Ways of Love - Druid Craft 101

Magic isn't just spells—it’s love, yearning, and transformation. Let’s explore the heart of creation!--- Join and support the community: https://www.creationspaths.com/ In this episode, Charlie and Brian continue their study of _Druidcraft_ by Philip Carr-Gomm, diving into Chapter 3: "The Ways of Love." This discussion explores the foundational role of love in magic and spirituality, emphasizing that magic is not just about rituals and incantations but about cultivating deep connections to the energies of the cosmos. They challenge the traditional binary gender frameworks often used in magic, drawing from Kabbalah and Irish mythology to illustrate broader, more inclusive perspectives on divine union.The episode highlights the myth of Angus and Caer Ibormeith, an Irish love story that illustrates the power of yearning and transformation. Charlie and Brian also discuss the importance of recognizing subtle energies—like love, devotion, and passion—as integral forces in magical practice. They caution against the dangers of jumping too quickly into magical work without the proper foundational understanding, drawing parallels between learning magic and learning to swim.Additionally, they offer insights on gendered language in spiritual traditions, referencing the book _Queer Qabala_ for those looking to deconstruct traditional gendered metaphors in esoteric practices. Thank you for Liking and Subscribing to this podcastThank you for sharing this episode with your loved ones, friends and community--- Thank you for Tips or Donations: https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett https://patreon.com/cedorsett $CreationsPathsSubstack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ For all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/ For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Guided Meditations Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0J2QAAlD1uaIJvQ3Sr9sIqO Christopagan Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0ISXDQkZBRB7EHrUUJgXlGN The Everything Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0Ln3eGW-tDk2R68PM6c182OCreation's Paths Podcast: http://www.creationspaths.com/podcast Church of the Oak Podcast: http://churchoftheoak.com/Hallowstead Podcast: http://hallowstead.com/Social Connections: BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/## Chapters:00:00 The Cosmic Dance of Life and Entropy01:08 Introduction to the Hosts01:17 Exploring the Ways of Love in Druidcraft03:10 The Myth of Angus and Kaer Embera06:45 Understanding Magic Beyond the Binary22:11 The Importance of Respect in Magic29:41 Engagement and Support30:51 Closing Prayer to Angus Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe