Celtic Magic (Llewellyn's World Religion & Magick) by D.J. Conway
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Book Reviews of Celtic Magic (Llewellyn's World Religion & Magick)
Book Review: Not too bad
Summary: 3 Stars
A lot of people don't like Conway and say that her Celtic, Norse and Egyptian Magic books are practically the same. I have never read the other too. In fact, this is the only book I have read from Conway. I found this book helpful. I am however wary of the fact that one person could be knowledgeable enough to write about Celtic, Norse and Egyptian Magic. Nevertheless, I personally do not follow the Celtic path but most of the information in this book pertains to anyone doing magic. A lot of people give negative reviews to this book. However, I liked it and found it useful. This book is good for a beginner. Included information on: Celtic Magic, Preparing for Magic, Magical elements, Casting a Magic circle, Tools of Magic, Sabbats, Celtic History and Deities. It also has a section on Spellwork: Herb Magic, Cauldron Magic, Stone Magic, Candle Magic and a few other things. This books rituals and circles are geared more to a coven than a Solitaire.
Book Review: ok give her a break
Summary: 3 Stars
Conway has received a lot of criticism on her books from the stricter practitioners out there. Notice that the people who liked this book usually also said that it was their first book (it wasn't mine but it gave me a couple of ideas). I would recommend this book to a beginner in magic who thinks they want to go Wiccan but also feels they want to have a Celtic flavor to their practice. No, you shouldn't read only this book and think you have celtic mythology down pat but you should NEVER read any one book on magic or Celtic history... let's say it togeteher... "perspective". I don't think Conway was trying to give you the be-all end-all book on Celtic Magic.
So if you're an aspiring witch who wants to put a Celtic spin on your next circle casting get this book and a couple of others and have fun. If you want an authentic no holds barred 100% Celtic experience, get on a plane to teh British Isles.
Book Review: If you are new....
Summary: 3 Stars
This was one of the first books I picked up when I became interested in Wicca/Celtic/Pagan related interests... at the time, I thought it was a great book (and it was, for getting started) but it does have some misinformation in it and maybe it's not the best book in the world, but it definately served its purpose in getting me involved and wanting to know more. I actually enjoyed reading this book very much and although it may not be entirely accurate, it is one of my favorite in my collection. I recommend it to people wanting to get interested in the Craft, but do advise that they do not take everything in the text for true and the only way. There are many different "ways" and many different perspectives and it is up to you to formulate your own opinions about the right way... do some research and don't make this your only purchase.Book Review: A good starter Book but not really for the more advanced
Summary: 3 Stars
what can I say this book is a good starting book for those interested inthe path though in truth for those of us who have more experience it is filled with errors for the most part but it does have its charms it was one of the books which began me on the path and so I deemit a good starting book with good tables of reference and a few other useful resources it is good for getting people to begin on the path (like so many of her other books but seems to say the same as many others of her works overall she is a good authro for the basics but has not yet shown any work I would consider advanced but what she does she does do with style (sorry if that confuses a few of you so to summarize basically a good book to begin with and one for a quick look thru but not for the more serious seekers except for a pocket reference to somethings )Book Review: A good addition to your library...
Summary: 3 Stars
While this should never be considered a Witch's or Wiccan's number one book, it is a good addition to the library of those that practice with a Celtic bent or flair. There is no in-depth view of anything, but a light overview of the subject is provided. For a quick look-up or as an addition, I'd recommend it, but if you can only own one book, this isn't it.