The Book of Celtic Magic: Transformative Teachings from the Cauldron of Awen

by Kristoffer Hughes

Overview

Delve into the depths of a magical current that spans over two thousand years. The Book of Celtic Magic provides 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738737058
Publisher:	Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Publication date:	08/08/2014
Pages:	360
Sales rank:	496,074
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Kristoffer Hughes (Wales) is Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, a Mount Haemus Scholar, and a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He is a teacher, writer, workshop leader, and guest speaker at Pagan conferences, camps, and festivals throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America. Hughes worked professionally for His Majesty's Coroner for over thirty years. He is a Welsh language television presenter and actor. He's the author of From the Cauldron Born, The Book of Celtic Magic, As the Last Leaf Falls (previously titled The Journey into Spirit), and Cerridwen, as well as the creator of both the Celtic Tarot and the Yuletide Tarot. Visit his Facebook page for news and events. You can also visit him at www.AngleseyDruidOrder.co.uk.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments 5

Introduction 6

Part 1 – Weaving the Web of Celtic Magic                                                   14

1. Understanding Celtic Magic                         15                               
2. Awen – The Spirit of Celtic Magic             26
3. The Rituals of Celtic Magic 46
4. Constructing Celtic Rituals 53
5. The Triskelion Ritual             62

Part 2 – The Companions of Celtic Magic                                                      73

1. Magical Allies             74
2. Celtic Gods and Goddesses 82
3. Mabon and Modron             90
4. Rhiannon – The Mare of Sovereignty             103
5. Cerridwen – The Witch Goddess             110
6. Llyr – The Mighty God of the Sea             115
7. Braint/Brig/Briganti – The Spring Goddess of Healing             122
8. Gwyn ap Nudd –Leader of the Wild Hunt             126
9. The Celtic Demigods/Goddesses             134
10. Pwyll – Hearing the call of the Wild 141
11. Efnysien and Nisien – I would Know my Light and Shadow 146
12. The Children of Llyr – Bran, Branwen and Manawydan             153
13. Gwydion – The Flawed Magician’s Lessons in Magic 171
14. Genius Loci – Spirits of Place and the Ancestors             179

Part 3 – By Oak, Ash and Thorn – Celtic Tree Magic                                     194

1. The Magic of Trees 195
2. A Yard of Magic – The Wonder of Wands             213
3. Kat Godeu – The Battle of the Trees 221
4. Tree Divination – The Ogam             236

Part 4 – By Oak flower, Broom and Meadowsweet – Celtic Plant Magic    247

1. The Magic of Plants 248
2. The Physicians of Myddvai 266
3. Practical Plant Magic             287

Part 5 – By Bone, Tooth and Claw – Celtic Animal Magic                             295

1. The Magic of Animals             296
2. The Celtic Bone Oracle             325

Part 6 – The Islands of Annwn – A Celtic Divination System                        334

1. The Forts of Truth             335
2. The Spoils of Annwn             355

Glossary 359

A Guide to Welsh Pronunciation 372

Bibliography 375

Index 384