Druidism and Wicca

Wicca in it's present form is less than a century old, although it's believed to follow a tradition of wisdom as old as Druidism. Wicca is not Celtic by any historical or academical foundation unlike its sister philosophy Druidism. Wicca does, however, often use the Celtic pantheons for rites and rituals. Wicca emphasizes the Earth, and the Earth-Mother, where Druidism gives equal emphasis on the Earth, Sea, and Sky; otherwise known as the Three Realms.

Wicca predominately pays reverence to two deities, The Triple Goddess (Maiden-Mother-Crone), and the Horned God; though one aspect they are known by many names, the most popular being Brigid or Bree.

Druidism has many Gods, which are often seen as not being aligned in polarity but existing independently. Druids give reverence to the Triple Goddesses as well; however, they are not linked by matrilineal line, but by generation, as sisters: A good example is Morrigu, Macha, and Babd, who together make up the Triple Goddess of war. Banba, Fodla, and Erin are another example of the Druidic Triple Goddess of land, and earth.

Druids are not bound by the Wiccan Rede, but Druidic Morals, Virtues, and Ethics stand well in its place. Druids practice the natural studies of holistics, herbalism, astrology, astronomy, magic, and ritual. Whereas with Wicca, ritual and magic are held in a higher respect by most.

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