The Ninefold Way of Avalon: Walking the Path of the Priestess

by Jhenah Telyndru

Follow the Mythic Map into Modern Practice The path of the Avalonian priestess is as unique as those who walk it; learn how to apply the nine energies of this path in service to the Goddess, the community, and the self in pursuit of inner wholeness and connection to Avalon within.Jhenah Telyndru explores Avalon's legacy through history and examining Arthurian legends; myths from Wales, Brittany, and Ireland; and the accounts of Celtic priestesses recorded by Roman historians.Presented in two parts, this book first delves into the rich historical and cultural information that forms the Avalonian Stream of Tradition, especially the Ninefold Sisterhoods found in Celtic lands and beyond. Then, you will be introduced to nine modern priestess pathways inspired by ancient Lorekeeper, Lawspeaker, Emissary, Artisan, Hearthtender, Guardian, Seer, Healer, and Ritualist.You'll use specialized workings to connect with Avalon's energetic currents, reclaim your sovereignty, learn to be in priestess service as a bridge between the worlds, and find your way home to Avalon within.

Genres: Spirituality, Arthurian

504 pages, Paperback

Published June 8, 2023

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Maranda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a review of this amazing book posted on my blog! https://whiteroseofavalon.life/2023/0...

[Dodie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book I would say has two part to it. The first part researches the number Nine through history and myth. The second part divides into the Sisterhood of Avalon and the Ninefold. The sisterhood has nine roundhouse with their our theology. Each roundhouse has an archetype like healer, ritualist, the seer, the artisan …..etc

This book shows you step by step how to have a devotional practice by suggesting a devotional project. The author breaks it down into small steps with a time line as a suggestion. Every thing is layout for you or you an just you her suggestions as a guide.

I throughly enjoyed this book. I don’t think you have to be a member of the Sisterhood of Avalon to benefit from this book but I would recommend reading her first book Avalon Within.