hi all! i found what appears to be some sort of jewelry box near a river where I live in upstate ny. It has a wood engraving and a metal inlay with three circles. I was wondering if anyone here could help me identify the meaning behind the symbol or if it has any relationship with Celtic paganism.

I was wondering if anyone here has worked with or worshipped Dian Cécht (or his kids while we’re at it) and what kind of offerings did you give?

I really enjoy the Dindshenchas - Berba, and I find it really strange that it's not more widely known! Who wouldn't want to hear about the Morrigan's Son Meiche!

So I started a podcast 'Celtic Nemeton podcast' and I'm using it as a creative outlet for writing and music, and a way to learn more and share stories of gods, heros and creatures! So maybe you'd want to join me on this journey? My first Samhain episode is about the Morrigan's son.

I was tempted to write about The Abhartach, the irish vampire, or maybe Echtra Nera, about Nera adventures on Halloween night.

What are your favourite tales for Samhain? I'm always keen to learn new myths and folktales.

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Hi,my name is Niko and I’m searching for Gaelic pagan group in Scotland

Please let me know if there are any and where are they based

I struggle a lot to find one with Gaelic speakers as most ppl who speak Gaelic are either Christian or non involved in any other religions/beliefs

Will be grateful for any help <3

I am set to be induced next month and I'm wondering if there are any Celtic birthing rituals or anything related to celebrating a new life. I'm planning on asking for my placenta and freezing it until I figure out what exactly to do with it. Thank you for any help!

So I'm a beginner pagan and I've been doing some research and I stumbled apon Arawn and I know I've seen his face before even before I began my pagan path I've been doing research on him and I'm not sure if I should follow him but I think I should cuz he came to me. What now? Should I ask him?

I've been feeling called to learn about and honor The Cailleach over the last year, and this will be my first Samhain since learning more about her. Does anyone else honor her at Samhain?

I'm gathering materials and ideas for a waxing crescent moon ritual tomorrow. I'd like to make an offering to Brigid as well as Boinn to ask for strength, stamina, and grace to help manifest the new beginnings of the waxing crescent moon. I've done basic research on the type of offerings that please them in the past and I am currently working on my written intentions. I am recently getting back into my practice, I'd appreciate any advice on strengthening this ritual.

anyone knows anything about her? is there any sources? i thank u guys in advance

Hello all, I am a follower of the Morrígan and I bought a book to read to learn more about her, and im having an issue with some of the names/titels and am wanting help. The words im haveing issue with are Samhain, Badb, Macha, Nemain, Banba, and Fòdla. Any help would be appreciated.

To boann and Rhiannon? Need ideas

hello! i’m currently looking at setting up an altar to begin setting aside a physical space for my practice, but given that i’m a college student with limited space available in their dorm, i have to keep it a bit smaller. so i’m wondering— if you had to choose some essentials to keep in a travel-style altar box, what would you choose? i intend on getting a small candle and probably some crystals, but i’m wondering what more seasoned practitioners have to say on the matter. i would really appreciate everyone’s advice!

if it helps at all, i tend to pray most to lady brigid, though i pray to all the celtic gods, as well.

I was curious if this symbol, typically called a witches knot, is actually celtic in origin. I've seen 2 or 3 sources that say yes, but one is a Wiccan source and I'm not sure how reliable that is, and the others were Facebook. if anyone has any sources so I can research it, please share.

Update: I started looking into some of the recommendations and I am excited! Thank you very much to everyone who commented. However... I looked up the Pagan School and immediately recognized some of the images they use as AI. I do not want to learn from someone who uses AI, because AI is harmful to the environment and disrespectful. It honestly surprises me that people who claim to be a part of a spirituality that revolves around love of nature, to use AI. I'm going to keep looking and doing my own research, but just please do not recommend anyone who uses AI.

I am looking to build an altar and really start to dive into building a pagan practice, preferably Celtic as I have heavy Irish and Scottish ancestry. I've already dabbled in very light witchcraft things including learning about crystals, herbs, and various dieties. Now I am looking for more direction.

I just tend to get overwhelmed with the recommendations when I simply Google "Celtic paganism for beginners". I keep seeing ai book covers, reviews suggesting the writer is AI and not a real person, and Wicca. But I am not looking for either of those and want something that gets to the roots of traditional Celtic paganism. So I am making my first reddit post and asking for recommendations for books, but would also be happy to take recommendations on podcasts or people to follow on social media to learn from.

Thank you, all! Happy belated fall equinox.

I wont pretend to be an expert but I did take my time collecting this information so I hope I'm not too far off. There are some additions where I felt the story crossed into Welsh or Scottish territory so I included some names there also. My biggest area of insecurity comes near the top with mother goddesses and The Dagda and The Morrigan (who I thought could've linked with Ernmas but wasn't confident with that so left it). Anyway, lemme know if I'm on the right lines or super far off and if there's anyone I've completely missed that can fit on here likewise share so I can update.

Edit: I have updated a few things I might have missed/misinterpreted. I kept one of the Scottish names but tried to make clear the Scottish connection is unrelated to the Irish story.

Recently I've become very curious about the use of symbology within Celtic paganism and the personal practice of other people. I see the Triskele is the photo for this subreddit, other spirals I've seen used in practices of druids here and there online, and folktales frequently mention the idea of knots being used as taboos or other spells. I'm curious, does anyone else use symbols in their own practice and is there any reliable literature/resources on the symbols, their origins, and possible meanings? I'd like to start using them myself but I would much rather have good sources to start with than roam the internet looking for clues.

After my last post, I felt inspired to share the altar I’ve made for Cernnunos! (Yes I asked him for permission first). Everyone on the this subreddit are such wonderful people and have really helped me explore this new chapter in my life. So here’s what he has: a BUNCH of carnelian, red Jasper (selenite bowl is filled with red Jasper shards), several little Umbreons/Umbreon-themed items, a piece of sardonyx, a snail lamp, a Green Man pendant, a fish fossil, and a goddess made of citrine (he wanted this one specifically). There’s a fluorite tower as well, but that’s not his. I had placed it there by accident

Just a question I had.

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