Connexus Of Reformed Druids Biquarterly - C.O.R.D. BQ
Connexus Of Reformed Druids Biquarterly, or "CORD BQ" is a free newsletter geared toward the Reformed Druids of North America (RDNA), and can be enjoyed by anyone who is interested, regardless of affiliation. The first volume and issue was released on the Autumnal Equinox of 2020, and subsequent issues are published upon the Wheel of the Year high days, with an additional satirical edition on April first.
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Current and Previous C.O.R.D. Issues
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Current and Previous C.O.R.D. Issues
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| Volume & Issue | Publication Period (Newest On Top!) |
|---|---|
| Volume 6, Issue 8 | Lughnasadh 2026 |
| Volume 6, Issue 7 | Midsummer Solstice 2026 |
| Volume 6, Issue 6 | Beltane 2026 |
| Volume 6, Issue 5.1 | Mwfydnfud 2026 |
| Volume 6, Issue 5 | Vernal Equinox 2026 |
| Volume 6, Issue 4 | Oimelc 2026 |
| Volume 6, Issue 3 | Midwinter Solstice 2025 |
| Volume 6, Issue 2 | Samhain 2025 |
| Volume 6, Issue 1 | Autumnal Equinox 2025 |
| Volume 5, Issue 8 | Lughnasadh 2025 |
| Volume 5, Issue 7 | Midsummer 2025 |
| Volume 5, Issue 6 | Beltane 2025 |
| Volume 5, Issue 5.1 | Mwfydnfud 2025 |
| Volume 5, Issue 5 | Vernal Equinox 2025 |
| Volume 5, Issue 4 | Oimelc 2025 |
| Volume 5, Issue 3 | Midwinter Solstice 2024 |
| Volume 5, Issue 2 | Samhain 2024 |
| Volume 5, Issue 1 | Autumnal Equinox 2024 |
| Volume 4, Issue 8 | Lughnasadh 2024 |
| Volume 4, Issue 7 | Midsummer 2024 |
| Volume 4, Issue 6 | Beltane 2024 |
| Volume 4, Issue 5.1 | Mwfydnfud 2024 |
| Volume 4, Issue 5 | Vernal Equinox 2024 |
| Volume 4, Issue 4 | Oimelc 2024 |
| Volume 4, Issue 3 | Midwinter Solstice 2023 |
| Volume 4, Issue 2 | Samhain 2023 |
| Volume 4, Issue 1 | Autumnal Equinox 2023 |
| Volume 3, Issue 8 | Lughnasadh 2023 |
| Volume 3, Issue 7 | Midsummer Solstice 2023 |
| Volume 3, Issue 6.1 | Beltane 2023 (part 2 of 2) |
| Volume 3, Issue 6 | Beltane 2023 (part 1 of 2) |
| Volume 3, Issue 5.1 | Mwfydnfud 2023 |
| Volume 3, Issue 5 | Vernal Equinox 2023 |
| Volume 3, Issue 4 | Oimelc 2023 |
| Volume 3, Issue 3 | Midwinter Solstice 2022 |
| Volume 3, Issue 2 | Samhain 2022 |
| Volume 3, Issue 1 | Autumnal Equinox 2022 |
| Volume 2, Issue 8 | Lughnasadh 2022 |
| Volume 2, Issue 7 | Midsummer Solstice 2022 |
| Volume 2, Issue 6 | Beltane 2022 |
| Volume 2, Issue 5.1 | Mwfydnfud 2022 |
| Volume 2, Issue 5 | Vernal Equinox 2022 |
| Volume 2, Issue 4 | Oimelc 2022 |
| Volume 2, Issue 3 | Midwinter Solstice 2021 |
| Volume 2, Issue 2 | Samhain 2021 |
| Volume 2, Issue 1 | Autumnal Equinox 2021 |
| Volume 1, Issue 8 | Lughnasadh 2021 |
| Volume 1, Issue 7 | Midsummer Solstice 2021 |
| Volume 1, Issue 6 | Beltane 2021 |
| Volume 1, Issue 5.1 | Mwfydnfud 2021 |
| Volume 1, Issue 5 | Vernal Equinox 2021 |
| Volume 1, Issue 4 | Oimelc 2021 |
| Volume 1, Issue 3 | Midwinter Solstice 2020 |
| Volume 1, Issue 2 | Samhain 2020 |
| Volume 1, Issue 1 | Autumnal Equinox 2020 |
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"A
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Sun shines on all things,
Yet some
things still can't be seen,
Dark matter floats
by.
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