 Rhuddlwm
Gawr's Recommended Reference Material
The reference material listed here are books that you may or may not need
to continue your studies of the Craft, but are certainly necessary for
research into Craft Origins, Rituals, Sex magick, etc.
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God of the Witches, by Margaret A. Murray, List: $11.95 Amazon
Price: $9.56, You Save: $2.39 (20%), Oxford Univ Pr (Trade), 1992, ISBN:
0195012704
Synopsis: This celebrated study of witchcraft in Europe traces the
worship of the pre-Christian and prehistoric horned god from paleolithic
times to the medieval period. Murray, the first to offer a scholarly
look at the mysteries of witchcraft, shows that witchcraft as a religion
is nearly as old as humankind itself. A classic work of anthropology.
Illustrated. Be aware, though, that Murray's academic standards were
weak, and that some of this material does not accurately reflect current
archaeological and/or NeoPagan thought.
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The Grimoire of Lady Sheba, by Lady Sheba [Jessie W. Bell], (St Paul
MN: Llewellyn, 1972). ISBN: 0875420761
Synopsis: One of the earliest, widely published "books of shadows." Said
to have been given to Jessie by a well known Welsh Pagan. It is
influential because of its early publication date.
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Nine Level Way: the Path of Welsh Witchcraft, by Rhuddlwm Gawr,
List: $14.95, New Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA, ISBN: 0931760194
Synopsis: (The Nine Level Way is the initiatory path of Welsh
Witchcraft.) "This extraordinary book takes you from the everyday
physical world of pain and disillusion into the hidden worlds of Magick
and Psychic Powers. The Nine Level Way
is a unique book which describes each step on the pathway to
enlightenment, and shows you how to prepare for the journey."...Rhiannon
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The Thirteen Treasures of Welsh Witchcraft, by Rhuddlwm Gawr, New
Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA, ISBN: 0931760208
Synopsis: The Thirteen Treasures are the Books of Knowledge of the
tradition of Y Tylwyth Teg. Each book is described in detail and
examples of their teachings are explained fully. These are the mystery
teachings of a bygone age; the age of Taliesin, Merlin and King Arthur.
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The Triads of Welsh Witchcraft, by Rhuddlwm Gawr, List: $14.95, New
Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA, ISBN: 0931760232
Synopsis: For the first time, the magical meanings of the Mystical
Triads are revealed to the general public. There are many combinations
of the number three in occult knowledge. This number was sacred to the
ancient Celtic Druids and was used in Magick spells and Names of Power.
"Ancient knowledge is disclosed which could lead the reader to the
treasures of the Welsh."...Merlin.
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Taliesen of the Radiant Brow: Secrets of Welsh Witchcraft by
Rhuddlwm Gawr, List: $14.95, New Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA, ISBN:
0931760224
Synopsis: Taliesen was one of the true heroic symbols of the ancient
Druid Priesthood. Many symbols and techniques of enlightenment are
hidden in his story of initiation. Tells the original story of the birth
and initiation of Taliesen, with notes.
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A Witches Astrologer: The Twelve Mysteries of the Ancient Druids, by
Rhuddlwm Gawr, List: $12.95, New Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA, ISBN:
0931760127
Synopsis: The Ancient Druids looked to the stars for the answers to
everyday problems and to determine the times of planting and harvest.
For the first time, the Celtic Calendar is used to chart the heavens.
Gives the Druid meaning of the constellations and the natural signs.
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A Celtic Witches Herbal, by Rhuddlwm Gawr, List: $10.95, New Leaf
Distributors, Atlanta, GA, ISBN: 0931760135
Synopsis: The Celtic Witches were master herbalists and here for the
first time is an introductory guide to the art and science of Celtic
Herbology as practiced in Wales. You will learn exactly how to use the
favorite herbs of the Celts for Healing and Magick. Gives the Welsh
name, common name and botanical name.
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Celtic Paganism: Man, Women & Nature, by Rhuddlwm Gawr and Merridden
Gawr, List: $14.95, New Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA, ISBN: 0931760070
Synopsis: This is the book most Pagans have been waiting for. Here, in
clear terms are the beliefs and doctrine of the Celts as it applies to
everyday life. It helps fill in the gap created by the loss of old
Judeo-Christian models of behavior. It helps men and women discover the
nourishment of inner spiritual imagery needed to develop a complete and
total personality. Explains secrets of lasting personal relationships,
reveals the Celtic philosophy of marriage, dating, sexual relationships,
child rearing, and much more.
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Mysteries of Celtic Witchcraft: Universal Laws and the Old Religion,
by Rhuddlwm Gawr, List: $14.95, New Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA,
ISBN: 93176016X
Synopsis: Here are the Universal Laws as never before explained and
revealed by the ancient Druid Masters. Discloses the religious and
mystical meanings behind the symbols and Myths of the Celtic Witch
Tradition.
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Earth Energy: Green Dragon Power of Celtic Witchcraftby Rhuddlwm
Gawr, List: $14.95, New Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA, ISBN: 0931760259
Synopsis: What are Ley Lines? What did the Ancient Egyptians and Druids
have in common? Why does the ancient magickal formulae direct you to
perform a ritual at a crossroads? This book reveals the answers to these
and many other questions.
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Sex Magick: Red Dragon Power of Welsh Witchcraft, by Rhuddlwm Gawr
and Merridden Gawr, List: $16.95, New Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA,
ISBN: 0931760119
Synopsis: How are the ancient teachings of Hindu Tantra and the Red
Dragon of the Celts related? What is Sex Magick? What is the Sacred
Marriage? What is the Great Rite? How do you raise magickal energy
during the sex act? These and other fascinating questions are answered
in this book.
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Nature Magick: Celtic Witchcraft & Psychic Healing, by Rhuddlwm
Gawr, List: $14.95, New Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA, ISBN: 0317609062
Synopsis: If you have ever wanted to learn the ancient secrets of
Natural Magick, here is your chance. Reveals the techniques and methods
of using Natural Magick to psychically heal the Mind, Body and Spirit.
Discloses the Chants, Spells, Songs and Rituals of magickal healing.
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Celtic Rites & Rituals: Witches, Druids & Seasonal Festivals, by
Rhuddlwm Gawr, List: $14.95, New Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA, ISBN:
0931760054
Synopsis: This book is beautiful, entertaining and filled with rites,
rituals and describes the seasonal festivals of the ancient druids as
well as those of Celtic Witchcraft. Calling down the Moon; Handfasting;
Sabbat Rituals; And much More! It is meaningful to Pagans of all
traditions.
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Dream Magick: Programming Your Dreams with Welsh Witchcraft, by
Rhuddlwm Gawr, List: $14.95, New Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA, ISBN:
0931760089
Synopsis: Unlock your secret Dream Power! Let your mind unleash the most
powerful force on earth! Use ancient techniques of Celtic Visualization
to Program your Dreams! Change your life now with special techniques
developed by ancient Celtic Witches.
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Initiation into Celtic Witchcraft: the Welsh Tradition, by Rhuddlwm
Gawr, List: $14.95, New Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA, ISBN: 0931760100
Synopsis: Millions of people worldwide have searched for a spiritual
tradition in line with their beliefs. This is the answer to that quest!
It delves into the Western Celtic Tradition, showing it's relevance to
the modern crisis in religion, science and nature. It fills a need and
promises to be a unique resource.
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The Power of Celtic Witchcraft: Psychic Development & the Old Religion,
by Rhuddlwm Gawr, List: $12.95, New Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA,
ISBN: 0931760178
Synopsis: This book actually gives you the tools and techniques for
developing your psychic powers. It features detailed breathing
exercises, visualizations, and rituals. With these you can learn to
uncover the secret thoughts of others, ensure health and well being,
draw prosperity to you, and more!
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Meditation of the Celtic Druids..Welsh Witchcraft, by Rhuddlwm Gawr
and Merridden Gawr, List: $12.95, New Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA,
ISBN: 0931760186
Synopsis: Meditation is one of the most powerful techniques available to
improve your health and well-being on the spiritual, emotional and
physical levels. But what really is meditation? What steps are necessary
to establish meditation? How does meditation differ from other
techniques, such as imagery, fantasy, or hypnosis? How do you prepare
your body for meditation? What are the benefits and effects of
meditation on your mind and body? These are the questions that this
important book will answer through revealing the ancient meditation
techniques of the Celts.
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The Cauldron: Mythology of Welsh Witchcraft, by Rhuddlwm Gawr, List:
$15.95, New Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA, ISBN: 0931760186
Synopsis: This fascinating book is a sourcebook of rare and valuable
legends and myths of the Welsh Tradition of Witchcraft. Examines in
great detail, the most important tales of the Celts and reveals the
secret knowledge hidden within them. This is both highly informative and
thought provoking in its revelations, and traces the myths from their
origins in Atlantis to the Celtic Civilizations of Wales and Ireland.
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Welsh Witchcraft, Dowsing and Ley Lines, by Rhuddlwm Gawr, List:
$14.95, New Leaf Distributors, Atlanta, GA, ISBN: 0931760240
Synopsis: Have you ever wondered how certain people seem to have a knack
for locating water? How some people seem to always be able to find lost
objects? How some people seem to be able to know things about you that
only you know? This book will reveal the world of dowsing and divining.
A very interesting and engrossing book guaranteed to generate new vistas
of knowledge for you.
- Masturbation, Tantra and Self Love, by Margo Woods San Diego,
Omphaloskepsis Press, a division of Mho and Mho Works, c1981, additional
copies may be ordered from the publisher: Mho and Mho Works, Box 33135,
San Diego, Calif. 92103, price: $7.50 plus $0.50 postage and handling.
Excellent book on beginning Tantra.
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Aradia: Gospel of the Witches, by Charles G. Leland (Republished
1990 by Phoenix of Custer WA). ISBN: 0919345107.
Synopsis: First published in 1890, this book is a classic, and the first
printed version of the Charge of the Goddess. Italian sorcery! It's one
of my favorites. A manuscript purported to have been given to American
folklorist Charles Leland by a witch named Madellena in her own
handwriting. Contains many elements which were later adapted into Gerald
Gardner's book of shadows, including the nucleus for Valiente's "Charge
of the Goddess." Places Goddess as primary deity and popular with many
Dianics.
- The Witch-cult in Western Europe, by Margaret a. Murray, 1921.
Currently out of Print.
Synopsis: In this popular work Egyptologist Margaret Murray examines the
European witch hunts as social history, conjecturing on the existence of
a pre-Christian, pan-European witch-cult. Crucial to Gardner, this work
popularized the idea of Sabbats and Esbats.
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The God of the Witches, by Margaret a. Murray, 1931 (Now Published
by Oxford University Press, London). ISBN: 0019501270
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Paganism Today, by Graham Harvey and Charlotte Hardman (Eds),
(London: Harper Collins, 1996); ISBN: 0722532334
Synopsis: A collection of accessible academic essays emerging from the
scholarly September 1994 "Paganism in Contemporary Britain" conference
at University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. Includes sections on the history
of Paganism, its contemporary traditions and practice.
- Call of the Horned Piper, by Nigel Aldcroft Jackson and Published
by Capall Bann, Publishing of Freshfields, Chieveley, Berks, RG16 8TF
England
Synopsis: Excellent book on the Old Craft.
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Celtic Sacred Landscapes, by Nigel Pennick (Thames & Hudson) ISBN:
0500016666
Synopsis:Excellent book on sacred sites and energy lines "although
some would argue the point". Particularly relevent for the Welsh
Tradition.
- The Folklore of Plants, by T F Thistelton-Dyer; facsimile reprint
by Llanerch Publishers, Felinfach, Lampeter, Dyfed, SA48 8PJ 328pp.
Synopsis: A reprint of an out-of-print work on plants in folklore.
It has been brought to our attention by Rowan of the
White Dragon that this work can only be obtained by ordering
directly from the publisher.
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The Holy Wells of Wales, by Francis Jones and published by the
University of Wales Press, 6 Gwennyth Street, Cardiff, CF2 4YD; ISBN:
0708811458
Synopsis This book lists every known holy well in Wales and
explores the ancient Well cult from the Middles Ages onwards..
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The Pagan Path, By Janet and Stewart Farrar and Gavin Bone,
published by Phoenix (USA) and distributed by Hale. 250pp., ISBN:
0919345409
Synopsis: The Farrars have produced an excellent book on Paganism which
is not just geared toward Wicca.
- The Sacred Grove - Mysteries of the Forest, By Yvonne Arburrow,
published by Capall Bann, 226pp.
Synopsis: This book explores the forest as a place of transformation,
both in myth and folklore
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Staying Healthy with the Seasons Oilstone M. Haas, M.D., ISBN:
0890873062
SynopsisOne of those books that students tend not to read, then come
back five years later enthusiastically telling me I should read it!
Using traditional Chinese philosopher, this book shows how to bring
one's mundane daily activities into harmony with each season. Without
any overt pagan sensibility, the book is about living the essence of the
pagan year wheel. I prefer this to the pagan books that focus only on
the Sabbats.
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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, by Sogyal Rinpoche; ISBN:
0062508342
Synopsis: This book challenges the western approach to
death and dying which has been one of neglect: ignore death, ignore the
dying. The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying brings
comfort and spiritual vigor to the dying and their bereaved. An awesome
book spiritually.
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