceremony:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/aodas-solitary-grove-opening-and-closing/A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/2022-09-1513 min
Druid Wisdom005: Claire Schosser Living Low in the LouWe talk with Claire Schosser who became a Companion in May 2018 and joined the Grand Grove as Grand Almoner in late 2018. In September 2019 she became the Archdruid of Fire, advancing to Archdruid of Water in March 2020. Claire Schosser has followed winding physical, vocational, and spiritual paths during her 60+ years of life. Her blog, Living Low in the Lou, documents her efforts to apply the scientific method and ecological concepts to vegetable gardening and her and her husband Mike’s work to reduce their negative impact on the earth. Her Druid path combines the ecological with the spiritual through her gard...2022-08-211h 53
Druid WisdomEarth Rituals: Solar Land Healing Ceremony at the Summer Solsticehttps://aoda.org/earthrituals/AODA Discord Server:https://discord.gg/xJqEKVYyvfAODA Forums:https://forum.aoda.org/AODA Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/AODADruidrySphere of Protection Ritual:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/introduction-to-the-sphere-of-protection/Solitary Grove Ceremony:https://aoda.org/publications/articles-on-druidry/aodas-solitary-grove-opening-and-closing/Ritual Map:https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1AorCFExzHhkd9uqOjStENRIXCAIPRR4A Vision for AODA Druidry: Seven Core Principles of AODA:https://aoda.org/vision/2022-06-0413 min
Druid Wisdom004:Forest Foraging with KarenAODA’s podcast focuses on exploring the many aspects of modern druidry through interviewing druids from many walks of life. By hearing each other’s stories and sharing about our paths, we are able to understand and document how diverse modern druid practices are. By sharing the stories of various AODA druids, we can all come to a deeper understanding of our living tradition, build our tradition in new ways, and explore how our values and practices allow for meaningful connection with nature. Joining us on this episode is Karen, a Druid Apprentice in AODA and an Ovate...2022-05-2654 min
Founders UnfoundKeara Kindelynn - ForeverlyKeara Kindelynn is Founder and CEO of Foreverly, a company with a mission to make dealing with death--a little less stressful. Foreverly helps organizations support their employees who have experienced the death of a loved one. Kera was born to a family with deep roots to her hometown of Brooklyn. She emerged from college and business school, climbing the corporate ladder. Leading all the way to Seattle and Microsoft. But it was her calling to volunteering and service that led her to the world of hospice, end of life, and the underserved season of bereavement. Kera s...2022-05-2051 min
Druid Wisdom003:Joyful Journeying with the Grand Arch Druid DanaWe talk with Dana O'Driscoll who currently serves as the Grand Archdruid of the AODA and is an Ollave Adept. Her Druid Adept project explored connections between permaculture and druidry and we discuss using natural materials for a variety of projects. Complimentary OBOD studies, family traditions and land healing are also touched on in our conversation with Dana.AODA’s podcast focuses on exploring the many aspects of modern druidry through interviewing druids from many walks of life. By hearing each other’s stories and sharing about our paths, we are able to understand and document how dive...2022-03-271h 17
Druid Wisdom002:Branches and Paths, Alisha Unfiltered in Neg 40The Ancient Order Of Druids in America podcast focuses on exploring the many aspects of modern druidry through interviewing druids from many walks of life. By hearing each other’s stories and sharing about our paths, we are able to understand and document how diverse modern druid practices are. By sharing the stories of various AODA druids, we can all come to a deeper understanding of our living tradition, build our tradition in new ways, and explore how our values and practices allow for meaningful connection with nature. In this episode Alisha has graciously joined us to discuss her Drui...2022-02-282h 04
Druid Wisdom001:Daily-ish Dish with Laura, a Druid in OntarioIn our very first episode Keara and Dave talk about the Ancient Order of Druids in America's highly adaptable curriculum that allows members to "wildcraft" their own individual druid path of nature spirituality and inner transformation through personal experience rather than dogmatic belief. We discuss our mentoring program and the independent sacramental church of nature spirituality; The Gnostic Celtic Church, the center of the religious dimension of our tradition.We explore through the AODA values which include the seven core principles that honor the past, respond to the present, and, through nature-based spiritual practice, offer tools to s...2022-01-281h 05Druid WisdomTrailer:Druid WisdomxGz4097npPtf2WWs4Dlr2021-10-2800 min