Celtic Goddess Grimoire: Invoke the Enduring Power of the Celtic Feminine Divine

by Annwyn Avalon

“Infused with sacred practices, meditations, and rituals, Celtic Goddess Grimoire is a must read for anyone seeking to cultivate a meaningful relationship with the divine feminine across the Celtic landscape.”
—Danielle Blackwood, author of The Twelve Faces of the Goddess
 
Welcome to the world of the Celtic feminine divine! Within these pages, you will meet great goddesses such as Brigid, the Morrigan, Sulis, Rhiannon, Rosmerta, and Elen of the Ways, as well as faery women like Melusine and Morgan Le Fae. Celtic Goddess Grimoire introduces you to goddesses of magic like Cerridwen, Arianrhod, and Blodeuwedd, as well as goddesses of justice, healing, and sovereignty. This book also explores the Ladies of the Lake, including the original Lake Lady from The Mabinogi. It shines a spotlight on the most prominent Celtic female divinities but also includes a section devoted to lesser-known goddesses of the Celtic world, such as the mysterious Nehalennia, who was nearly lost before her shrine was recovered from the depths of the North Sea.
 
A practical guide to working with these sacred beings, this book includes exercises for celebrating, honoring, and serving them. Author Annwyn Avalon provides chants, rituals, spells, and meditations. Learn how to build altars, craft charms, and actively invoke these Celtic goddesses so that they become a living, vital presence in your spiritual life. Annwyn also provides information about the meanings of the names of these sacred beings, their sacred symbols and creatures, as well as their personal powers, realms of strongest influence, and historical context.
 
Annwyn Avalon, a water priestess and Celtic witch, is the founder of Water Priestess Training, the Water Priestess Confluence, and Triskele Rose Witchcraft, an Avalonian witchcraft tradition. She has devoted her life to the study of esoteric water mysteries, art, witchcraft, and magic. The author of Water Witchcraft and The Way of the Water Priestess, she has written for The Magical Times magazine and Witchology Magazine and has contributed to other publications, such as Brigid’s Light and The New Aradia. Annwyn writes the Patheos blog, The Water Witch. She lives in Glastonbury, as the sacred steward of Chalice Orchard, the former home of acclaimed occultist Dion Fortune. Annwyn serves as a keeper at the White Spring, one of Glastonbury’s sacred springs. Find her at annwynavalon.com. Follow her on Instagram @annwynavalon

Genres: Nonfiction, Witchcraft, Paganism, Mythology, Religion, Magic

201 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2024

About the author

Annwyn Avalon is a Water Witch, Water Priestess, and the founder of Triskele Rose Witchcraft, an Avalonian witchcraft tradition. She has devoted her life to the study of art, witchcraft, and magic. She is an initiated Witch and Priestess, Reiki Master Teacher, award-winning Dancer, published author and has a BFA in sculpture, BA in Anthropology with emphasis on plant and human interactions, and has received an apprentice certificate in Herbalism. She writes for the Magical Times Magazine in the UK and has contributed to other published works such as The New Aradia a Witches handbook for resistance.

Reviews

[Beverley · Rating 5 out of 5]

-hard to told and small text makes it not the easiest to read

- loved the concise history & explanation of how large & varied the Celtic lands & people were

- like that this is an introductory book to working with these goddesses and that further research into history and how they were worshipped is encouraged

- as with last book I wish the meditations were available online! Could easily be done and be a big help especially as these are very involved journeys

- loved the history into the goddesses they featured and the ways to work with each of them that are featured

- many of the exercises are accessible & wouldn't cost much money to do. Plus they give you different ways to connect with the different goddesses

- goddesses from all over the celtic region are featured not just Scotland and Ireland so cool and so accurate

- there is a mention of chronic pain in the conclusion which was so nice to see us considered

-the glossary contains more goddesses to research which is a great jumping off point

[Ulvhud · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un libro con una sfilza di divinità femminili provenienti dal mondo celtico (essenzialmente irlandese/gallese, pochissima roba sul mondo continentale). Purtroppo poco approfondito: per ogni dea viene riportato il suo mito (non nel dettaglio e, ovviamente, solo quando presente), qualche corrispondenza e infine alcuni riti che si possono fare con la divinità in questione.
Non mi ha entusiasmato per come l'autrice stessa si è posta (ricordo un passaggio in cui ha asserito di essere la reincarnazione di una persona vissuta al tempo di Cleopatra, cosa che, ogni volta, mi fa venire il latte alle ginocchia), e certe avvertenze mi hanno fatto sorridere ("non venerare la Morrigan a cuor leggero, perché è una divinità oscura!", salvo poi suggerire di invocare dee come Nicnevin e altre entità fatate a piacere. Meh.)
Insomma, se siete a digiuno di informazioni sulle divinità femminili celtiche, questo un'infarinatura la dà. Ma niente di più.

[Juli Anna]

Not the right thing for me right now.

[Maranda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A full review of this book is posted on my blog! https://whiteroseofavalon.life/2024/0...

[Mary Drover · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really wanted to like this more than I did. It wasn't bad, I just don't really feel like I got a ton out of it. Most of the first paragraphs of each section felt like the same sentence written in different ways, like you're trying to up the page count on a research paper. It was very repetitive in small ways, and I started finding myself skimming a lot. Still, there was definitely some useful information in here, and I didn't dislike it--it was just very standard.

[Tiffany Marik · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed every page of this book! Annwyn masterfully weaves her profound knowledge of Celtic goddesses into each chapter, offering rich insights into their symbolism, roles, and relevance across history and modern practice. The respect and care with which each goddess is presented create a heartfelt invitation for readers to connect deeply and personally with these divine figures.

What truly makes this book stand out is its accessible, hands-on approach to magical practice. Packed with thoughtfully crafted rituals, spells, and meditations rooted in Celtic tradition, it serves as an empowering guide for anyone seeking to connect with their inner magic and the divine feminine. Whether you're new to the craft or have years of experience, this grimoire has something meaningful to offer.