The Book of Celtic Magic
Transformative Teachings from the Cauldron of Awen
Published on 8. August 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-0-7387-3705-8 (ISBN)
Description
Delve into the depths of a magical current that spans over three thousand years. The Book of Celtic Magic provides its readers with the unsurpassed power of practical magic and the transformative forces of ancient Celtica. Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, 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 plants and animals that surround you. Work with spells, conjurations, invocations, and magical tools that have been developed and refined from authentic Celtic sources. Complete with contemplative exercises and a glossary of terms, this step-by-step guide is a definitive source of real Celtic magic.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Minnesota
United States
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
584 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7387-3705-8 (9780738737058)
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05/2025
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Person
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 and Europe. Hughes has also been featured in Welsh, English and French television and radio.
Content
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
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