Dryads, Nymphs and Animal Spirits — The Divine Holarchy examination

Eleven questions. Nine of eleven passes, and you can take it again as often as you like.

How does the module describe dryads?

Mountain spirits watching over high peaks Guardian spirits dwelling within trees Water spirits dwelling in springs and falls Household spirits protecting family homes
According to the module, how is a relationship of guardianship with dryads achieved?

Through partnership, not dominion Through commanding them to serve practical human needs Through avoiding forests entirely so they stay undisturbed Through legal ownership of the forests where they live
What shift in perspective does engaging with dryads encourage?

From caring for forests to caring only for towns and cities From seeing trees as sacred to seeing them as useful timber, regardless of the specific circumstances involved From valuing ancient trees to valuing only fresh new growth From trees as resources to trees as living, spiritual beings
Which three kinds of nymph does the module name?

Sidhe, Huldra and Nøkken Naiad, Oread and Dryad Kami, Orisha and Domovoi Norn, Fury and Muse
What does the module say about humanity's relationship to nature in connecting with nymphs?

Humans are rulers placed above nature Humans are not apart from nature but a part of it Humans are separate from nature by their reason Humans are visitors who should leave nature alone, as a short-term fix rather than a lasting change
What does recognising animal spirits as custodians require, beyond appreciating wildlife?

Asking animal spirits for personal favours, without addressing what is actually driving the pattern Keeping wild animals in captivity for protection An active commitment to preserving their habitats Studying animals only through books and images
Which cycles does the module say nature spirits guide in maintaining ecosystem health?

Growth, decay and regeneration Birth, marriage and inheritance Sleep, waking and dreaming Planting, trading and taxation
How does the module describe meditation in natural settings?

A technique for commanding the spirits to appear on request A way to escape from nature and retreat into the mind alone, as most beginners are taught to expect A test that proves once and for all that spirits exist Opening to the spirits' presence, not seeking direct communication
Which cultural practice does the module associate with hawthorn trees sacred to the Sidhe?

Solstice bonfires honouring the sun Smudging with sage or sweetgrass Leaving offerings at 'fairy trees' Drumming and dancing to spirits
What ethical stance does the module ask of people working with nature spirits?

Asking the spirits to act before taking any action ourselves Gaining power from the spirits for purely personal ends Keeping every part of one's spiritual practice strictly secret Listening more than speaking, receiving rather than imposing
A family plants native flowers and puts up bird feeders to welcome wildlife. How does the module frame such steps?

As invitations for nature spirits to thrive alongside us As substitutes for any wider conservation work As interference with nature that should be avoided As decoration with no spiritual meaning at all, according to how most people initially approach it