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Silver Wheel: A Devotional Anthology in Honor of Arianrhod
Arianrhod. Silver Wheel. Bestower of Sovereignty.
Transcending the boundaries between academia and devotion, Silver Wheel: A Devotional Anthology in Honor of Arianrhod brings together rigorous research, insightful analyses, and personal experiences of the Welsh Goddess Arianrhod.
Through a series of essays that explore both her cultural context and archetypal resonances, readers will examine the mythological functions and symbolic significance of this Great Lady, delve into her cyclic and celestial associations, and consider the deeper meaning of her pivotal roles as weaver of fate and layer of destinies.
An array of profoundly moving poetry and inspired meditative practices serve to weave threads of connection with Arianrhod, offering a glimpse into the emotional and transformational spiritual experiences she catalyzes. Complementing these intellectual and introspective offerings, a carefully curated collection of original songs, expressive photography, and inspirational art rounds out this immersive, devotional experience.
Featuring contributions from an array of scholars, practitioners, and devotees including Randi Baker, Robin Corak, Pegi Eyers, Kristoffer Hughes, Tiffany Lazic, Mellt the Storyteller, Síthearan NicLeòid, Michelle Skye, Jhenah Telyndru and Gaia Woolf-Nightingall as well as an unwavering commitment to authenticity and insight, Silver Wheel aims to shed light on the timeless allure of Arianrhod, inviting academics, practitioners, and seekers alike to undertake a deepening journey into the understanding of and dedication to this powerfully enigmatic Welsh deity.
ADVANCE PRAISE
For years I have longed for a text I can point people in the direction of in order to learn more about this enigmatic, powerful Goddess … and now that text has made itself manifest! This is the book I have waited for all my life, a key to aid any who wish to devote themselves to a Goddess who is multifaceted, complex, and brilliant. To hear from such a diverse array of voices was incredibly magical. To hear what Arianrhod means to others, and how she plays such a glorious role in their spiritual, magical, and mundane lives gives divinely touched inspiration for any modern day devotee and magical practitioner. I highly recommend all who hear the call of the spirit of the Celtic lands pick this book up!
— MHARA STARLING, author of Welsh Witchcraft: A Guide to the Spirits, Lore, and Magic of Wales.
An outpouring of love and devotion to Arianrhod from more than fifty voices fills the pages of Silver Wheel: A Devotional Anthology in Honor of Arianrhod. So many loving perspectives, patient expressions of complex thoughts around theology, culture, and the role of a goddess as it is expressed via a complex changing cultural landscape over time are all reflected in this anthology. This collection, like Arianrhod Herself, is bold, wise, and powerful. Anyone who seeks to approach this great goddess will undoubtedly discover multiple paths toward Her within.
— TAMARA L. SIUDA, Ph.D., author of The Complete Encyclopedia of Egyptian Deities
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Flower Face: A Devotional Anthology in Honor of Blodeuwedd
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Simultaneously Flower Bride and Owl of Wisdom, Unfaithful Wife and Lady of Sovereignty, this complex figure holds many lessons for those who seek to know her, and through her, learn to shed the fragile petals of illusion wrought by the expectations of others, in order to birth the authentic Self that is able to see Truth with owl-wise eyes. Whether she is simply a legendary figure from Medieval Welsh lore, or is in truth a Sovereignty Goddess once worshiped in Celtic Britain, there is no doubt that Blodeuwedd is celebrated and honored in modern times as a Divinity in her own right. As part of the movement to understand the deeper significance which underscores her myth found in the Fourth Branch of The Mabinogi, here is a collection of essays and meditations; poetry and songs; drawings and photographs; scholarly research and experiential encounters, which explore the nature of Blodeuwedd in all of her facets — remembering her mythos, reclaiming her Divine Status, and renewing her role as an initiatory Goddess who empowers us to be free.
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Layout
We are in the middle of layout!!! Our amazing volunteers are working hard to ensure consistency and accuracy. We are estimating a May publication. We
Tiffany Lazic
The lovely Tiffany Lazic has sent us a wonderful essay on Arianrhod’s children, as well as a prayer and a photo taken at Conwy River
Kristoffer Hughes
We are excited to announce that we have accepted a fabulous essay by Kristoffer Hughes for publication in “Silver Wheel: A Devotional Anthology in Honor