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 Why saying, “May the Earth Be With You !” is important.

This is not some clever catch-phrase, it is actually a motivator which means: “May the Earth always be in your heart, mind and spirit, and in the way you live your life.”  Our natural home is the Earth and we must care for her. This phrase signifies your understanding of that.

Mankind, in general, has grown away from caring for the Earth. We dump toxic waste and plastic into the oceans. There is now a sea of floating plastic trash, three times the size of Texas, in the Pacific Ocean. This has received a lot of attention by concerned environmental groups, but the dumping of garbage still continues to be the cheapest way to dispose of human waste.

During the 2016 Olympic Games held in Rio, the contestants of ocean related  events were warned of the hazardous wastes and human sewage that were in the sea water. Dumping is common practice in many countries which border oceans. This waste is destroying the eco-system. The regulations and fines against doing this are very small compared to the cost of finding safer ways to dispose of human waste, toxic chemicals and garbage, so companies just keep doing it. As populations continue to grow exponentially, more waste is produced and dumped into land-fills and oceans. This will only lead to a irreversible damage.

People who care about this often join and/or donate to groups which exert influence on politicians and government to enact stricter regulations against hazardous dumping practices, but companies also have their own legal teams to fight any strict regulations. Consequently, progress on getting this pollution problem corrected is extremely difficult.

The problem can be fixed if enough people come back to the Earth in mind, body and spirit. Public pressure will force governments and companies to find safe ways to dispose of and recycle waste. This means that people must re-discover what their ancient ancestors knew, that we are part of the Earth and must live in balance on it and care for it.

The growth of publicly observed Earth rites among the population will help to create Earth awareness  and a grass-roots movement to take action before we ruin the Earth. It will get people interested in doing something helpful which will gain in momentum and influence.

You can be an important part of this new grass-roots movement by sharing this blog/information and with others on your blogs and social media. The more people who become aware and involved, the faster things can be done to help our Earth. 

“May the Earth be with you!

Robin MacCanna,

Sep 6, 2018

For more information on the Earth connectivity, please see my prior blogs and my book, “Celtic Rites”

Robin MacCanna is an Arann Druid, a member of the Ar nDraoicht Fein (ADF), and author of the book “Celtic Rites, -the Magical Path of the Arann Druids”, published July, 2018 by DarkMoon Press. Available at http://www.DarkMoonPress.com  http://www.amazon.com  and http://www.barnesandnoble.com 

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Why Modern Earth Harvest Rites Are Necessary.

As we draw closer to the Autumnal Equinox, Sep. 22^nd, in the Northern Hemisphere, we are now enjoying all the crops gained from our harvests.

The ancient Celts celebrated their autumn harvest, called Mabon, with feasting, games, thanking the Earth for Her bounty, and by honoring their divinities and ancestors. It was a very significant time for them, because a good harvest ensured that they would have enough food to make it through the coming winter.

Today, things are quite different.  We no longer celebrate the significance of a good harvest.  We don’t honor Mother Earth for the life sustaining crops which She provides us. We get our produce from the grocery stores and markets. During Northern winters, crops are transported in to us from South America and Mexico or are grown in massive greenhouses. We no longer feel the connection to the Earth as our ancient ancestors did. Consequently, we no longer thank or even believe in divinities, and our ancient ancestors mean little to us.  Outside of work and school, we spend our time being preoccupied with sports, computerized games, social media and television. We live in the artificial world that has been created by our scientific and technological advancements, a world which is self-destructive.

However, there are those among us who still love nature and the Earth. They know the importance of caring for and honoring our Earth. They know that they have inherited the DNA of their ancestors and are connected to them in very special ways. Many of these people are a part of the Celtic Revival which began back in the 1970’s. Some are now modern Druids.  Celebrating the Harvest and Sun Festivals throughout the year is the way we honor the Earth Mother, our Divinities and our ancestors. We know the importance of living in balance on the Earth, and we know the consequences of what will happen when we upset the balance on Earth.

The more people who to get free of the artificial Matrix, and go back to connecting with the Earth and Nature, the sooner things will change for the better. Yes, Modern Earth Harvest Rites ARE necessary. They will be a start in getting back to what our ancient ancestors did, living in balance and honoring the Earth.

For more information on Earth rites, see my book, “Celtic Rites, – the Magical Path of the Arann Druids.”

Robin MacCanna,  Druid Fallon

Sep 5, 2018

Robin MacCanna is an Arann Druid, a member of the Ar nDraoicht Fein (ADF), and author of the book “Celtic Rites, -the Magical Path of the Arann Druids”, published July, 2018 by DarkMoon Press. Available at http://www.DarkMoonPress.com  http://www.amazon.com  and http://www.barnesandnoble.com 

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In Nature, We are Not Naked  – and Not Afraid

You may have viewed the popular series, Naked and Afraid, on the Discovery Chanel. It is a survival /reality show in which a man and a woman have to survive naked,  with only two survival items, for 21 days in a wilderness environment. The locations are usually uninhabited, tropical areas in Central America, swamps in Louisiana, or plains in Africa. They must be able find food, and water, be able to make shelter and start, and deal with dangerous animals, snakes and alligators in order to survive. They experience the difficulties of hot temperatures during the day and cold temperatures at night, constant swarms of biting insects, and torrential rains.

They often go hungry for a number of days,  getting only a few hundred calories a day to eat. The environment is usually too wet to start a fire, or it will usually go out due to constant rain. They use up most of their energy on getting food, fire and shelter, and usually become exhausted within a few days.

Besides this being a physical challenge, it is also a mental challenge. The couple often get on each other’s nerves, or one tries to dominate the other which leads to conflicts. They are then tired, hungry, irritated, and totally miserable. In order to overcome this, they must be mentally strong and work together. Most couples usually do complete the 21 days, if they are able to obtain at least some food and water over that period.

This challenge is reveals how vulnerable mankind has become once they are placed in tough environmental conditions and must find ways to survive. Even the contestants that were experience hunters or wilderness experts had difficulties.  Most people have become so used to living with all our conveniences and would be hard pressed should our environment change abruptly.

We’d have a much better chance of surviving if we learned more about nature and how to live off the land. Do you know how to filter water using gravel, sand and charcoal, start a fire by making a bow drill or make a fish trap? Are you connected to the elements and able to understand the signs in nature? Our ancient ancestors knew these things and survived for thousand of years without all our modern conveniences. They were not naked  – and not afraid.

It is time for us to get back to nature and connect with our Earth, instead of separating ourselves from it. The knowledge for surviving in the future lies in our past. Many people are now discovering this and turning their attention to what the ancients knew and learning from them.

Robin MacCanna ,

August 30, 2018

Robin MacCanna will begin discussing the critical need for everyone to join in healing our Earth Mother.  Please be sure to follow his  future blogs for important information. 

Robin MacCanna is an Arann Druid, a member of the Ar nDraoicht Fein (ADF), and author of the book “Celtic Rites, -the Magical Path of the Arann Druids”, published July, 2018 by DarkMoon Press. Available at http://www.DarkMoonPress.com  http://www.amazon.com  and http://www.barnesandnoble.com 

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