Celtic Spirituality

Though the Celtic civilization has long disappeared, lingering traces of their spirituality haunt Ireland and the surrounding land. Translated from their original languages - Gaulish, Latin, Irish, and Welsh - the passages and stories in Celtic Spirituality are true artifacts of the Celts' vibrant and varied religion from both the pre-Christian and early Christian period. From a ritual of magical inspiration to stories of the ancient gods and adventures of long-forgotten heroes, Freeman has unearthed a stunning collection of Celtic work.  

Celtic mythology is widely considered to be among the most captivating of Europe's various mythologies due to the presence of a number of captivating aspects, including but not limited to: adventure, heroism, romance, and magic. The Celts were once a great people who dominated most of Europe, but, as a result of Roman invasions, they have since been reduced to a few minor groupings. Their mythology, on the other hand, was preserved largely as a result of the efforts of later monks from Ireland and Wales who wrote down the stories.

One of the best-known collections of W. B. Yeats' prose, The Celtic Twilight explores the old connection between the Irish people and the magical world of fairies. Yeats, by traveling the land in the early 20th century and talking to the common people about their experiences with the creatures, yielded a colorful overview of Celtic fairy folklore.

Visionary Teachings to Explore the Landscape of the Heart Beloved poet and philosopher John O'Donohue created a remarkable body of work on the subjects of spirituality and Celtic mysticism. His gift was evoking hope, solace, and clarity—offering ancient wisdom that could provide desperately...

In The Religion of the Ancient Celts, author J.A. MacCulloch introduces a different view of the ancient Celts as he dives into the mysterious world of the ancient Celts. Focusing on the scientific study that indulges in the wild, speculative notions of the Celts, this book touches on the sagas, worships, festivals, influencers, magic, and the transition of eras from Pagan to Christianity, and ideals. As readers begin their journey into this ancient world and ideals, they will uncover a deep, and complex culture and society.

A Sounds True Audio Original: Intimate, life-changing programs with the leading voices in spirituality, personal growth, and healing. In To Retrieve the Lost Art of Blessing, Irish poet and philosopher John O’Donohue presents an adaptation of his thought-provoking book To Bless the Space...

Canadian botanist, biochemist and visionary Diana Beresford-Kroeger's startling insights into the hidden life of trees have already sparked a quiet revolution in how we understand our relationship to forests. Now, in a captivating account of how her life led her to these illuminating and crucial...

A practical guide to working with these sacred beings, the book includes exercises for celebrating, honoring, invoking, and serving them. Author Annwyn Avalon provides chants, rituals, spells, and meditations. The listener will learn how to build altars, craft charms, and actively invoke these Celtic goddesses so that they become a living, vital presence in one's own spiritual life. In addition, Annwyn Avalon provides listeners with information about the meanings of their names, associated sacred symbols and creatures, as well as their personal powers.

A leading spiritual teacher reveals how Celtic spirituality—listening to the sacred around us and inside of us—can help us heal the earth, overcome our conflicts, and reconnect with ourselves. John Philip Newell shares the long, hidden tradition of Celtic Christianity, explaining how this...

A leading spiritual teacher reveals how Celtic spirituality -listening to the sacred around us and inside us – can help us heal the earth, overcome our conflicts, and reconnect with ourselves. John Philip Newell shares the long hidden tradition of Celtic Christianity, explaining how this earth...

The human soul longs for connection. The deepest form of this is connection to a higher power. In Sacred Rituals, renowned interfaith minister and spiritual singer Nóirín Ní Riain provides us with the tools and confidence to create meaningful rituals that connect us to our own Higher Source, offering us a sense of deep and lasting peace in our lives. Drawing from the traditions which have fed her own heart - both Celtic and Christian - Sacred Rituals is a valuable book for people of all faiths and none who are searching for deeper meaning in today's world.

When God is hardened into a visible image, and worship reduced to a program, we remain exiled from what is truly sacred—the world around us and the “divine imagination” that created it. In this third volume of his Celtic wisdom trilogy, John O’Donohue immerses us in what has been called...

An illuminating exploration of Ireland's ancient dark goddess - the beloved "phantom queen" of the Celtic world - with practices for modern-day devotees. The Morrigan is one of Pagan Ireland's most famous - and notorious - goddesses. Her name translated as "phantom queen" or "great queen," the Morrigan is famous for being a goddess of war, witchcraft and death, protection and retribution. This book also explores her patronage of motherhood, healing, shapeshifting, and the land. 

Es ist eine geheimnisvolle Zeit, die zwölf Tage zwischen Weihnachten und dem Dreikönigstag, auch »Rauhnächte« genannt. Allerlei Bräuche und Erzählungen ranken sich um sie. Dieses Hörbuch bietet neben vielem traditionellem Wissen und spannenden Geschichten vor allem praktische Anleitungen zur persönlichen Anwendung der alten Bräuche. Aber auch Orakel, kreative Rituale und Wunderbares für Kinder befinden sich in diesem zauberhaften Rauhnächte-Klassiker. Schritt für Schritt lernst du jede der zwölf Rauhnächte mit ihrem ganz besonderem Potenzial kennen und nutzen.

Filled with rituals, exercises, and meditations, Tending Brigid's Flame presents the beloved Celtic goddess through three aspects of her sacred flame.

Renowned author Kristoffer Hughes presents a beginner guide to Druidry that covers what it is, where it comes from, and why it's an important and fulfilling spirituality. Hughes shares not only the nuts and bolts of how to be a practicing Druid, but also Druidry's deep roots in history, its evolution into modern times, and ethical and environmental considerations.

Die Birke ist der Baum des Frühlings, des Anfangs, des Neubeginns. Sie ist ein lichterfüllter, reinigender Baum und die dazu gehörige Göttin Brigit oder Birgit läuft im Frühling übers Land und bringt alles zu mehr Leichtigkeit und ins Fliessen. Sogar unsere Gedanken und Worte. Die Birke ist im Norden der Maibaum und steht insgesamt für fröhliches Wachstum und Gedeihen.

Die Eiche ist der heilige Baum der indoeuropäischen Völker. Sie ist der Baum des weisen Jupiters, des Gottes der Fülle und der reichen Ernte. Unter der Eiche, dem Platz des Gerichtes, trafen sich die freien Menschen und alle hatten sie eine Stimme. Mit drei Hammerschlägen wurde ein neues Gesetz, eine neue Ordnung, vereidigt. Verbindlichkeit, Wahrheit, Kraft, Treue, Mut, Vertrauen, Willensstärke, Gerechtigkeit sind die grundlegenden Qualitäten dieses Heiligen Baumes. In der Meditation unter der nährenden Eiche finden wir zu unserer Mitte zurück.

Priester, weise Frauen, Ratsuchende gingen in die heiligen Buchenhaine, wenn sie schicksalhafte Fragen hatten. Aus Buchenholzstückchen wurden Runen gefertigt, die sich, auf ein weißes Leinen geworfen, zur Enträtselung anboten. Im raunenhaften Rauschen des säulenartigen Buchenwaldes ist das Tor zur geistigen Welt durchlässig und gleichzeitig die Verbindung zur Erde hoch. Das spendet Geborgenheit. Die Buche als hoch sensibler Saturnbaum steht für Weisheit und Transzendenz - ein dünnhäutiger Riese. Im Buchenwald können wir still werden, in Einklang kommen und Visionen empfangen.

"Zwischen den Jahren" werden die Tage zwischen Weihnachten und dem Dreikönigstag am 6. Januar meistens genannt. Diese Zeitspanne fühlt sich anders an, herausgehoben aus dem Alltäglichen, still, besinnlich und irgendwie magisch. Das Leben fand in alten Zeiten während dieser zwölf Tage und Nächte in den Häusern statt, geschützt vor Kälte und Sturm, aber auch dem Spuk, der umgeht. Die Beschäftigung mit alten Mythen und Märchen, aber auch das Wissen um die Vorgänge in der Natur kann Dir helfen, Dich wieder mehr im Einklang mit Dir selbst und dem Kosmos zu befinden.