Magic of the Celtic Otherworld: Irish History, Lore and Rituals (Llewellyn's Celtic Wisdom)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 352 pages
• Published by: Llewellyn Publications January 1, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0738706574
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0738706573
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Weighs: 1 pounds

Product Description
Learn to live in harmony with the “Green World”
Many people today distance themselves from the Earth. They forget they are a part of Nature. Magic of the Celtic Otherworld offers a holistic, magical system that will break down the barriers between you and the natural world.
Drawing upon Irish Celtic spiritual tradition, history, and mythology, this book provides wondrous stories, seasonal rituals, and practical exercises that will expand your spiritual potential. This self-enriching journey to the mystical Otherworld will help you attune to Nature, channel magickal forces, and harmonize with the “Green World.”  


About The Author

Steve Blamires was born in Ayr, Scotland, and is one of the foremost Celtic scholars in the world. He is a co-founder of The Company of Avalon, a working magical group offering an in-depth training in the Western Mystery Tradition. He leads spiritual tours to many of the sacred sites of Northern Europe. He has written numerous articles for publications in both the U.K. and U.S. He is the author of the book Celtic Tree Mysteries: Practical Druid Magic & Divination.




Reader Reviews
Previously published as "Glamoury", this book is a surprising publication since it comes from Llywelyn (who does not have a stellar reputation in regards to scholarship). As well as lore and history, Blamires presents some wonderful visualization exercise which are downright shamanic. There is a good overview of some of the beings you may meet in the Otherworld though I feel he is too cautious in recommending that you not work with some of them (I believe you can be prepared to face anything as long as you have acquainted yourself with your own Shadow Self) . The somewhat hermetic rituals are also group focused and will take a little time for deconstruction for the dedicated solitary. However, I believe this book is an important entry into Celtic magic and shamanistic practice.