Delve into the depths of a magical current that spans over two thousand years. The Book of Celtic Magicprovides the unsurpassed power of practical magic and the transformative forces of ancient Celtica. Druid priest Kristoffer Hughes invites you to explore the pantheon, myths, and magic of his native Wales. Discover the magical allies, the gods and goddesses, and the spirits of place that form the foundation of this vibrant tradition. Practice rituals that draw you closer to the divine energy of the trees, plants, and animals that surround you. Work with spells, conjurations, invocations, and magical tools that have been developed and refined from genuine Celtic sources. Complete with exercises and a glossary of terms, this step-by-step guide is a definitive source of authentic Celtic magic.
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Llewellyn Publications
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0738737054
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9780738737058
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Book of Celtic Magic : Transformative Teachings from the Cauldron of Awen
CONTENTS Acknowledgments 5 Introduction 6 Part 1 - Weaving the Web of Celtic Magic 14 Understanding Celtic Magic 15 Awen - The Spirit of Celtic Magic 26 The Rituals of Celtic Magic 46 Constructing Celtic Rituals 53 The Triskelion Ritual 62 Part 2 - The Companions of Celtic Magic 73 Magical Allies 74 Celtic Gods and Goddesses 82 Mabon and Modron 90 Rhiannon - The Mare of Sovereignty 103 Cerridwen - The Witch Goddess 110 Llyr - The Mighty God of the Sea 115 Braint/Brig/Briganti - The Spring Goddess of Healing 122 Gwyn ap Nudd -Leader of the Wild Hunt 126 The Celtic Demigods/Goddesses 134 Pwyll - Hearing the call of the Wild 141 Efnysien and Nisien - I would Know my Light and Shadow 146 The Children of Llyr - Bran, Branwen and Manawydan 153 Gwydion - The Flawed Magician''s Lessons in Magic 171 Genius Loci - Spirits of Place and the Ancestors 179 Part 3 - By Oak, Ash and Thorn - Celtic Tree Magic 194 The Magic of Trees 195 A Yard of Magic - The Wonder of Wands 213 Kat Godeu - The Battle of the Trees 221 Tree Divination - The Ogam 236 Part 4 - By Oak flower, Broom and Meadowsweet - Celtic Plant Magic 247 The Magic of Plants 248 The Physicians of Myddvai 266 Practical Plant Magic 287 Part 5 - By Bone, Tooth and Claw - Celtic Animal Magic 295 The Magic of Animals 296 The Celtic Bone Oracle 325 Part 6 - The Islands of Annwn - A Celtic Divination System 334 The Forts of Truth 335 The Spoils of Annwn 355 Glossary 359 A Guide to Welsh Pronunciation 372 Bibliography 375 Index 384