Pagan Paths
There are many different pagan paths. Some pagans stick to one path all their lives. Others combine or experience more.
Here you will find brief summaries of pagan paths with web links and recommended books.
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Paganism is an umbrella term for a variety of nature centred spiritualities and religions.
Websites:
The Pagan Federation: http://www.paganfed.org/
Books:
'Pagan Paths' by Pete Jennings
'Paganism 101' ed. Trevor Greenfield
'The Stations of the Sun' by Ronald Hutton
'The Pagan Religions of the Ancient British Isles' by Ronald Hutton
'The Triumph of the Moon' by Ronald Hutton
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Druidry is a nature based spirituality, philosophy and religion that draws its main inspiration from the culture and traditions of the British Isles. Beliefs and practices vary widely between individuals, Groves and Orders.
Websites:
The Druid Network: http://druidnetwork.org/
The British Druid Order: http://www.druidry.co.uk/
The Order of Bards, Druids and Ovates: http://www.druidry.org/
Books:
'What is Druidry?' by Emma Restall-Orr http://www.whatisdruidry.org/
'Druid Mysteries' by Philip Carr-Gomm
'Natural Druidry' by Kristoffer Hughes
'Old Gods, New Druids' by Robin Herne
'The Bardic Handbook' by Kevan Manwaring
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Heathenry is a religion based on the traditions of the Germanic and Norse peoples of Northern Europe. Heathens are polytheists. They venerate Germanic and Norse gods and work with a variety of spirits and the cosmology of Nine Worlds. Heathens meet as hearths or kindreds.
Books:
'A Practical Guide to Asatru' by Patricia M. Lafayllve
'Nine Worlds of Seid Magic' by Jenny Blain
'Up and Down the Tree: Exploring the Nine Worlds of Yggrasil' by Runic John
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Wicca is nature based religion which focuses on witchcraft. Wiccans are duotheists and venerate a mother goddess and horned god. They follow an eightfold wheel of the year divided into sabbats and esbats. Their most fundamental rule is 'harm none do what ye will.' Wiccans meet as covens. Varieties of Wicca include Gardnerian, Alexandrian and Dianic.
Websites:
Shared Earth: http://www.shared-earth.org.uk/
Books:
'Wicca for Beginners: Fundamentals of Philosophy and Practice' by Thea Sabin
'Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practioner' by Scott Cunnigham
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Witchcraft is a practice which involves using magic to work changes in nature and oneself.
Websites:
Witches and Pagans http://witchesandpagans.com/
Books:
'Natural Magic' by Doreen Valiente
'A Witch Alone: Thirteen Moons to Master Nature Magic' by Marian Green
'The Deep Heart of Witchcraft' by David Salisbury
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Animism is founded on the belief that the whole of nature is alive and inspirited. Animists strive to live in respectful relationship with all human and other-than-human persons.
Websites:
Animism: Respecting the Living World http://www.animism.org.uk/
Animist Jottings: http://animistjottings.wordpress.com/
Books:
'Animism: Respecting the Living World' by Graham Harvey
'The Wakeful World' by Emma Restall-Orr
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Shamanism is a practice that involves entering altered states of consciousness to interact with the Otherworld for the benefit of one's tribe or community.
Books:
'Shamanism' by Gordon MacLellan
'The Way of the Shaman' by Michael Harner
'Shamans / Neo-Shamans' by Robert J. Wallis
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Brythonic Polytheism is a religious tradition based on a devotional relationship with one or more of the gods worshipped by the Brythonic peoples inhabiting Britain and Gaul in the Ancient World.
Websites:
Brython: http://www.dunbrython.org/
Caer Feddwyd: http://www.caerfeddwyd.co.uk/
Books:
'The Mabinogion' transl. Sioned Davies
'The Four Ancient Books of Wales' transl. William F. Skene
Here you will find brief summaries of pagan paths with web links and recommended books.
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Paganism is an umbrella term for a variety of nature centred spiritualities and religions.
Websites:
The Pagan Federation: http://www.paganfed.org/
Books:
'Pagan Paths' by Pete Jennings
'Paganism 101' ed. Trevor Greenfield
'The Stations of the Sun' by Ronald Hutton
'The Pagan Religions of the Ancient British Isles' by Ronald Hutton
'The Triumph of the Moon' by Ronald Hutton
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Druidry is a nature based spirituality, philosophy and religion that draws its main inspiration from the culture and traditions of the British Isles. Beliefs and practices vary widely between individuals, Groves and Orders.
Websites:
The Druid Network: http://druidnetwork.org/
The British Druid Order: http://www.druidry.co.uk/
The Order of Bards, Druids and Ovates: http://www.druidry.org/
Books:
'What is Druidry?' by Emma Restall-Orr http://www.whatisdruidry.org/
'Druid Mysteries' by Philip Carr-Gomm
'Natural Druidry' by Kristoffer Hughes
'Old Gods, New Druids' by Robin Herne
'The Bardic Handbook' by Kevan Manwaring
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Heathenry is a religion based on the traditions of the Germanic and Norse peoples of Northern Europe. Heathens are polytheists. They venerate Germanic and Norse gods and work with a variety of spirits and the cosmology of Nine Worlds. Heathens meet as hearths or kindreds.
Books:
'A Practical Guide to Asatru' by Patricia M. Lafayllve
'Nine Worlds of Seid Magic' by Jenny Blain
'Up and Down the Tree: Exploring the Nine Worlds of Yggrasil' by Runic John
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Wicca is nature based religion which focuses on witchcraft. Wiccans are duotheists and venerate a mother goddess and horned god. They follow an eightfold wheel of the year divided into sabbats and esbats. Their most fundamental rule is 'harm none do what ye will.' Wiccans meet as covens. Varieties of Wicca include Gardnerian, Alexandrian and Dianic.
Websites:
Shared Earth: http://www.shared-earth.org.uk/
Books:
'Wicca for Beginners: Fundamentals of Philosophy and Practice' by Thea Sabin
'Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practioner' by Scott Cunnigham
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Witchcraft is a practice which involves using magic to work changes in nature and oneself.
Websites:
Witches and Pagans http://witchesandpagans.com/
Books:
'Natural Magic' by Doreen Valiente
'A Witch Alone: Thirteen Moons to Master Nature Magic' by Marian Green
'The Deep Heart of Witchcraft' by David Salisbury
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Animism is founded on the belief that the whole of nature is alive and inspirited. Animists strive to live in respectful relationship with all human and other-than-human persons.
Websites:
Animism: Respecting the Living World http://www.animism.org.uk/
Animist Jottings: http://animistjottings.wordpress.com/
Books:
'Animism: Respecting the Living World' by Graham Harvey
'The Wakeful World' by Emma Restall-Orr
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Shamanism is a practice that involves entering altered states of consciousness to interact with the Otherworld for the benefit of one's tribe or community.
Books:
'Shamanism' by Gordon MacLellan
'The Way of the Shaman' by Michael Harner
'Shamans / Neo-Shamans' by Robert J. Wallis
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Brythonic Polytheism is a religious tradition based on a devotional relationship with one or more of the gods worshipped by the Brythonic peoples inhabiting Britain and Gaul in the Ancient World.
Websites:
Brython: http://www.dunbrython.org/
Caer Feddwyd: http://www.caerfeddwyd.co.uk/
Books:
'The Mabinogion' transl. Sioned Davies
'The Four Ancient Books of Wales' transl. William F. Skene