Customer Reviews

Elemental Power: Celtic Faerie Craft & Druidic Magic (Llewellyn's Celtic Wisdom)

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Ms. Wolfe nicely provides a sense of Celtic mythological and mystical history. Unlike others who pretend to "ancient" traditions, this author is very comfortable in explaining that she is a psychotherapist and "Ban Drui," but not an historian. Academic researchers will enjoy this book for fresh (and sometimes naive--in a nice way) viewpoints, plus a sense of the spiritual that is missing from some other texts. Pagans will find new understanding of the meanings behind Celtic symbols, deities, traditions, and rituals. This is a book to read for insight.

I'm surprised that this book has drawn so much criticism. I assume it's from people who have never worked in a shamanistic tradition and are looking for the definitive guide to Celtic Magic (even though no unbroken tradition exists). It's a very personal book and reflects Ms. Wolf's work on the inner planes. If you're familiar with the tradition and looking to increase your knowledge I 've found this book both helpful and enjoyable. If your new to shamanism and magic then start with her wonderful book The Shadow of the Shaman which is more of a primer.

This book is a piece of Art. It changes your awareness... it is a 'Very' clear mirror into the Subconscious. Readers not willing to do deep work on their own "Stuff" may not be able to deal with the sudden awareness of 'personal responsibilty' Amber Wolfe's images invoke. Read this book and free yourself.... or throw yourself into your own shadows. A "REAL" eye-opener. A+++(3)

Amber Wolfe has presented an informative, soundly based method for personal transformation. As a practitioner of better than 30 years, I strongly recommend her work to my students who are seeking the personal transformation which is the basis of all mystical work. Her Scottish heritage, both of blood and training, is reflected by her careful scholarship and deep understanding of the Celt in this modern world.

I personally enjoyed this book very much. Some of the book was a little off track but very little of it was. Just enough to keep you from falling asleep from all the Great information it provided. I recemend people to buy this great book.

This book is a most interesting book involving the powers at work around us. Where else can you learn about true celtic magick, in an unspoiled form. The author has grasped the true meaning of the words Elemental Powers and provides a most interesting overveiw in it's particular field

This book is fantasic. I love the background information on the Celts. Amber is able story-teller with a flair for the Celtic. Her methods and magic are also above par for books of this type. A must read for Craft people

This book is amazing, the pathworkings are beautifully done, but the book has the downside of not having a cd and it's a lot of work to record the journeys for later....

I am glad to see that others have found this to be an unsatisfying book. It lacks substance. Here's a random quote: "Earth is the element of simplicity that forms the core of all our structures. It is the glue that holds it all together when the pieces don't seem quite to fit. Earth makes the ends meet." Wolfe does not elucidate these comments. They are typical of the whole book: vague statements with little substance behind them. This book is mostly waffle. It lacks intelligent and practical advice on the topics it claims to consider.

Another book about so-called "Celtic Faerie Craft & Druidic Magic." Don't waste your money. Nothing but fabrications, innaccuracy, fantasy, and bogus claims. If you want to know about real Celtic and Druid religion, visit your library and find a book written by someone who knows what they are talking about.