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Celtic Wisdom – The Poetry & Prose of a Mystic Tradition

This carefully researched anthology of the timeless wisdom found in Celtic writings and traditions will bring new life to forgotten beliefs and foster a fresh understanding of modern Christianity. It is a special feature of Celtic Christianity that some of the basic principles, and many of the practices of the old nature religion, were assimilated and allowed to continue unabated, finding expression in a unique form of Christianity that has since sadly disappeared. The texts presented here are taken from a wide spectrum of sources – from pre-Christian material transmitted by oral folk traditions and recorded later, through the wisdom and the philosophies of the latter period. This beautifully presented history is sure to inform and fascinate. This is a beautiful 284-page hardcover book.

The Druid Isle
by Ellen Evert Hopman

For Aife, the beautiful adopted daughter of Drui healer Ethne and her warrior partner Ruadh, lfie revolves around the sacred beauty and ancient mystery of the Old Ways. Surrounded by lush, green trees and frolicsome wildlife, the Forest School has been the heart of her Druidric education, and her beloved home. But to become a healer and a priestess, she most leave behind all that she loves and journey to the Druid Isle. Handsome and spirited, Lucius is resolved to seek adventure outside of the Christian monastery where he was raised. Following a daring escape one night, Luscious arrives at a Pagan Gaulish village and discovers their gentle way of life. But a political firestorm is brewing, and Lucius is caught in the middle as the church and the Romans attempt to destroy everything the Druids hold dear. In his desperation to escape ruthless enemies and untold dangers, Lucius finds himself on the Druid Isle, where he will face the biggest decision of his life. Set on a third-century island off the coast of Scotland, this instructional Celtic tale delves deeply into the spiritual mysteries of the Druids, offering glimpses of Druidic daily life, herbal lore, and ancient rituals, along with a fascinating look at the Romans, Gauls, and Britons. Included within you will also find a Celtic, Druidic glossary. This is a 256-page soft cover book.

Druid Magic Handbook
by John Greer

The first and only Druidic book of spells, rituals, and practice. The Druid Magic Handbook is the first manual of magical practice in Druidry, one of the fastest growing branches of the Pagan movement. The book breaks new ground, teaching Druids how to practice ritual magic for practical and spiritual goals within their own tradition. What sets The Druid Magic Handbook apart is that it does not require the reader to use a particular pantheon or set of symbols. Although it presents one drawn from Welsh Druid tradition, it also shows the reader how to adapt rites and other practices to fit the deities and symbols most meaningful to them. This cutting edge system of ritual magic can be used by Druids, Pagans, Christians, and Thelemites alike! * The first manual of Druidic magical practices ever, replete with spell work and rituals. * John Michael Greer is a highly respected authority on all aspects of Paganism.

The Druids - Celtic Priests of Nature
by Jean Markale

A comprehensive and revealing look at the druids and their fundamental role in Celtic society that dispels many of the misconceptions about these important religious figures and their doctrine. Druidism was one of the greatest and most exalting adventures of the human spirit, attempting to reconcile the irreconcilable, the individual and the collective, creator and created, good and evil, day and night, past and future, and life and death. Because of the oral nature of Celtic civilization our understanding of its spiritual truths and rituals is necessarily incomplete. Yet evidence exists that can provide the modern reader with a better understanding of the doctrine that took Druidic apprentices 20 years to learn in the remote forests of the British Isles and Gaul. Using the descriptions of the Druids and their beliefs provided by the historians and chroniclers of classic antiquity--as well as those recorded by the insular Celts themselves when compelled, under Christianity’s influence, to utilize writing to preserve their ancestral traditions--Jean Markale painstakingly pieces together all that is known for certain about them. The Druids were more than simply the priests of the Celtic people; their influence extended to all aspects of Celtic life. The Druids covers everything concerning the Celtic religious domain, intellectual speculations, cultural or magical practices, various beliefs, and the so-called profane sciences that have come down from the Celtic priesthood. This is a 276-page trade softcover book.

A Druid’s Herbal of Sacred Tree Medicine
by Ellen Evert Hopman

An in-depth look at the history, herbal uses, and spiritual aspects of the sacred trees in the ancient Celtic Ogham Tree Alphabet. Details the 20 trees of the ogham alphabet and their therapeutic and magical virtues. Examines the Forest Druid practices associated with each tree, as well as the traditional uses in Native American medicine. Describes the Celtic Fire Festivals and how each tree is featured in these holy days. The Druids used the ancient Ogham Tree Alphabet to work magic and honor the dead, surrounding each letter with medicinal and spiritual lore. Poets and bards created a secret sign language to describe the letters, each of which is named for a tree or a plant. For centuries this language was transmitted only orally in order to protect its secrets. Combining her extensive herbal knowledge and keen poetic insight, Ellen Evert Hopman delves deeply into the historic allusions and associations of each of the 20 letters of the Ogham Tree Alphabet. She also examines Native American healing methods for possible clues to the way ancient Europeans may have used these trees as healing agents. Druidic spiritual practices, herbal healing remedies, and plant lore are included for each tree in the alphabet, as well as how each is used in traditional rituals such as the Celtic Fire Festivals and other celebrations. Hopman also includes a pronunciation guide for the Ogham and information on the divinatory meanings associated with each tree. This is a 248-page softcover book.

Great Norse, Celtic and Teutonic Legends
by Wilhelm Wagner

This captivating collection of legends and romances encompasses the principal hero-lays of the great epic cycles of the Teutonic Middle Ages. Timeless tales of love and war recount the deeds of the noble Siegfried and grim Hagen, the gentle Gudrun and her beautiful mother Hilde, the Lind-worm, and Sigenot the giant. These are the stories behind many great works of art and literature: the Amelungs, the ancient forebears of the heroic Dietrich and his bride; the Hegeling and Nibelung legends, on which Wagner based his Ring cycle; the saga of Beowulf and his victory over the monstrous Grendel; the legends of the Knights of the Round Table and their exalted quest for the Holy Grail; and the Rhine legend of Lohengrin, a source for the epic Parzival and Wagner’s well-known opera. Narrated in an accessible style, these inspiring legends of Northern Europe’s gods and heroes offer compelling reading, both in and out of the classroom.

The Healing Power of Trees
by Sharlyn Hidalgo

From the birch to the willow, Sharlyn Hidalgo invites you to walk in the footsteps of the Druids and enrich your life with the sacred power of trees. This wise and inspiring book will introduce you to all fifteen revered trees of the Celtic Tree Calendar and their unique gifts of healing, guidance, and higher consciousness. Progress through the calendar in sequence or choose a particular month to cultivate a relationship with these majestic spirits of nature. Perform guided meditations and go on journeys to discover the totems, guides, and deities corresponding to each species. Travel through the Wheel of the Year and learn about each tree’s astrology, ruling planets, rune symbol, and ogham (its letter of the Celtic tree alphabet). The Healing Power of Trees is your guide to living the principles of the Celtic tradition; tuning in to the rhythms of nature, respecting the land, and fulfilling your role as a steward of the earth. This is a 254-page soft cover book.