Celtic Tree Mysteries: Practical Druid Magic & Divination

by Steve Blamires, Sandy Leuthner (Editor)

Trees, and the magic associated with them, manifest the spiritual aspects of the Green World. Celtic Tree Mysteries revives the ancient knowledge and lore of the trees with a practical system of magical ritual and divination. Within the pages of this trusted reference guide, you will find comprehensive instruction and insight on the theory and practice of the Celtic Tree mysteries, including little-known and often misunderstood tenets. Learn the difference between the Ogham script and the Tree Alphabet (and how to use them together for magical purposes). Decipher the physical, mental, and spiritual lessons of the twenty trees of the Ogham, and how to incorporate their wisdom into your life. Find out how to create your own set of Ogham sticks...perform Otherworld journeys...and discover the deeper, hidden meanings contained within the beautiful, ancient Celtic legends and Green World lore.

Genres: Divination, Paganism, Nonfiction, Mythology, Reference, New Age, Magic

278 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Steve Blamires was born in the West of Scotland where the Celtic culture and the Gaelic language are both still strong. He now lives in New York State but prior to emigrating to the States he lived on the Isle of Arran, Scotland, a place considered by the ancient Gaelic Celts as the mystical Otherworld. He has taken a passionate interest in his indigenous Celtic culture since his early teens. Steve has published several books to much critical acclaim on Celtic mythology and belief. His most recent book is a biography of the Scottish writer William Sharp (1855-1905) who also wrote under the name Fiona Macleod. He has made numerous radio and TV appearances on both sides of the Atlantic, gives regular presentations and workshops throughout the US and UK on all aspects of Celtic culture and tradition. When he is not enjoying his home in the Hudson Valley he travels the world as a historian, presenter and tour-guide on National Geographic expedition ships. "

Reviews

[Gwyndyllyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fantastic book with a lot of tree lore. It is not just divination. One of the things that I like about it is that it is focused on getting you to relate to the trees. On the other hand, there are a few times where it feels kind of like the meaning of the trees is being made to fit a particular linear progression through the grove. I would recommend it as a strong book, though.

[Maya · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5, surprisingly very well researched for a Llewellyn book. In fact the first part I felt was VERY well researched. The rest was UPG in my view, though I liked the exercises he included into the book.

[Clare · Rating 1 out of 5]

I think the author pretends to know much more than anyone else, which is suspicious. Another fine example of "What I Wish Was True".

[Paula Cappa · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are fascinated by Celtic history and tradition, this book has a great deal of well written information. I used it for researching the background of Celtic magic for study. I write novels about Celtic characters, so this was excellent information to build the fictional world.

[Maranda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review posted on my blog.

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[Lia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Surprisingly scholarly, for a Llewellyn book. I was enjoying it very much, but had to return it to the library. I will buy it so I can practice the things entailed within (making Ogham sticks, learning to commune with trees) at my own pace.

[Sophia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very useable resource. Very helpful for people looking to actually get beyond reading, get outside and practice.