Celtic Paganism?

Question

I'm basically an agnostic right now. But I'm looking into a bunch of religions, and find some interesting. I feel especially attracted to Paganism, especially Celtic. Can anybody please give me some good links, or books to look for?

Thanks everybody,
-[dot]Seraph

PS. I know absolutely nothing about Paganism, let alone Celtic Paganism itself. Thanks again, people. =]

PPS. I'm 14, so I don't know if that makes a difference about what age you have to be and whatnot. I know I wouldn't be old enough to be Wiccan... Either way, I'd still like to learn. =]

Also, are there any specific types of Paganism that believe in Tarot cards and all that? Because I'm very interested in that as well.

And, I don't know if it matters, but since it's Celtic I'm looking for, I am a tad bit Irish.

Kallan, I'm looking specifically for Celtic Paganism.

I only mentioned Wicca, because I didn't know if the age mattered in this religion, since it does in Wicca.

Sorry for the confusion. =]

Answer 1

1100derga.zip The Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel, c 1100
bardcycl.zip The ritual cycle of the Bardic year.
blkcats.zipBlack Cats in the Celtic Tradition
brehon.zip Brehon Laws
Celtic-hist.zip Three small Celtic history files.
Celtic-faq.zip Frequently asked questions on the Celtic tradition.
CelticGods1.zipThe Celtic Ancestor Gods.
celt_num.zip A theory of Celtic Numerology
celticpath.zip Following A Celtic Path by Erynn Rowan Laurie
celtpoem.zip The Coming of Lugh by Iarwain and other Celtic poetry
celticrecipes.zip Several recipes based in Celtic culture.
celtic-resources-faq.zip A FAQ on finding Celtic information.
celts_mine.zip Two discussions of Celtic origins
Deities.zip 3 files on the deities of the Celtic tradition.
Deities5.zip 5 files on the deities of the Celtic tradition.
irish_law.zip Review: A Guide to Early Irish Law
keltoi_tale.zip A short tale in the Old Tongue and English
langcelt.zip A short history of Celtic Languages
Mabinogion.zip A set of Celtic sagas.
macleod.zip Septs of the Clan MacLeod.
modern_irish18.zip 18 lesson files of Gaelic as it is spoken in Modern Eire.
ogham.zip Irish inscriptory writing
Stories.zip 8 story files from "Creation" to "Taliesin."
Traditions.zip 8 files on traditions and holidays.
welschnames.zipGaelic & Welsh Names
wood.zipThe language of trees.

These are files I have available. If you wish to have some you would have to pick those you wish to have. Click on my avatar and then the Yahoo Answers e-mail. List the files you want and if they are okay for a 14 year old, and you give me a reguler e-mail address to which I can attach them, I'll send them to you.

S.S, did they arrive?

Answer 2

study approximately all paths of Paganism. Celtic/Druid replaced into greater often than not the Scottish/Irish custom. in case you're attracted to it then study approximately it before making a sort on which direction to take. additionally look into the Germanic area paganism. ought to be something to study there too. there is not any incorrect direction in Paganism, basically locate those you're maximum attracted to and mushy with. remember, this is no longer basically a team of religions, yet a existence type you're challenge. as a result I attempt to no longer take in everyone as a student under the age of 18 (desire over 21). wish this facilitates. study before you're making any judgements so as that when you do they are going to be sensible ones.

Answer 3

Hi sweetie,
First, there are two different belief systems you're discussing here. One is Celtic Wicca and the other is Celtic Paganism.

There are tons of websites available out there.
You can run a search for Celtic wicca.. or check out http://witchvox.com 's articles on it.

For Celtic paganism, try the search for Celtic Reconstructionism

Answer 4

Here are some sites to explore on non-Wiccan forms of paganism and heathenry. They include forms of Druidry:

http://www.adf.org
http://www.runestone.org
http://www.asatru.org
http://www.thetroth.org/
http://rdg.mithrilstar.org/
http://www.toteg.org
http://www.technoharp.com/TotegTribe/family.htm
http://www.caw.org
http://www.xeper.org/

Answer 5

Here's a list of books that I recommend for beginners in Paganism. It's not the complete list, but it's a start. Some are on Celtic Witchcraft and Druidry. Druidry is purely Celtic, since only the Celts had Druids as their religious leaders. And below the books is a list of websites. Best of Luck and Have Fun in your Learning.

Suggested Reading:
O' Brien, Lora. Irish Witchcraft from an Irish Witch. Franklin Lakes, NJ: New Page Books, 2005. A real Gem. The Best. By a real witch living in Ireland. The one I recommend everyone has.

Restall Orr, Emma. Spirits of the Sacred Grove: The World of a Druid Priestess. London: Thorsons, 1998. A must-have. Accessible. A wonderful source. Takes you through the author's experiences, internal and external, through the year's Sabbat (8 major) festivals.

Restall Orr, Emma. Thorsons Priniples of Druidry. London: Thorsons, 1998. Worth the price. Interesting. Lists several Druid groups and their contact information at the back of the book.

Wolfe, Amber. Druid Power: Celtic Faerie Craft and Elemental Magic. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1996. Sixth Printing of First Edition, 2004. A great book. The author really knows her stuff.

Pennick, Nigel. Complete Illustrated Guide to Runes: How to Interpret the Ancient Wisdom of the Runes. Rocklport, MA: Element Books, Ltd., 1999. A treasury of information. Glossary is fabulous. Useful. Elder Futhark Runes, and other Rune systems, too.

Zimmerman, Denise, and Katherine Gleason. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft. Indianapolis, IN: Alpha Books, 2000. Good, but limited. I like it, but there are so many better sources out there. The Pentacle section is great.

Knight, Sirona. Faery Magick: Spells, Potions, and Lore From the Earth Spirits. Franklin Lakes, NJ: 2003. A valuable foundation for the study of Faery Wicca. Defines faeries and Earth spirits. A great starter book.

Wild, Leon D. The Runes Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Learning the Wisdom of the Staves. San Diego, CA: Thunder Bay Press, 2004. One of the best-illustrated rune books on the market. Informative and interesting. The very best Rune book for beginners.

Freeman, Mara. Kindling the Celtic Spirit: Ancient Traditions to Illumine Your Life Through the Seasons. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 2001. A great resource. A wealth of information in one volume. Runs month by month through the Celtic year starting with January, which is a little odd. No Index, but it really needs one.

Sykes, Brian. The Seven Daughters of Eve. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2001. The most fascinating book I have ever read. Absorbing. Entertaining. Interesting beyond measure.

O'Brien, Lora. Irish Witchcraft from an Irish Witch.
Franklin Lakes, NJ: New Page Books, 2005.
ISBN 1-56414-759-2 (pbk). $14.99 U. S.
This book is a real gem. The number one must-have Witchcraft book available today. It is worth the price and more. Irish Witchcraft has an Index and a Resources section that includes books and groups--even tapes, books, classes, etc., to assist you in learning Irish Gaelic. The pictures, maps, and drawings are invaluable. They are the stuff that other books on Contemporary Witchcraft always leave out. Irish Witchcraft from an Irish Witch is a wonderful source containing a wealth of information (quite a lot of which is not generally found in books on Wicca). Lora O'Brien's Witchcraft is not Wicca, as the author clearly states near the beginning of the book. It is a great book written by a real Irish Witch based on her experiences and her Coven's traditions (which are still developing, by the way). This book is history in the making because it is the first book written by an actual Irish Witch who has lived and worked in Ireland her entire life. It far outshines books by more well-known authors of books on Witchcraft and Wicca. I have found it more valuable and accessible than books by Starhawk, Holland, Buckland, and Cunningham. Others claim to be about Witchcraft, but are really about the author's own particular kind of Wicca. Irish Witchcraft is the genuine article.

Okay, if you type Celtic Paganism into Yahoo!, lots of stuff comes up.
Here's a Yahoo! Group run by Lora O'Brien.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/irish_witchcraft

NeoPaganism in General
http://www.religionfacts.com/neopaganism/index.htm

Pheonix in Paganism
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/p/phoenix.html
http://pheonex_666.tripod.com/phoenix/id8.html
http://www.loggia.com/myth/phoenix.html

Pagan Trinity
http://westgatehouse.com/entry1.html
http://www.isisbooks.com/triple-goddess.asp
http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/celticpanth/p/danu.htm
http://www.crystalinks.com/triplegoddess.html

More Books
Buddhism for Dummies by Jonathan Landaw and Stephan Bodian .
Introduction to Buddhism: An Explanation of the Buddhist Way of Life by Kelsang Gyatso.
Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition by Gary Gach.
Irish Witchcraft From An Irish Witch by Lora O'Brien.
The Nature of Asatru: An Overview of the Ideals and Philosophy of the Indigenous Religion of Northern Europe. by Mark Puryear.
Living Asatru by Greg (Dux) Shetler.
Essential Asatru: Walking the Path of Norse Paganism by Diana L. Paxson and Isaac Bonewits.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft, 3rd Edition (Complete Idiot's Guide to) by Denise Zimmermann and Katherine A. Gleason .


A Popular History of Witchcraft by Montague Summers
Irish Witchcraft From An Irish Witch by Lora O'Brien
A History of Witchcraft, Second Edition by Jeffrey B. Russell and Brooks Alexander
Witch-Hunting in Seventeenth-Century New England: A Documentary History 1638-1693, Second Edition by David D. Hall
The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft by Ronald Hutton
Witchcraft in Europe, 400-1700: A Documentary History (Middle Ages Series) by Alan Charles Kors and Edward Peters

Answer 6

http://usminc.org/celtic.html