Druidry
Beliefs. Druidic beliefs vary widely, and there is no set dogma or belief system by all adherents.
Nature-centered spirituality. Druidry conceives of the natural world as being imbued with spirit, and thus regard it as alive and dynamic. Because they view the natural world as sacred, many Druids are involved in environmentalisms, thereby acting to protect areas of the natural landscape that are under threat from development or pollution.
Ceremonies. Each druidic grove conducts its rituals and ceremonies in a unique way. Druidic rituals are designed to align their participants with the spirit imbuing nature.
Locations for ritual. Rituals commonly take place at formations in the natural landscape or prehistoric sites, among them megalithic constructions from the Neolithic and Bronze Age or earthworks from the Iron Age.
Festivals. Druids generally observe eight spiritual festivals annually, which are collectively known as the Wheel of the Year. Four of these are solar festivals, being positioned at the solstices and equinoxes. The other four are the cross quarter days.
| Festival | Northern Hemisphere | Southern Hemisphere | Associations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollowe'en, Samhain | 31st day, Lamashan (10th month) | 30th day, Gozran (4th month) | Beginning of winter |
| Winter Solstice, Yuletide | 21st or 22nd day, Kuthona (12th month) | 21st day, Sarenith (6th month) | Winter Solstice and the rebirth of the sun |
| Candlemas, Imbolc | 1st or 2nd day, Calistril (2nd month) | 21st or 22nd day, Erastus (7th month) | First signs of spring |
| Spring Equinox, Ostara | 20th or 21st day, Pharast (3rd month) | 21st or 22nd day, Arodus (8th month) | Spring Equinox and the beginning of spring |
| Beltane (May Eve), Walpurgis Night | 30th day, Gozran (4th month) or 1st day, Desnus (5th month) | 1st day, Neth (11 month) | Beginning of Summer |
| Summer Solstice, Midsummer | 21st or 22nd day, Sarenith (6th month) | 21st day, Kuthona (12th month) | Summer Solstice |
| Lughnasadh, Lammas | 1st or 2nd day, Arodus (8th month) | 21st day Kuthona (12th month) | Beginning of harvest season |
| Autumn Equinox, Mabon | 21st or 22nd day, Arodus (8th month) | 20th day, Pharast (3rd month) | Autumn Equinox. The harvest of fruit. |
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