What does the Celtic path of Wicca consist of?
06. Apr, 2010 
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Every website that I go to says "Choose the path that is right for you" Well, I have done a lot of studying and I was interested in the Celtic path of Wicca. What does the path consist of?
pork
I think this article will be of service:
http://www.cyberwitch.com/wychwood/Library/whenIsACeltNotACelt.htm
There is a book written by Jane Raeburn called “Celtic Wicca: Ancient Wisdom for the 21st Century.” Also, the Celtic Connection has lots of information on Celtic deities: http://www.wicca.com/
It’s important to realize that Celtic Wicca is not the continuation of ancient Celtic religious tradition. It’s Wicca with Celtic elements.
Celtic Wicca is probably one of the oldest traditions. To start with, Wicca is essentially a form of eclectic Paganism that uses rituals based on ceremonial magic. Research the Celtic Gods and Goddesses. Find one that you have an affinity to. Since Wicca is an eclectic Paganism, the only major difference is what you call the Gods and Goddesses. If you’re naming Celtic Gods, you’re practicing Celtic Wicca.
Merry Meet Zuko,
I see that you have several questions on Y/A about Celtic Wicca. If you really want to understand the Celtic path outside of Wicca, Reconstruction, or the Pantheism then it’s simple. Celtic idealism comes from the simple concept that both genders are equal in all ways. Nature should be in balance and cultivated. Family is one of the most important things in the world and the core of the Celtic people. Celts respected strength, lineage, honor, the human form and nature. The Celtic belief system is not limited to one state, country or bloodline; it spanned the expanse of Europe as well as the British Isle, Ireland and Scotland.
Being a Wiccan, Reconstructionist, or a pantheist only defines the style and form of your path. But in reality they all have many things in common and the only real differences is the belief in the Gods. The Core concepts of family, personal actions and equality as well as balance are very similar if not the same.
Ultimately, seek a group that is serious yet open to newly discovered truths about the Celtic Way. Look for a documentary on the Celtic people called “The man with the golden shoes”, we use it in training new members on the history of the Celtic way and belief. Netflix carries a copy if you have a hard time finding it elsewhere. Please remember that it is a documentary on the history and the basic beliefs of the Celtic peoples of Europe and Briton.
I hope my blurp has helped some.
Blessed Be
Nyjh