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site copyright © 2010 by The Reformed Druids of Gaia "A non-prophet, ir-religious, dis-organization" No rites reversed. |
Archdruid
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A
3rd Degree Druid who also leads a Grove. Spokesperson / High Priest/ess
for any Grove. The AD serves for a year and a day, and may serve
more than one term. The Archdruid of the Mother Grove of RDG serves
as spokesperson for the entire RDG. The current AD of the MG is
Ceridwen Seren-Ddaear. All the Archdruids within the Reform constitute
the "Global Council of Archdruids." |
Apostolic Succession |
Arcane
term borrowed from Churchianity by the early RDNA to describe
the spiritual lineage of one ordained by another who can trace
their ordination back in an unbroken line to Fisher of Carleton
Grove. The RDG simply calls this "lineage." |
Bard |
A
Druid gifted in the magick of music, song, dance, poetry, story-telling
- or all of the above. |
BGR |
"Before
the Gaian Reform." A term referring to a calendar date prior
to Samhain 2006 (See also "YGR"). This period is also
called the "1st Age of the Reform." |
Canopy |
1) Umbrella-like covering by the tops of redwood trees; 2) Umbrella organization that accepts individuals and groups under its guidance and protection (sometimes legal, but not always). |
Consensus
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A
Grove governs itself by consensus - 1 person, 1 vote, all decisions
are unanimous. Two thirds of the members (a quorum) must be present
to transact business. |
Clergy
|
A
Druid of the 3rd Degree or above, empowered to perform Clerical
duties such as handfastngs, funerals, dedications, etc.
(See also "Priest" / "Priestess"). |
Council of Dalon ap Landu |
Within
the RDNA there once existed a body of elders, consisting of 3rd
Orders and Archdruids, that spoke for the RDNA. They were eventually
disbanded, and today no one speaks with authority for the RDNA. |
Degree(s) |
A
designation of upward mobility through a hierarchy. In the RDG,
there are three degrees, exactly equivalent to the first three
RDNA "Orders." (Although the process of achieving them
may differ). |
Discordian |
1)
Descriptive of groups or individuals aligned with or similar to
those of the Discordian or Erisian movement. 2) An adherent
or worshipper of the Goddess Discordia or Eris. |
Druid(s)
|
Any
member of the Reform movement, whether male or female (there are
no "druidess's" as the term "Druid" is of
null-gender). |
Druish |
Of
or relating to Druids, Druidry or Druidism ("Funny, she
doesn't look Druish"). |
Global Council of Archdruids |
The "Senate" of the RDG; an advisory body consisting of the leaders of all the Groves in the Reform (see "Archdruid"). |
Grove
|
A working
magickal group of Druids who meet on a regular basis for ritual
and fellowship. |
Lineage |
A
term that refers to the unbroken line of ordination back to the
first RDG Arch-Druid, Ceridwen Seren-Ddaear. |
Matriarch |
Traditional title of the female leader of an RDNA or RDG "Order." |
MG
|
The
headquarters, or Mother Grove, of the Reformed
Druids of Gaia, which functions as its executive branch. Presently
located in Humboldt County, CA. |
Nemeton
of Dalon ap Landu |
The
"House of Representatives" of the RDG; an advisory body
consisting of all those who have attained the 3rd Degree but do
not lead Groves. |
Neo-Pagan |
A
practitioner of a revived or modern religion, such as Wicca, Druidism,
Asartru, Witchcraft, or CAW. The term "neo-pagan" is
attributed to Oberon Zell-Ravenheart. |
New Reform |
1)
The New Reform began with the birth of the Reformed Druids of
Gaia, when it was recognized that Reformed Druidism had grown
beyond the borders of North America. 2) Period after Samhain 2006,
beginning when the Reform Calendar was reset. |
Old
Reform |
The
Reformed Druid movement prior to the conception of the RDG (period
before July 24th 2006). |
Order
(1) |
The "degrees" of the Reformed Druids of North America. |
Order
(2) |
A special interest group, or functionary collective, within the Reform. |
Pagan |
Although
we tend to use "pagan" and "neo-pagan" interchangeably,
a Pagan is really someone who has grown up in or practices a religion
that is non-monotheistic and has been continuously passed down.
The Hindu religion, with it's myriad Gods and Goddesses, would
be an example of a "Pagan" religion. |
Patriarch |
Traditional title of the Male leader of an RDNA or RDG "Order." If a female, the titiel is "Matriarch." |
Preceptor |
In
the old reform, the business manager of any Grove. In RDG, called
the "Clerk." This person is elected from the Grove and
is the main business representative, record keeper, correspondent,
etc., for the Grove. Also sometimes called the "Scribe." |
Priest / Priestess
|
A
Druid of the 3rd Degree or above officiating at an RDG sanctioned
ritual or who performs other sacerdotal duties. |
Proto-Grove
|
A
forming Grove. 1 First-Degree Druid and 2 warm bodies. After
a year and a day, and with 3 First-Degree Druids and 1 Third-Degree,
becomes a Grove. |
Reform (The) |
A term which refers to the entire Reformed Druid movement, (or also to the Reformed Druids of Gaia). This canopy includes RDG, RDNA, NRDNA, HDNA, OMS, ADF, Henge of Keltria and maybe a dozen or so other groups, plus countless individual Druids. Begun in 1963 as the RDNA at Carleton College in Minnesota. |
RDG |
Reformed
Druids of Gaia. A legal entity / canopy group of the Reform,
which offers its Clergy legal status and protection. Chartered
Groves under the RDG canopy take part in the RDG's 501 3(c) status. |
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Reformed
Druids of North America. This group is the predecessor of
RDG, and laid the groundwork for Reformed Druidism's spread across
the planet. |
Sacerdotal |
The
duties of clergy: Ordinations, handfastings, births, consecrations,
funerals, etc. |
|
The
business manager of any Grove. Formerly called the "Preceptor."
This person is elected from the Grove and is the main business
representative, record keeper, correspondent, etc., for the Grove.
Sometimes also called the "Scribe." |
Season of Sleep |
Arcane
idea, still practiced today among fundamentalist Reformed Druids,
that the Earth Mother "sleeps" during the winter months
of the year. |
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One
who is interested in spiritual matters, or one who is interested
in Druidry. Seekers usually become students and join the The
Druid Path class, where they are introduced to the Reform. |
Solitaire
|
A
Druid not associated with a physical Grove or Nest - one who practices
on their own. The majority of Reformed Druids currently fall into
this group. |
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"Nature
is good," and "Nature is very good." The two
ideas that all Reformed Druids recognize and adhere to. The absolute
minimum one must believe in to be a Druid of the Reform. |
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Principal
Sacrament of Reformed Druidism. In the Old Reform, the Waters
were always Whisky. In the New Reform the Waters are usually H2O,
out of deference to those with alcoholic tendencies. To be valid,
the waters must be consecrated by a Third Degree (or higher) Druid... |
YGR |
"Year of the Gaian Reform." A calendar date after Samhain 2006. (See also "BGR"). This era is also called the "2nd Age of the Reform. |
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Using
the ascii, and created by a forward slash, a pipe, and a backward
slash, this symbol represents the Awen or Imbas, which is the
principle of enlightenment among Druids. |