Celtic Druidism with Author Ellen Evert Hopman

What exactly is a Druid and what do they do? In this episode and in her new book Celtic Druidry: Rituals, Techniques, and Magical Practices, my guest Ellen Evert Hopman unravels some of the mysterious lore surrounding Druidism and shares how our contemporary understanding of this ancient practice is not really complete. Ellen Evert Hopman is the author of a number of books and has been a teacher of Herbalism since 1983 and of Druidism since 1990. She is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and has presented on Druidism, herbal lore, tree lore, Paganism and magic at conferences, festivals, and events in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and in the United States.In this episode, Ellen discusses:What a Druid is and what it’s notHer practice as a Celtic Reconstructionist DruidDruidism throughout historyThe Druid’s role in ancient societyThe striking similarities between East Indian and Celtic cultures and religious practicesCeltic ritual and ceremonyThe importance of magicDruids and shamanismWhat it means to truly be a DruidThe Tribe of the Oak Druid training programHow ancient Druids used restorative justice Ellen Evert Hopman’s website The Tribe of the Oak Druid training program________Sign up for Wendy’s newsletter (scroll to the bottom)Visit Wendy’s website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg® / Ellipse® “Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★