The Druid Plant Oracle

Philip Carr-Gomm is Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. Philip is the author of a number of works on Druidry, and since the publication of his first book in 1991 he has been in demand worldwide for radio, television and newspaper interviews. Stephanie Carr-Gomm studied at Bath Academy of Art before travelling extensively. After returning to the UK she trained as a scenic artist at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and has since worked as a freelance artist for many theatre, opera and ballet companies. Stephanie administers the training programme of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. Will Worthington is a Grove leader of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids who has worked as an illustrator for the last 30 years. His interest in the ancient past and in Arthurian and Celtic mythology is reflected in his painting and drawing.

INTRODUCTION 4

THE ORACLE 11
Agrimony 12
Betony 15
Borage 18
Bramble 21
Burdock 24
Celtic Bean 27
Chamomile 30
Clover 33
Comfrey 36
Cuckoo Pint 39
Fern 42
Fir Club Moss 45
Flax 48
Garlic 51
Heather 54
Ivy 57
Juniper 60
Lady's Mantle 63
Madder 66
Mandrake 69
Meadowsweet 72
Mint 75
Mistletoe 78
Mugwort 81
Nettle 84
Plantain 87
Poppy 90
Primrose 93
Puffball 96
Vervain 99
Wheat 102
Woad 105
Yarrow 108
The Banes 111
The Guardians 114
The Restorers 117

HOW TO USE THE CARDS 120

THE SPREAD 127
The British's Cross Spread 127
The Pentagram Spread 128
The Awen Spread 130
The Airmid's Cloak Spread 132
The Ceridwen's Cauldron Spread 134

INTERPRETING THE CARDS 136
Sample Reading 137

Index of Cards 140
Further Reading 142
Resources 142
The Creators of The Druid Plant Oracle 143
A Note from the Artist 144
Acknowledgements 144