Welsh Witchcraft, Mhara Starling
Welsh Witchcraft, Mhara Starling
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Welsh Witchcraft
A Guide to the Spirits, Lore, and Magic of Wales

Author: Mhara Starling

Narrator: Lorna Bennett

Unabridged: 10 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/22/2022

Synopsis

The history of magic and witchcraft in Wales will inspire any modern-day witch. Written by a Welsh practitioner, this book shares the magical traditions of the land of the red dragon, exploring deities, fairies, folklore, charms, plants, and magic with dozens of exercises for hands-on practice.

Explore the history and terminology of Welsh magic and methods for honoring the land. Learn to connect with Cerridwen, Rhiannon, and other deities as well as fairies and mystical creatures. Discover how you can incorporate traditional Welsh folk magic into your modern witchcraft practice, with exercises for honoring those who came before, connecting with the spirit of your home, protecting against adversity and malignant spirits, changing the weather, and much more.

About Mhara Starling

Mhara Starling was born in North Wales, raised on the Isle of Anglesey, and is a native Welsh speaker. She is a transgender woman who has been practicing witchcraft from a very young age, and her witchcraft videos on TikTok have more than a million views. Mhara is a celebrant and a tarot reader, and she runs moots, gatherings, and open rituals. She was featured in the BBC Wales documentary series Young, Welsh and Pretty Religious.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Fire on January 29, 2022

Mhara Starling breathes life into the long, magical history of Wales so many of us think we already know. Her writing is tender, clearly cherishing each tale, spell, and exercise. Welsh Witchcraft is utterly overflowing with Starling’s passion and personal connection to the material. The reader is t......more

Goodreads review by Indigo on April 12, 2022

1.5 to 2 stars. Originally it was 3, but certain new information made me change my mind. As I originally said, the book isn't good or bad, on the whole, just okay. I pre-ordered the book and was excited to read it, but found myself disappointed pretty shortly after getting started. The book really n......more

Goodreads review by Kathleen on February 08, 2022

Thank you to Netgallery and Llewellyn publications for sending me an electronic ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book is a comprehensive introduction to Welsh witchcraft. The beautiful cover immediately stood out to me, and although I don't practice Celtic paganism I enjoy learning how all......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on April 06, 2022

Starling identifies witchcraft as “simply finding a means to an end; bringing about the change that you wish to see in the world.” She identifies as a Welsh witch practicing her own version of witchcraft based on the mythology and folktales of Wales. The book is part memoir and part grimoire. It inc......more

Goodreads review by Alexis on January 08, 2022

This book had everything you could ever want from a guide to Welsh magickal tradition. Starling beautifully weaves together her personal narrative, Welsh history, myths, traditions and practices in a way that allows the reader to deeply explore this part of Celtic practice. While the book is highly......more

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