Holidays, Observations and Roots of Geometry
A lot is tied into these concepts, so one should be mindful about them and try avoiding mixing them with other contemporary versions as they are not derived from the same foundations or have as more directly connected concepts as will be shown here. There can be, however, adaptations without losing these roots.
Symbolism of Unity in Multiplicity
In Druwayu, the concept of the One God and Three Goddesses, central to the First Church of Druwayu (FCD), embodies a profound spiritual and cultural framework. This Divine Unity symbolizes the harmony of masculine and feminine forces, balancing singularity and multiplicity to reflect universal principles. Rooted in Druwayu’s teachings, this structure underscores unity, interconnectedness, and the dynamic interplay of cosmic forces, forming a foundational pillar of Druish identity.
The Divine Unity: Harmony of One and Three
The One God and Three Goddesses represent a cohesive whole, blending distinct yet complementary energies:
One God: Embodies singularity, action, and will, often depicted as the “Cosmic Light” (white light symbolizing all potential). This reflects logic and purposeful direction, aligning with Druwayu’s emphasis on clarity (Three Rules: “Follow the Facts”).
Three Goddesses: Represent nurturing, receptivity, and multiplicity, associated with material shaping (demiurge-like roles) and the elements of Wind, Fire, and Water. They symbolize humor (connection), absurdity (creative freedom), and the nurturing of life.
Unity in Multiplicity: Their union mirrors natural cycles—creation (life), sustenance (prosperity), and destruction (removing obstacles to deeper awareness). This balance of duality (masculine/feminine) and triad (threefold Goddess roles) forms a complete system, resonating with the Drikeyu (science, philosophy, faith).
This structure emphasizes harmony and interconnectedness, serving as a reminder of Druwayu’s tenet of Sanctity of Life, where all elements coexist for the greater whole. For example, we have the bass 22 points, around which are 9 main segments which each divide into 8 sub segments. 8 x 9 = 72. 72 + 22 = 94. But we can reduce this also into 9 + 4 which = 13, which reduced further becomes 4. The significance of this will be clarified.
Numerical Symbolism: The 22 and Beyond
The Divine Unity is expressed through a numerical framework, connecting to ancient Canaanite/Phoenician systems and Druwayu’s cosmology. The number 22, tied to the 22-letter Phoenician alphabet, is a key symbol, with additional layers like 72 reflecting the complexity of divine offspring and cosmic order. However, if we proceed with 72 / 3, with three representing the mother Goddesses naturally reduces to 24 which applies to the concept of 3 days in some cases, but not always. God is still present in all of this because one can take 2 + 4 = 6 as the six hexagonal extensions of God from his central point of self-expression. 6 x 3 also = 18 which is reducible to 9 which connects again with several other natural measurements in life and the universe with such sequences as 0-3-6-9.
Core Structure: 22 Points
One God (7):
Central point: The “Cosmic Light” (white light), breaking into six primary colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet) via a prism, symbolizing six directions in 3D space or threefold time (past, present, future).
Calculation: 1 (center) + 6 (rays) = 7, often linked to solar alignment.
Three Goddesses (15):
Triangulation: Each Goddess aligns with Wind, Fire, or Water, shaping the material universe (“Earth” as the physical realm).
Earth’s Division: The material universe is segmented into 12 points (e.g., months, Zodiac signs), doubling the 6 rays.
Calculation: 3 (Goddesses) + 12 (points) = 15.
Total: 7 (God) + 15 (Goddesses) = 22, mirroring the 22-letter Phoenician system, where God is tied to numbers (order) and Goddesses to writing (expression).
Extended Structure: 72 Children
The One God and Three Goddesses produce 72 offspring, symbolizing a divine council and cosmic order:
Breakdown:
Each Goddess has 3 expressions (beyond their 4 monthly associations), totaling 9 (3 x 3).
These 9 orders, each with 8 segments, yield 24 x 3 = 72 Sons of God (24 light, 24 twilight, 24 dark).
Alternative Arrangements:
36 Sons + 36 Daughters: Paired children, balancing masculine and feminine = 72 and 7 + 2 = 9 as 3 + 6 = 9.
24 Sons + 48 Daughters: Each son with 2 consorts, forming 3 sets of 10 (decans), yielding 30 x 12 = 360° (a complete circle), a concept used in Mesopotamia and surrounding regions. Remove the 0 and we get 36, and of we remove the 3 we get base 60.
Avoiding Corruption and Misrepresentation
Historical and modern distortions, often occult-driven, misrepresent this system:
Occult Frauds: Some reduce the 72 children to “72 Names of God,” erasing the Three Goddesses and rendering God genderless or androgynous, veering into pantheism. This violates polytheistic clarity and original history (FCD Teachings: “Not occult”) which itself is actually derived from a concept known as Pantheistic Monism.
Angelic Mislabeling: Claiming the 72 as “angels” (messengers) ignores their daemon nature and the Goddesses’ role, despite clear numerical ties (e.g., 3 x 3 = 9 orders, 4 x 3 = 12 months, 12 x 6 = 72).
Significance for Druans
The One God and Three Goddesses, with their 22-point and 72-offspring frameworks, offer Druans:
Unity in Diversity: The Divine Unity models harmony across differences, aligning with Commitment to One Another.
Cosmic Connection: Numerical and elemental ties (e.g., 360° circle, decans) ground Druans in universal cycles, fostering Self and Mutual Sufficiency.
Cultural Integrity: Understanding this structure preserves Druish identity against distortions, per “No Need to Justify Anything.”
The One God and Three Goddesses in Druwayu epitomize the principle of unity in multiplicity, harmoniously blending masculine and feminine, singularity and multiplicity. Their 22-point structure (7 for the God, 15 for the Goddesses) and the 72 children (organized into 9 orders with 360° alignments) reflect the cosmic order, symbolizing time, elements, and interconnectedness. This framework, deeply rooted in ancient Canaanite traditions, emphasizes balance and universal principles.
Druans are called to preserve these teachings by guarding against distortions—such as occult interpretations that erase the Goddesses or mislabel the divine council—and to honor the integrity of the tradition. This framework reinforces Druish identity, weaving together logic, humor, and absurdity with the Drikeyu and Druwayu’s four tenets.
Followers are encouraged to embrace this symbolism as a profound source of unity and truth, applying its principles thoughtfully and respectfully, as guided by the First Church of Druwayu (FCD).
Sacred Geometry and Calendar Structures in Druwayu
The geometry associated with Druwayu reflects its profound connection to ancient calendar systems, often represented in artifacts but seldom recognized in their true context. This sacred geometry aligns with the One God and Three Goddesses, symbolizing unity, cosmic order, and the interplay of time and space.
Triangular Alignment and Holy Days
Three Segmented Lines: Positioned in a triangular formation, these lines align with the seasons and Holy Days:
Winter (North): Represents introspection and renewal.
Spring (Southeast): Symbolizes growth and vitality.
Summer (Southwest): Embodies abundance and fulfillment.
Central Triple Horns Symbol: Represents the One God, uniting the cosmic forces, but underlines a concept of Drinking Horns used in celebration making a direct link to the main Holiday Seasons where they are divided into Winter, Spring and Summer, and these three align with 4 months each as the previous image expresses.
Symbolism of the Three Goddesses
The Three Goddesses, metaphorically referred to as Horn Bearers, are associated with:
Opened Spaces: Representing their diverse symbolism and roles.
Seasonal Alignment: Each Goddess governs four segments of the seasons, creating a four-fold division marked by the 12 months of the year.
Sub-Divisions: Each of the four segments contains 9 sub-divisions, resulting in a total of 36 points, tying into solar and lunar calendar concepts.
Numerical Significance: The Number 666
The number 666, often misunderstood and misrepresented as "evil," holds a deeper, calendar-based significance:
Calculation: Derived from summing the numbers 1 through 36: $$1 + 2 + 3 + ... + 36 = 666.
Symbolism: Reflects the measurement of time and the structure of the year, rooted in the Magic Square of the Sun.
Misrepresentation: Historically, this number has been smeared to suppress its polytheistic origins and impose counterfeit interpretations.
1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9
+10+11+12+13+14+15+16+17+18
+19+20+21+22 +23+24+25+26+27
+28+29+30+31+312+33+34+35+36 = 666.
This is as such, often tied to the so called "Magic" Square of the Sun, is also used to try and push the concept of a so called "Evil Solar Cult." It's all nonsense and we can prove it rather simple enough. First, we arrange the numbers of 1-36 on a 6 x 6 grid so that all the columns and rows as well as the two X angles = 111. It is true if you only calculate 6 columns alone that you arrive at 111 x 6 = 666.
However, you must also continue to add the rows also as 111 x 6 = 666.
If we do stop there, we would get a total 1,332.
However, we must add both angles as 111 x 2 = 222.
Having completed the total equation and therefore value of the square, it equals 1,554.
If we only calculate the rows and one angle we would, of course get 777. Of course, 777 x 2 also has the end result of 1,554.
Now we can look at another math trick that also is often employed by using a similar process of adding each number to the number next to it as a way to reduce the last number count to the smallest possible number.
For example, 111 is 1+1+1 = 3. 6+6+6 = 18 and 1+8 = 9.
We can now short cut this a bit by using 3+9 = 12 and 1+2 = 3 to represent 1 angle and 6 rows, and then 3+2 = 6 to count for all angles and rows and columns.
The other way is of course 7+7+7 = 21 and 2+1 = 3 x 2 = 6. We can also approach this as 1+5+5+5 = 15 and 1+5 = 6.
But what does any of it mean? In this case, nothing, though it would be easy enough to find some correspondences.
It's just math but does show math expressed in nature discovered through observation indicating we did not truly invent math in itself, but simply invented means to express and describe it.
On the other hand, aside from the silliness that 666 is supposedly an evil number, some also consider 777 as "God's Number" though primarily this comes from the base 7.
That goes back to the previous examples with the center of the starting point of God as his first manifestoed energy or spirit radiating out into 6 directions which total 7.
Now think about what we have here. It's a combination again of 1 (God's first manifestation of self) and 6 directions of self-definition.
It also is in fact that the fact that these are straight lines from a central active point that God is manifestly male in quality and nature of being.
It also means that 111, 666 and 777 can be called God's numbers though technically all numbers are God's numbers as it were.
Now we can also discover in this the concepts of trigonometry when converging degrees into radians as they are called.
72 symbolizes purpose, unity, and divine order in several cultures using these same concepts.
Now, as we can equate 36 to 12 hours, then 24 = 36 x 2 = 72 as a way of also representing a whole day because when we add 36 x 2 it is equal to 12 x 2.
This also means as we can divide a 360° as 360°/4 = 90.
If we calculate 360°/2 = 180° we can then convert that to 720° = 4π (radians).
The solution is 1° = 1π (radian) over 180°. So, 720°=180°π × 720 and thus the answer 720° = 4π.
In this case each whole segment of 9 spaces in the above also each represent 1π (radian).
Moving away from the trigonometry, using the same chart above, we have three sections each equated with 4 subsections and those 4 subsections as a single unit also equate to 9 secondary subsections.
We cover these collectively using the simple math of 3 primary segments x 12 subsections = 36 spaces, and 36/9 = 4 (which is again associated with the One and Three as 1 + 3 = 4).
Comparing the Lunar Calendar: If we use the same basic concepts here, the general idea is each month (moon time) was associated primarily with 28 days as 7 days x 4.
However, there are generally calculated 365 days per year.
The lunar base in this case is 28 x 13 = 364 days.
To compensate the extra day is added and hence the old term a Year and a Day using such Moon/Lunar based calendars.
Now then, if we want to figure out how many weeks are in such a year measurement, then we calculate 364/7 = 52.
So, there are 52 weeks in a Lunar year.
However, 52/4 = 13 which is how we can divide a lunar calendar in a few diverse ways.
Another factor is for the moon to return to its approximate position in the sky when the calculations began, it would take a total of 19 lunar years to return to said position which is 6,916 days.
This means the lunar calendar and positioning occurs earlier than the completion of the Solar which in a 19-year cycle is 6,935 days.
However, this creates in itself a repeat of 19 because 6,935 - 6,916 = 19 as one added day per each lunar year.
It's one reason why "lunar based" observances move around standard calendars each year.
It would be rather easy to create a simple calendar incorporating these basics as a handheld object no bigger than the same presented here.
The 4 segments represent 4 weeks. The 7 segments represent 7 days.
Marking off each completed set of 4 x 7 = 28 days allows one to then mark off 1 of 13 segments for each Month or Moon time.
Repeating this process one can then do the same over a 19 lunar year cycle wherein everything is completed, and a new cycle can be started once again.
There are rare, yet actual artifacts that still exist that more or less utilize this kind of system, though most do not have any indication of the recognition of the 19 lunar years which is otherwise called the Metonic cycle.
This does not mean no one in the ancient past was aware of it as much as it was later documented (or redocumented) a few thousand years ago.
Magic Square of the Sun
Structure: The Magic Square of the Sun consists of 6 rows and 6 columns, each summing to 666 when calculated individually.
Extended Calculation: Including diagonal paths and additional sequences results in 777 x 2 = 1,554, representing the true number of the Solar Magic Square.
Historical Suppression of Polytheism
The One God and Three Goddesses were central to ancient polytheistic traditions, yet their significance has been systematically erased:
Cultural Erasure: By the 7th century CE, monotheistic religions sought to suppress these beliefs, erasing the Goddesses from cultural memory.
Modern Implications Often Obscured Intentionally: This suppression has perpetuated misunderstandings and discomfort regarding the true origins of these sacred numbers and symbols.
This symbol encapsulates Druwayu’s spiritual and cultural framework, linking the Divine Unity, temporal cycles, and philosophical principles:
Triple Spiral (Center): Represents a triad of ibex horns, symbolizing the One God as the “Cosmic Light” and the dynamic unity of the Divine. It reflects the Drikeyu’s threefold nature (science, philosophy, faith) and the cyclical flow of life.
Triquetra at Triangulated Points: Each triquetra represents one of the Three Goddesses, linked to three of the remaining nine months. They symbolize nurturing, multiplicity, and the elements (Wind, Fire, Water).
Triple Curved Lines (Background): Express the Drikeyu’s interconnectedness, flowing through science (logic), philosophy (humor), and faith (absurdity).
Eight Phases of the Moon; Being a double meaning, it also represents the Eightfold migration Calendar and the 8 directions, and the braided design also represents the Drikeyu expressed through and interwoven into the harmonies of nature.
Understanding Holidays in Druwayu
To contextualize the symbol’s holiday connections, it’s essential to clarify the meaning of “holiday” and its role in Druwayu. The idea of "stealing" holidays and celebrations is a nonsensical one to most Druans. People either adopt and adapt them or they don't. The rest is mostly superficial arguments that accomplish nothing but serving miserable people who wish nothing more than make everyone miserable.
What Is a Holiday?
Etymology: Derived from Old English “hāligdæg” (holy day), from “holi” (heal, make whole). A holiday is a celebration of life, completion, or renewal, not merely a “sacred” (set apart) event.
Meanings:
Noun: A day of festivity or rest, often commemorating events or traditions (e.g., Druwayu’s three main holidays, Yule). Also, an extended leisure period, like a vacation.
Verb: To spend time in a specific place for rest or celebration (e.g., “holidaying in the mountains”).
Evolution: Originally, holidays blended spiritual and practical life without a religious-secular divide. Modern distinctions (religious vs. secular) are artificial, as all holidays reflect the culture and era they emerge from.
Purpose: Celebrate life, renewal, and the One God and Three Goddesses, reinforcing the Drikeyu’s principles. Each holiday ties to a season and month, reflecting natural cycles (e.g., solstices, equinoxes) and the processes (creation, sustenance, destruction of obstacles).
Symbolism: The triple spiral and triquetras connect the holidays to the Divine Unity of the One and Three, with grounding them in the sense of ultimate cosmic order and natural harmonies.
The Three Main Holy Days of Druwayu:
In Druwayu, three major holy days—Wulder-Tide, Sadan-Tide, and Grim-Tide—hold profound significance, intertwining ancient European agricultural and seasonal cycles with Druish cosmology and the Divine Unity of the One God (Godan) and Three Goddesses. Their applied names are based in the meaning of them and no other associated or claimed myths.
Celebrated by the First Church of Druwayu (FCD), these festivals reflect natural rhythms, foster community bonds, and align with the Drikeyu (science, philosophy, faith). Inspired by structures such as Germany’s Goseck Circle—a prehistoric solar observatory—each festival venerates Godan in a distinct aspect and honors the Three Goddesses as consorts.
Together, they reinforce Druwayu’s core tenets:
Sanctity of Life, Commitment to One Another, Self and Mutual Sufficiency, and Custodians of Life. The Elvenblód ritual, tied to Blood Moons, complements these observances by celebrating nature’s mystical balance.
Wulder-Tide: Winter Festival (December 21–23)
Godan as Wulder (Wielder)
Three Goddesses: Gifa (Giver), Helia (Healer), Skadi (Shady)
Overview:
Held during the winter solstice, Wulder-Tide emphasizes survival in harsh winters while fostering peace, hospitality, and community. It celebrates resilience through storms and the sharing of resources, strengthening family and friendship bonds in alignment with ancient traditions.
Practices:
Feasting: Communal meals of pork, ale, bread, and a boar’s head centerpiece represent unity, with livestock culled for sustenance.
Bonfires and Yule Log: Fires symbolize the sun’s return and ward off evil, while Yule log ashes are preserved for protective rituals.
Decorations: Evergreens, wreaths, garlands, and mistletoe symbolize eternal life; straw figures of goats, caribou, and deer signify abundance.
Storytelling: Myths recount celestial caribou tracks forming the Milky Way, tying survival to divine creation.
Symbolism:
Caribou/Deer Skull: Totem of family and resilience.
Yule Etymology: Derived from “jól” (Old Norse, meaning joy), encapsulating celebration but also rooted in the word for yell, meaning to cheer from the variants of ġiell, giul, ġeōl, and jól as well as gelos.
Sadan-Tide: Spring Festival (April 30–May 2)
Godan as Sadan (Seeder) Three Goddesses: Lita (Lights), Fulla (Fullness), Bryd (Bride)
Overview:
Near "Beltane," Sadan-Tide celebrates spring’s vitality and fertility, with themes of renewal and romantic unity. Known as Langantide (“Longer Time”), the festival mirrors the sanctity and abundance of life.
Practices:
Bonfires: Flames purify fields, bless cattle, and bring good fortune.
Maypole Dancing: Ribbons woven around a birch pole symbolize union and reproduction.
Eggs and Flowers: Gifts of boiled eggs signify health; flower crowns mark beauty and fertility.
Handfasting: Temporary engagements honor romantic bonds.
Wight Offerings: Milk and butter are left for Wights to maintain harmony.
Symbolism:
Hare/Rabbit: Represents life’s abundance and celestial cycles.
Light: Reflects renewal, guided by the equinox.
Grim-Tide: Summer Festival (July 31–August 2)
Godan as Grim (Grime)
Three Goddesses: Bloma (Blooms), Grani (Grains), Runa (Red)
Overview:
Grim-Tide, near Lammas, honors hunting, harvesting, and ancestors. A blend of preparation for autumn and reverence for heritage, it ties to the west and water as symbols of life and afterlife.
Practices:
Harvesting: Communal activities include threshing, baking, and gathering herbs.
Water Rituals: Streams and wells are blessed; floral wreaths float to honor ancestors.
Ancestor Tributes: Burial mounds are cleaned, and offerings are made.
Fire Symbols: Flaming wheels rolled downhill mimic the sun’s descent.
Symbolism:
Wild Boar: Embodies harvest and fertility.
West and Water: Reflect ancestral bonds and spiritual transitions.
This alignment of sacred festivals and the Divine Unity across the 12 months exemplifies Druwayu’s worldview, seamlessly blending cosmology, cultural practices, and life’s cyclical nature.
Another manner to apply this to make it simple to understand is the three months of December, April and August are connected most with the One God. With the other remaining 9 months, the three Goddesses are usually aligned as follows:
FOR GODDESS 1: WEVA (THE WEAVER)
JANUARY: LITA (LIGHTS). Consort of Sadan. New Year Month - Full Wolf Moon - Feasting and Drinking.
MAY: BLOMA (BLOOMS). Consort of Grim. Reindeer Calf Month - Full Flower Corn Planting Milk Moon - Hawking/Falconry and seeking a spouse.
SEPTEMBER: GIFA (GIVER). Consort of Wulder. Harvest Month - Full Corn and Harvest Moon - Grape harvest and wine making.
FOR GODDESS 2: SPINNA (THE SPINNER)
FEBRUARY: FULLA (FULLNESS). Consort of Sadan. Bear Month - Snow Moon and Polar Bear Month - Enjoying a warm fire.
JUNE: GRANI (GRAIN/GREENS). Consort of Grim. Acorn Month - Full Strawberry and Rose Moon - Hay harvest and storage.
OCTOBER: HELIA (HEALER). Consort of Wulder. Rut Month - Full Blood, Hunter’s and Second Harvest Moon - Purging, Plowing fields, harvest, sowing seeds.
FOR GODDESS 3: KUTTA (THE CUTTER)
MARCH: BRYD (BRIDE). Consort of Sadan. Swan/Stork Month - Full Crow and Worm Moon - Pruning trees or digging holes for seeds.
JULY: RUNA (RED). Consort of Grim. Hay Month - The Full Thunder and Buck Moon - Wheat harvest and fence mending.
NOVEMBER: SKADI (SHADY). Consort of Wulder. Hunters Month - Full Frosty, Beaver Trapper's Moon - Gathering acorns as food for pigs.
It should also be understood that the different calendars will overlap at specific times which is mostly due to transitions from ancient nomadic hunting and gathering cultures that all human beings have in common and the creation of calendars which eventually gave way to the creation of established villages, than towns, then cities and whole nations as a result of increasing agriculture and domestication and semi-domestication of various animals, depending on the particular cultures in question.
Elvenblód: Elves Blood/Wolves Blood, Blood Moon Tradition
Elvenblód (derived from Álfablót, meaning “Blood Elves” or “Blood Wolves”) is a modern Druish ritual centered on the mystical balance of nature during a Blood Moon (total lunar eclipse).
Occurring 2–4 times annually, its timing depends on lunar cycles as tracked by NASA. Unlike the fixed dates of Druwayu’s holy days, Elvenblód is adaptable and may be skipped if coinciding with other major celebrations.
There are so many modern misrepresentations of this by many so called pagan and heathen identities that only some of them will be addressed here, because a lot of it is false and often times intentionally misleading.
Fallacies:
Álfablót, the name literally means “The Sacrifice (or offerings) to the Elves.” As already shown, it does not "literally mean" but has been used figuratively to mean that based on the usage of blót/blod meaning blood and its related term bless from the meaning of bleed and bled.
Álfablót is a pagan Scandinavian sacrifice to the elves in autumn, when the crops and animals were harvested. No, it was reported vaguely in the autumn and no one called themselves at that time "pagan heathens" as it was and is a slur term. The source chose to leave out or didn't know about the specifics and modern folks have simply guessed without considering other important and significant details.
Historical references with questionable conclusions:
The first known mention of Álfablót in literature appears in the skaldic poem Austrfararvísur by the Norwegian skald Sigvatr Þórðarson, composed around 1018 CE. In this work, Sigvatr recounts his journey through Sweden in autumn 1018, where he was denied hospitality at several homesteads because they were performing Álfablót, a private ritual honoring the elves and ancestors.
He describes being turned away at a place called Hof (likely modern Stora Hov, near Edsvära in Västergötland), with the inhabitants citing the sanctity of the ritual and their fear of "Óðinn’s" wrath. This account, written by a Christian observer, provides the earliest explicit reference to Álfablót, noting its secretive, family-centered nature led by the woman of the household.
We have to use caution here because sometimes men were called women as an insult and there are many examples of that. Since the culture was more egalitarian it is unlikely it was just the women that filled that duty which the next example will more or less prove my point.
Another early reference is found in the Kormáks saga, a 13th-century Icelandic saga, which describes a different type of offering to the elves. In this narrative, the wounded Þórvarðr is advised to pour bull’s blood on a hill inhabited by elves and prepare a meal from the meat, suggesting a healing ritual tied to elf veneration.
While not explicitly called Álfablót, this aligns with similar practices and supports the concept’s presence in Norse tradition. Yet here are some proper contexts to consider that is also often ignored by many so called scholars.
A hill inhabited by the elves: This is a clear reference to the dead living in burial mounds. Some had openings in their roof areas where offerings were tossed in or poured down into, often called a horde.
Purpose of such an offering would be more than "seeking" healing: This would have been done to keep them at bay, so they did not claim Þórvarðr's life as wolves hunt the sick and wounded. This would also explain the leaving of meat specifically since wolves, as shown is a shared name with elves, have strong ties with Óðinn/Godan.
We can therefore deduce that such times were specifically applied as particular festivals and ritual/traditional observances comparable to the Day of the Dead. Knowing how the calendars actually worked, we can deduce such was the last day of July through the 2nd of August on average, while the specific Álfablót was based more on the Blood Moons.
May 7, 1018: A total lunar eclipse occurred, visible in parts of Europe, including Scandinavia and Sweden, where Sigvatr traveled. This was in spring, not late summer or autumn.
October 31, 1018: A partial lunar eclipse occurred, visible in Europe and parts of Asia. As a partial eclipse, it would not have produced the full reddish hue of a Blood Moon, though the Moon may have appeared slightly darkened or reddish in parts.
To note, by this time, native populations were already creating hybrid observations and shared practices since it was not that uncommon among the general population to observe both native "old ways" with Christian "new ways." For example, from influences of Christianity, starting around the 8th century CE, people started making "Hammers of Thor" rather than Christian crosses. We also know for a fact All Saints’ Day, a Christian feast honoring all saints, known and unknown, was well-established in Western Christianity by 1018 CE.
Origins:
The feast likely evolved from early Christian commemorations of martyrs. By the 4th century, churches in the Eastern Roman Empire celebrated a feast for all martyrs, often in spring (e.g., May 13 in the Syriac tradition). In the West, Pope Boniface IV dedicated the Pantheon in Rome to “St. Mary and All Martyrs” on May 13, 609 or 610, marking an early precursor.
Shift to November 1: In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III (r. 731–741) consecrated a chapel in St. Peter’s Basilica to all saints, fixing the feast on November 1, possibly to align with existing Celtic or Germanic autumn festivals like Samhain or Álfablót, facilitating Christianization. By the 9th century, Pope Gregory IV (r. 827–844) officially extended the November 1 date to the universal Church, as noted in Carolingian records.
By 1018: All Saints’ Day on November 1 was widely observed in Western Europe, particularly in regions under Frankish, Anglo-Saxon, and Carolingian influence (e.g., France, England, Germany). Liturgical calendars from the period, such as those preserved in Anglo-Saxon manuscripts (e.g., the Leofric Missal), confirm November 1 as Omnium Sanctorum (All Saints). Monasteries and churches held masses, vigils, and prayers for the saints, often with communal gatherings.
It's a simple deduction that Álfablót as it came to be by then merged the concepts of the Elves/wolves of Othinn/Godan, just as the name Godan was reduced to and applied over time as God is Guðan from the Codex Argenteus ("Silver Book") written sometime around 520 CE (6th century CE) for Ostragoths as covered under the etymology part of the One and Three and the meaning of the nouns (Go Here for Reference). The concept to later become Halloween wasn't developed fully till much later which itself simply means or originally meant All Hallows Evening before becoming Hall Hallows Eve.
So, what many get wrong and mislead so many others about is:
Odin's name in origin does not mean "The Spirit."
Elves, like wolves are considered dangerous and capricious.
You do not toy with or mess with the shades/shadows of the dead.
You didn't make offerings to be "friends" but to keep them from becoming foes that wouldn't hesitate to inspire your demise.
Respect of them was not based on kind or friendly relations but one of fear and caution and that is recorded in the records.
Proper Context:
Blood Moon: Its crimson hue symbolizes the bloodshed from hunting or resistance and is linked to the Wild Hunt, a spectral phenomenon embodying both order and chaos, led by the Álfar.
Úlfhéðnar: Ancient “wolf-headed” warriors who donned wolf skins and helmets, channeling wolf traits such as loyalty and strength. Their proto dances, howling, and intoxicants mimicked wolf packs, connecting to Godan’s wolf totem.
Practices:
Offerings: Bread, grains, ethically sourced meat, and drinks (beer, mead) are left outside (e.g., near trees or boulders) to honor the Álfar.
Safety Measures: Stay indoors, secure entryways with iron, salt, or chalk circles, and hang wind chimes to deter negative forces. Animal skulls marked with red “x” should face outward for protection.
Community Observances: Share the ritual’s meaning to acknowledge nature’s beauty and horror. Honor vengeful spirits to avert their wrath and strengthen bonds (Commitment to One Another).
Cleansing Rituals: After the eclipse, sprinkle salt or ocean water, ring copper bells, burn debris, and record unusual occurrences for reflection.
Symbolism:
Wolves: Represent loyalty and predatory energy, reflecting the Álfar’s chaotic nature during the Wild Hunt.
Blood Moon: A powerful spiritual emblem, distinct from Hunter’s Moons tied to autumn equinox traditions.
Arrowheads: Symbolizing Elfshot (invisible harm), used as amulets or offerings during the ritual.
Alignment:
Elvenblód emphasizes the Wihas (shared life force) within families and communities, highlighting Druwayu’s core tenet: Sanctity of Life. Its practices acknowledge nature’s balance and mystical harmony.
Integration with Druwayu’s Cultural Symbol
Elvenblód and Druwayu’s three holy days—Wulder-Tide, Sadan-Tide, and Grim-Tide—intertwine within Druwayu’s cultural emblem, a dynamic representation of the faith’s cosmology:
Holy Days: Represented by three dots, with triquetras linking Goddesses to their respective months.
Elvenblód: The spiral and hexagon reflect the cosmic hunt and Álfar’s harmony of chaos and order.
Divine Unity: Godan’s aspects (Wulder, Sadan, Grim, Al Knawan) unify rituals, embodying the complex 22-point structure of Druish cosmology.
Drikeyu: Curved lines symbolize Druwayu’s pillars—science (cycle observation), philosophy (community bonding), and faith (mystical balance).
The Eightfold Calendar: Seasonal Observances
Unlike the modern “Wheel of the Year,” which lacks pre-Christian roots, Druwayu’s Eightfold Calendar draws inspiration from ancient migration-based calendars tied to caribou herds. As the tree symbol represents several things, its alignments are connected to both the 12 month system and 8 seasonal observances.
These migrations shape the calendar’s eight seasonal festivals, named in contemporary English for clarity. Each festival aligns with a specific seasonal shift and honors a divine aspect—Godan or one of the Three Goddesses.
These observances emphasize natural cycles and community survival, embodying Druwayu’s core tenet: Custodians of Life.
Pre-Spring (February 1–2): Festival of Light
Context: Pregnant caribou cows begin leading their herds from pine forests to open fields as spring’s glow emerges.
Practices: Torch parades and fire dancing celebrate returning sunlight, symbolizing warmth and new life. Traditions are associated with cattle and rain rather than snow.
Divine Aspect: First Goddess, Fulla (Fullness), embodying abundance and joy.
Significance: Welcomes light, promising renewal and aligning with lengthening days.
Spring (March 21–22): Festival of Birth
Context: As snow melts and flowers bloom, caribou calves are born. Herders light bonfires to deter predators and hunt stragglers.
Practices: Egg gifting, celebrating baby animals and parenthood, spring cleaning, and burning waste (old food, debris) to clear fields and purge vermin.
Divine Aspect: Second Goddess, Bera (Bear/Birth, akin to Bird), representing rebirth.
Significance: Marks the equinox, balancing day and night, and symbolizes renewal through birth and cleansing.
Pre-Summer (May 1–2): Festival of Flowers
Context: Caribou graze on fresh growth while their young are nurtured. Herders maintain protective fires.
Practices: Celebrate blooming youth through flowers, learning customs, and leaping over fires to banish “Ghost Sickness.” Votive boats with lamps guide spirits to the hereafter.
Divine Aspect: Third Goddess, Lyfa (Life/Leaf), embodying vitality.
Significance: Honors nature’s full bloom, symbolizing health, fertility, and purification.
Summer (June 21–22): Festival of Oaks
Context: Under the midnight sun, herders mark calves, repair tools and tents, and share stories.
Practices: Strength is celebrated through sports, exercise, and crafting, reflecting young animals play-fighting to establish roles.
Divine Aspect: Godan as Hernan (Horned One), symbolizing the dominance of light and life.
Significance: Marks the solstice, when daylight reaches its peak, fostering resilience and preparation.
Pre-Fall (August 1–2): Festival of Feasting
Context: Caribou bulls are selected for slaughter to conserve resources, with hides and bones repurposed for tools and clothing.
Practices: Feasting, trading, hunting, and harvesting (hay, wheat, barley) offer gratitude for the abundance of land, sea, and sky.
Divine Aspect: First Goddess, Fidia (Feeds), embodying nourishment.
Significance: Marks the beginning of the harvest, celebrating abundance and gratitude.
Fall (September 21–22): Festival of Love
Context: During caribou mating season, herders fish, gather berries, and witness bulls battling for dominance.
Practices: Festivities include romantic celebrations, weddings, contests of skill and strength, games, and fortune-telling for pairing partners. Fermented fruit wine enhances the celebrations.
Divine Aspect: Second Goddess, Lofia (Love), embodying connection and unity.
Significance: Marks the equinox, fostering love and community harmony.
Pre-Winter (November 1–2): Festival of the Hunt
Context: Herders track caribou to marshlands, culling weaker animals to prepare for winter.
Practices: Celebrations center around hunting, food preservation, storytelling, and offerings at tombs as temples. Distinct from Elvenblód’s Wild Hunt.
Divine Aspect: Third Goddess, Hunta (Huntress), representing survival and death.
Significance: Marks the darker half of the year, honoring ancestors and scarcity.
Winter (December 21–22): Festival of Friendship
Context: Caribou and herders gather in pine forests, sharing resources to maintain peace.
Practices: Family, friends, and strangers exchange gifts, fostering unity and hospitality during shared winter camps.
Divine Aspect: Godan as Eldan (Old One/Elder), symbolizing wisdom and rest.
Significance: Marks the winter solstice, when darkness peaks, celebrating harmony and resilience.
Note: The divine names—Fulla, Bera, Lyfa, Hernan, Fidia, Lofia, Hunta, Eldan—draw from ancient seasonal meanings, reflecting the complementary “light and dark” aspects of the Divine Unity without implying good or evil. By connecting to caribou migrations (not bovines), this calendar serves as a model for new observances that honor Druwayu’s ecological and cultural values.
True Sacred Geometry: Alignments in Ancient Structures
Sacred geometry is a reflection of humanity’s observations of the natural world, unveiling organized patterns in celestial cycles and their impacts on terrestrial life. These geometric principles transcend simple weather interpretations, connecting sky phenomena with cultural rituals and cosmic harmony.
Symbolism and Alignments:
Golden Ratio and Hexagonal Axes: The Golden Ratio integrated with hexagonal axes divided across equinoctial lines highlights the recurring alignments in ancient stone circles. These alignments directly tie to seasonal festivities, reflecting humanity’s deep understanding of the interconnectedness between celestial events and earthly rhythms.
Artifacts and Inspiration: Structures such as Stonehenge inspire these connections, echoing how early civilizations identified cosmic patterns through standing stones. These arrangements reveal insights into equinoxes, solstices, and celestial cycles central to their rituals and observances.
The Eightfold Calendar: Seasonal Migrations
Distinct from the 12-month solar calendar or 13-month lunar calendar, the Eightfold Calendar offers a cyclical framework based on eight seasonal observances tied to cardinal directions. Its origins are deeply intertwined with migrations of animals like caribou, which were essential for survival and cultural observances.
Key Features:
Directional Alignments: Each observance corresponds to one of the eight directions, forming a harmony between cosmic and earthly cycles.
Authenticity: Druwayu’s Eightfold Calendar restores ancient traditions, giving them modern relevance while distinguishing itself from inaccurate “modern pagan-heathen” interpretations.
Monument Layout: Interpreting Ancient Stone Circle Geometry
Ancient stone circles were dynamic spaces where sacred geometry evolved alongside cultural needs. Many structures were altered over time, integrating additional markers and elements. These layouts highlight humanity’s enduring efforts to align earthworks with celestial phenomena.
Structural Details:
Markers and Spirals:
Eight Small Markers: Denote directions, grounding observances in natural cycles.
Four Larger Stones: Symbolize cardinal points aligned with sunrise and sunset during key times of the year.
Mathematical Connections:
360° Circle: Representing the zodiac’s 12 months divided into 30° decans (12 x 30 = 360).
Trilithons: Large rectangles with three top stones signify seasonal sunrises and sunsets while reflecting decans.
19-Year Lunar Cycle: Smaller components add up to 19 markers, symbolizing the lunar Metonic cycle.
Functional and Symbolic Uses:
Central Elements:
Stone Podium or Alter Stone: Possibly served as a sundial or ceremonial platform.
Fire Pit: Often lit during key celebrations, connecting ancient and modern practices.
Funerary Context:
Burial of elder successors reinforced their guardianship over sacred spaces.
Similar symbolic gateways, such as trilithons or Torii in Japan, mirror the shared cultural context of entering sacred sites worldwide.
Broader Context and Continuity
These monuments and calendars embody a convergence of human ingenuity, spiritual reflection, and survival instincts. Their mathematical precision—integrating the Golden Spiral, celestial alignments, and lunar cycles—emphasizes the universality of sacred geometry as a guiding principle across diverse cultures.
7-Day Calendar Connection: Sacred Geometry and the One and Three
In Druwayu’s cosmology, the 7-day calendar system elegantly ties together mathematical patterns, sacred geometry, and the Divine Unity of the One God and Three Goddesses. This structure builds a bridge between ancient knowledge and cyclical systems, emphasizing Druwayu’s foundations of interconnectedness.
Cycle and Dot Representation:
How It Works:
Large dots represent one day of the week.
Smaller dots (three per large dot) help track time within the week.
This creates a 7-day cycle, with 21 smaller dots reflecting the progression of the lunar phases.
Lunar Applications:
Complete cycles of 28 lunar days align with the lunar month.
13 additional dots extend the system to cover a full lunar year.
A further set of 19 dots accommodates the 19-year Metonic cycle, completing the cosmic harmony.
Sacred Geometry and the One and Three:
Symbolism in Dots:
Each large dot represents the One God.
Three smaller dots correspond to each of the Three Goddesses, manifesting their sevenfold aspects.
Mathematical Connections:
Sevenfold manifestations extend to 28 total days (7 x 4) for one lunar cycle.
This mirrors the 4 Deities (1 + 3) and highlights Druwayu’s harmony of divine aspects.
Partitions and Mathematical Significance:
Understanding “4”:
Partitions of 4 = 5 combinations:
1+1+1+1 = 4
1+3 = 4
2+1+1 = 4
2+2 = 4
4+0 = 4
These mathematical partitions link the 1-God and 3-Goddesses to natural expressions like lunar cycles, reflecting Druwayu’s use of Sacred Geometry to uncover cosmic truths.
The Seven Days: True Etymology and Meaning
Contrary to popular claims, the names of the seven days of the week are rooted in linguistic history and ancient meanings, not mythological attributions. Druwayu offers an alternative perspective, restoring the original naming conventions.
Actual Names and Origins:
Sunday (Seventh Day):
Derived from Sunn (plural Sunnan)—consistent with historical usage.
Monday (First Day):
From Monn (plural Monnan), honoring the moon.
Tuesday (Second Day):
From Tuan (Twain), meaning “Two,” signifying the second day.
Wednesday (Third Day):
Derived from Witnas (“Witness”), unrelated to “Wodan.”
Thursday (Fourth Day):
From Thurstan (“Thirst/Dry/Parched”), akin to Old Saxon Thurs.
Friday (Fifth Day): Rooted in Fri (“Free”),
related to Frith (freedom).
Saturday (Sixth Day):
Originates from Sad/Sadan/Sadar (Seeding/Sower), unrelated to later hybridizations like Saturn and “Satan” (Satan originally pronounced as shaw-tan
The Lost Simplicity:
Early systems used numerical labels for days:
Syfend-dag (Seventh Day), Fuirst-dag (First Day), Tuandan-dag (Second Day), etc.
These numeric roots reflect a practical system tied to natural rhythms.
Time and Counting in Ancient Contexts
Old Numerals and Timekeeping:
Counting Basics:
An (One), Tuan (Two), Dri (Three), Fiyur (Four), Fyf (Five), Seks (Six), Syfen (Seven), Aht (Eight), Nyun (Nine).
Larger numbers follow patterns, e.g., Tuan-tig (Twenty), Fiyurtig (Forty), Hunderod (Hundred).
Key Terms for Time:
Day: Dag
Week: Wik/Wic (plural Wika/Wica/Wice
Month: Monath
Year: Iar
Counting Elaborated: An = One, Tuan = Two, Dri = Three, Fiyur = Four, Fyf = Five, Seks = Six, Syfen = Seven, Aht = Eight, Nyun = Nine, Tian = Ten, Anlyfan = Eleven, Tualyf = Twelve, Dritian = Thirteen, Fiyurtian = Fourteen, Fyftian = Fifteen, Sekstian = Sixteen, Syfentian = Seventeen, Ahttian = Eighteen, Nyuntian = Nineteen, and then the next sets. Tuan-tig = Twenty, þritig = Thirty, Fiyurtig = Forty, Fyftig = Fifty, Sekstig = Sixty, Syfentig = Seventy, Ahttig = Eighty, = Nyuntig = Ninty. Hunderod = Hundred and Thusand = Thousand. Once one understands these it becomes easier to correctly write such out. For example, Anhundred und Ahttig = One Hundred and Eighty. Ahttig-an = Eighty-One.
Linguistic Connections:
Words like Sun Rise (Sunn Risan) and Sun Set (Sunn Sidan) ground celestial movements in linguistic clarity.
Cloud (Clud) retains its connection to nature (Clod as dirt), aligning language with Druwayu’s focus on the natural world.
Time and other Concepts Elaborated: Day = Dag. Week = Wik/Wic. Night = Naht. Sun Rise = Sunn Risan (Risen and Rising). Sun Set = Sunn Sidan (Sits and Seats). Times = Timan. Tide = Tidan (Hours). Minutes = Huil (While = Moment). Seconds = Luttil Huil (Little While = smaller moment). Month = Monath. Year =Iar. Heavan = Heave – on (lifted up as in the top of a hill, mountain, etc.). Earth = Aerd/Arda/Urd (akin to -gard = yard). Hell = Hel (akin to Hall from Hal, and Heal from Heli, and also Holy from Holi and Hole from Hol). North = Nord, Ast = East, South = Suth, and West = Uast. Sky = Scio, Sea = Seo, Land = Lond. Cloud = Clud (originally clod as a lump of rock and dirt), replacing wolkan = walks/moves), Ice =Is, Rain = Regan. Snow = Sno. Light = Liht. Dark = Dirk, Shadow =Skado (It also was the word for shade as skad), Bright = Berht (also for birth and bird from burd), Shine = Skin, Gleam = Glim/Glam, Tree = Tri (also a word for three, and also triu and trien meaning trees and threes). Root = Rot (Also as Rod = Rood). Wod = Wood, plural Wodu and Wodan means Wooden. Wido and Widu is the source of Widow.
Note, these are just some spellings of such words and often times they would be spelled differently in the same text which can be concluded was due to the fact they didn't have "spell check" in such times, which is something most modern authors or commentators tend to neglect to consider.
The truth behind Swastikas: Not Racist symbols (as noted elsewhere).
Note: There isn't a single symbol that someone somewhere will try to or has linked to some sort of malicious concept or context unfortunately, and when various government officials out of their own ignorance bans certain symbols because of such usage, they are themselves perpetuating the nonsensical crap instead of making known the actual original usage that has no such associations and not focus on the malicious and militant identities s it more or less justifies militant identities usage and more or less promotes them while "denouncing" them.
I will not play into such things. In any case I clarify the actual associated managing in the sense of origins of inspiration rather than later applied or assumed meanings of previous centuries.
The word Swastika has been claimed to be "Sanskrit" for Well Being. That word is Edhatu. The word for Fortune is Bhaga. In fact, any of the claimed "meanings" when one looks at those and trace to the Sanskrit language, you do not find Swastika in those lists, expressions or terms. Even if you look into the various words for noble or nobility, it does not occur as this word. Nor is it present in Sanskrit words for "auspicious."
The true etymology is suai (sway) + stika (sticks). Sway un this sense means curved or bent plus the stick like lines which are bent to express a sense of motion. Because of this, one would find several designs using two bent ends, three bent ends, four bent ends, and more, all defined as types of swastikas. This explains the more commonly named four-fold version that bears the name now.
The bent arms in the swastikas on the left or the right represent motion, specifically rotation along a circular compass on a central Axis. The equal arm cross with its end points shaped more like hammers simply represented the primary directions of North, East, South and West. Sometimes a smaller one is added for the total of 8 directions. The ancient usage of this symbol, especially on things like urns is more akin to the concepts of the endless cycles of renewal. It also has its connections with the concepts expressed on our page about Wights and how ghosts come to be.
Druwayu’s Common Observances and How They Are Determined
In Druwayu, observances are vital for fostering community, reflecting the Divine Unity of the One God and Three Goddesses, and embodying the Drikeyu—its interwoven philosophy, science, and faith.
Rooted in the teachings of the First Church of Druwayu (FCD), these rituals span daily affirmations, weekly feasts, annual holidays, and the Eightfold Calendar tied to seasonal migrations.
The establishment process ensures that all observances align with Druwayu’s foundational principles while the rituals themselves—such as Holy Monday Night, Founder’s Day, and Eightfold Calendar festivals—promote core values: Sanctity of Life, Commitment to One Another, Self and Mutual Sufficiency, and Custodians of Life.
How Observances Are Determined
New Druwayu observances follow a democratic process to maintain authenticity and fidelity to the faith's foundations:
Proposal: Any Druan can propose a new observance by outlining its purpose, practices, and alignment with Druwayu’s teachings.
Council Review: The Drusidu council reviews submissions to ensure compatibility with the Three Rules (“Follow the Facts,” “Think for Yourself”), the Drikeyu, and the rejection of extremism or occultism.
Community Vote: Approved proposals are presented to the Druish community via the FCD website, accessible only to active members with complete profiles. Members vote on the observance, with majority approval leading to official adoption.
Initial rituals, such as Declaration of Faith, Holy Monday Night, and Founder’s Day, reflect Druwayu’s original vision and set standards for new proposals. This transparent process ensures that observances remain inclusive, meaningful, and faithful to Druwayu’s motto: “Embrace Logic, Humor, and Absurdity.”
I will conclude this now as any more information into such matters can be done by anyone who is willing to look, dig much deeper and not be afraid to share what they have uncovered and rediscovered. All in all, remember Geometry also means Earth Measure, and all these are Earth Measurements of how everything on Earth is a reflection of its relationship with the solar system and ultimately the universe, and beyond.