Celtic lore & spellcraft of the dark Goddess
Subtitle: invoking the Morrigan
By: Stephanie Woodfield
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Woodbury, Minn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 407
ISBN-13: 9780738727677
Subjects: Celtic Magic; Morrigan (Celtic deity); Miscellanea
Other titles: Celtic lore and spellcraft of the dark Goddess
Description: Invoke the Morrigan, the Celtic embodiment of the victory, strength, and power of the Divine Feminine, and be transformed by Her fierce and magnificent energy. In this comprehensive, hands-on guide to Celtic Witchcraft, Stephanie Woodfield invites you to explore the Morrigan's rich history and origins, mythology, and magic. Discover the hidden lessons and spiritual mysteries of the Dark Goddess as you perform guided pathworkings, rituals, and spells compatible with any magical path. Draw on the unique energies of the Morrigan's many expressions, her three main aspects of Macha, Anu, and Badb; the legendary Morgan Le Fay; and her other powerful guises. From shapeshifting and faery magic to summoning a lover and creating an Ogham oracle, the dynamic and multifaceted Dark Goddess will bring empowering wisdom and enchantment to your life and spiritual practice.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-401) and index.
Table of contents: title: Part one: Who is the Morrigan? The Celts ; The Morrigan in Celtic mythology; title: Part two: The three Morrigans. Meeting Macha ; Meeting Badb ; Meeting Anu ; The trinity & additional connections; title: Part three: The faces of the Morrigan. Shape-shifter ; Faery queen ; Earth mother ; Goddess of sovereignty ; Seeress ; Queen of battle ; Phantom queen ; Mistress of magick ; Lover; title: Part four: Ancient Goddess, modern worship. Altars & offerings ; Patron Deities ; Seasonal rituals ; Moon rites.