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Earth Light: The Ancient Path to Transformation, Rediscovering the Wisdom of Celtic and Faery Lore (Celtic Myth & Legend)

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This is the second in a series of books by R. J. Stewart on Celtic & Faery Lore, The Underworld Initiation is the first in the series. It gives a basic outline and understanding. Earth Light starts putting those principles into action. The third book Power Within the Land is the companion book to Earth Light which the author states in the Introduction of Earth Light. He also states in The Underworld Initiation that it was an early work and written way before Earth Light and Power Within the Land.

Anyone who plans on working with the Fae, These 3 books should be at the top of your list and should be read in this order to get the most out of them. So remeber Volume one is The Underworld Initition, Volume two is Earth Light, Volume 3 is Power Within the Land. I am going by what the author has stated in his introductions in The Underworld Initiation and Earth Light.

R.J. Stewart--without pomp and circumstance, without sequins and neo-pagan drag-shows--has laid out for the contemporary seeker an empowered articulation of a viable, profound, and transformational spiritual path that is as ancient--truly--as humanity. Drawn largely from Celtic, as well as pre-Celtic sources of visionary tradition, R.J. writes in a very down-to-earth manner about a stream of visionary tradition that a great many cultures have known and continue to know--a tradition that lies like a subterranean kingdom beneath what we take to be consensual reality. EARTH LIGHT is a masterful introduction to an ancient way of seeing that influenced the Druids, various Scottish seers, as well as a plethora of wisemen and wisewomen who defy an easy label. EARTH LIGHT is the first of three books I recommend reading together, the second being Power Within The Land, and the third one being The UnderWorld Initiation. Frank MacEowen, author of The Mist-Filled Path: Celtic Wisdom for Exiles, Wanderers, & Seekers

If you are seeking a prettied-up Bunnies&Light approach with Victorian gossimer-winged creatures, you'll be disappointed with this book; but if you are seeking really practical & usable information which you can apply within your own prafctice, this is one of the best books currently available on Faerie. The exercises are clean & complete yet precise enough to not bore anyone already acquainted with meditational practices. An excellent addition to any Pagan's collection on Celtic Craft.

RJ and his books are the greatest treasures to be found in modern day Faery Faith. One author whose name is really not valid enough to mention got her info by stealing RJ's work- she just presents it in fluffier language that is easier to read for those who are not interested in true scholarship and REAL, HARD, DETICATED work. This and the other 2 books in the series are a brilliant and shining journies into self, Sacred Earth, and the ways of the Old Ones.

"Earth Light" is a fantastic book for anyone who wishes to work in the Underworld/Faery tradition!
Excellently-written and containing powerful exercises such as "The Dark Goddess and the Tree Below", and "The Four Cities", this book (and its companion "Power Within The Land") opens the doors to the Faery Realm of the Underworld.

Highly recommended for anyone wishing to work with transformative images in the Western tradition!

This book is a continuation of Underworld Initiation. In this book Stewart presents further refinements to his system as well as explaining and presenting information about the faery and how they can be worked with. The pathworkings he provides are useful for exploring the tradition further. I'll admit that my main interest is in the techniques and I found these to be solid and very helpful for some of my ongoing work. I highly recommend this book.

I gave this to my faery wiccan freind for her birthday and she said she stayed up all night reading it. I can't ask for a better recomomendation than that.

I found this book pretty interesting check it out.

I am researching the field of faery wicca and was assured that this book in particular and anything by RJ Stewart in general was basically the best source of information. It couldn't have been more wrong advice. The book is an empty promise. It suggests that there will be more info lster in the book and then refers you to his other works (some of which I've read and they are no better!) Don't waste your money!

This is the worst fairy book that I have ever read and believe me I've read lots of them. Kisma's book is a million times better then this one so you are much better off buying hers instead even though it is out of print. This book is boring and it is not worth the paper it was printed on. You will just waste your money if you buy it!