TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS AND OTHER IRRELEVANT TRIVIA

TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS AND OTHER IRRELEVANT TRIVIA

Introduction

We often notice the big differences between groups, but I believe that it’s the smaller details that bring a group to life. Over the thirty or so years, the Reform has come up with its own peculiar laws, rainments, ritual accessories, favorite books, titles, vocabulary, at least two sets of calenders, holiday customs, symbols and other traits. These are often the most difficult aspects for newcomers to learn and are often the first details that are forever lost when a group goes into abeyance. This is but a limited collection, but some of the more widespread and longevous traits of the Reform. Perhaps this is good, because they are only a sideline to the real search for religious truth. Do not get overly worked up over them, since most of us don’t consider them very vital to the pursuit of Druidism, perhaps more of a decoratory function. If you can come up with a better way of running your Druidism, feel free to forge ahead, rename things and so on. Just remember that you and I can speak for nobody’s opinions and actions but our own. Yours in the Mother, Michael Scharding Day 10 of Foghamhar, Year XXXIV of the Reform August 10th, 1996 (The 1/3 Century mark of Reformed Druidism)

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The Herbal Kitchen 

Below are a list of herbs commonly found in most homes, and their magickal uses. (Information was taken from Gerina Dunwich and Scott Cunningham’s books.)

African Violet – Used as a protection amulet and to promote spirituality in the home. It is burned as a traditional herbal incense of the Spring Equinox Sabbat.

Allspice – Burned as an incense to attract money or luck. It is also used to promote healing.

Aloe – A popular houseplant. Used for protection against evil influences and prevents household accidents.

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What To Keep In A “Book Of Shadows”

You can record as much information as you want, or stick with a bare minimum. Choose to use it as a daily diary, where all your information is kept. Or you can maintain a couple of different books, separating your daily thoughts into one, research and magikal information into an other, with spells and incantations into a third. It’s entirely up to you. But keep in mind, you want your book to be well organized. You want to be able to quickly turn to a  particular section and page to find some particular information when needed.

History of the Unicorn

Lesson 1

 
Between 1550 and 1700 there were published about twenty-five extended discussions of the unicorn, ranging from long chapters or separate tracts to whole books.

Celtic Craft Reading List – 6 July 1991

Rowan Moonstone

*** Marks especially good books. Read these FIRST!! Keep in mind, this is simply a listing of the books that I have found useful. Question everything.

A.E.(GEORGE RUSSELL); “The Candle of Vision“, Quest Books, Theosophical Pub. 1975

ALFORD, VIOLET; “The Hobbyhorse & Other Animal Masks”, Merlin Press 1978

AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOR IRISH STUDIES; “Guide to Irish Studies in the U.S.A.” 1987

ANWYL, EDWARD; “Celtic Religion in Pre-christian Times“, Archibald Constable & Co. 1906 ***

EOSTRA LORE

A traditional Vernal Equinox pastime: go to a field and randomly collect wildflowers [Thank the flowers for their sacrifice before picking them, using a collection formula such as can be found in “An Herbal Grimoir” elsewhere in this Book of Shadows]. Or buy some from a florist, taking one or two of those that appeal to you. Then bring them home and divine their magickal meanings by the use of books, your own intuition, a pendulum or by other means. The flowers you’ve chosen reveal your inner thoughts and emotions.
It is important at this time of renewed life to plan a walk (or a ride) through gardens, a park, woodlands, forest and other green places. This is not simply exercise, and you should be on no other mission. It isn’t even just an appreciation of nature. Make your walk celebratory, a ritual for nature itself.

Buddha

Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.

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