Lesson 6 - Healing

This is the sixth lesson in the free druidry course of the Druid Order of Tristram.

The sending of healing is an important part of Druid activity. Wherever possible, healing should always be included in your private Druid work. Of course, healing is to be seen as complimentary to regular medicine. Never trust solely in healing but consult a doctor/physician as well. Also, keep your safety in mind when working with candles.

The basic tools are:
- a bowl or chalice. A chalice can take on a number of shapes and sizes, but it is generally recognized to be a long stemmed cup much the same shape as a common wine glass.
- a candle or tea light.
- a selection of small stones, crystals or other tokens.

1. Fill the bowl or chalice with water.

2. Light the candle.

3. The tokens are taken one at a time and identified with specific healing intentions before being placed into the water. Do not forget to include yourself if you also need healing!

4. Declare your intentions by reciting a suitable Bidding Prayer such as:

Sweet powers of the Waters,
We ask your blessing on all those in sickness and in pain,
on those in turmoil and distress,
and those whose Path leads into darkness and sorrow.
Especially, we ask your blessings on those represented here
in this place of Healing.
Bless them with freedom from pain.
Bless them with peace of mind.
Bless them with strength and endurance.
Through the One Eternal Light.

5. Allow the tokens to remain in the water until the candle burns out.

6. The tokens may be retrieved and the water used for indoor or outdoor plants or other suitable purpose.

Herbalism too is an important form of healing in Druidry. This subject is too elaborate, however, to be treated in detail here. Find a good course in your neighbourhood if this topic interests you.