Celtic Lore & Spellcraft of the Dark Goddess

Most of us are familiar with Morrigan in her guise as Morgana La Fey, King Arthur's wicked half sister who seduces him and is constantly trying to bring down his kingdom. Morgana was portrayed in very negative light. It was not until "Mists of Avalon" came out that she was finally portrayed in a positive light. The Morrigan is in fact an ancient goddess of the Tuatha d'Dannan. She blessed the warriors with strength as they fought against the Fir Bolgs. Later on Tuatha D'Danan would fight against the Fomorians. They were victorious in that battle. The Tuatha D Danan were finally defeated by the Milesians and driven into mounds. They are supposed to be the good folk or the faeries. With the advent of male dominated Christianity the old gods and goddesses were either converted into saints or demonized. Morrigan became demonized. The Morrigan is called, depending on your translation, Goddess of the Sea or water ways, Queen of the faeries, Dark Goddess and the queen of the night. Morrigan is a goddess of war and of love. She took lovers as she would, fought in battle and wielded magic. She yielded to no one. The Christians could not tolerate such a female. She was a woman who stood equal with the men. Which is the way it was in Celtic society. There are more Celtic war goddesses then there are Celtic war gods. In Celtic society women stood as equals. They could divorce as easily as a man and they even fought alongside men in battle. They were property owner and business owners. True equals. The Morrigan is a triple goddess just like Hekate and the Wiccan conception. But she is so much more complex then that. Her several guises include Badb, Macha,Morrigu and even Anu and Danu. The Morrigan is the maiden, mother and Crone. She is also the Queen who gives the king his right to maintain sovereignty over the land. If the king loses her favor then she rejects him and couple with someone else. My original intention with this book was to check it out of the library, read it take notes an then return it. But there is way too much good stuff in this that I had to purchase the kindle edition. The author's book give the reader a very through history of Morrigan and her role in Celtic history. A great starting point for the novice historian. The author supports what she says with a very in depth telling of the different stories the Morrigan is covered in. For those who want to work extensively with the Morrigan the book offers spells, spellcrafts, mediations and rituals. The book is filled with formulas for incenses and oils. For someone just checking out the Morrigan or really wanting to work with her this book is for you. This book goes beyond Wicca 101 and you may find that a good introductory book on Wicca or Witchcraft would be very helpful. Enjoys your journeys with the Goddess.

I wish it were easier to locate some of the spells, rituals, and recipes peppered throughout the book. Other than that, this is the most thorough resource to learning more about and connecting with The Morrigan, her aspects, guises, and lore. There are pathworking meditations, incense and oil recipes, rituals, directions for creating and using the Ogham, and so much more. I am deeply captivated by this rich treasure trove of knowledge, insight, and and applicable practices!

Ms. Woodfield has not only done her research on the Morrigan, but writes with the subtle authority that speaks of personal experience. I recommended this book to a friend for whom the Morrigan is a patron deity, and she has spent months using the book as a basis for adding to her already rich rituals and tributes to her deity. To the few who rank this book lower than 5 stars, I want to ask what they find lacking. Yes, there is information that can be found elsewhere, but it's scattered among other books and one has to know what they're seeking to bring it together. All of that information belongs in a book dedicated to the Morrigan so it's available under one cover for the focused student. Yes, there are new ideas and practices? Different methods work for different practitioner. Is anything missing? Probably. No book on a spiritual practice cover every nuance of the subject. I find this a beautiful and practical work that surpasses the other books on the Morrigan I've read.\ I praise its completeness, its focus, and its readability. I've seen it inspire someone close to me to enrich her spiritual practice. I hope to read more of this author's work in the future.

This boom surprised me. Stephanie Woodfield has obviously done extensive research on Morrigan and her various guises throughout mythology. In fact, I would recommend this book on the massive amount of mythology alone. It is refreshing to find a book designed cohesively and with a new idea in the age of 101 books that regurgitate the same information over and over. I especially loved her research into Danu as a possible addition to one of the Morrigan's aspects. She adds information from her own experience and opinion where necessary but it doesn't come across as preaching. She is quick to point out that she has reached her opinions theough years of study and encourages the reader to do the same instead of proclaiming what she writes to be the new law of the land. In the back of the book are a plethora of correspondences and guide rituals to celebrate the Sabbats with Morrigan and her other guises. I am so happy I purchased this book and I think that you will be as well.

Stephanie Woodfield is my go to for information on Celtic lore and The Morrigan. She is an excellent writer, and frankly a great storyteller! If you're curious about the Dark Goddesses or The Morrigan, I highly recommend her books. I'm very grateful I found her writings, as she has over twenty years of experience working with Celtic Lore and specifically The Morrigan. She has written of other Dark Goddesses also, a book I bought because I like her writing so well. I am far more informed than I was when I started my search to find out about The Morrigan thanks to her thorough research and knowledge. Highly recommend this author and this book.

Still the best book by far for those with new to moderate level experience, Woodfield does a better job explaining the many hard to communicate nuances that you usually have to experience yourself than any other authors i have read along with some fresh takes instead of the same old rehashed redundancy that most of these books fall into.

Good, balanced book. Gives the traditional stories, some rituals and spells.

O conteúdo do livro é excelente. Cuidado ao manusear o livro, porque a capa é pouco resistente. O que me deixou ainda mais intrigada é a existência de 8 folhas completamente em branco ( é o que mostro no vídeo). Espero que não seja nenhum erro de impressão.

What an extraordinary and complete book!!! I'm at the beginning but I can't leave it from my hands. So well written and so many informations.

I absolutely love this book. Packed with amazing detailed info on celtic deities. Lots of spells. A book to treasure. Highly recommend

Relevant to my studies, a very informative book. Well researched & written, a great addition to the library!