The Magic of the Otherworld
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Learn how to build your own magical practice rooted in Celtic traditions with this comprehensive guidebook.
"One of the best and most thorough books on magic and animistic polytheism in recent years, especially from a Celtic perspective. . . . A massive treasure trove of practice replete with a spirit-work oriented mindset that will enrich both beginners and experienced practitioners. Wholeheartedly recommended!"¿Stefanos Chelydoreus, writer and creator of the Greek Witch and the Equine Serpent
Shaped by ancient and mythological texts, The Magic of the Otherworld introduces you to a wellspring of Celtic magic and demonstrates how to apply these deep traditions to your unique, contemporary practice. Morpheus Ravenna helps you develop your skills from the ground up through rituals and deity work for healing, empowerment, justice, and more. With hands-on activities woven alongside history and lore from all over the Celtic world, you will master spiritual hygiene practices, protection methods, conflict magic, and a variety of other topics.
Drawing upon polytheism, animism, and a connection to the Otherworld, Morpheus provides instructions for blessing water, conducting an ancestor elevation rite, beginning a spirit alliance, and creating a curse tablet. You will advance your sorcery through divination, sigil work, necromancy, and other techniques, developing more powerful expertise every step of the way.
Includes a foreword by River Devora, a multi-traditional spirit worker, healer, clergyperson, and teacher
"A delight to read . . . A valuable handbook for the practitioner and scholar alike. [Ravenna's] writing is rich with imagery and grounded in thorough research as well as in her own experiences. . . . This is a solid volume and a valuable addition to any library."¿Barbara Cormack, MA, MLS, Coru Cathubodua Priesthood
" The Magic of the Otherworld effectively weaves a diverse range of source materials with practical experience into a compelling, practical work. . . . A coherent, easy to follow guide that will inspire new and experienced practitioners for years to come."¿Ryan Smith, author of The Way of Fire & Ice
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Morpheus Ravenna (Pronouns: Sí/Hir) is a genderfluid sorcerer, artist, and writer residing in the East Bay area of California. Sí is a dedicant of the Morrígan, with a practice rooted in animism, folk magic, and Celtic polytheism. An initiate of the Anderson Feri tradition of witchcraft, sí has practiced devotional polytheism and the magical arts for over twenty-five years. Sí is the author of The Book of the Great Queen (Concrescent Press, 2015) and a priest and co-founder of the Coru Cathubodua Priesthood.
Morpheus makes hir living as a tattoo artist, and sí creates devotional artworks and sorcerous crafts in a variety of media. Sí also practices medieval armored combat and is very fond of spears. Morpheus can be reached through hir website atBansheeArts.com.
River Devora is a multi-traditional spirit worker, healer, clergyperson, and Santera. She has been an active member of the Bay Area Pagan and polytheist communities since the early 1990s, and she has led classes, rituals, workshops, and other programs locally and nationally. She was initiated as a community priestess with Waxing Muse Coven in 1996 and was crowned to Ochun in 2011. She teaches the Strong Roots and Wide Branches Polytheist class series and interfaith community, and she provides spiritual counseling, somatic coaching, divination, and other magic and healing services. Learn more at RiverDevora.com.
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