Robert John Stewart

The book was a bit dry. It tried to position the Arthurian legend in a historical context and from where its elements and characters, particularly Arthur, came. Only a few stories are retold placed firmly in Celtic roots with the Mabinogion being the prime source of these. I liked the full color plates painted by Richard Hook. I can't really recommend this unless you're really into Arthurian legend and its roots in actual history and ancient culture.

Not so good for divination, which is what your casual or shallow user is probably wanting, and thus feels disappointed.
Excellent for pathworking though, if you want something more powerful and subtle than just a way to impress your friends...

Companion book to Stewart's Celtic Gods, Celtic Goddesses, which should be read first. Ten stories of heroes, gods and fairy folk from Wales, Scotland, England and Ireland which illustrate the religious and social beliefs of Celtic culture expounded in the first book. Resonates with anyone raised on European fairy tales where nature is a character, magic and shape shifting abound, and everything means something deeper. Apparently, the Celts treated women with great respect and they often had show more great power and prowess in battle. show less

R. J. Stewart is Britain’s leading expert on faery lore and magic. Stewart is one of the pre-eminent faery authors of our time with over 40 books to his credit. This book explores the living power of the Faery Tradition for the 21st Century. This particular book describes second sight, distance contact and powerful encounters with faery allies and co-walkers. There are practical
techniques for enhancing communication, and a discussion on the relationship between faeries and angels in show more spiritual traditions. A good place to start if you haven’t read any of Stewart’s books. show less