{"id":5103,"date":"2021-08-20T06:13:56","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T06:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.terravara.com\/?p=5103"},"modified":"2022-12-24T03:48:10","modified_gmt":"2022-12-24T03:48:10","slug":"druid-magic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.terravara.com\/druid-magic\/","title":{"rendered":"Magic in Druidry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Druidry is often viewed as a magical discipline. While this is true, to an extent, there’s a big difference in the way magic is viewed and used versus religions like Wicca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historical records and folklore describe the Druids using magic to turn away approaching armies. There are multiple references to weather magic — conjuring up storms or fog to turn the tide of battle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Druids were also known for divination, using polished beryl spheres and the flight of birds to see the course of important events. While there’s a lot we just don’t know about the ancient Druids<\/a> and their practices, this forms the basis of our modern understanding of Druid magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Modern Druidry Views Magic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are multiple different schools of modern Druidry<\/a>, and they have their own views on the subject. In some cases, religious ritual to commune with the deities and spirits of nature is viewed as separate from what most people think of when they hear the word “magic.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rituals may or may not include space for the practitioner to perform whatever magic they deem necessary. Rituals also often include a divination component, in order to determine if the offerings given by the practitioner were accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some modern Druids do choose to expand their learning of magic. This often includes work to draw inspiration, weather magic, protection, and healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n