By Oak, Ash, & Thorn: Modern Celtic Shamanism (Llewellyn's Celtic Wisdom)

Description

Take one part of the world’s oldest spiritual system (shamanism), mix in one
part of one of the world’s most popular spiritual cultures (the Celts), and
bring it up to date by blending in modern forms of shamanism. The result is
one of the most amazing books you’ll ever use, D. J. Conway’s By Oak, Ash, &
Thorn.This book is filled with information that can start you on a lifetime of
study, practice, and spirituality. First, you’ll learn about ancient and
modern forms of shamanism. You’ll discover the secrets of the three shamanic
worlds, and how you can travel through these mysterious realms. You’ll be
shown how to communicate and deal with the entities and allies you meet there.
You’ll also learn about the tools that a shaman uses.The thing that makes this
book unique is that it comes from the viewpoint of Celtic shamanism, and not
some generalized form. As a result, the worlds are specifically Celtic in
nature. The tools come from Celtic myth and lore. The fifty entities you meet
are named and defined as the Faery Folk and their kin―from the Bean sidhe
(banshee) to the Will o’ the Wisp (a faery who appears at night in lonely
places carrying a lantern to confuse travellers). Almost fifty more animal
allies are listed and described. You will also learn the mysteries of the
vision quest and how it applies and can be used by Celtic shamans.Before
starting your journey you will take a test to determine your strengths and
weaknesses as a potential shaman.Other topics include:Shamanic HealingSoul
RetrievalShape-shiftingInvisibilityDivination with stones, the omen stick and
the Ogam alphabetPathworking through the three shamanic worldsDifferent forms
of Celtic magicHerbs Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Llewellyn Publications; First Edition (January 8, 1994)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 156718166X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 61
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 year and up
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.9 x 8.9 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #523,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #101 in Druidism #219 in Celtic Religions (Books) #1,178 in Folklore & Mythology Studies
• #101 in Druidism