Recommended Books for Celtic Wicca and Witchcraft

[Caffeinated Autumn]

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for authors who talk about Celtic Wicca and/or witchcraft. Right now I've been reading Scott Cunningham for basic Wicca info but I want to find other authors out there with the most credible information on these subjects.  I've heard D.J. Conway is one author to stay away from but I'm not sure. :confused:

[Jack]

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for authors who talk about Celtic Wicca and/or witchcraft. Right now I've been reading Scott Cunningham for basic Wicca info but I want to find other authors out there with the most credible information on these subjects.  I've heard D.J. Conway is one author to stay away from but I'm not sure. :confused:

 
What are you thinking of when you refer to "Celtic Wicca"? Do you want Celtic resources to use with Wiccan rituals or something else? I think that might help get you more useful recommendations.

[Micheál]

:ange:

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for authors who talk about Celtic Wicca and/or witchcraft. Right now I've been reading Scott Cunningham for basic Wicca info but I want to find other authors out there with the most credible information on these subjects.  I've heard D.J. Conway is one author to stay away from but I'm not sure. :confused:

I think anything that you'll find on that subject will be authors' take on personal spiritualities. Seperately, there are books you can read about Wicca, and then on things Celtic, but since Wicca isn't Celtic that blend is something personal.

I'd recommend a book called "Irish Witchcraft from and Irish Witch," by Lora O'Brien that explains the differences between the two, however you can see in the Celtic field it's specifically Irish, and I'm not which Celtic culture you'd be interested in.

[Sophia C]

I'd recommend a book called "Irish Witchcraft from and Irish Witch," by Lora O'Brien that explains the differences between the two, however you can see in the Celtic field it's specifically Irish, and I'm not which Celtic culture you'd be interested in.

 
I was going to recommend the same book. I'm not a Wiccan or witch, but I found it a really good book. A good example of blending of modern Pagan and local folk traditions.

[Cabal]

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for authors who talk about Celtic Wicca and/or witchcraft. Right now I've been reading Scott Cunningham for basic Wicca info but I want to find other authors out there with the most credible information on these subjects.  I've heard D.J. Conway is one author to stay away from but I'm not sure. :confused:

If you are just looking for a good book on just Witchcraft then Mastering Witchcraft by Paul Huson is a great book!

[Micheál]

I was going to recommend the same book. I'm not a Wiccan or witch, but I found it a really good book. A good example of blending of modern Pagan and local folk traditions.

I agree completely. Her second one is pretty good too

[Oíche]

I'd recommend a book called "Irish Witchcraft from and Irish Witch," by Lora O'Brien that explains the differences between the two, however you can see in the Celtic field it's specifically Irish, and I'm not which Celtic culture you'd be interested in.

 
Gonna agree with the others and say this is an excellent book!
I have a copy of her latest one but haven't had the time to read it yet- might do that tomorrow now XD

[Caffeinated Autumn]

:ange:
I think anything that you'll find on that subject will be authors' take on personal spiritualities. Seperately, there are books you can read about Wicca, and then on things Celtic, but since Wicca isn't Celtic that blend is something personal.

I'd recommend a book called "Irish Witchcraft from and Irish Witch," by Lora O'Brien that explains the differences between the two, however you can see in the Celtic field it's specifically Irish, and I'm not which Celtic culture you'd be interested in.

 
Thank you for the recommendation! I'm interested in all Celtic cultures but if I had to choose I'd say Irish. Blending Wicca and Celtic culture, traditions, etc things like that (as mentioned by Jack) is what I'm also looking for. I'll definately check out the book though, sounds like a good place to start!

[Allec]

Thank you for the recommendation! I'm interested in all Celtic cultures but if I had to choose I'd say Irish. Blending Wicca and Celtic culture, traditions, etc things like that (as mentioned by Jack) is what I'm also looking for. I'll definately check out the book though, sounds like a good place to start!

 
A great precursor for all Celtic mythologies is probably Celtic Gods and Heroes by
Marie-Louise Sjoestedt. Also, Tairis' website has excellent sources. They'll be more on the side of historical and archeological than the spiritual, but it helps to form a base at the very least. (Also a focus on Gaelic culture and religion...which is my specific religion.)