Have you registered for the Summerland Festival August 17-20, 2023, near Yellow Springs, Ohio? You should! Come meet us! This week is the third of five episodes we recoded back-to-back about "Managing the Magical," or how we do magical work in certain sections of our rituals. We'll talk about what we consider the "big magical workings" in ADF ritual, the history behind those sections, and how they came to be part of our liturgy, before diving deeply into how we actually do these ritual parts. This week is all about taking omens, how we do it functionally, and why we do it in ritual. The five episodes will be: (Re)Creating the Cosmos (July 13) Opening the Gates (last week) Taking the Omen (today) The Return Flow (August 3) The Workings (August 10)  Find us on Facebook, check us out at ThreeCranes.org, and learn more about Druidry at ADF.org.

Have you registered for the <a href="https://www.threecranes.org/summerland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summerland Festival</a> August 17-20, 2023, near Yellow Springs, Ohio? You should! Come meet us! This week is the third of five episodes we recoded back-to-back about "Managing the Magical," or how we do magical work in certain sections of our rituals. We'll talk about what we consider the "big magical workings" in ADF ritual, the history behind those sections, and how they came to be part of our liturgy, before diving deeply into how we actually do these ritual parts. This week is all about taking omens, how we do it functionally, and why we do it in ritual. The five episodes will be: <ul><li><a href="https://druidsincars.podbean.com/e/episode-111-managing-the-magical-recreating-the-cosmos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(Re)Creating the Cosmos</a> (July 13)</li> <li><a href="https://druidsincars.podbean.com/e/episode-112-managing-the-magical-opening-the-gates/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Opening the Gates</a> (last week)</li> <li>Taking the Omen (today)</li> <li>The Return Flow (August 3)</li> <li>The Workings (August 10)</li> </ul> Find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DruidsInCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, check us out at <a href="https://www.threecranes.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThreeCranes.org</a>, and learn more about Druidry at <a href="https://www.adf.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ADF.org</a>.

Episode 113- Managing the Magical: Taking Omens

We're a month out from Summerland! Consider coming out to the Summerland Festival August 17-20, 2023, in near Yellow Springs, Ohio! This week is the second of five episodes we recoded back-to-back about "Managing the Magical," or how we do magical work in certain sections of our rituals. We'll talk about what we consider the "big magical workings" in ADF ritual, the history behind those sections, and how they came to be part of our liturgy, before diving deeply into how we actually do these ritual parts. This week is all about good gatekeepers and their attributes, how we work with them, and the mechanics of opening the Gates... along with how we manage the origins of this ritual process. The five episodes will be: (Re)Creating the Cosmos (last week) Opening the Gates (today) Taking the Omen (July 27) The Return Flow (August 3) The Workings (August 10)  Find us on Facebook, check us out at ThreeCranes.org, and learn more about Druidry at ADF.org.

We're a month out from Summerland! Consider coming out to the <a href="https://www.threecranes.org/summerland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summerland Festival August 17-20, 2023</a>, in near Yellow Springs, Ohio! This week is the second of five episodes we recoded back-to-back about "Managing the Magical," or how we do magical work in certain sections of our rituals. We'll talk about what we consider the "big magical workings" in ADF ritual, the history behind those sections, and how they came to be part of our liturgy, before diving deeply into how we actually do these ritual parts. This week is all about good gatekeepers and their attributes, how we work with them, and the mechanics of opening the Gates... along with how we manage the origins of this ritual process. The five episodes will be: <ul><li><a href="https://druidsincars.podbean.com/e/episode-111-managing-the-magical-recreating-the-cosmos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(Re)Creating the Cosmos</a> (last week)</li> <li>Opening the Gates (today)</li> <li>Taking the Omen (July 27)</li> <li>The Return Flow (August 3)</li> <li>The Workings (August 10)</li> </ul> Find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DruidsInCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, check us out at <a href="https://www.threecranes.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThreeCranes.org</a>, and learn more about Druidry at <a href="https://www.adf.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ADF.org</a>.

Episode 112- Managing the Magical: Opening the Gates

Important Announcement! The Trillium Spring Gathering is back in 2024! Some more details in the episode, but check out the website, and join us early next year! Also, you can check in with us in person sooner at the Summerland Festival in August. This week is the first of five episodes we recoded back-to-back about "Managing the Magical," or how we do magical work in certain sections of our rituals. We'll talk about what we consider the "big magical workings" in Druid ritual, the history behind those sections, and how they came to be part of our liturgy, before diving deeply into how we actually do these ritual parts. The five episodes will be: (Re)Creating the Cosmos (today) Opening the Gates (July 20) Taking the Omen (July 27) The Return Flow (August 3) The Workings (August 10)  Find us on Facebook, check us out at ThreeCranes.Org, and learn more about Druidry at ADF.org.

Important Announcement! The <a href="https://trilliumgatheringadf.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trillium Spring Gathering</a> is back in 2024! Some more details in the episode, but check out the website, and join us early next year! Also, you can check in with us in person sooner at the <a href="https://www.threecranes.org/summerland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summerland Festival</a> in August. This week is the first of five episodes we recoded back-to-back about "Managing the Magical," or how we do magical work in certain sections of our rituals. We'll talk about what we consider the "big magical workings" in Druid ritual, the history behind those sections, and how they came to be part of our liturgy, before diving deeply into how we actually do these ritual parts. The five episodes will be: <ul><li>(Re)Creating the Cosmos (today)</li> <li>Opening the Gates (July 20)</li> <li>Taking the Omen (July 27)</li> <li>The Return Flow (August 3)</li> <li>The Workings (August 10)</li> </ul> Find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DruidsInCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, check us out at <a href="https://www.threecranes.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThreeCranes.Org</a>, and learn more about Druidry at <a href="https://www.adf.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ADF.org</a>.

Episode 111 - Managing the Magical: (Re)Creating the Cosmos

Today, Rev. Avende reviews their experience at the Wisteria Appalachian Summer Solstice festival in southeastern Ohio. They discuss their favorite workshops, including one on bone throwing by one of the owners of Moon Bees Apothecary and Spiritual Supply in Wisconsin, and a little about open and closed systems of divination. Then, it's on to ritual work and spaces, people that they met, and experiences with queer safe spaces and the amazing drumming circle. You'll also hear some ideas we hope to carry forward into our own Summerland Festival, coming up in mid-August. (Registration is open, friends! Come see us!) For some pictures and a full write up, check out Rev. Avende's written review of this festival as well! Stay tuned to the very end to hear about our plans for transporting hooch across state lines, and the promising return of the Trillium Gathering next year! Find us on Facebook, check us out at Threecranes.Org, and learn more about Druidry at adf.org!

Today, Rev. Avende reviews their experience at the <a href="https://www.wisteria.org/summer-solstice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wisteria Appalachian Summer Solstice</a> festival in southeastern Ohio. They discuss their favorite workshops, including one on bone throwing by one of the owners of <a href="https://moonbees.square.site/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moon Bees Apothecary and Spiritual Supply</a> in Wisconsin, and a little about open and closed systems of divination. Then, it's on to ritual work and spaces, people that they met, and experiences with queer safe spaces and the amazing drumming circle. You'll also hear some ideas we hope to carry forward into our own <a href="https://www.threecranes.org/summerland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summerland Festival</a>, coming up in mid-August. (<a href="https://threecranes.org/summerland/registration/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Registration</a> is open, friends! Come see us!) For some pictures and a full write up, check out <a href="https://hellenicdruid.com/2023/06/28/appalachian-summer-solstice-2023-festival-review/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rev. Avende's written review of this festival</a> as well! Stay tuned to the very end to hear about our plans for transporting hooch across state lines, and the promising return of the <a href="https://trilliumgatheringadf.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trillium Gathering</a> next year! Find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DruidsInCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, check us out at <a href="https://www.threecranes.org/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threecranes.Org</a>, and learn more about Druidry at <a href="https://www.adf.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adf.org</a>!

Episode 110 - Appalachian Summer Solstice Review 2023

A couple of weeks ago, we got to record with friends old and new in the barn at the close of the Wellspring Gathering, 2023. To our great delight, we were able to connect up with Collin from The Crone's Porch, a pagan discussion podcast much like our own, and record a small crossover episode. We also have Jacque (who has been on before) and Stephen with us, providing their perspectives as well. As always, we have a few linear notes and links for you to check out! Crone's Porch Podcast; find them at @cronesporch on Instagram and @croneporch on Facebook, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Jan's previous version of the workshop they did at Wellspring  (And Jan's Patreon, if you want to support their work and see more work like this) Summerland Registration is open! Consider coming out and seeing us!  Check out Lammas Fest as well!  As always, you can find us on Facebook, check us out at Threecranes.org/podcast, and learn more about Druidry at ADF.org.

A couple of weeks ago, we got to record with friends old and new in the barn at the close of the <a href="https://www.stonecreed.org/wellspring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wellspring Gathering</a>, 2023. To our great delight, we were able to connect up with Collin from <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cronesporch/episodes/Yule-Meditation-2022-Without-Music-e1ra5lq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Crone's Porch</a>, a pagan discussion podcast much like our own, and record a small crossover episode. We also have Jacque (who has been on before) and Stephen with us, providing their perspectives as well. As always, we have a few linear notes and links for you to check out! <ul><li><a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cronesporch/episodes/Yule-Meditation-2022-Without-Music-e1ra5lq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crone's Porch Podcast</a>; find them at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cronesporch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@cronesporch on Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cronesporch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@croneporch</a> on Facebook, or wherever you listen to podcasts!</li> <li>Jan's <a href="https://youtu.be/Ty6js2F7t9c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">previous version of the workshop they did at Wellspring</a></li> <li> (And <a href="https://www.patreon.com/skylark913" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jan's Patreon</a>, if you want to support their work and see more work like this)</li> <li><a href="https://www.threecranes.org/summerland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summerland Registration is open</a>! Consider coming out and seeing us! </li> <li>Check out <a href="https://hillsandrivers.org/2023-events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lammas Fest</a> as well!</li> </ul> As always, you can <a href="https://www.facebook.com/druidsincars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find us on Facebook</a>, check us out at <a href="https://www.threecranes.org/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threecranes.org/podcast</a>, and learn more about Druidry at <a href="https://www.adf.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ADF.org</a>.

Episode 109 - Wellspring Review 2023 - Crossover with Crone’s Porch Podcast!

We set a record for how fast Rev. Dangler can break Rev. Avende's composure on this episode! But the topic was a great one, where we got to speak about unconventional tools and challenge how we thought about the physical things that aid us in the work that we do for the folk. Find us on Facebook, check us out at threecranes.org, and learn more about Druidry at adf.org.

We set a record for how fast Rev. Dangler can break Rev. Avende's composure on this episode! But the topic was a great one, where we got to speak about unconventional tools and challenge how we thought about the physical things that aid us in the work that we do for the folk. Find us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/druidsincars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, check us out at <a href="https://threecranes.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org</a>, and learn more about Druidry at <a href="https://adf.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adf.org</a>.

Episode 108 - Our Weirdest Druid Tools

A listener question today comes in, asking, "Is there a place for me if I just want to 'show up' to ritual?" And of course, our answer will surprise nobody. We talk a bit about what it means to "just show up," to be part of ritual without taking a part. What is the expected level of participation, and can we make space for it in our Groves and in our broader work? And, if you want to just go to ritual, what do you need to do to make sure that remains an option in your local community? What sort of discipline is it, when you are "just showing up?" Of course, it was interesting to have this discussion on the way to a Druid Moon rite that no one had actually said they were going to show up to, but in the end, people did show up to ritual that night. Find us on Facebook, check us out at threecranes.org, and learn more about Druidry at ADF.org.

A listener question today comes in, asking, "Is there a place for me if I just want to 'show up' to ritual?" And of course, our answer will surprise nobody. We talk a bit about what it means to "just show up," to be part of ritual without taking a part. What is the expected level of participation, and can we make space for it in our Groves and in our broader work? And, if you want to just go to ritual, what do you need to do to make sure that remains an option in your local community? What sort of discipline is it, when you are "just showing up?" Of course, it was interesting to have this discussion on the way to a Druid Moon rite that no one had actually said they were going to show up to, but in the end, people did show up to ritual that night. Find us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/druidsincars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, check us out at <a href="https://threecranes.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org</a>, and learn more about Druidry at <a href="https://adf.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ADF.org</a>.

Episode 107 - Can I Just ”Show Up” to Paganism?

"Good leaders spread everything, from wealth to work." Talking about the commitments we make as clergy and leaders in our work, we turned on the recorder so others could sit in. We spoke about how burnout impacts us, and how we avoid it (when we're able to). In particular, a lot of our discussion talks about our responsibility as current leaders to create space for new blood and how to deal with the parts of our work as leaders that just don't feed us (spoiler alert: it's delegation, boundaries, and trust). Interested in that short video about trust that Rev. Dangler mentions? You can find it here: "One Weird Trick All 3CG Officers Know!" Looking for a way to contact the ADF Mother Grove with an idea or to apply for a role? Do that here! (For those curious, yes, Rev. Dangler took on the name tag project.) Follow our podcast on Facebook, find out more about our Grove at threecranes.org, and learn more about Druidry at ADF.org.

"Good leaders spread everything, from wealth to work." Talking about the commitments we make as clergy and leaders in our work, we turned on the recorder so others could sit in. We spoke about how burnout impacts us, and how we avoid it (when we're able to). In particular, a lot of our discussion talks about our responsibility as current leaders to create space for new blood and how to deal with the parts of our work as leaders that just don't feed us (spoiler alert: it's delegation, boundaries, and trust). Interested in that short video about trust that Rev. Dangler mentions? You can find it here: "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2HhchRyh08" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Weird Trick All 3CG Officers Know!</a>" Looking for a way to contact the ADF Mother Grove with an idea or to apply for a role? <a href="https://ng.adf.org/articles/orgdocs/important-links-and-email-addresses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Do that here</a>! (For those curious, yes, Rev. Dangler took on the name tag project.) Follow our podcast on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/druidsincars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, find out more about our Grove at <a href="https://threecranes.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org</a>, and learn more about Druidry at <a href="https://adf.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ADF.org</a>.

Episode 106 - Burnout and Pagan Leadership

We're on our way to the Wellspring Gathering this week and working hard on getting new content, so you get a bonus episode! This week, it's all about roadside divinatory attractions you can find throughout the North American travel landscape, inspired by our visit with a Zoltar machine in a travel plaza in upstate New York. Of course, there are pictures and videos worth looking at here: from each of us receiving our fortune from Zoltar to the creepy dog in Lucas, KS, and The Magical Druid's own divination dispenser, you can find pics and vids in a small Google album... and maybe we'll add more to it soon enough! Send us your favorite roadside divinatory attraction at druidsincars@threecranes.org! We're also including a small gallery of the attractions mentioned, which you can check out on Google Photos. Preparing to make your own trip to a festival? Consider the Summerland Festival in Yellow Springs, Ohio, this August 17-20, 2023. We'll be there, and we'd love to see you, too! As always, follow our podcast on Facebook, find out more about our Grove at threecranes.org, and learn more about Druidry at ADF.org.

We're on our way to the <a href="https://www.stonecreed.org/wellspring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wellspring Gathering</a> this week and working hard on getting new content, so you get a bonus episode! This week, it's all about roadside divinatory attractions you can find throughout the North American travel landscape, inspired by our visit with a Zoltar machine in a travel plaza in upstate New York. Of course, there are pictures and videos worth looking at here: from each of us receiving our fortune from Zoltar to the creepy dog in Lucas, KS, and The Magical Druid's own divination dispenser, you can find pics and vids in a small Google album... and maybe we'll add more to it soon enough! Send us your favorite roadside divinatory attraction at <a href="mailto:druidsincars@threecranes.org">druidsincars@threecranes.org</a>! We're also including a small gallery of the attractions mentioned, which you can <a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/dhyTbLBaPXegwo2h9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check out on Google Photos</a>. Preparing to make your own trip to a festival? Consider the <a href="https://threecranes.org/summerland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summerland Festival</a> in Yellow Springs, Ohio, this August 17-20, 2023. We'll be there, and we'd love to see you, too! As always, follow our podcast on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/druidsincars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, find out more about our Grove at <a href="https://threecranes.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org</a>, and learn more about Druidry at <a href="https://adf.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ADF.org</a>.

S6 Bonus Episode 1 - Roadside Divinatory Attractions

On our way to the Three Cranes Grove, ADF, annual liturgical planning meeting, Rev. Dangler hit Rev. Avende with a random question when they got in the car: do you set goals for your ritual year? We talk about what we expect on the planning side of things as we get into it, ways we look for balance, and things we want to look back on and consider as we move forward. We might have gotten a little ahead of ourselves since this would have been great content for the actual meeting, but hey, at least we recorded it (and we would have gotten kicked out of the library before we finished the meeting if we'd added these 17 minutes to the in-meeting discussion)! Are you interested in one of our rites? You should come! As you'll hear in this episode, we're working hard to become more and more welcoming, to provide space for everyone, and to craft language and work that is as inclusive as possible. Find out more about our Grove at threecranes.org. You can also check us out in person during the festival season at Summerland in August! Follow our podcast on Facebook, and learn more about Druidry at ADF.org.

On our way to the <a href="https://www.threecranes.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Three Cranes Grove, ADF</a>, annual liturgical planning meeting, Rev. Dangler hit Rev. Avende with a random question when they got in the car: do you set goals for your ritual year? We talk about what we expect on the planning side of things as we get into it, ways we look for balance, and things we want to look back on and consider as we move forward. We might have gotten a little ahead of ourselves since this would have been great content for the actual meeting, but hey, at least we recorded it (and we would have gotten kicked out of the library before we finished the meeting if we'd added these 17 minutes to the in-meeting discussion)! Are you interested in one of our rites? You should come! As you'll hear in this episode, we're working hard to become more and more welcoming, to provide space for everyone, and to craft language and work that is as inclusive as possible. Find out more about our Grove at <a href="https://www.threecranes.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org</a>. You can also check us out in person during the festival season at <a href="https://threecranes.org/summerland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summerland in August</a>! Follow our podcast on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/druidsincars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and learn more about Druidry at <a href="https://www.adf.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ADF.org</a>.

Episode 105: Goal-Oriented Ritual Planning

Come travel the Pagan festival circuit with us, and enjoy conversations that keep the fire bright!

Druids In Cars, Going To Festivals

Here's a slightly special bonus feature: you can watch the conversation from a camera on our dash as we drive out to the Harvest Nights Gathering in Connecticut in October 2019. Check out the video on the 3CG YouTube page... and maybe consider subscribing, because there's another video we're also working on to release shortly! In this episode we talk about the similarities and the differences of being an ADF Initiate and an ADF Priest, how the direction we came at each role affects our experiences, and how those experiences manifest in our daily work and lives. This is one of the (many!) requested topics we received at the end of last season. The video is the same as our podcast episode, so you won't miss anything if you listen to this instead of watching the video, or vice versa. You can, of course, subscribe for a lot more content on our YouTube channel. We do all sorts of neat things there. Learn more about us and our podcast at threecranes.org/podcast and learn more about Druidry at adf.org

Here's a slightly special bonus feature: you can watch the conversation from a camera on our dash as we drive out to the <a href="https://charteroakadf.org/harvest-nights/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harvest Nights Gathering</a> in Connecticut in October 2019. <a href="https://youtu.be/OHlwo8DCGqQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the video on the 3CG YouTube page</a>... and maybe consider subscribing, because there's another video we're also working on to release shortly! In this episode we talk about the similarities and the differences of being an ADF Initiate and an ADF Priest, how the direction we came at each role affects our experiences, and how those experiences manifest in our daily work and lives. This is one of the (many!) requested topics we received at the end of last season. The video is the same as our podcast episode, so you won't miss anything if you listen to this instead of watching the video, or vice versa. You can, of course, <a href="http://youtube.com/3cgvideos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe for a lot more content on our YouTube channel</a>. We do all sorts of neat things there. Learn more about us and our podcast at <a href="http://threecranes.org/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org/podcast</a> and learn more about Druidry at <a href="http://adf.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adf.org</a>

S2 Bonus Episode 1 - Initiateness vs. Clergyness

We had the pleasure of interviewing Arthur at Trillium 2019 about his experiences with starting, and then disbanding, a Grove that never took firm root. Hemlock Vales Protogrove, ADF, lasted for about three years in State College, PA, before it was disbanded. This interview is a sort of post-mortem on what happened several years ago. Too often, we talk about what works for getting a group off the ground, but we don't always remember to talk about when it's time to close that group down and move on. This conversation is about reflecting on what went right, what didn't go right, and what lessons we can take from those experiences, years on. The creation, maintenance, and disbanding of Hemlock Vales can help us all as we look at where our own Groves and groups are going... and help us decide if they are thriving or if we're just being overly hopeful. If you want to dive deeper into the discussion, we recommend his blog: One Pagan Group - Some Assembly Required. Find us on Facebook, check out threecranes.org/podcast, and learn more about Druidry at adf.org.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Arthur at Trillium 2019 about his experiences with starting, and then disbanding, a Grove that never took firm root. Hemlock Vales Protogrove, ADF, lasted for about three years in State College, PA, before it was disbanded. This interview is a sort of post-mortem on what happened several years ago. Too often, we talk about what works for getting a group off the ground, but we don't always remember to talk about when it's time to close that group down and move on. This conversation is about reflecting on what went right, what didn't go right, and what lessons we can take from those experiences, years on. The creation, maintenance, and disbanding of Hemlock Vales can help us all as we look at where our own Groves and groups are going... and help us decide if they are thriving or if we're just being overly hopeful. If you want to dive deeper into the discussion, we recommend his blog: <a href="https://onepagangroup.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Pagan Group - Some Assembly Required</a>. Find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DruidsInCars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, check out <a href="http://threecranes.org/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org/podcast</a>, and learn more about Druidry at <a href="http://adf.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adf.org</a>.

Episode 38 - Founding and Disbanding a Druid Grove

Obstacles on the Dedicant Path The Dedicant Path (DP) is the basic study program offered by Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF), and while it's a fairly basic introduction to Druidry, it's not necessarily easy. We talk about our own experiences with the program, how the program has changed and improved, what the common stumbling blocks are, and strategies to get around them. We also talk about new ways to look at the Nine Virtues and how to approach some of the requirements creatively. You can read their respective Dedicant work on their websites: Rev. Dangler | Rev. Avende You can also take a look at an article by Arthur Shipkowski (who wrote the lyrics to our theme) on this topic, too, on the ADF website. Visit us at threecranes.org/podcast for info and transcripts, find us on Facebook, and learn more about Paganism and Druidry at adf.org.

Obstacles on the Dedicant Path The <a href="https://www.adf.org/training/dedicant/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dedicant Path</a> (DP) is the basic study program offered by <a href="http://www.adf.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship</a> (ADF), and while it's a fairly basic introduction to Druidry, it's not necessarily easy. We talk about our own experiences with the program, how the program has changed and improved, what the common stumbling blocks are, and strategies to get around them. We also talk about new ways to look at the Nine Virtues and how to approach some of the requirements creatively. You can read their respective Dedicant work on their websites: <a href="http://www.chronarchy.com/mjournal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rev. Dangler</a> | <a href="https://hellenicdruid.com/dp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rev. Avende</a> You can also take a look at an article by Arthur Shipkowski (who wrote the lyrics to our theme) on this topic, too, on the <a href="https://www.adf.org/training/dedicant/uncertainty.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ADF website</a>. Visit us at <a href="http://threecranes.org/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org/podcast</a> for info and transcripts, find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DruidsInCars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and learn more about Paganism and Druidry at <a href="http://adf.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adf.org</a>.

Episide 27 - Obstacles on the Dedicant Path

Today, Rev. Jan Avende and Mike Bierschenk come together to discuss the idea of being left alone and adrift in the spiritual world. They talk about what it's like to experience doubt in their spiritual lives, what it's like to work through the cycle, and how they pull themselves out. As an incidental bonus, there's some interesting discussion about the nuances between sea deities in different cultures (Poseidon and Manannan) and how they impact those experiences. This episode is recorded outside at Wellspring 2019, so there's no road noise, but please excuse the airplane that flies by: the background birdsongs will return once it goes by.

Today, Rev. Jan Avende and Mike Bierschenk come together to discuss the idea of being left alone and adrift in the spiritual world. They talk about what it's like to experience doubt in their spiritual lives, what it's like to work through the cycle, and how they pull themselves out. As an incidental bonus, there's some interesting discussion about the nuances between sea deities in different cultures (Poseidon and Manannan) and how they impact those experiences. This episode is recorded outside at Wellspring 2019, so there's no road noise, but please excuse the airplane that flies by: the background birdsongs will return once it goes by.

Episode 33 - The Dark Night Of the Soul In Polytheism

This week we talk a little bit about what it's like to do divination for a person, and for a group. We start with a bit of information about our general notions of how divination works, including some influential ideas on our practice, and then we move into how we use divination in our own work. We even discuss what we do when someone reads the wrong symbol in a public rite. So, ride along with us as we drive home from Trillium 2019, chatting about our symbol sets and how we work with them. Find us at threecranes.org/podcast, like us on Facebook, and find out more about Druidry at adf.org.

This week we talk a little bit about what it's like to do divination for a person, and for a group. We start with a bit of information about our general notions of how divination works, including some influential ideas on our practice, and then we move into how we use divination in our own work. We even discuss what we do when someone reads the wrong symbol in a public rite. So, ride along with us as we drive home from Trillium 2019, chatting about our symbol sets and how we work with them. Find us at <a href="http://www.threecranes.org/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org/podcast</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DruidsInCars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and find out more about Druidry at <a href="http://www.adf.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adf.org</a>.

Episode 32 - Divination Practice: Private and Public

Magical healing, magic to improve a mother's milk, cheese-magic for conception, magic for a toddler's tooth-tiger teething troubles: we've got practical experiences with magic that has worked in our lives, and we love to share those experiences! Dig through a few ancient texts for solutions to modern problems with us. You never know what you'll find! We're at Wellspring this weekend (Memorial Day weekend), and we hope you'll come find us if you're there, too. We're intending to record, so if you've got a hot topic and want to record with us, find us and sit down for a minute! If you're interested in the cheese spell from this episode and it isn't showing up in the show notes on your device, you can find it at the end of the descriptive post on our Podbean site. Find us on Facebook, visit us at threecranes.org/podcast, or learn more about Druidry at threecranes.org or adf.org. Depending on how recording goes, we may not release an episode for the last week of May. If we don't, expect us to pick up again the first Thursday in June! And don't accept cheese from strangers, kids.

Magical healing, magic to improve a mother's milk, cheese-magic for conception, magic for a toddler's tooth-tiger teething troubles: we've got practical experiences with magic that has worked in our lives, and we love to share those experiences! Dig through a few ancient texts for solutions to modern problems with us. You never know what you'll find! We're at <a href="http://stonecreed.org/wellspring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wellspring</a> this weekend (Memorial Day weekend), and we hope you'll come find us if you're there, too. We're intending to record, so if you've got a hot topic and want to record with us, find us and sit down for a minute! If you're interested in the cheese spell from this episode and it isn't showing up in the show notes on your device, you can find it at the end of the descriptive post on our <a href="https://druidsincars.podbean.com/e/episode-23-magic-that-works/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podbean</a> site. Find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DruidsInCars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, visit us at <a href="https://threecranes.org/media/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org/podcast</a>, or learn more about Druidry at <a href="https://threecranes.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org</a> or <a href="http://www.adf.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adf.org</a>. Depending on how recording goes, we may not release an episode for the last week of May. If we don't, expect us to pick up again the first Thursday in June! And don't accept cheese from strangers, kids.

Episode 23 - Magic That Works

What is toning? How do you do it? What's it good for? What's the lamest joke you've heard all day? We have the answers to all these questions and more in this episode! This episode was recorded at Trillium 2019, on the way home (we very much recommend Trillium if you're looking for a festival early next year). We're closing in on the end of our season, and running out of recorded material. But that's okay! We're developing an off-season plan so that you get more episodes and different content, plus new guests. And, we're headed to Harvest Nights in a few weeks, which is about 12 hours up and 12 hours back, so we'll have a lot of time to record and get new topics in. If you have topic suggestions, we'd love to hear them. Send us email or shoot us a message on our Facebook page. As always, find us at threecranes.org/podcast and learn more about Druidry at adf.org.

What is toning? How do you do it? What's it good for? What's the lamest joke you've heard all day? We have the answers to all these questions and more in this episode! This episode was recorded at <a href="https://trilliumgatheringadf.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trillium</a> 2019, on the way home (we very much recommend Trillium if you're looking for a festival early next year). We're closing in on the end of our season, and running out of recorded material. But that's okay! We're developing an off-season plan so that you get more episodes and different content, plus new guests. And, we're headed to <a href="https://charteroakadf.org/harvest-nights/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harvest Nights</a> in a few weeks, which is about 12 hours up and 12 hours back, so we'll have a lot of time to record and get new topics in. If you have topic suggestions, we'd love to hear them. <a href="mailto:druidsincars@threecranes.org">Send us email</a> or shoot us a message on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DruidsInCars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>. As always, find us at <a href="http://threecranes.org/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org/podcast</a> and learn more about Druidry at <a href="http://adf.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adf.org</a>.

Episode 40 - (In)toning For Ritual

Each year, Three Cranes Grove, ADF, does a Sunday Morning Druid Service for the Dublin Irish Festival. The attendance ranges from about 200 to 350 people each year, depending on weather and a few other factors. This year, we drew 248 to the service, and the attendees come from all walks of life: this is a truly mainstream event and a diverse crowd of folks. We decided to record our experience in three parts for you to get an idea of what it's like to put on a ritual of this sort. We recorded after our dress rehearsal on Thursday, then in the car on the way to the rite (twice, thanks to a forgetful bard who forgot her coffee... among other important things), and finally on the way home from the rite. You can watch our archived livecast from this year on the Three Cranes Facebook page (Like &amp; Subscribe while there, if you'd like). You can watch past DIF rites on our YouTube page, 3CGVideos (and an edited 2019 will eventually appear there, too, or you can watch a playlist of pre-DIF music). You can, of course, subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when we post new content there, too! If you want to join us for one of these, consider attending the Dublin Irish Festival next year. It was certainly a joyful time for us!

Each year, <a href="https://threecranes.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Three Cranes Grove, ADF</a>, does a Sunday Morning Druid Service for the <a href="https://dublinirishfestival.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dublin Irish Festival</a>. The attendance ranges from about 200 to 350 people each year, depending on weather and a few other factors. This year, we drew 248 to the service, and the attendees come from all walks of life: this is a truly mainstream event and a diverse crowd of folks. We decided to record our experience in three parts for you to get an idea of what it's like to put on a ritual of this sort. We recorded after our dress rehearsal on Thursday, then in the car on the way to the rite (twice, thanks to a forgetful bard who forgot her coffee... among other important things), and finally on the way home from the rite. You can watch our <a href="https://dublinirishfestival.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">archived livecast from this year</a> on the Three Cranes Facebook page (Like &amp; Subscribe while there, if you'd like). You can watch past DIF rites on our YouTube page, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/3cgvideos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3CGVideos</a> (and an edited 2019 will eventually appear there, too, or you can watch a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS987zYIDCYK0Sd3EwCoAh2mmhCaMYUKi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">playlist of pre-DIF music</a>). You can, of course, subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when we post new content there, too! If you want to join us for one of these, consider attending the Dublin Irish Festival next year. It was certainly a joyful time for us!

Episode 34 - Dublin Irish Festival 2019 (In Three Parts)

Today, we're not in a car, but we are at a festival! Rev. Dangler sat down at the 2019 Wellspring Gathering to interview The Pagan Peddler about her experiences vending at festivals, and describes some of his own in the process. At the same time, Rev. Avende sat down to do another interview, which you'll hear in early July. One of the really nice things about this episode is you can hear some of the background sound that you'll hear at a festival: birds in the background, folks breaking camp, and the wind in the trees. It's a nice break from the road noise, we admit. You can find out more about the shops mentioned below, which isn't an exhaustive list of the vendors at Wellspring at all. They're not sponsors of the podcast (and didn't pay for placement), they just happen to be mentioned, and they carry cool stuff we think you might like. You can find them at festivals or online. The Magical Druid - Website | Facebook | Etsy The Pagan Peddler - Facebook | Etsy | Patreon Balticsmith - Website (Etsy) | Facebook Finally, we have some exciting news coming up in the very near future about our podcast. It's not changing so much as it is improving; we're looking at new ways to deliver content and make it easier to support the podcast while removing some limitations on our creativity. In the meantime, if you'd like to donate, you can do so at threecranes.org/donate. Find us on Facebook, check us out at threecranes.org/podcast, and learn more about Druidry at threecranes.org or adf.org.

Today, we're not in a car, but we are at a festival! <a href="http://www.patreon.com/chronarchy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rev. Dangler</a> sat down at the <a href="http://www.stonecreed.org/wellspring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2019 Wellspring Gathering</a> to interview <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thepaganpeddler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Pagan Peddler</a> about her experiences vending at festivals, and describes some of his own in the process. At the same time, <a href="http://www.patreon.com/skylark913" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rev. Avende</a> sat down to do another interview, which you'll hear in early July. One of the really nice things about this episode is you can hear some of the background sound that you'll hear at a festival: birds in the background, folks breaking camp, and the wind in the trees. It's a nice break from the road noise, we admit. You can find out more about the shops mentioned below, which isn't an exhaustive list of the vendors at Wellspring at all. They're not sponsors of the podcast (and didn't pay for placement), they just happen to be mentioned, and they carry cool stuff we think you might like. You can find them at festivals or online. The Magical Druid - <a href="http://www.magicaldruid.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="http://www.facebook.com/magicaldruid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagicalDruidEtsyShop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy</a> The Pagan Peddler - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/paganpeddler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePaganPeddlerArt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy</a> | <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thepaganpeddler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> Balticsmith - <a href="http://www.balticsmith.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> (Etsy) | <a href="http://www.facebook.com/balticsmith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Finally, we have some exciting news coming up in the very near future about our podcast. It's not changing so much as it is improving; we're looking at new ways to deliver content and make it easier to support the podcast while removing some limitations on our creativity. In the meantime, if you'd like to donate, you can do so at <a href="http://threecranes.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org/donate</a>. Find us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/druidsincars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, check us out at <a href="http://threecranes.org/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org/podcast</a>, and learn more about Druidry at <a href="http://www.threecranes.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org</a> or <a href="http://adf.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adf.org</a>.

Episode 26 - Vending At Festivals

First, a quick warning: we know a lot of folks have had to postpone weddings in our current situation; this episode is very much about the joy of creating, planning, and working weddings, so we want you to know about this episode's content, since it can be pretty fresh for some folks. That said, though this was recorded before our current Stay-At-Home life, we did talk about how to manage people who cannot be present at a wedding, whether because they are ancestors, or perhaps they are unable to come (around the 29:30 mark). We hope you're able to join us for the full podcast now, or in the future. Informal weddings where things are decided 10 minutes before the ceremony, Welcome to Night Vale-themed weddings, and traditional white weddings: these are all things we've done! We talk about what it was like to do some of the fun weddings we've done, how we manage to come up with a script, and how we manage some of the archaic customs that have been given to us over the years. We talk about ways to make handfasting cords (and people to buy them from: check out The Pagan Peddler or The Magical Druid) and how to "block" a handfasting, plus other modules that you can add to your own weddings and handfastings. Blessing cups, omens, destroying and retrieving rings, and many more ideas come up from our experiences. We also talk about how to manage patriarchy and women-as-property traditions, as well as how to take lore and pull it into a wedding ritual (speaking specifically of Beowulf and Enright's exploration in his book "Lady With a Mead Cup"). This is a bit longer than our usual podcast (we have a lot to say on this subject, it seems), but it all fit nicely as one episode. As always, find us on Facebook, support us at threecranes.org/donate, and learn more about Druidry at adf.org.

First, a quick warning: we know a lot of folks have had to postpone weddings in our current situation; this episode is very much about the joy of creating, planning, and working weddings, so we want you to know about this episode's content, since it can be pretty fresh for some folks. That said, though this was recorded before our current Stay-At-Home life, we did talk about how to manage people who cannot be present at a wedding, whether because they are ancestors, or perhaps they are unable to come (around the 29:30 mark). We hope you're able to join us for the full podcast now, or in the future. Informal weddings where things are decided 10 minutes before the ceremony, <a href="http://www.welcometonightvale.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Welcome to Night Vale</a>-themed weddings, and traditional white weddings: these are all things we've done! We talk about what it was like to do some of the fun weddings we've done, how we manage to come up with a script, and how we manage some of the archaic customs that have been given to us over the years. We talk about ways to make handfasting cords (and people to buy them from: check out <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePaganPeddlerArt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Pagan Peddler</a> or <a href="http://www.magicaldruid.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Magical Druid</a>) and how to "block" a handfasting, plus other modules that you can add to your own weddings and handfastings. Blessing cups, omens, destroying and retrieving rings, and many more ideas come up from our experiences. We also talk about how to manage patriarchy and women-as-property traditions, as well as how to take lore and pull it into a wedding ritual (speaking specifically of Beowulf and Enright's exploration in his book "Lady With a Mead Cup"). This is a bit longer than our usual podcast (we have a lot to say on this subject, it seems), but it all fit nicely as one episode. As always, find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DruidsInCars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, support us at <a href="http://threecranes.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">threecranes.org/donate</a>, and learn more about Druidry at <a href="http://www.adf.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adf.org</a>.

Episode 45 - Weddings: Scripting & Stories

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