Order of the Aspen Orde van de Esp

Area : The Netherlands

A while ago the question arose how to deal with the growing membership of the Amsterdam Seed Group. After serious consideration we came up with the idea for the first Dutch druid order. Membership is given by the Order as the Amsterdam Seed Group will continue to be accessible for the public in general (year feasts, study group, ritual, …). We follow the ethics as presented by the Amsterdam Seed Group and the Druid Network. The Order will be organising events, workshops and lectures that are open for everyone who is genuinely interested in Druidry, while the ritual work will be limited to its members.

We hope that anyone who accepts the membership connects oneself with us in spirit, energy and love. May the Awen flow abundantly!

Date of establishment: 12 May 2005, in numerology this gives us the number 6. In tarot this is the card of the Lovers, representing higher love/goal, unity and balance, …

The Aspen is also called the shivering tree as with the tiniest breath of wind its leaves produce a whispering sound. It used to be called the Faerie tree, and it is said that you can hear about the future in the whispering of its leaves. As a talisman Eadhah has the strength to overcome negative situations. Although this talisman has a considerable spiritual strength, it is rooted firmly in the earth.

The Aspen helps us to link ourselves with the spiritual source: Love, gives us faith and helps us to listen to our inner voice.

Website: http://www.amsterdamseedgroup.nl/Esp.swf

E-group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ordevandeesp/

E-mail: ordevandeesp [at] eadhadh [dot] nl