Pagan Portals - Blacksmith Gods
Pagan Portals - Blacksmith Gods

Author: Pete Jennings

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2014-07-25

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 1782796266

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Blacksmith Gods is a unique compendium of fascinating facts, fantasy and mystery relating to that universal archetype, the blacksmith. Covering many countries and cultures the book explores charming folk tales and customs alongside the often cruel myths of the metal-working Gods. Discover the mysterious magic associated with them and their craft, from pre-history to the modern age.

Pagan Portals - Divination
Pagan Portals - Divination

Author: Melusine Draco

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2018-08-31

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1785358596

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Divination is only a small part of a witch’s stock in trade, and although a basic introduction to the subject can be learned from books, proficiency will only come through vigorous practice. This proficiency comes through the discovery of certain secret matters by a great variety of means, correspondences, signs and occult techniques. Before a witch can perform any of these operations with any degree of success, we need to develop the ‘art of seeing’ and the ability to divine with rod, fingers and birds. Divination is what could be referred to as the practical element of Craft magic, and we don’t even have to be witches to be able to read the portents. But it helps! A companion volume to Pagan Portals: By Spellbook & Candle and Pagan Portals: By Wolfsbane & Mandrake Root, from popular Moon Books author Melusine Draco.

Pagan Portals - Gods & Goddesses of England
Pagan Portals - Gods & Goddesses of England

Author: Rachel Patterson

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2023-06-30

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1789046637

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Rachel Patterson unearths and shines light on England’s ancient gods and goddesses - many of whom, until now, had long since been forgotten. Based on archaeological finds and ancient manuscripts, and including information about the tribes that once made their home in England's pleasant lands, this book serves as a guide to the gods and goddesses of England, with suggested ways to work and connect with these very special deities.

Pagan Portals - Gwyn ap Nudd
Pagan Portals - Gwyn ap Nudd

Author: Danu Forest

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2017-10-27

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1785356305

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Gwyn, the bright god of the Brythonic underworld Annwfn and Faery king of the wild Welsh spirits, the twlwyth teg, is an ancient and mysterious figure. His tales are scattered through oral folklore and across medieval Welsh literature, a depository of our ancient god-tales. Said to dwell within the legendary glass castle in Glastonbury Tor, as well as the black mountains of Wales, he is both a figure of romance and fear. A dark lover through the winter months, leader of the wild hunt, and guardian of the dead. He is the ancient companion of bards and visionaries through the initiatory journey to the depths of the Celtic Underworld, in search of the Goddess of the land herself. With a close look at traditional magic and lore as well as practical exercises, Gwyn ap Nudd is an essential guide for all those who seek wisdom from the darkness and wild communion with the sovereignty of the land.

Pagan Portals - The Dagda
Pagan Portals - The Dagda

Author: Morgan Daimler

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2018-10-26

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 1785356410

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Get to know the Good God of Ireland through mythology, history, and modern worship. The Dagda is one of the most well-known of the Irish Gods, a king of the Tuatha De Danann and mediator between the Gods and mortals after the Gaels came to Ireland. A popular God among Irish and Celtic pagans, the Dagda is a powerful figure who reaches out to us from myth and memory. For those seeking to honor him today finding information can be difficult or confusing. Pagan Portals - the Dagda offers a place to begin untangling the complex history of this deity.

Pagan Portals: The Crane Bag
Pagan Portals: The Crane Bag

Author: Joanna van der Hoeven

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2017-07-28

Total Pages: 111

ISBN-13: 1785355740

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An introduction to the ritual tools and practices found in the Druid tradition. Held deeply within Celtic mythology, the crane bag is both a symbol of sovereignty, as well as an item containing the ritual tools of the Druid. With the proper use, it can further the Druid in working with the tides of nature, finding his or her own place in the environment, living in balance, harmony and peace. In ritual, these tools and practices can guide one to deeper levels of meaning and understanding within the tradition, helping the Druid on his or her journey through life and towards integration with the natural world.

Pagan Portals - Poppets and Magical Dolls
Pagan Portals - Poppets and Magical Dolls

Author: Lucya Starza

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2018-08-31

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1785357220

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Poppets are dolls used for sympathetic magic, and are designed in the likeness of individuals in order to represent them in spells to help, heal or harm. The word poppet comes from the Middle Ages in England, originally meaning a small doll or child, and it is still in use today as a name of endearment. The term is older than the phrase ‘Voodoo doll’. Pagan Portals – Poppets and Magical Dolls explores the history of poppets and offers a practical guide to making and using them in modern witchcraft. It also covers seasonal dolls, from Brigid dolls, used in celebrations for the first stirrings of spring, to fairy dolls enjoyed in tree-dressing at Yuletide. Other topics covered include spirit dolls, ancestor dolls and dolls as representations of mythological beings and creatures from folklore. The newest book from Lucya Starza, author of Every Day Magic: A Pagan Book of Days.

Pagan Portals - Odin
Pagan Portals - Odin

Author: Morgan Daimler

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2018-03-30

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 1785354817

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Known by many names and with a wide array of characteristics Odin is a God who many people believe is just as active in the world today as he was a thousand years ago and more. A god of poetry he inspires us to create. A god of magic he teaches us to find our own power. A god of wisdom he challenges us to learn all we can. In this book you will find some of Odin's stories and history as well as anecdotes of what it can be like to honor him in the modern world.

Pagan Portals - Rhiannon
Pagan Portals - Rhiannon

Author: Jhenah Telyndru

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2018-04-27

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1785354698

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To truly know Rhiannon, we must excavate the layers of her myth, decode the meaning of her symbols, and seek to restore the significance of her very name. Although she has a mythology around her, and has many modern-day devotees, nowhere in ancient lore has she been identified as a Goddess. We have no known cult centers or devotional altars dedicated to Rhiannon. How then do we approach this revered Lady? How can we best know her as Goddess? We need but call to her, and ask for what we need. Be it her bag of plenty, the soul-healing song of her birds, or the empowerment of the sovereignty she holds, when you call to Rhiannon, the Divine Queen of the Britons, know that she will stop… and know that she will answer your call.

Pagan Portals - The Hedge Druid's Craft
Pagan Portals - The Hedge Druid's Craft

Author: Joanna van der Hoeven

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2018-06-29

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13: 1785357972

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The Hedge Druid's Craft blends the traditions of Wicca, Witchcraft and Druidry into a spiritual path that uses the techniques of "hedge riding" to travel between the worlds, bringing back wisdom and enchantment into our everyday lives. It is about working with boundaries, with a foot in either world, living around the edges and working with liminal times and places. For those whose paths meander and often overlap, and those who would not be constrained nor confined by labels, yet who seek some definition, this book is for you. If you are interested in Witchcraft, Wicca or Druidry, this book will sing to your soul.