Tarot Fellow
Wild Magic: Celtic Folk Traditions by Danu Forest — Hedge Witchcraft Book
- Regular price
-
$17.99 - Regular price
-
- Sale price
-
$17.99
-
Hurry, only 5 items left in stock!
Couldn't load pickup availability
Details
Wild Magic: Celtic Folk Traditions by Danu Forest draws directly on the living Celtic shamanic and druidic tradition rather than romantic reconstruction. Forest is a practicing druid and shaman based in Wales, and this book covers hedge witchcraft, Celtic plant lore, seasonal rites, spirit encounters, and the cosmological framework that underpins authentic Celtic folk magic practice. Essential for solitary practitioners drawn to genuine Celtic pagan lineage.
Description:Quick Specs
- Author: Danu Forest
- Publisher: New World Library
- Format: Paperback
- Best for: Solitary practitioners, Celtic paganism, hedge witchcraft, folk magic study
What This Book Covers
Danu Forest is a practicing Celtic shaman and druid based in Wales, and this book draws directly on that living tradition rather than reconstructed or romanticized sources. Wild Magic is organized around the Celtic framework of earth, sea, and sky, with each section offering meditations, exercises, and folk practices rooted in the landscape and lore of the Celtic lands.
The book opens with an exploration of the fairy faith and the otherworld, then moves through practical work with plants, sacred sites, ancestors, and the seasonal cycles. Forest writes in a grounded, accessible style that suits solitary practitioners who don't have access to a teacher or group. Readers will find a genuine mix of history, mythology, and workable ritual throughout.
Who It's For
This book suits practitioners already drawn to Celtic or Irish-Welsh mythology who want material rooted in authentic folk tradition rather than generic Wiccan frameworks. It's also a solid choice for hedge witches and green witches who work closely with the natural world. The exercises range from simple outdoor meditations to more structured ritual, so both beginners and experienced practitioners will find useful material.
How to Use Wild Magic by Danu Forest
Three ways to get the most from this Celtic folk magic guide.
-
Read in Seasonal Order
Forest structures the book around Celtic seasonal cycles and the elements of earth, sea, and sky. Work through each section in alignment with the wheel of the year, letting the meditations feel timely and grounded as the seasons shift.
-
Practice the Outdoor Meditations
Many exercises in Wild Magic are designed to be done outside, barefoot or sitting on the earth. Set aside time to take the book into a garden, park, or woodland and try the land-based practices as written rather than adapting them indoors.
-
Keep a Practice Journal
The book includes exercises touching plant lore, ancestral connection, and the fairy faith. Keeping a dedicated journal as you work through Wild Magic helps you track what resonates and build a personal body of folk knowledge over time.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock Wild Magic because Danu Forest brings a working practitioner's voice rather than a scholarly observer's distance. The book doesn't dress up Celtic tradition for modern consumers; it asks you to actually go outside and engage with the land. That's a rarer quality than it sounds in this genre. If you're building a Celtic or folk magic library, take a look at my books collection for other titles that complement this one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, though familiarity with Celtic mythology or pagan practice helps. The exercises are clearly written and require no initiation or group membership. Beginners drawn to Celtic or nature-based practice will find the material accessible and useful.
Wild Magic is rooted in Celtic folk tradition and shamanism, not Wicca. Forest draws on Irish and Welsh mythology, the fairy faith, and animistic practice. Readers seeking a Celtic alternative to Wiccan frameworks will find it a solid fit here.
Danu Forest is a Celtic shaman, druid, and herbalist based in Wales. She has written several books on Celtic spirituality and plant magic. Her work is grounded in living Celtic tradition rather than purely academic reconstruction of the past.
The book covers the fairy faith, the otherworld, plant and tree lore, sacred sites, ancestral practice, and the Celtic seasonal cycle. Each section includes meditations and practical exercises organized around the elements of earth, sea, and sky.
