Coming Back to My Trees is a lyrical and heartfelt spiritual memoir - COMING SOON
About the Author
Deborah Rose Hālani is a modern-day Druid, celebrant and sacred guide whose roots lie deep in the mountains and mythologies of Wales, while her spiritual foundation flows from a Hawaiian tradition of healing and reverence for land and spirit.
Raised under an English educational system that distanced her from her Welsh heritage, Deborah Ro
Deborah Rose Hālani is a modern-day Druid, celebrant and sacred guide whose roots lie deep in the mountains and mythologies of Wales, while her spiritual foundation flows from a Hawaiian tradition of healing and reverence for land and spirit.
Raised under an English educational system that distanced her from her Welsh heritage, Deborah Rose Hālani’s path has been one of reclamation, of memory, myth and belonging.
Through years of spiritual practice, ancestral pilgrimage and cultural study, she has woven a unique body of work that honours both her Welsh heritage and Hawaiian spiritual foundation.
A member of the Anglesey Druid Order and the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, she is also trained in Ancient and Traditional Celtic ceremony and mentors
Through years of spiritual practice, ancestral pilgrimage and cultural study, she has woven a unique body of work that honours both her Welsh heritage and Hawaiian spiritual foundation.
A member of the Anglesey Druid Order and the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, she is also trained in Ancient and Traditional Celtic ceremony and mentors others on the path of Druidry.
Her work is rooted in a deep love of land, language and legacy.
Before dedicating herself to spiritual teaching and writing, Deborah Rose Hālani built a dynamic career in the corporate world. She began as a telecommunications engineer, later becoming a management consultant working across diverse sectors.
Her business acumen led her to earn an MBA, recognised with a special prize from the London Guild
Before dedicating herself to spiritual teaching and writing, Deborah Rose Hālani built a dynamic career in the corporate world. She began as a telecommunications engineer, later becoming a management consultant working across diverse sectors.
Her business acumen led her to earn an MBA, recognised with a special prize from the London Guild for outstanding achievement.
Drawing on this rich foundation, she has since supported many small and solo business owners as a mentor, helping them bring purpose, clarity and soul into their enterprises.
She is the founder of the Welsh Druidry Course, Ancient Wisdom of Cymru Oracle Cards and creator of the Sacred Druids Tour, a guided pilgrimage through the sacred landscapes of Cymru.
In everything she offers, be it writing, ritual, or walking the land she seeks to rekindle the soul’s remembering and honour the unseen threads that bind us
She is the founder of the Welsh Druidry Course, Ancient Wisdom of Cymru Oracle Cards and creator of the Sacred Druids Tour, a guided pilgrimage through the sacred landscapes of Cymru.
In everything she offers, be it writing, ritual, or walking the land she seeks to rekindle the soul’s remembering and honour the unseen threads that bind us to place, purpose, and ancestry.
Coming Back to My Trees/ Dod yn ôl at fy Nghoed is her debut book: a tapestry of myth, memoir and devotion to the land that called her home.
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🌳 The Meaning Behind the Cover
Q: What does the figure on the cover represent?
A: The cloaked figure walking into the light symbolises the pilgrim — the seeker returning home. They could be anyone: the author, the reader, or an ancestor walking beside us. Their journey is both physical and spiritual, moving from shadow into illumination, guided by Spirit and memory.
Q: Why is the figure wrapped in green?
A: Green is the colour of life, renewal, and the heart of nature. It is the cloak of the Druid, the healer, the one in harmony with the Earth. The green mantle represents belonging — a return to the living world, to balance, and to the self.
Q: What is the meaning of the trees and forest path?
A: The trees are guardians — ancient beings that witness our journeys. The forest path mirrors the inner path of remembrance and awakening. To walk between trees is to pass through a living temple, where each step is a prayer of reconnection with the land and its spirits.
Q: Why is water flowing through the scene?
A: Water is the element of emotion, healing, and memory. The stream reflects the journey of life — always moving, always transforming. It is the voice of the ancestors and of Spirit, whispering guidance to those who pause to listen.
Q: What do the acorns and oak leaves signify?
A: The oak is the sacred tree of Druids — a symbol of strength, wisdom, and endurance. Acorns represent potential and regeneration, reminding us that great things grow from humble beginnings. Together, they speak of resilience and the cycles of growth and return.
Q: Why are the Welsh dragons included?
A: The red dragons root the story in Wales — the homeland of the author’s lineage and of the book’s soul. They symbolise guardianship, strength, and sovereignty, reminding us that spiritual awakening is also an act of cultural reclamation and pride.
Q: What does the title “Coming Back to My Trees” mean?
A: It is both literal and metaphorical — a return to the physical landscapes of Wales and the spiritual landscapes of ancestry and identity. In Welsh, Dod yn ôl at fy nghoed means to “come back to one’s senses” — to awaken, to return to balance and truth.