{"product_id":"the-book-of-druidry-a-complete-introduction-to-the-magic-wisdom-of-the-celtic-mysteries","title":"The Book of Druidry: A Complete Introduction to the Magic \u0026 Wisdom of the Celtic Mysteries","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKristoffer Hughes\u003c\/strong\u003e (Wales) is Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, a Mount Haemus Scholar, and a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He is a teacher, writer, workshop leader, and guest speaker at Pagan conferences, camps, and festivals throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America. Hughes worked professionally for His Majesty's Coroner for over thirty years. He is a Welsh language television presenter and actor. He's the author of \u003cem\u003eFrom the Cauldron Born\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Celtic Magic\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAs the Last Leaf Falls\u003c\/em\u003e (previously titled \u003cem\u003eThe Journey into Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e), and \u003cem\u003eCerridwen\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as the creator of both the \u003cem\u003eCeltic Tarot\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eYuletide Tarot\u003c\/em\u003e. Visit his Facebook page for news and events. You can also visit him at www.AngleseyDruidOrder.co.uk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"One of the most interesting and original books yet written on Druidry. It approaches each aspect of the Druid tradition from an intensely personal viewpoint, informed by considerable experience, and has something significant to say about each.\"--Professor Ronald Hutton, Bristol University, author of \u003cem\u003eBlood and Mistletoe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Against the background of his Welsh culture, Kristoffer inspires...the reader to forge their own path forward, yet not leaving out the challenges and pitfalls that every path, every human life faces. Hughes's deep knowledge of the way of the Druids and his honesty about his own personal trials equips the reader not only with a plethora of insights and advice, but also with usable techniques to master real life.\"--Christian Brunner, author of \u003cem\u003eMountain Magic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Packed to the brim with lore and practical tips for exploring and developing your own druid practice....Kris's wealth of personal experience and impeccable research are combined to produce....a fantastic and exceptional guide to Druidry for the 21st century.\"--Danu Forest, MA (Celtic Studies), traditional seer and wisewoman, author of \u003cem\u003eWild Magic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A comprehensive guide to a working, living method of practicing modern Druidry....This book gifts us an accessible insight to a nourishing spiritual path inspired by the arcane myths, legends, and poems of the past, whilst being firmly rooted in what we need in the here and now. Hughes has once again produced a divinely touched work that will surely inspire a new generation of Druids.\"--Mhara Starling, author of \u003cem\u003eWelsh Witchcraft\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hughes combines his unique personal experience and wisdom with scholarship to offer you profound insights and guidance as you explore the world of Druidry.\"--Eimear Burke, Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Book of Druidry\u003c\/em\u003e is a verb and not a noun. While one will read this book (noun) about the oh-so-many-things that are Druidry, one will work through this book (verb) and become the Druid one is learning about. This is a cornucopia of history, practice, and devotion.\"--Jean (Drum) Pagano, Archdruid ADF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An accessible and deeply insightful guide to the spiritual path of Druidry, steeped in the rich and diverse heritage of the Celtic world....It is Hughes's extraordinary approach to Druidry which sets this work apart from all others on the subject.\"--Jhenah Telyndru (MA, Celtic Studies), founder of the Sisterhood of Avalon and author of \u003cem\u003eThe Ninefold Way of Avalon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The connections Hughes makes with the historical, scientific, and spiritual worlds opens many doors in understanding and leads the spirit to wisdom. The joy with which Kristoffer describes this world is beautiful and his infectious humor and erudite wit shows that this path is both powerful and profound.\"--Sian Sibley, author of \u003cem\u003eUnveiling the Green\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hughes possesses a breathtaking depth of practice and knowledge in Druidry, and his flair for beautifully articulating all he has learned and lived is unequivocable magic.\"--Carys Eleri, Welsh actress, author of the shortlisted Welsh Book of 2022, \u003cem\u003eDod Nôl at fy Nghoed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An important resource that combines spirituality, art, and science into a comprehensive framework....The book is an excellent companion for those interested in the healing arts as well as ritual and ceremony.\"--Francis Joy, PhD, author of \u003cem\u003eSámi Shamanism, Cosmology, and Art as Systems of Embedded Knowledge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An introduction to modern Druidry that is grounded in what we know of the ancients, in the heritage of Celtic culture, and in the wisdom of contemporary nature spirituality. It guides the reader through the foundations of Druidry and their application in our lives here and now.\"--John Beckett, Druid and author of \u003cem\u003eThe Path of Paganism\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Druidry: The Language of Trees 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Pwyll and the Call of Wild Awakening 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 Towards a Druid Constitution 33\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 Druidry and Celtic Spirituality 41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 The Druids Through Time 49\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 Bards, Ovates, and Druids 63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 Being a Druid Today 71\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 Anxiously Anxious: The Mysteries of Pryderi 77\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 The Power of Three: Triads and Triskeles 85\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 Awen: The Holy Spirit of Druidry 97\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 Awen and the Mysteries of Lleu 105\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 Believe It or Not 111\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 The Ancestors 117\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 Working with Deities 127\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 Devotional Work and the Making of Offerings 143\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 The Art and Science of Magic 157\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 Following the Cycle of the Seasons 177\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 Meditation 189\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19 Prayer 201\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 Elemental Powers 207\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21 Ritual and Its Function 233\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 Practise 247\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23 A Druid Q and A 271\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConclusion: Continuing Your Journey 277\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 281\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Guide to Welsh Pronunciation 283\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossary 287\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Reading 291\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResources 293\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBibliography 295\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 301\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes 307\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the Dappled Grove of Druidry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned author Kristoffer Hughes paints a comprehensive picture of Druidry--where it came from, how it developed into its current form, and why it is relevant today. Hughes shares not only the nuts and bolts of practice, but also its ethics, environmental considerations, and deep roots in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDruids are defined by what they do, and this book offers many ways to put Druidic theory into action. Explore what it means to talk with trees, answer the call of wild awakening, honor the ancestors, and work with deities. Use prayer, meditation, and ritual to expand your awareness, develop relationships with the unseen, and engage with elemental powers. Providing powerful Celtic wisdom, this book helps you connect with Awen, the blessed breath of inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eHughes, Kristoffer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKristoffer Hughes\u003c\/strong\u003e (Wales) is Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, a Mount Haemus Scholar, and a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He is a teacher, writer, workshop leader, and guest speaker at Pagan conferences, camps, and festivals throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America. Hughes worked professionally for His Majesty's Coroner for over thirty years. He is a Welsh language television presenter and actor. He's the author of \u003cem\u003eFrom the Cauldron Born\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Celtic Magic\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAs the Last Leaf Falls\u003c\/em\u003e (previously titled \u003cem\u003eThe Journey into Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e), and \u003cem\u003eCerridwen\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as the creator of both the \u003cem\u003eCeltic Tarot\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eYuletide Tarot\u003c\/em\u003e. Visit his Facebook page for news and events. 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