OUR ORIGINAL AND ADOPTED SYMBOLS
WHO DESIGNED ALL THESE SYMBOLS AND CONCEPTS?
The founder and High Elder Warlock Raymond S. G. Foster is the source of all these designs intending they are part of the Church's history, culture and overall tradition. They also express a wide range of his thoughts and awareness of many things that are more than just simple interpretations. They are, in a sense, guide posts that help to reinforce the integrity and solidarity intended to be central to all Druans. Many of these symbols are original creations for this church and its religion.
33 STAR SEAL
Because this religion and Church its was founded in Oregon this symbol using 33 stars was chosen because it also represents Oregon as the 33rd State of the Union of the United States of America. The other significance of 33 is as follows:
In addition to this, it aligned with the symbolic connection with the Earth, its 8 main compass directions and 24 hours a day. The star for the Earth in the center represents its 6, rather than just five, qualities of composition: Solids, Gases, Plasmas, Liquids, Energy and the center point representing Life and the Soul. The surrounding ring represents eternity, infinity and wholeness.
The main stars or medium ones represent the 8 directions of North, Northeast, East, Southeast, South, Southwest, West and Northwest, which also is associated with 8 Seasons of ancient migration calendars. Between each of these 8 are 3 stars or 8 x 3 = 24 for the number of hours in a day. 24 hours + 8 directions/seasons = 32 + 1 for the Earth/World = 33. This becomes a symbolic number of wholeness and completion.
CLARIFICATION
As once can see here, the directions/seasonal stars are marked by the abbreviations N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW as well as numbered 1-8. In corresponding fashion each of the smaller stars, the numbers 1-24 are aligned for that clarification.
The World star is self explanatory with 1 placed in it. This again applies the basic mathematical equation as 1 + 8 +24 = 33. In this case, the stars are placed on a black background simply for clarification and separation from the white background. In Druwayu, one must be aware that these alignments are more important because they are foundations upon which so many things were built.
Applied to our Flag
Several potential designs were considered and were used for a time to represent the church and its religion. However, they did not fully resonate and were needlessly over complicated. The goal was to connect it in a meaningful way with natural alignments and with the State and Country of origin which wasn't an easy process of development. We also chose a break away by placing 33 Star Seal on a black background which is also how our Flag has been defined. For clarification of color symbolism, the following presents these concepts directly for quick reference. Be aware Color is one of the most potent psychological tools used in marketing, design, and propaganda; not because it speaks to logic, but because it bypasses it. It operates on both conscious and unconscious levels, shaping perception, emotion, and behavior before a person even realizes they’ve been influenced. Before Proceeding, the colors chosen were and are based on:
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White
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Positive: Spiritual clarity, purification, openness → Psychologically used to invoke trust, freshness, and modernity.
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Black
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Positive: Protection, containment, ritual closure → Triggers feelings of sophistication and control.
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Red
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Positive: Passion, vitality, courage → Stimulates energy, urgency, and physical arousal.
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We also recognize the fact that some may instead view it from the perspective of the more neutral or negative associations of these colors, however, the intentions and motivations are the positive side of them more than anything else. We also did not use Neon Colors and wanted to also make sure reproduction of flags fall within the following simple suggestions of vexillology (study of flags and banners) under what's known as Five Principles.
The Five Principles are:
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Keep It Simple. The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory.
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Use Meaningful Symbolism. The flag's images, colors, or patterns should relate to what it symbolizes.
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Use 2 or 3 Basic Colors. Limit the number of colors on the flag to three which contrast well and come from the standard color set.
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No Lettering or Seals. Never use writing of any kind or an organization's seal.
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Be Distinctive or Be Related. Avoid duplicating other flags, but use similarities to show connections.
CLERGY SEALS
Common Warlocks and Witches
Elder Warlocks and Witches
High Elder Warlocks and Witches
As an additional note, those who have these recognized ranks can use them as seals for their avatar images for their various online accounts but must only use the one that is appropriate for their recognized membership within the Church. They may also use such on any personal documents as a stamp along with their name should they choose to pay for the creation of such out of pocket or if members donate such crafts of their own free will.
DRIKEYU: THREE KEYS
Drikeyu, dri- "three" + keyu = cǣga "keys." Each 'key' represent each of these three keys as cosmological concepts that bridge many aspects of philosophy, theology, sciences and social structures or concepts of the community, and the surrounding interlinking knot represents the eternal interwoven qualities of all things here and beyond, known and known.
Each Key breaks down into the following
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Worloga – From Wor/Vor/Fora/Fara ("fore") + Loga/Lagu/Laga ("laws"), meaning "Primal Laws." Old Norse/Icelandic): Variant of Örlög.
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Wyrda – From Wyrkh/Werg/Weorch ("work" from the base wyr-,wer- as wert, werg, wergh), meaning "Works", distinct from fate-centered interpretations. Yrkja (Old Norse/Icelandic): Variant of Wyrda.
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Wihas – From Wihta/Wihaz/Weihs and Vé/Vi ("life", akin to Vital), meaning "Life", representing universal essence.
Note: Some will use actual keys in sets of three to represent each of the Drikeyu.
HAMMER OF THE DRIKEYU
This specific symbol which combines the head of a Gavel, a Handle of carved braid structure, and an acorn Pommel, through which a ring is inserted, it combines the concepts of the Drikeyu and the oath ring. It's one of the few things considered extremely holy to all Druans.
The dual head representing pardon and punishment is aligned with the Worloga. The braided handle representing interwoven connections and reciprocal dynamics is aligned with the Wyrda. The acorn isn't just a symbol of the oak tree but a symbol of life in potential and actualization and therefore aligned with the Wihas.
The oath ring represents a sacred bond that is intended to be an unbreakable commitment rooted in honor, loyalty, and personal integrity. Combined with the hammer symbol it becomes and expression of solemn vows that have consequences when broken or dishonored.
Thus, we have our saying: One's Word Wards One's Worth. Breaking One's Word Warrants Shame.
THE RING OF DRIKEYU
This specific symbol derives from the more literal meaning of Drikeyu itself but can also be integrated with the Hammer symbol simply by adding three keys to the said Hammer design. In this case, Worloga is represented the Sun Key in Gold, Wyrda is represented the Moon Key in Silver, and Wihas is represented the Star Key in copper that also represents the Earth and physical as well as spiritual life. All three being connected to a single ring represents all three as eternal principle concepts observable everywhere within all things as well as encompassing all things.
Some may choose to simply use three actual keys that may or may not actually go to some sport of lock like a house key, car key and mailbox key to have a functional purpose and a more obscured way of expressing their adherence or identification with Druwayu and its overall concepts without having to feel the necessity of broadcasting it to everyone else.
ONE AND THREE - SEAL
This is the silver seal of the One God (Triangle) and the Three Goddesses (Rings), based on the core principles of True Sacred Geometry used within the Druish theological and philosophic structures. This is contained within a black background enclosed in a golden hexagon pattern representing the unity and distinct of the One and Three, the ultimate source of all things according to Druish tradition.
Though rare to find these interconnected in such a matter, the concept dates back to as early as 500 BCE in Celtic-Germanic cultures. The containing primary shape represents eternity and infinity containing the temporal and finite. The triangle represents God, his all encompassing presence, and his power over all things past, present and future. The three interconnected loops represented the three co-equal and co-eternal persons of the three Goddesses as his consorts and eternal companions in all things and ways.