Suggested Ovate Curriculum
Ovates were the doctors and detectives of their time. They used divination as a bridge between the natural and spiritual worlds. This post lists a suggested course of study related to the Ovate aspects of Druidry. These are, of course, not requirements by any means, just suggestions that you may adjust to fit your own needs. These may also change with time.
- Learn and practice various types of divination. Some suggestions:
- Ogham (arguably necessary)
- Tarot/Oracle Cards
- Scrying
- Ogham (arguably necessary)
- Study herbs
- What are their properties?
- Which ones are native to your area?
- Which ones can be grown in your area? Can you start a garden?
- If you practice magic, how can you incorporate them into your work?
- How can they be used to benefit you and others?
- Which ones are dangerous to you or your pets?
- What are their properties?
- Learn about the ecology of your region
- If you practice magic, study healing magic
- Other Ovate-related ideas (to be updated with links)