New Releases by Caitlin Matthews

This Celtic tarot pack is divided into 22 major and 56 minor cards in four suites. The major cards reflect elements of the Celtic soul and depict scenes from ancient Celtic mythology. The four suites of the minor cards correspond to fields of Celtic expertise - battle, skill, art and wisdom.

Discover the Living Wisdom of the Ancient Celts The ancient Celts and their spiritual mediators, the Druids believed in the communion of all living things and sought harmony between nature and the human soul. Now, with this inspiring book of day-by-day mediations, renowned Celtic scholar CaitlÍn Matthews shows you how to reawaken the power of this age-old spiritual inheritance. Using poetry, myths, reflections, rituals, and visualizations, Matthews leads you on a yearlong pilgrimage that will help connect the cycles of your soul to the circle of the seasons. From the winter months of Samhain the summer months of Beltant, from mediations on the gifts and blessings of life to the insights and promises of the soul, she enables you to complete your own sacred circuit of the turning year. Brimming with the legends and lore of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Britain, The Celtic Spirit is a brilliant introduction to the sacred wisdom of the Celtic path--and a potent resource for daily spiritual renewal.

Many people long for an alternative to the commercial industry Christmas has become. This illustrated, full-color book, brimming with folklore, stories, recipes, games, activities, decorating ideas, and songs, will help families who are burned out on Christmas create celebrations more in keeping with the heartful spirit of the original Winter Solstice festivals.

Wisdom, humanity, and the magical world of the spirits become one in a dazzling collection from the priceless oral tradition of the Celts. This LITTLE BOOK OF CELTIC LORE spans 2,000 years of history and tradition. Color illustrations.

allowquest takes you on a journey into the magical realm of King Arthur.

Readers learn about early goddess religions and how the Divine Feminine principle relates to modern life.

The daimon lover (also known as the animus) plays a signifcant part in guiding and shaping women''s lives. The inner male, counterpart to the museit is he who appears in male shape in women''s dreams, fantasies, and meditations. Often suppressed and shrouded in negativity, the daimon archetype can be transformed into an empowering and inspiring influence on the female soul. Here is a unique and intimate exploration that will speak to and honor the heart and creativity of every woman.

In this stunning gift edition, Celtic experts Caitlin and John Matthews present inspirational primary material, rich in ancient wisdom, lore, and mythology. For readers who are fascinated by Celtic traditions, and spiritual heritage, this unique reference introduces several new translations of powerful Celtic literature, including stories, poems, and visionary writing -- many dating from the 7th century. Brimming with invaluable ancestral knowledge and previously unavailable texts, this invaluable sourcebook offers readers a rare insight into shamanic memory, druidic divination and prophecy, shape-shifting myths, stories about soul loss and restoration, legendary magic, and healing traditions.

Celtic spirituality emphasizes the appreciation of nature and all forms of life--a popular and universally appealing philosophy that, along with other related pagan traditions, is having a renaissance. Beautifully illustrated and designed, this book will appeal to readers searching for ways to practice spirituality, offering blessings, prayers and devotions.

The Celtic Tradition is a source of inspiration to more and more of us today, its myths and culture striking a deep chord within us. Caitlin Matthews'' lucid text provides a rich source of informative and evocative material and is superbly complemented by lavish illustrations vividly capturing the spirit of the Celtic world.

Bringing The Native Tradition and The Hermetic Tradition together for the first time in one volume, this classic text gives practical exercises to help us understand our own mystical awareness, reminding us of our connection to the Earth Mysteries.

In the tradition of The Book of Runes and the Egyptian and Tibetan Books of the Dead, this divination system contains 42 beautifully illustrated cards and a book that explains the meaning of the cards and how to use them for education and enlightenment. Matthews has made many original contributions to the fields of Celtic and Arthurian research. Boxed and shrink-wrapped.

This exhilarating exploration provides authentic textual background to a complex mythology about nine of the women in Arthurian legend. In addition, there are guided visualizations for each of the Ladies, which will open pathways to readers on their own personal quest.

Since its launch in 1989, Element Books'' "Elements of . . ". series has introduced thousands of readers to a variety of spiritual traditions and techniques. The series has now been updated and relaunched with a fresh new look to appeal to a new generation of readers.