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The Mythic Moons of Avalon: Lunar & Herbal Wisdom from the Isle of Healing
Discover a System of Personal Evolution, Foster a Relationship with the Goddesses of Avalon, and Build a Powerful Connection to the Holy Isle Reclaim your sovereignty and unlock your greatest potential through an inner journey of self-discovery. The Mythic Moons of Avalon presents an innovative practice, supported by herbs and guided by the phases of the moon, that leads to soul healing and spiritual transformation. Harness the energies of the thirteen moons of the year, including total lunar eclipses and blue moons, to reveal a path of healing. Delve into Welsh mythology, connect with transformative goddesses, create herbal elixirs, and undertake meditative journeys that promote emotional and spiritual wholeness. This book examines Avalon as a place of psycho-spiritual healing and rebirth―a place where you'll find deep wisdom and personal empowerment by aligning with lunar rhythms. Jhenah Telyndru helps you develop meaningful relationships with goddesses and herbal allies as you walk the inner pathway to the sovereign self within. "A beautifully comprehensive, cohesive, and brilliant approach to transformation through lunar energies, herbal workings, and the tales of the Avalonian goddesses."―Tiffany Lazic, registered psychotherapist and author of The Great Work "Telyndru weaves a tapestry of incredible beauty, full of lore and history, tradition and inspiration...This book is a real treasure, and has been long-awaited by many. Thank you, Jhenah, for your words and wisdom!"―Joanna van der Hoeven, author of The Book of Hedge Druidry
408 pages, Paperback
Published May 8, 2019
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About the author
Jhenah Telyndru
16 books88 followers Jhenah Telyndru has always felt called to dance with joy in that liminal space which straddles the realms of history and myth, of individuality and collectivity, of the seen and the unseen. A creative mystic who loves science and values fact, Jhenah embraces the conscious co-creation of the future, while immersing herself in an impassioned study of the past. The path between, she believes, is where the mysteries are revealed and where true magic happens.
Jhenah is an author, educator, and priestess who has devoted her life to exploring the spiritual and mythic traditions of Wales and the Iron Age Celtic tribes of Britain and Gaul. A formally trained Celticist, Jhenah holds an MA in Celtic Studies from the University of Wales, as well as a BA in Archaeology from Stony Brook University. She founded the Sisterhood of Avalon in 1995, and serves as Academic Dean of the Avalonian Thealogical Seminary. Jhenah hosts residential training retreats around North America and the UK, presents internationally at conferences and festivals, teaches online workshops and immersion programs, and facilitates pilgrimages to sacred sites in the British Isles and Ireland through Mythic Seeker Tours.
Her published works include Avalon Within: A Sacred Journey of Myth, Mystery, and Inner Wisdom (Llewellyn, 2010), The Avalonian Oracle: Spiritual Wisdom from the Holy Isle (Schiffer, 2016), Rhiannon: Divine Queen of the Celtic Britons (Moon Books, 2018), The Mythic Moons of Avalon: Lunar and Herbal Wisdom From the Island of Healing (Llewellyn, 2019), Pagan Portals – Blodeuwedd: Welsh Goddess of Seasonal Sovereignty (Moon Books, 2021), and The Ninefold Way of Avalon: Walking the Path of the Priestess (Llewellyn 2023).
Her writing has been featured in fiction and non-fiction anthologies; has appeared in a variety of magazines, literary journals, and periodicals including PanGaia, SageWoman, The Beltane Papers, Circle Magazine, Watkins Body, Mind, and Spirit, and The Tor Stone; as well as various annuals and datebooks from Llewellyn Worldwide and Ninth Wave Press.
A priestess in the Avalonian Tradition for over 35 years, Jhenah has been following a Pagan path since 1986.She is an Awenydd Druid of the Anglesey Druid Order (ADO), and is a certified Amicus Mortis (Friend of Death) through the Order. As a member of clergy, Jhenah performs rites of passage in her community, has trained in herbalism and a variety of alternative healing modalities, and is in service as a Transpersonal Tarot Counselor and teacher.
To find out more about her and her work, she invites you to visit www.ynysafallon.com.or https://linktr.ee/YnysAfallon.
Jhenah is an author, educator, and priestess who has devoted her life to exploring the spiritual and mythic traditions of Wales and the Iron Age Celtic tribes of Britain and Gaul. A formally trained Celticist, Jhenah holds an MA in Celtic Studies from the University of Wales, as well as a BA in Archaeology from Stony Brook University. She founded the Sisterhood of Avalon in 1995, and serves as Academic Dean of the Avalonian Thealogical Seminary. Jhenah hosts residential training retreats around North America and the UK, presents internationally at conferences and festivals, teaches online workshops and immersion programs, and facilitates pilgrimages to sacred sites in the British Isles and Ireland through Mythic Seeker Tours.
Her published works include Avalon Within: A Sacred Journey of Myth, Mystery, and Inner Wisdom (Llewellyn, 2010), The Avalonian Oracle: Spiritual Wisdom from the Holy Isle (Schiffer, 2016), Rhiannon: Divine Queen of the Celtic Britons (Moon Books, 2018), The Mythic Moons of Avalon: Lunar and Herbal Wisdom From the Island of Healing (Llewellyn, 2019), Pagan Portals – Blodeuwedd: Welsh Goddess of Seasonal Sovereignty (Moon Books, 2021), and The Ninefold Way of Avalon: Walking the Path of the Priestess (Llewellyn 2023).
Her writing has been featured in fiction and non-fiction anthologies; has appeared in a variety of magazines, literary journals, and periodicals including PanGaia, SageWoman, The Beltane Papers, Circle Magazine, Watkins Body, Mind, and Spirit, and The Tor Stone; as well as various annuals and datebooks from Llewellyn Worldwide and Ninth Wave Press.
A priestess in the Avalonian Tradition for over 35 years, Jhenah has been following a Pagan path since 1986.She is an Awenydd Druid of the Anglesey Druid Order (ADO), and is a certified Amicus Mortis (Friend of Death) through the Order. As a member of clergy, Jhenah performs rites of passage in her community, has trained in herbalism and a variety of alternative healing modalities, and is in service as a Transpersonal Tarot Counselor and teacher.
To find out more about her and her work, she invites you to visit www.ynysafallon.com.or https://linktr.ee/YnysAfallon.
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March 3, 2019
Oh my goodness, this book. First, I absolutely devoured this book. I stayed up way past my bedtime, burnt our dinner (#noreally) and was completely distracted for 2 days, as I couldn't seem to put the book down or get it out of my head. It spoke to me in ways that I wasn't expecting, and didn't know that I needed. If I could hug the author breathless, I would do so in a heartbeat. The Mythic Moons of Avalon was healing for me on a soul-level, and I absolutely must get a physical copy of this book, just to be able to hold it in my hands. A definite recommend!!
April 21, 2019
In her new book Jhenah Telyndru, also known as the Mother of Avalonian revival, gives her readers a thorough insight into the moon cycle and her corresponding plants and the Goddesses of Avalon. This is both part work book and part study of the matriarchal story lineage in the tale of King Arthur to the Welsh myths of the Island of Avalon. I highly recommend this to anyone not only interested in magic, moon work and herbalism but also Celtic culture.
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March 20, 2023
Always love Jhenah's work, and this book is no exception. Truly a beautiful and intelligent system to heal yourself and strengthen your spirituality.
July 14, 2021
“The Mythic Moons of Avalon” by Jhenah Telyndru is a very worthy sequel to the author’s “Avalon Within”.
It’s worth noting, however, that, while you may wish to for scholastic background, you do not have to have read “Avalon Within” to full enjoy and learn from “Mythic Moons”.
“Mythic Moons” is based on the Women’s Mystery Tradition that is followed within the Sisterhood of Avalon, but again, you do not have to be a member to gain full benefit from Ms. Telyndru’s wisdom and knowledge.
Part One of this book outlines the foundation on which the rest of the information is based:
–What is Avalon?
–What are the phases of the Moon?
–What is the Avalonian Cycle of Healing?
–How does this lead us to the Avalonian Cycle of Revealing?
Within this modern Avalonian tradition, each moon has its’ own corresponding herb, one in which we learn to work with the plant and its’ energies, said energies based upon the moon phase and the corresponding Avalonian Goddess.
Ms. Telyndru explains how to explore these energetics and get to know them intimately, using the making off elixirs, meditations, herbal and personal journaling, immram (visualized journeys), scholastic knowledge, as well as our own intuitive wisdom.
Each named moon is discussed in full with it’s herbal ally, as well as the Avalonian Goddess that is honored at that particular time of the Cycle.
The myths for these Goddesses are based upon the Four Branches of The Mabinogi.
The author outlines how to immerse yourself within the energies of each herb and each moon, learning the workings and focus for each.
For those of you who love and study herb lore, this book is filled with invaluable information that will enhance your herbal work. For those of us who follow the Moon and Her phases, the knowledge and wisdom within the pages of this book can only strengthen our love for this beautiful, mystical orb.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves herbs, the Moon, the Goddess and wishes to further their studies. Obviously, it is even more recommended for those who follow this path in their personal journey.
Jhenah Telyndru (MA, Celtic Studies) is an author, educator, and Priestess. Founder of the Sisterhood of Avalon, she presents Avalonian Training Intensives around North America, and facilitates pilgrimages to sacred sites in the British Isles. You can find more about her on her site http://ynysafallon.com/
Reviewed by Susan Morgaine of PaganPages.Org
https://paganpages.org/emagazine/2020...
It’s worth noting, however, that, while you may wish to for scholastic background, you do not have to have read “Avalon Within” to full enjoy and learn from “Mythic Moons”.
“Mythic Moons” is based on the Women’s Mystery Tradition that is followed within the Sisterhood of Avalon, but again, you do not have to be a member to gain full benefit from Ms. Telyndru’s wisdom and knowledge.
Part One of this book outlines the foundation on which the rest of the information is based:
–What is Avalon?
–What are the phases of the Moon?
–What is the Avalonian Cycle of Healing?
–How does this lead us to the Avalonian Cycle of Revealing?
Within this modern Avalonian tradition, each moon has its’ own corresponding herb, one in which we learn to work with the plant and its’ energies, said energies based upon the moon phase and the corresponding Avalonian Goddess.
Ms. Telyndru explains how to explore these energetics and get to know them intimately, using the making off elixirs, meditations, herbal and personal journaling, immram (visualized journeys), scholastic knowledge, as well as our own intuitive wisdom.
Each named moon is discussed in full with it’s herbal ally, as well as the Avalonian Goddess that is honored at that particular time of the Cycle.
The myths for these Goddesses are based upon the Four Branches of The Mabinogi.
The author outlines how to immerse yourself within the energies of each herb and each moon, learning the workings and focus for each.
For those of you who love and study herb lore, this book is filled with invaluable information that will enhance your herbal work. For those of us who follow the Moon and Her phases, the knowledge and wisdom within the pages of this book can only strengthen our love for this beautiful, mystical orb.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves herbs, the Moon, the Goddess and wishes to further their studies. Obviously, it is even more recommended for those who follow this path in their personal journey.
Jhenah Telyndru (MA, Celtic Studies) is an author, educator, and Priestess. Founder of the Sisterhood of Avalon, she presents Avalonian Training Intensives around North America, and facilitates pilgrimages to sacred sites in the British Isles. You can find more about her on her site http://ynysafallon.com/
Reviewed by Susan Morgaine of PaganPages.Org
https://paganpages.org/emagazine/2020...
July 20, 2020
Wonderful Book of Welsh Mythology and Lunar and Herbal Magic
I've always been drawn to the mysteries of the Moon and of the concept of Avalon. This book is a beautiful blending of gentle and introspective lunar magic and power and that mystical isle. The author is very clear that this book comes from her own deep experience and research, and I appreciate her honesty and transparency. What she has created is a beautiful book combining Welsh mythology, herbal and lunar magic, and a personal way of healing that includes meditation and other forms of introspective work that helps you better appreciate what are often hidden aspects of yourself. The book is jam-packed with information that can best be appreciated by close reading, and perhaps rereading, and reflecting on what the author has stated and applying it to your own life. In my case at least, this led to some lovely moments of contemplation that calmed frazzled nerves and helped me to a greater appreciation of my deeper needs. Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
I've always been drawn to the mysteries of the Moon and of the concept of Avalon. This book is a beautiful blending of gentle and introspective lunar magic and power and that mystical isle. The author is very clear that this book comes from her own deep experience and research, and I appreciate her honesty and transparency. What she has created is a beautiful book combining Welsh mythology, herbal and lunar magic, and a personal way of healing that includes meditation and other forms of introspective work that helps you better appreciate what are often hidden aspects of yourself. The book is jam-packed with information that can best be appreciated by close reading, and perhaps rereading, and reflecting on what the author has stated and applying it to your own life. In my case at least, this led to some lovely moments of contemplation that calmed frazzled nerves and helped me to a greater appreciation of my deeper needs. Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
July 4, 2024
An easy to read and use book on the mythology of the Healing Cycle of Avalon. Basically the Descent & Return Journey, Avalonian style, overlaid on the years agriculture cycles.
Then there are monthly practices which help harness that particular month's energies for healing. Such as making herbal elixirs based on herbs that might have been grown in 'Avalon' based on some she/historical records and mythology of the area. Meditation Journeys too.
The mythology of the Goddesses of Avalon are covered and where in the year they rule.
Inspirational even if you do not follow this particular Path.
Then there are monthly practices which help harness that particular month's energies for healing. Such as making herbal elixirs based on herbs that might have been grown in 'Avalon' based on some she/historical records and mythology of the area. Meditation Journeys too.
The mythology of the Goddesses of Avalon are covered and where in the year they rule.
Inspirational even if you do not follow this particular Path.
September 5, 2019
I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I got this because I have a life long love with anything that is about the Mystic Isle. I love the power and magick that is behind Avalon. I like all the lunar calendar and recipes. I added some of this to my journal and leaning more about the Avalon and the mystical powers that is holds in the world of magick. I am always looking to the Path of the Priestess. IT is a path of spirituality it makes know there is more to this world then we all know.
October 17, 2019
The Mythic Moons of Avalon is a book of self discovery. It teaches about the phases of the moon and how herbs can be used in conjunction with the moon phases to achieve self healing and exploration of our inner selves. There are many Welsh tales told within the pages of this book that is absolutely packed full of information. I will definitely be reading this again with a more in depth focus on the uses of herbs in particular. Highly recommended.
February 12, 2019
I had a hard time reading this book just because the ARC digital copy had a lot of errors.
That being said I found it very enlightening to the idea of Avalonian beliefs and Celtic moon phase beliefs. I liked how it referred back to legend and stories.
I would recommend this to those that are studying or following moon deities and moon phases.
That being said I found it very enlightening to the idea of Avalonian beliefs and Celtic moon phase beliefs. I liked how it referred back to legend and stories.
I would recommend this to those that are studying or following moon deities and moon phases.
July 28, 2019
Great book, an in-depth continuation of Avalon Within!
July 14, 2020
I thought this book was better than Avalon Within, or at least it was more interesting to me to read.
December 20, 2021
Great book. Very technical . Will use as reference.
December 26, 2019
The best thing about The Mythic Moons of Avalon is that Jhenah Telyndru has done the work. And by that I mean that she doesn't try to pass it off as historically accurate mystic gravy, but she presents her own practice and study in a way that is meaningful and relevant to anyone wishing to connect further to the Isle of Avalon. I would recommend this book fro the Nine Waves mediation alone, which has been a wonderful addition to my own personal repertoire.
February 10, 2019
A fascinating read, a bit out of my comfort zone but interesting and informative nonetheless.
I liked the style of writing and how the book is organized.
I will surely read it again because I think there are other lessons to be learned.
Recommended!
Many thanks Llewellyn Worldwide and Netgalley for this ARC
I liked the style of writing and how the book is organized.
I will surely read it again because I think there are other lessons to be learned.
Recommended!
Many thanks Llewellyn Worldwide and Netgalley for this ARC
March 9, 2019
If you liked/loved her other book, you will enjoy this. A more focused book on the moon cycle and how it intertwined with the Avalon environment. It is jammed packed with information.
March 31, 2019
A great read and book teaching self discovery. It helps to understand the working of the phases of the moon in conjunction with herbs to find your inner self. It's a fascinating look at another side of healing yourself. The herbs and their uses are explained in detail, along with a warning to know what you are using before exploring this. Reading about this subject was an amazing experience. I recommend it highly. I received this book from Net Galley and Llewellyn Publishing. I voluntarily read this book.
April 9, 2019
The Mythic Moons of Avalon
Lunar & Herbal Wisdom from the Isle of Healing
by Jhenah Telyndru
Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.
You Like Them
Llewellyn Publications
Nonfiction (Adult) , Religion & Spirituality
This author presents a wealth of information of Welsh tales, moon phases and herbs. While I actually read The Mabinogion many years ago and then again a few years ago I had some difficulty with it. Many tales are retold here in a more palatable manner but the greatest themes to actually buy this book are the herbs and moon phases imo. Very in depth on healing
Lunar & Herbal Wisdom from the Isle of Healing
by Jhenah Telyndru
Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.
You Like Them
Llewellyn Publications
Nonfiction (Adult) , Religion & Spirituality
This author presents a wealth of information of Welsh tales, moon phases and herbs. While I actually read The Mabinogion many years ago and then again a few years ago I had some difficulty with it. Many tales are retold here in a more palatable manner but the greatest themes to actually buy this book are the herbs and moon phases imo. Very in depth on healing
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