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THE 21 LESSONS OF MERLYN: A Study in Druid Magic & Lore
by Douglas Monroe. Randy Asplund-Faith cover art. B&W illustrations. Condition: NEW 1997 Llewellyn large Trade Paperback, 8th printing. Light tanning to page edges. Content: For those with an inner drive to touch genuine Druidism -- or who are fascinated by the lore of King Arthur -- this book is a welcome adventure into history and magic. Here is a complete introductory course in Celtic Druidism, packaged within the framework of 21 authentic and expanded folk story/lessons that read like a novel. Follow Arthur's apprenticeship from his first encounter with Merlyn. [1 copy available]
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BIRTHSIGNS: The Celtic Animal Year
by Molly Gowen and Lavinia Hamer. Beautiful color illustrations by Hamer. Condition: Gently pre-read, or perhaps perused on the shelf, Town House (Dublin, Ireland) hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: Long before the development of the Roman calendar that we use today, the Celts used animals and trees to describe their year. In this delightful book you will find your birth sign revealed through illustrations, deities, animals and personal attributes, all based on the myth and magic of those ancient Celtic people. [1 copy available]
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CANDLEMAS: Feast of Flames (Brigit's Festival of Light & Life)
by Amber K ^ Azrael Arynn K. Cover art by Hrana Janto. Interior illustrations by Carrie Westfall. Condition: UNREAD 2001 Llewellyn soft cover, first printing. Light turn-up front cover fore edge. Interior perfect. Content: Reviewer: "There is very little padding here. February festivals from various cultures are reviewed, and the information given is well researched and accurate. Many of the customs and folkways described cry out for adoption into one's own seasonal routine. There is an enormous amount of material of the Celtic goddess Brigid (pronounced Bree-id), later identified with a 5th-century Irish saint, a rough contemprorary of St. Patrick. After reading the material collected here, the goddess comes alive as something much more than a symbol of smithcraft, poetry, and healing. She emerges as a powerful personality, central to the land, its people, and their identity. The cross-quarter days are all associated with divination magick, and this book offers some fine, original suggestions suited to the season. I particularly appreciated the instructions for scrying with fire. This is such a primal magickal operation, accessible to human beings thousands of generations before the first tarot card saw the light of day. The ritual suggestions (for solitaries, families, and groups) are thorough and carefully thought out, and will carry significant personal meaning when performed. There is, naturally, a section on candle-making and candle magick, which gets into the details of traditional methods and materials, not often encountered in other books. The table of correspondences for candle magick also displays the authors' characteristic attention to detail and thoroughness. The book winds down with a fascinating selection of recipes appropriate to the ancient and medieval Irish roots of the Imbolc festival. The practice in other books in this series has been to feature mostly "fun" recipes that somehow carry out the theme of the holiday, in color, decoration, or sometimes just name. There's a place for this, but it was a delight to open this book and find something more-an attempt to make some kind of connection with the original people for whom this festival was an important milestone in the passage through winter. [1 copy available]
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THE CELTIC BOOK OF SEASONAL MEDITATIONS:
Celebrate the Traditions of the Ancient Celts
by Claire Hamilton. Celtic knot cover art by Kathryn Sky-Peck. B&W celtic know watrmarks interior illus. Condition: NEW 2003 Red Wheel/Weiser small hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing. Content: The idea of this book is to provide the reader with points of meditation and inspiration based on the seasons of the year and Celtic sources. The book is pocket sized, making it easy to take along. And the meditation pieces mostly cover one page, sometimes two at most. This allows for brief meditations if the time is limited, say at lunch time or early morning. The mediations are mostly derived from myths and legends of the Celtic people. Some of the material may have a lead-in to the meditative passages. Shapeshifting, for example, is basically outlined, and then a poem on shapeshifting is offered for meditation. The meditations are grouped according to their content, focusing on the four seasons. As the Celts were very seasonally focused in their practices, the material presented is well placed for the associations. Each section is introduced with some background, a basic overview of the holidays associated with the season, and some facts that explain why some material is included in the section. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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CELTIC TREE MYSTERIES: Secrets of the Ogham
by Steve Blamires. B&W drawings and charts illustrate. Condition: UNREAD 1997 Llewellyn Trade Paperback, second printing. Content: Blamires constructs for his readers a base camp in the history and use of the ogham before launching an expedition toward complete understanding of the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of the ogham and the trees they represent. Quite a quest, but Blamires succeeds. Where other popular forms of magic can be slanted toward development of only one aspect, Blamires's study of the threefold nature of the ogham insures that the body of practical magical knowledge gathered on this journey will be useful in all levels of existence. This book begins with "The Origins of Ogham," the series of notches or lines that are carved into standing stones, providing us with important clues to their magical history. Mr. Blamires then introduces us to the Tree Ogham, with insights into its uses and combinations. In Part Two, "Celtic Tree Mysteries" explains the three levels of threes--in the Celtic Triad tradition -- and shares important information about each kind of tree that is used in this form of spiritual practice. Mixing history, magic, and practical work, Mr. Blamires keeps the reader well-grounded while sharing profound Celtic spiritual mysteries. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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DRUIDCRAFT: The Magic of Wicca and Druidry
by Philip Carr-Gomm. Foreword by bibianne Crowley. B&W charts & drawings by Chris Down. Condition: NEW 2002 Thorsons (London) Trade Paperback, first printing. Short scratch front cover at fore edge. Content: In this down-to-earth, inspiring guide, Philip Carr-Gomm offers a name for this Path that draws on the common beliefs and practices of both Druidry and Wicca. [2 copies available]
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DRUID PRIESTESS: An Intimate Journey Through The Pagan Year
by Emma Restall Orr. Condition: NEW Thorsons (London) Trade Paperback, second printing. Tiny edge wear. Content: Reviewer: "This book opens up the entire scope of British druidry - if you know how to read it. Imagine that you have been given the opportunity to read the diary of Taliesin (Welsh bard about the time of King Arthur). Imagine that instead of just the stories of Taliesin that you also had access to Taliesin's thoughts while he was writing them. Now transpose that image to a diminutive 21st century woman and you'll know how to read this book, for like Taliesen, Emma weaves her visions of an Otherworld with a life of service in this world - faith and works combined. And, she does so with a radical honesty and a mytho-poetic style worthy of any long lost bard. Don't miss this opportunity." [1 copy available]
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EARTH LIGHT: The Ancient Path to Transformation - Rediscovering the Wisdom of Celtic & Faery Lore
by R. J. Stewart. B&W illustrations by Miranda Gray. Condition: NEW 1998 Mercury Publishing Trade Paperback new edition, first printing. Content: This book presents important practical methods of working within the Faery realm. Through powerful techniques of visualization and imagination, a set of keys to understanding ourselves is found. Reviewer: "If you are seeking a prettied-up, Bunnies & Light approach with Victorian gossimer-winged creatures, you'll be disappointed with this book; but if you are seeking really practical & usable information which you can apply within your own prafctice, this is one of the best books currently available on Faerie. The exercises are clean & complete yet precise enough to not bore anyone already acquainted with meditational practices. An excellent addition to any Pagan's collection on Celtic Craft." Questions welcome. [2 copies available]
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KAHUNA MAGIC
by Brad Steiger. Based on the works of Max Freedom Long. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1982 Para Research Trade Paperback, second printing. Tiny edgewear with light to moderate tanning to page and inside cover edges. Content: How Max Freedom Long rediscovered an ancient Hawaiian religion that delivers new insights into your hidden powers. Train yourself to interpret dreams, heal the sick or travel out of body. These occult feats defy the logic of our modern world, yet they can be a potent force in your life. The author, a well-known authority on psychic and occult experiences, shows how a knowledge of "Huna," an ancient Hawaiian religion, helps you master feats of occult magic. With this unique guidebook, you can teach yourself the ancient Kahuna techniques. Use them to foresee the future, to increase your wealth, to control the weather and other ways to enrich your life. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE LOST BOOKS OF MERLYN: Druid Magic From the Age of Arthur
by Douglas Monroe. B&W photos & drawings illustate. Condition: NEW 2004 Llewellyn large Trade Paperback, fourth printing. Content: Part adventure tale and part grimoire, this book remains true to the Druids' method of wrapping important knowledge in a story. Monroe's tale of the British Celts, their conflict with the Romans, and the last days of King Arthur, recounts the demise of the Druids but reveals the hope of their resurrection today. Coupled with an abundance of spells, charms, and sacred rites, this is more than just a well-written fantasy, more than just a well-stocked spell book. The Lost Books of Merlyn is both teacher and course. Whether you read it as a work of fiction or dig for a deeper meaning, you will hear a voice in these pages speaking to you as Merlyn speaks to the author: "Now, at last, it is your turn to understand what has already been lived, and what may come of it." [408 pages] Questions welcome [1 copy available]
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THE LOST ZODIAC OF THE DRUIDS
by Gregory A. Clouter. B&W drawings and charts illustrate. Condition: NEW 2003 Vega (UK) Trade Paperback, no printing given. Content: Take a remarkable journey back in time and into an ancient peoples' psyches with this reinterpretation of Celtic cosmology. In this fascinating, illustrated volume, a leading scholar explores what it meant for Celts of days gone by to gaze up at the star-studded heavens. Beginning with the world-famous Gundestrop Cauldron -- an ancient Celtic artifact embellished with curious carved images that was unearthed in Denmark -- the author embarks on a rigorous reevaluation of Celtic celestial beliefs. Join him as he explores the imagery's previously obscure significance and reveals the secret cosmology of the druids. Any student of history or human societies will be riveted by this completely new interpretation of the Celtic belief system, which both redefines and reexamines Celtic cosmology. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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OGAM: How to Read, Create and Shape Your Destiny Through the Celtic Oracle
by Paul Rhys Mountfort. B&W illustrations. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 2001 Rider (UK) Trade Paperback, first printing. /interior clean & tight BUT 1) small edgewear-shelfwear & 2) it has been exposed to humidity (not water - no stain) which has caused the page edges of a few pages to be "ruffled." Content: The ancient Ogam alphabet is a magical script that, like the Runes, Tarot and I Ching, can be used as an oracle to teach us about our fate and future. Named after woodland trees, Ogam's 20 "tree-letters" all have magical properties and special correspndences linked to figures & themes from Celtic mythology. This book provides an inspirational yet comprehensive guide to an ancient system used by the Celts. Readers can discover: the history of the Ogamore, a 1500 year-old oracle of the Celts and Druids; the meaning of ogamfews, individual tree-letters and the Four Treasures; and the practical art of consulting the Ogam oracle. [1 copy available]
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OMENS, OGHAMS & ORACLES: Divination in the Druidic Tradition
by Richard Webster. B&W illustrations. Condition: UNREAD 1995 Llewellyn large soft cover, second printing. Content: From the Celts of Europe and Asia, Webster has gleaned time-tested and practical methods of divination, from the simplicity of the Druid-sticks to the intricacies of the Oghams. This book includes fascinating chapters on the history, lives, and philosophy of the Celts and the druids, immersing you in their magical world. This book is the first to focus exclusively on Celtic modes of divination. You will quickly find that many of their divinatory methods are as useful for answering questions today as they were 2,000 years ago. You will learn how to make: Skystones, Touchstones. Bodhran drum, Saxon wands. Then you will learn how to use these for divination. You will discover how these ancient oracles can increase your understanding of yourself and others. The sample readings, as well as beautiful illustrations, enhance the usefulness of this information book. [1 copy available]
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PAGAN SPIRITUALITY: A Guide to Personal Transformation
by Joyce & River Higginbotham. B&W charts & decorations. Condition: NEW 2006 Llewellyn large soft cover, first printing. Tiny, tiny edgewear. Content: Reviewer: "The initial chapters of this book explore the theories of Ken Wilber, a spirituality psychologist. His ideas are related to Pagan spiritual development in a way that the non-scientist can understand. The authors explain how a person progresses from infant to young adult and beyond the young adult stage into stages of more wisdom and self-reflection. The authors liken one's spiritual growth to the changes one goes through when going from helpless infant to someone who can run marathons. In all there are nine developmental "spaces" and four different quadrants that readily conform to a Pagan world outlook. Joyce and River take the reader on a tour through each space and each quadrant with exercises, meditations and other activities. " [1 copy available]
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PRIMITIVE MAGIC: The Psychic Powers of Shamans and Sorcerers
by Ernesto De Martino. Condition: NEW 1990 Prisim Unity (London) Trade Paperback, reprint. Content: The idea of magic challenges our modern concepts of reality and the natural order of things but for shamans and sorcerers it is as tangible and real as anything in the physical world. Ernesto de Martino describes societies where magic is a way of life; where sorcerers shamans diviners and fire-walkers form powerful bonds with the psychic realities of nature. This is a thorough study that is both scholarly and readable. [1 copy available]
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THE TRUTH ABOUT THE DRUIDS
by Tadhg MacCrossan. Condition: NEW 1995 Llewellyn slim papaerback, second edition, first printing. Content: Reviewer: "Not only does this book tell one what the Druids are, but also and importantly it dispels many false beliefs and rumors and tells one what Druids are not. Druids are identified as the highest rank of learned men among the Celtic people. One skilled in the rituals, laws and customs of the people, and skilled in magical arts, poetry songs and verses. We see also, through comparison, the close relationship between the Druids and the `Eriloz or Erulians' (Rune Masters) of the Germanic people. MacCrossan has also identified the female Druids, called Ueleda or Bendrui, acting as priestesses of the Goddess representing the European virtues: (1) Wisdom or poetry and learning, (2) Physical strength or health and courage, and (3) Productivity, fertility and sexuality. We see also an introduction to the three Realms and the Druidic concept of time. Celtic Magic is discussed and how a Druid's spell would be accomplished by singing a certain kind of song. And we see mention of manufacture of the Druid's Gem (ovum anguinum). We are given introduction to the festivals of the Druids and even a discussion of their clothing or vestments - dispelling the idea that Druids need wear full white robes. Finally we are left with a discussion of `Neo-Druidism' its modern developments and a glimpse at where the future may take us. Questions welcome. [2 copies available]
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THE URBAN PRIMITIVE: Paganism In The Concrete Jungle
by Raven Kaldera & Tannin Schwartzstein. Clever B&W illustrations by W. Michael Dooley & Sean Petrin. Condition: UNREAD 2002 Llewellyn Worldwide Trade Paperback, second printing. Slight turn-up to cover edges. Content: When people think of Wicca, say authors Raven Kaldera and Tannin Schwartzstein, they tend to conjure images of bucolic festivals, dryadic rituals and flower-wreathed maidens. In other words, the public mind associates paganism with the seasons and the countryside. But that's only a part of the picture. In this book, Kaldera and Schwartzstein contend that modern neo-paganism is actually an urban-based movement, and they offer specific rituals and hints on living in the city. Here, readers will learn how to use magick to find an elusive parking space, understand the symbolic meaning of various body piercings and discover spells for unearthing treasures in a junkyard. There is even a chapter on the magickal properties of urban weeds such as bittersweet, dandelion, kudzu (who knew?) and ragweed. The tone is brassy and hip, with comic-book style illustrations and cartoons. Concerning graffiti, for example, the authors claim that "any or all naked women or female body parts, no matter how badly drawn, are figures of the Goddess and thus can be invoked for her protection. Consider it to be a work of reclaiming." [1 copy available]
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VAMPIRES: THE OCCULT TRUTH
by Konstantinos. Condition: NEW 2004 Llewellyn Trade Paprback, 13th printing. Content: Feeling drained? Perhaps you are the unwitting victim of a psychic vampire. Want to know more? In this his second book, Konstantinos explores the folklore surrounding the blood-drinking vampire and, more importantly, exposes the threat of 20th century vampires which feed on psychic energy. I found this amalgam of stories from the past with Konstantinos' experiences in the present appealing to both the folklorist and the occultist sides of my curiosity. Konstantinos' theories will be considered controversial by many, but I don't feel that they can be summarily dismissed. Includes information about historic vampires, namely Vlad Tepes, Elizabeth Bathory, Gilles de Rais, Fritz Haarmann, and John George Haigh. [1 copy available]
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