The Raven

19; baby druid; he/they; bi || Looking for advice on how to get into druidry ||

[retaliationraven]

Druid stuff, questions, etc

Okay so, hello? I'm Raven, and I'm wanting to get into druid practices, but I've got no idea where to start. I've felt a pull to it for months now, and finally decided where better to get reliable information than tumblr? Makes sense, right?

Anyways, this is just a post of questions that others can hopefully answer

In regards to groves, how does joining one work?

What are the requirements for druidism?

Will I have to give anything up?

What gods will I follow?

Are there any good resources I should look into?

What about the naming? For example, "Dandelion Druid", how does one get these names?

Do I have to actually go and meet with people?

What is and isn't offensive?

[retaliationraven]

rest in peace techoblade :/

i’ve watched alex for years now, been a huge fan too. he got me back into minecraft, into greek mythology, hell my speech patterns are similar to his thanks to a mix of autism and how often i watch him. he’s done so much for so many people

i genuinely dont know what to do with myself

i hope his family is alright, that they can find peace sometime. cancer is a bitch.

the blade never dies, not really. he’ll live on in the hearts of millions world wide 👑🕊

[girlballs-archive]

attention bisexuals:

i am authorizing use of the Plasma Beam.

[retaliationraven]

of fuck yeah

[mypoorcanary]

breaking news: kitty cat curls into a ball and covers its eyes with paw while sleeping

[retaliationraven]

summer solstice and pretty summer flowers

[heatherwitch]

Charging/Activating Sigils

(Copied from my grimoire)

Place on paper, burn it

Draw on bread, toast it

Trace with crystals

Use your own energy (touch, breath, proximity)

Sew on clothing, wash them

Place in front of music speakers

Let it sit in a sunny place

Bury in the earth*

Use prayer

Dissolve in water/hold under running water

Set as phone lock screen, charge phone

Tape to window on full moon

Meditate

Hold near fire

Throw into wind*

Add a drop of blood*

Carve into candle, let it melt

Draw with honey at the bottom of a mug, activate with hot drink

Draw on flag, leave in wind

Trace in dust, blow it away

Use crystal grid

Draw with cooking oil, cook

Draw on foggy windows/mirrors

Trace using water, let it evaporate

Carve in soap, wash body

Utilize storm energy

Use light

Draw on beach, let the ocean take it

Use charging board

Draw on rock, throw it in a river*

Carve into wax, melt it (for wax melters)

Draw on self, take a shower

Use glow-in-the-dark paint

Place on shoes, utilize the energy of walking

Draw in the air with energy, push through it

Take a picture, charge device

Hold to your pulse point/s

Speak to it

And many, many things I did not list here.

*Make sure you are being safe and/or eco-friendly!

[fernlywitch-deactivated20220718]

Femme doms: I love you

[retaliationraven]

happy solstice friends! perhaps you reading should comment or repost with how you plan to spend today!

[retaliationraven]

i have a cooold and it hurts to talk :(

[retaliationraven]

off to my cottage for the weekend. everytime I head up I tell myself I'll spend time alone in the woods there, and yet each time I end up not doing that

[retaliationraven]

its shitty and was done hastily because i heard people around but heres the altar

oak leaves, seed pods, flowers, branches and pine cones

again it’s nothing special like at all, but the act of actually going out and making it made me feel more connected to cernunnos

[going-to-superhell]

agreed

[retaliationraven]

i concur

[jauntylittlefrillyboy]

every time i have salmon it's like. bears are right. i would also stand in a stream for this.

[maximumsunshine]

They are also right about: honey, berries, napping all winter, and lack of pants. So really, bears are just living the best life possible.

[paganpillar]

Friendly reminder that you are not obligated to worship the Gods as they were traditionally worshipped. Incorporating modern practices of ancient religions is just as valid. Remember that you can create a regime that caters to your schedule, health, and financial situation. They understand and appreciate the acknowledgment you are able to give.

[retaliationraven]

venturing into the woods to make an altar to cernunnos, is it weird im nervous?

[strickenspirit]

harnessing robin buckley 🕰

[retaliationraven]

my wife is robin tbh

[retaliationraven]

i am new to you.

we are not close,

barely more than strangers.

and yet, i find myself enraptured by your beauty.

step by step,

stone and stick,

i come to learn your grace.

your wisdom.

“I’d like to be acquaintances” I call into a woods that does not answer.

or so thought.

a birds call, or a squirrels passing

i know you are listening

i know the time shall come