Philip Carr-Gomm

This captivating new tarot deck draws us into the vibrant but often hidden world of English magic, evoking a golden age of mysticism when John Dee was Queen Elizabeth's Court Astrologer, antiquarian John Aubrey rediscovered ancient sacred sites, and the great physicist Isaac Newton studied alchemy. The English Magic Tarot places the cards in the colorful yet turbulent period of English history that stretches from the time of Henry VIII to the Restoration. During this time of upheaval archetypal forces were very much at play, making this a perfect setting for the cards. Brought to you by renowned artist Rex Van Ryn, colorist Steve Dooley, and writer Andy Letcher, this deck has a dynamic, graphic style. There are unique twists to some of the traditional images, with riddles, references, and lore buried within them that will draw users ever deeper into the mystery and meaning of the cards. The first deck of its kind to draw explicitly on the English magical tradition, The English Magic Tarot opens up a rich new pathway into the cards that will delight novice and experienced tarot users alike.

Le Druidisme et la Wicca constituent les deux grands courants de la tradition pa enne de l'Europe occidentale. Ces deux traditions connaissent une renaissance travers le monde entier, au moment o un nombre croissant de gens vont la recherche d'une spiritualit ancr e dans l'amour de la nature et de la terre. De plus en plus souvent, les lecteurs associent les id es des deux traditions afin de cr er leur propre pratique spirituelle. Dans ce guide r aliste et exaltant, Philip Carr-Gomm nous propose de donner cette voie spirituelle, un nom s'inspirant des croyances et pratiques communes la wicca et au druidisme: le Druidcraft. Le Druidcraft puise la fois chez les druides et les wiccains et dans les traditions de la wicca et du druidisme, d' rudition, de l'art du conte, de la magie, et des c l brations saisonni res. Ceci dans le but d'offrir inspiration, enseignements, rituels et techniques magiques qui peuvent vous faciliter l'acc s vos pouvoirs inn s de cr ativit , d'intuition et de gu rison.

Druidry and Wicca are the two great streams of Western Pagan tradition. Both traditions are experiencing a renaissance all over the world, as more and more people seek a spirituality rooted in a love of nature and the land. Increasingly, readers are combining the ideas of both traditions to craft their own spiritual practice. In this down-to-earth, inspiring guide, Philip Carr-Gomm offers a name for this Path that draws on the common beliefs and practices of Wicca and Druidry: DruidCraft. DruidCraft draws on the traditions of scholarship, storytelling, magical craft and seasonal celebration of both the Craft and Druidry to offer inspiration, teachings, rituals, and magical techniques that can help you access your innate powers of creativity, intuition and healing.

Through experiments to try and places to visit, as well as a historical exploration of magic and interviews with leading magicians, Philip Carr-Gomm and Richard Heygate's The Book of English Magic will introduce you to the extraordinary world that lies beneath the surface. Magic runs through the veins of English history, part of daily life from the earliest Arthurian legends to Aleister Crowley to the novels of Tolkien and Philip Pullman, and from the Druids to Freemasonry and beyond. Richly illustrated and deeply knowledgeable, this book is an invaluable source for anyone curious about magic and wizardry or for sophisticated practitioners wanting to learn more. "This book is never less than gripping . . . the otherworld beckons." --Daily Mail

Confrontations with naked human bodies can provoke powerful, and often contradictory, impressions and feelings. Just as they might either thrill or revolt, they can signal innocence or sexiness, frankness or madness, a oneness with nature or a separation from society. Advertisers and the media are very aware of the complex and highly subjective associations that most of us have towards nakedness, and use images incessantly to compete for our attention. Yet mystics have embraced nudity to get closer to God or to some other remote power, while political activists have discovered that baring all is one of the most effective ways to gain publicity for a cause. In A Brief History of Nakedness, Philip Carr-Gomm traces our preoccupation with nudity in three distinct areas of human endeavour: religion, politics and popular culture. Rather than study the history of the fine-art nude, or detail the ways in which the naked body has been denigrated or imprisoned, this book explores new territory – revealing the ways in which religious teachers, politicians, protestors and cultural icons have used nudity to enlighten or empower themselves, or simply to entertain us. From the naked sages of India and St Francis of Assisi to modern-day druids and Christian nudists, from The Full Monty and Calendar Girls to Lady Godiva and Lady Gaga, A Brief History of Nakedness surveys the touching, sometimes tragic, and often bizarre story of our relationship with our own and with others’ naked bodies.

Of all the countries in the world, England has the richest history of magical lore and practice. English authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Terry Pratchett, and J. K. Rowling, dominate the world of magic in fiction, but from the earliest times, England has also acted as home to generations of eccentrics and scholars who have researched and explored every conceivable kind of occult art. Most people are torn between a fascination with magic and an almost instinctive fear of the occult, of a world redolent with superstition and illusion. And yet more people now practice magic in England than at any time in history. The Book of English Magic explores this hidden story, from its first stirrings to our present-day fascination with all things magical.

Das Autorenteam des überaus erfolgreichen Longsellers ? Das keltische Tierorakel? legt mit diesem neuen Titel ein wunderschönes Kartenset vor, welches altes Kräuter- und Pflanzenwissen der Druiden in unsere Zeit transportiert. Die detailreichen Bilder von Will Worthington geben jeder Karte ihr einzigartiges Aussehen, das unser Auge erfreut und gleichzeitig tiefe Schichten unserer Seele anspricht. Das Begleitbuch von Philip und Stephanie Carr-Gomm beschreibt jede Pflanze ausführlich: Nutzen und Wirkung der Heilkräfte, Mythologie und Märchen, Volksweisheiten und Rituale ? die Verbindung der Pflanze, des Krautes oder des Pilzes mit dem Menschen wird deutlich spürbar. Methoden, die das Kartenset als Orakel, als Möglichkeit zur Inspiration und als weiser Ratgeber vorstellen und allgemein Wissenswertes über die keltische Tradition runden diesen außergewöhnlichen Titel ab. Dieses Set führt uns selbst in unsere eigene Weisheit, die tief in der Natur verwurzelt ist. Ein Muss für alle an Kelten und Heidentum interessierten Leser!

Amsel, Zaunkönig, Rabe, Frosch, Hund und Katze sind Tiere, die wir alle kennen und denen wir jeden Tag begegnen können. Weniger bekannt ist, daß diese Tiere zu den Krafttieren der keltischen Tradition gehören, zu den Tieren, die von den Druiden als Boten der Anderswelt verehrt wurden, als Führer auf den Pfaden dieser Welt der verborgenen Mächte und Möglichkeiten. Ähnlich wie die Indianer Nordamerikas verstanden die Druiden die Sprache der Tiere und wußten um ihre besonderen Fähigkeiten als Heiler, Lehrer und Beschützer. Die praktische Arbeit mit den 33 Karten dieses Orakels bringt uns auf vier verschiedene Arten mit den Tieren in Verbindung. Erstens öffnet sie unsere Augen für die Schönheit der wirklich mit uns lebenden Tiere und damit für die Schönheit der uns umgebenden Natur. Zweitens bringt sie uns in Kontakt mit dem 'Tier in uns selbst', mit unseren Instinkten und mit den Teilen unserer Psyche, denen wir oft wenig Beachtung schenken. Drittens lernen wir sie als Krafttiere kennen, als Geister aus der Anderswelt, die uns besuchen, um uns Energie, Heilung, Rat und Inspiration zuteil werden zu lassen. Und viertens wird das Tier, mit dem wir uns besonders verbunden fühlen, zu unserem Totemtier. Je mehr wir uns damit beschäftigen, desto öfter und deutlicher wird es in unserem Bewußtsein auftauchen - und uns Hilfe und Führung anbieten. Neben Interpretationen zu jeder Karte gibt das Begleitbuch einen guten Überblick über den mythologischen Hintergrund, vor dem dieses Orakel zu sehen ist, sowie ausführliche Anleitungen für die praktische Arbeit mit den Karten.

'Above all else, Druidry means following a spiritual path rooted in the green Earth' John Michael Greer

In this beautifully-written guide, Chief Druid Philip Carr-Gomm shows how the way of Druids can be followed today. He explains- The ancient history and inspiring beliefs of the ancient Druids- Druidic wild wisdom and their tree-, animal- and herb-lore- The mysteries of the Druids' seasonal celebrations- The Druids' use of magic and how their spirituality relates to paths such as WiccaThis guide will show how the wild wisdom of the Druids can help us to connect with our spirituality, our innate creativity, the natural world and our sense of ancestry. The life-enhancing beliefs and practices of this spiritual path have much to offer our 21st-century world.

Bring the Power of Ancient Druid Wisdom into Your Life You are holding a source of great power and influence -- the wisdom of the animal world drawn from the wellspring of ancient Celtic tradition. The Druids, like the Native Americans, revered animals as sacred guides, guardians and protectors. Today, the book and beautiful card set of "The Druid Animal Oracle" can bring healing and will help you draw strength from its intuitive knowledge. From the interpretations of the card spreads and the animal lore given, you will gain powerful insights into your life-situation and receive positive guidance for the future. Authors Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm, who live in England, are Chief and Scribe of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids, one of the largest international Druid groups.