Wisdom

“Good judgment, the ability to perceive people and situations correctly, deliberate about and decide on the correct response” (Our Own Druidry 82). Merriam-Webster says it means: “the ability to discern inner qualities and relationships (insight); good sense (judgment); generally accepted belief; accumulated philosophical or scientific learning (knowledge); a wise attitude, belief, or course of action; and the teachings of wise men” (“Wisdom”).

Piety

“Correct observance of ritual and social traditions, the maintenance of the agreements (both personal and societal) we humans have with the Gods and Spirits. Keeping the Old Ways, through ceremony and duty” (Our Own Druidry 82). Merriam-Webster defines piety as: “The quality or state of being pious: such as fidelity to natural obligations (as to parents) or dutifulness in religion; an act inspired by piety; or a conventional belief or standard” (“Piety”)

Vision

“The ability to broaden one’s perspective to have a greater understanding of our place/role in the cosmos, relating to the past, present, and future” (Our Own Druidry 82). Merriam-Webster defines vision as: “The act or power of seeing; something seen in a dream, trance, or ecstasy (especially a supernatural appearance that conveys a revelation; a thought, concept, or object formed by the imagination; a manifestation to the senses of something immaterial; the act or power of imagination; mode of seeing or conceiving; unusual discernment or foresight; direct mystical awareness of the supernatural usually visible in visible form; something seen” (“Vision”).

Courage

“The ability to act appropriately in the face of danger” (Our Own Druidry 82). Merriam-Webster defines courage as: “Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty” (“Courage”)

Integrity

“Honor, being trustworthy to oneself and to others, involving oath-keeping, honesty, fairness, respect, self-confidence” (Our Own Druidry 82). Merriam-Webster defines integrity as: “Firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values (incorruptibility); an unimpaired condition; and the quality or state of being complete or undivided” (“Integrity”).

Perseverance

“drive; the motivation to pursue goals even when that pursuit becomes difficult” (Our Own Druidry 82). Merriam-Webster defines perseverance as: “Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success” (“Perseverance”) which is very similar to how ADF defines it, but with the added definition of “drive.” I’d say that the combination of the two definitions help refine the meaning.

Hospitality

“acting as both a gracious host and an appreciative guest, involving benevolence, friendliness, humor, and the honoring of ‘a gift for a gift'” (Our Own Druidry 83). Merriam-Webster defines hospitality as: “hospitable treatment, reception, or disposition; the activity or business of providing services to guests in hotels, restaurants, bars, etc.” (“Hospitality”).

Moderation

“cultivating one’s appetites so that one is neither a slave to them nor driven to ill health (mental or physical), through excess or deficiency” (Our Own Druidry 83). Merriam-Webster defines moderation as: “avoiding extremes of behavior or expression; observing reasonable limits; calm, temperate” (“Moderation”).

Fertility

“bounty of mind, body and spirit, involving creativity, production of objects, food, works of art, etc., an appreciation of the physical, sensual, nurturing” (Our Own Druidry 83). Merriam-Webster defines fertility as: “the quality or state of being fertile” (“Fertility”), while the definition of fertile is listed as “characterized by great resourcefulness of thought or imagination” (“Fertile”).