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Ritual Journeys with Great British Goddesses answers the question,
who is the great British goddess? It provides thirteen rituals for
development and growth, one for each of the thirteen different
great British goddesses who were worshipped by our British
ancestors. The goddesses are described in both historical and
mythological terms, with rituals, meditations, and poems to help
readers form a relationship with the goddess. The rituals are
linked to the modern months of the year and the Celtic fire
festivals, solstices, and equinoxes. The rituals can be followed
word for word or used as the starting point for personal creative
rituals. Suggestions for creating unique rituals and how to do so
with focus and in a safe environment are given. Enjoy a year of
discovery with the great British goddess and explore the Celtic
heritage of the British Isles. Susie Fox writes poetry, songs, and
music in the British folk tradition; teaches music, Reiki, and
Seichem; and is involved in two local pagan groups. She follows a
Celtic-British path of paganism, focusing on healing.
Life has its rhythms, and so should prayer. Drawing on the
traditions of Celtic Christianity, The Rhythm of Life is a
beautiful daily prayer book that provides offices for each day of
the week. With canticles following the Common Worship Lectionary as
well as original prayers, David Adam offers an easy-to-use guide
that shows us how a cycle of prayer helps us to open our hearts and
minds and deepen our relationship with God. Each day is centred
around a different liturgical theme, and there are prayers for
morning, midday, afternoon and night, with stunning Celtic
illustrations throughout. This book offers an accessible framework
that is ideal for use in small-group prayer, but is also suited for
individual use to keep you on track with prayer or help you refresh
your prayer life.
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Celtic Cyclopedia
(Hardcover)
Matthieu Boone, Tyler Omichinski; Contributions by Yulia Novikova
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PREFACE: This book is what its authors believes to be the only
attempt yet made to put the English reader into possession, in
clear, compact, and what it is hoped may prove agreeable, form, of
the mythical, legendary, and poetic traditions of the early
inhabitants of our islands who have left us written records - the
Gaelic and the British Celts...... This early, illustrated works is
a fascinating and detailed study of the subject and will appeal
greatly to any historian or student. Many of the earliest books,
particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing
these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions,
using the original text and artwork.
In a land like ours, the old beliefs bring pleasure and wisdom...
Exploring the legends, special places and treasured practices of
old, Jo Kerrigan reveals a rich world beneath Ireland's modern
layers. So many of today's Irish traditions reach back to our
ancient past, to the natural world: climbing to the summit of a
mountain at harvest time; circling a revered site three, seven or
nine times in a sun-wise direction; hanging offerings on a thorn
tree; bringing the ailing and infirm to a sacred well. Old Ways,
Old Secrets shows us how to uncover the wisdom of the past, as
fresh as it is ancient. 'Inviting, lyrical text and beautiful,
atmospheric photographs ... A fascinating read.' Evening Echo on
West Cork: A Place Apart
Connect more meaningfully to the cultural wisdom and occult
knowledge of the rich and thriving Celtic world. Reclaim ancestral
traditions and older ways of connecting with the earth and
spirituality by going straight to the heart of mystical traditions.
Celtic Mysticism explores the folk magic that has thrived in the
British Isles for thousands of years. With this guidebook for both
newcomers to magical practice and those searching for a concise
reference to a long history, discover how to honor your connection
to nature and the rhythms of the seasons in the Celtic way. Explore
the history behind Celtic practices, rituals, and spells and then
engage with them firsthand, forming a deeper bond with Mother
Earth. Illuminated by beautiful illustrations, this guide presents:
The lore and history of the Celts Rites and spells based in green
magic and natural cycles Meditations and rituals to bring the
ancient wisdom into modern life Key concepts, figures, and legends
of Celtic tradition As with every title in the Mystic Traditions
series, Celtic Mysticism is a celebration of a unique and beautiful
culture. As such, the subject matter and content has been treated
with the utmost care and respect to ensure an accurate and reverent
presentation that is accessible to a variety of audiences, and
serves to further educate and foster support for these rich
practices and traditions for years to come. Celtic Mysticism is
your engaging, accessible, and hands-on introduction to the deep
magic and spirituality of the Celts. The Mystic Traditions series
explores mystical and spiritual traditions and magical practices
from around the world from a modern perspective. These guides offer
concise introductions to the origins of mystical practices; explain
key concepts, figures, and legends in these traditions; and give
straightforward and engaging instruction on how to connect directly
with these practices through rituals, spells, and more. Also
available in the Mystic Traditions series: Native American
Spiritualism, Zen Buddhism.
The hill of Uisneach lies almost exactly at the geographical center
of Ireland. Remarkably, a fraction at least of the ancient Irish
population was aware of that fact. There is no doubt that the place
of Uisneach in Irish mythology, and more broadly speaking the
Celtic world, was of utmost importance: Uisneach was - and probably
still is - best defined as a sacred hill at the center of Ireland,
possibly the sacred hill of the center of Ireland. Uisneach or the
Center of Ireland explores the medieval documents connected with
the hill and compares them with both archeological data and modern
Irish folklore. In the early 21st century, a Fire Festival started
being held on Uisneach in connection with the festival of
Bealtaine, in early May, arguably in an attempt to echo more
ancient traditions: the celebration was attended by Michael D.
Higgins, the current president of Ireland, who lit the fire of
Uisneach on 6 May 2017. This book argues that the symbolic
significance of the hill has echoed the evolution of Irish society
through time, be it in political, spiritual and religious terms or,
perhaps more accurately, in terms of identity and Irishness. It is
relevant for scholars and advanced students in the fields of
cultural history, Irish history and cultural studies.
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