Celtic Women's Spirituality: Accessing the Cauldron of Life

The Celts provide some of the most archetypally accessible images of strong women. Warriors and queens, mothers and crones, sovereigns and shapeshifters all offer important lessons. Learn how to successfully create a personalized pathway linking two important aspects of the self--the feminine and the hereditary (or adopted) Celtic--and become a whole, powerful woman.

The popularity of the Celtic revival is evident by the number of books on the subject, yet an assessment of women's spirituality within this cultural tradition has remained elusive. Edain McCoy addresses this very topic and thus opens new doors for women, allowing them access to a tradition that can be easily blended into most current beliefs, including Christianity and paganism. McCoy skillfully examines the history of women in ancient Celtic society and reveals its significance to the women of today. Celtic Women's Spirituality details commonly practiced rituals such as the Celtic festivals of the year, and includes more uncommon traditions such as the soul-friend bonding known as Anamchara, and aspects of Celtic shamanism such as shape shifting. Women who have felt distanced from their spirituality should explore these traditional pathways for incorporating the power of their warrior archetypes into their 20th-century lives.