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 +====== The Gwyddonic Order ======
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 The Gwyddonic Order is a Welsh-Celtic spiritual, philosophical, and metaphysical Pagan tradition.  The Gwyddonic Order is a Welsh-Celtic spiritual, philosophical, and metaphysical Pagan tradition. 
        
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 The Welsh word 'gwyddonydd' translates into English as 'scientist'. The root of the word ('gwydd') translates as 'tree'. It is possible the name Trefn Gwyddoniad was born from 'gwyddoniaeth or 'science'. In that vein, Trefn Gwyddoniad translates as 'Order of Science'. Some Gwyddons translate 'gwyddon' to mean 'priest-scientist'--whereas the Welsh 'offeiriad' (or offeiriaid) translates to 'priest' in English. The Welsh word 'gwyddonydd' translates into English as 'scientist'. The root of the word ('gwydd') translates as 'tree'. It is possible the name Trefn Gwyddoniad was born from 'gwyddoniaeth or 'science'. In that vein, Trefn Gwyddoniad translates as 'Order of Science'. Some Gwyddons translate 'gwyddon' to mean 'priest-scientist'--whereas the Welsh 'offeiriad' (or offeiriaid) translates to 'priest' in English.
        
-====== Origin ======+===== Origin =====
  
 Trefn Gwyddoniad founder and first known Cordemanon (teacher/preserver of the Craft) is known only as MEM. MEM founded the first College in London, and a man known as Corvin became her first High Priest. Soon, these Cordemanons undertook the task of putting into written form that which had been imparted by oral transmission; thus, the [I]Greater Book of the Art and Craft[/I] was written the first time, in the Welsh. When MEM neared the end of her life, she designated Corvin as the Second Cordemanon and gave him the task of continuing her work. In 1792, the year the Iola Morganwg re-instituted the Eisteddfod, Corvin left London for Salem, Massachusetts, carrying the teachings of the Gwyddoniad to the New World.  Trefn Gwyddoniad founder and first known Cordemanon (teacher/preserver of the Craft) is known only as MEM. MEM founded the first College in London, and a man known as Corvin became her first High Priest. Soon, these Cordemanons undertook the task of putting into written form that which had been imparted by oral transmission; thus, the [I]Greater Book of the Art and Craft[/I] was written the first time, in the Welsh. When MEM neared the end of her life, she designated Corvin as the Second Cordemanon and gave him the task of continuing her work. In 1792, the year the Iola Morganwg re-instituted the Eisteddfod, Corvin left London for Salem, Massachusetts, carrying the teachings of the Gwyddoniad to the New World. 
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 After Beltane 1999, Mairwen and Silver Fox left the mountains for Lexington, Kentucky. This resulted in some minor shifting of the College membership. The Gwyddonic Order now uses an application process, which includes a six-month waiting period between the taking of the Tuatha Oath and the Initiation ritual, with certain tasks to be completed in the interim. [COLOR=windowtext]Unlike their Trefn Gwyddoniad parent, The Gwyddonic Order does not limit themselves to Seekers in their immediate region.[/COLOR]  After Beltane 1999, Mairwen and Silver Fox left the mountains for Lexington, Kentucky. This resulted in some minor shifting of the College membership. The Gwyddonic Order now uses an application process, which includes a six-month waiting period between the taking of the Tuatha Oath and the Initiation ritual, with certain tasks to be completed in the interim. [COLOR=windowtext]Unlike their Trefn Gwyddoniad parent, The Gwyddonic Order does not limit themselves to Seekers in their immediate region.[/COLOR] 
        
-====== Core Doctrine ======+===== Core Doctrine =====
      
 The liturgy and dogma of The Gwyddonic Order is found within the [i]Red Book of Anu[/i], comprised of the Gwyddon [i]Lesser Book of the Art and Craft[/i], [i]Greater Book of the Art and Craft,[/i] and the [i]Traditions and Lore of the Art and Craft[/i].  The liturgy and dogma of The Gwyddonic Order is found within the [i]Red Book of Anu[/i], comprised of the Gwyddon [i]Lesser Book of the Art and Craft[/i], [i]Greater Book of the Art and Craft,[/i] and the [i]Traditions and Lore of the Art and Craft[/i]. 
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 Simply put, the Concept of Oneness maintains that all things, regardless of energy, state, form, color, density, duration, etc, are One Boundless Being. And though each aspect of this One is truly unique, that aspect (or any aspect) is completely and fully The All, The One, The Boundless.  Simply put, the Concept of Oneness maintains that all things, regardless of energy, state, form, color, density, duration, etc, are One Boundless Being. And though each aspect of this One is truly unique, that aspect (or any aspect) is completely and fully The All, The One, The Boundless. 
    
-====== Pantheon ======+===== Pantheon =====
      
 The gods worshipped within The Gwyddonic Order are Irish, Gaelic, Welsh, and Teutonic. However, this doesn't mean Gwyddons are limited to these Gods. The Indo-European God-family has over 500 members. The Tuatha de Danaan, or Tribe of the Goddess D'Anu, the family members who are presently Gods, or humans who have transcended the physical limitations of their existence to become deity. D'Anu translates to 'of the Great Mother'. The Tuatha of Kerridwen, the family members who are presently human, incarnate here on Earth. Each Gwyddon, therefore, is a part of Kerridwen, each a microcosm of 'Her'.  The gods worshipped within The Gwyddonic Order are Irish, Gaelic, Welsh, and Teutonic. However, this doesn't mean Gwyddons are limited to these Gods. The Indo-European God-family has over 500 members. The Tuatha de Danaan, or Tribe of the Goddess D'Anu, the family members who are presently Gods, or humans who have transcended the physical limitations of their existence to become deity. D'Anu translates to 'of the Great Mother'. The Tuatha of Kerridwen, the family members who are presently human, incarnate here on Earth. Each Gwyddon, therefore, is a part of Kerridwen, each a microcosm of 'Her'. 
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 The [i]Greater Book of the Art and Craft[/i] contains, among many other things, a list of the names and descriptions of 35 most easily approached deities. Each Gwyddon Seeker is expected to develop a relationship ('deity rapport') with the Tuatha gods, and at least one in particular the Seeker feels strong connections with (that number often grows the longer a Student studies within the Order).  The [i]Greater Book of the Art and Craft[/i] contains, among many other things, a list of the names and descriptions of 35 most easily approached deities. Each Gwyddon Seeker is expected to develop a relationship ('deity rapport') with the Tuatha gods, and at least one in particular the Seeker feels strong connections with (that number often grows the longer a Student studies within the Order). 
        
-====== Group Organization ======+===== Group Organization =====
  
 The Gwyddonic Order has an ordered group structure with strict teachings.  The Gwyddonic Order has an ordered group structure with strict teachings. 
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 A small clause in Gwyddon Craft Law allows them to update the Laws as seen fit, when certain things are outgrown or no longer apply; however, most do so by creating By-Law for their College. A geas was set down many years ago which prohibits Gwyddons from ever writing down the Tuatha Oath or any Student's Secret Name. Gwyddons expect their Little Works will be left unchanged, as they are [i]strict[/i] methods for learning this particular path. They also expect their ritual patterns and methods will be left unchanged. A small clause in Gwyddon Craft Law allows them to update the Laws as seen fit, when certain things are outgrown or no longer apply; however, most do so by creating By-Law for their College. A geas was set down many years ago which prohibits Gwyddons from ever writing down the Tuatha Oath or any Student's Secret Name. Gwyddons expect their Little Works will be left unchanged, as they are [i]strict[/i] methods for learning this particular path. They also expect their ritual patterns and methods will be left unchanged.
      
- ====== Study within the Tradition ======+===== Study within the Tradition =====
      
 The Gwyddoniad has Degreed Levels of Study for Initiated members, as well as for those interested in Solitary practice. They feel strongly that anyone wishing to learn Gwyddonics, in good faith, should not be prevented from doing so. The Gwyddoniad has Degreed Levels of Study for Initiated members, as well as for those interested in Solitary practice. They feel strongly that anyone wishing to learn Gwyddonics, in good faith, should not be prevented from doing so.
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 The teaching methods of the Gwyddoniad are strict and exact. The Teacher has the responsibility to teach the Art and Craft as clearly and cleanly as possible. Learning and progressing in the Craft is the Student’s own responsibility and choice, and only his right to succeed or fail, as he chooses. If he follows the path of himself, he is turned away. The teaching methods of the Gwyddoniad are strict and exact. The Teacher has the responsibility to teach the Art and Craft as clearly and cleanly as possible. Learning and progressing in the Craft is the Student’s own responsibility and choice, and only his right to succeed or fail, as he chooses. If he follows the path of himself, he is turned away.
      
-====== Degree System ======+===== Degree System =====
      
 The Gwyddoniad has three Degrees of the Craft but Five Levels of learning:[/COLOR] The Gwyddoniad has three Degrees of the Craft but Five Levels of learning:[/COLOR]
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 The Craft Masters are divided into Druids (ritualists and administrators), Vatis (natural doctors and scientists), and Bards (artists and historians). Craft Mastership is purely optional, although it is quite possible to become a Thrice Master of the Craft.  The Craft Masters are divided into Druids (ritualists and administrators), Vatis (natural doctors and scientists), and Bards (artists and historians). Craft Mastership is purely optional, although it is quite possible to become a Thrice Master of the Craft. 
        
-====== Ways of Worship ======+===== Ways of Worship =====
        
 Members of the Gwyddonic Order generally meet at the Great Days of the Sun and High Days of the Moon. Each college sets its own dates and times of worship and study. Some colleges set up study groups for study and work outside a ritual environment. Members of the Gwyddonic Order generally meet at the Great Days of the Sun and High Days of the Moon. Each college sets its own dates and times of worship and study. Some colleges set up study groups for study and work outside a ritual environment.
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 2. [b]Group Rapport--[/b] The love and friendships established with the 'Tuatha' or 'Family'. 2. [b]Group Rapport--[/b] The love and friendships established with the 'Tuatha' or 'Family'.
        
-====== Holidays ======+===== Holidays =====
      
 In the Gwyddoniad, the seasonal cycle follows the birth, death, and rebirth of Tarvos the Bull beginning at Yule. Each Great Day and each High Day has a Goddess and a Consort representing the energies present at these points in the cycle. Some college also opt to meet, work, and/or study at the New Moon. In the Gwyddoniad, the seasonal cycle follows the birth, death, and rebirth of Tarvos the Bull beginning at Yule. Each Great Day and each High Day has a Goddess and a Consort representing the energies present at these points in the cycle. Some college also opt to meet, work, and/or study at the New Moon.
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 The Gwyddonic Order is not an earth-based tradition. A Gwyddon honors All Things. The typical definition of an Earth-based religion is one that believes in the divinity of the planet. The Gwyddoniad does not take the view that nature (or natural magic) is the only way to get results. They do not worship Earth spirits, land wights, or elementals. They also do not entreaty such for aid. The gods of the Gwyddoniad exist in a transcendent state beyond the consideration of what is the 'Earth'. The Gwyddonic Order does not center their religion (or their metaphysical practices) on this planet since they consider themselves One with everything in the universe.  The Gwyddonic Order is not an earth-based tradition. A Gwyddon honors All Things. The typical definition of an Earth-based religion is one that believes in the divinity of the planet. The Gwyddoniad does not take the view that nature (or natural magic) is the only way to get results. They do not worship Earth spirits, land wights, or elementals. They also do not entreaty such for aid. The gods of the Gwyddoniad exist in a transcendent state beyond the consideration of what is the 'Earth'. The Gwyddonic Order does not center their religion (or their metaphysical practices) on this planet since they consider themselves One with everything in the universe. 
        
-====== Days of Celebration ======+===== Days of Celebration =====
      
 Group College meetings are held on the Great Days of the Sun and High Days of the Moon. Additional festivals and meetings are determined by the practice of each individual College.Meetings on the Great Days are considered 'Open Meetings', available to anyone wishing to celebrate the seasons with a given college. The High Days are for Initiations, Elevations, Inductions, Family study; this is a time to bring the group closer together--these meetings are closed. Group College meetings are held on the Great Days of the Sun and High Days of the Moon. Additional festivals and meetings are determined by the practice of each individual College.Meetings on the Great Days are considered 'Open Meetings', available to anyone wishing to celebrate the seasons with a given college. The High Days are for Initiations, Elevations, Inductions, Family study; this is a time to bring the group closer together--these meetings are closed.
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 At open meetings, the guest is allowed to view the Rituals but not any Initiations, Elevations, or Inductions. Before someone is brought to an Open Meeting, he is told exactly what to expect and proper behavior is required. A prior meeting with the High Priest and High Priestess is also highly recommended. At open meetings, the guest is allowed to view the Rituals but not any Initiations, Elevations, or Inductions. Before someone is brought to an Open Meeting, he is told exactly what to expect and proper behavior is required. A prior meeting with the High Priest and High Priestess is also highly recommended.
      
-====== Great Days of the Sun ======+===== Great Days of the Sun =====
  
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 Solar celebrations are just that, an opportunity for the whole Tuatha to meet together in celebration. Solar celebrations are just that, an opportunity for the whole Tuatha to meet together in celebration.
      
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 Lughnasad - Gwyl Awst (August Feast) Lughnasad - Gwyl Awst (August Feast)
      
-====== High Days of the Moon ======+===== High Days of the Moon =====
      
 Moons are for colleges to study and work together as Priests, for education. Begin with the first Full Moon after Yule: Moons are for colleges to study and work together as Priests, for education. Begin with the first Full Moon after Yule:
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 Oak Moon (note: Oak Moon is not used in twelve-moon years) Oak Moon (note: Oak Moon is not used in twelve-moon years)
      
-====== Rituals ======+===== Rituals =====
  
 Ritual is not sacred in and of itself. Ritual is a tool and only a tool, and Gwyddons use it only as such. All meeting rules and God Feast rules are enforced. No alcohol abuse, no drugs, no sex used as a part of group ritual. Ritual is not sacred in and of itself. Ritual is a tool and only a tool, and Gwyddons use it only as such. All meeting rules and God Feast rules are enforced. No alcohol abuse, no drugs, no sex used as a part of group ritual.
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