The Summer Solstice suggests many ways for us to honour the fiery star around which we revolve. It takes us through the journey of the sun from May, when the days begin to extend and we look forward to warm and joyous times ahead, to September, when we bring in the harvest and give thanks for the fruits of the earth. It is also an illustrated history of ancient cultures that worshipped the sun as a god to be honoured and served. From the Inca temples of South America, to Native American petroglyphs and European rituals, each chapter shows how the sun is our greatest unifying force. Evocatively illustrated in full-colour, each chapter includes songs, activities, recipes and meditations to help us relate to the natural world in a meaningful and fun way. Matthews also provides instructions on how to produce a Midsummer feasts and a Harvest Home fete.
144pp, 202mm x 254mm, illus. in colour, softback, 2005
In Ceremonies Of The Seasons Jennifer Cole explores the myths, legends and customs of the seasons, focusing on the solstices and equinoxes - and the mid-points, known to the Celts as Imbolc, Beltane, Lammas and Samhain.
Now you can create and conduct your own meaningful ceremonies! Sacred Ceremony gives you clear and simple guidelines for designing and performing ceremonies for any purpose - from healing emotional... [more]
The Book of Celtic Verse edited by John Matthews is a collection of poetry by the likes of R J Stewart, Catherine Fisher and Robin Williamson, conveying the elemental power of Celtic writing.
The Grail Tarot brings together two of the most enduring and enigmatic mysteries of the Middle Ages: those of the Holy Grail and the Knights Templar. The deck re-tells the Grail legend and relates... [more]
John Matthews' The Secret Lives of Elves and Faeries describes visits to the faery realms based on writings by 17th century fairy expert Rev Robert Kirk.
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