Introduction Chapter – Celtic Myth and Magick
Hello lovelies and welcome to 2016 [or soon to be by the
time I post this] I am thrilled that you will be joining me on my
journey through reading and delving deep into Edain McCoy's book –
Celtic Myth and Magick. This will be my first time reading the
book, and my intuition tells me it won't be the last. After my first
read through of the introduction alone I knew that I was in for a
nourishing, expanding and exciting discovery in a pantheon that has
become one that I am deeply passionate about exploring and learning
in.
A few days ago I made a post about my plans and the
breakdown of the chapters for each month. From here on out after this
post I will breaking down the chapters to read each week [for those
who will be following along] and I will provide you with reflection
questions, exercises, challenges and discussions to provoke,
challenge and inspire you through your own reading and Celtic Study.
I'll also be talking about my experiences, responses to
the questions I pose and creating spreads that bring an immediate
pull into the reading experience. [the first will be up this week
: The Illuminated Spread]
Today I wanted to share
with you six questions that you can use to study with and connect
when reading through the introduction of Celtic Myth and Magick. Then
I have two exercises that you can do to take it one step further and
build upon the ideas shared in the book. Use these as jumping points
to making the connection between the text and your individual
practice.
Reflection/Study Questions
- What is your point of view about Myths? Do they need to be fact or fiction or can they be both ? (This question is in response to Edain's story about her fellow classmate]
- Do you believe in Deity – Why or why not?
- What is your current connection with God and Goddess? What does it look like/feel like in your inner and outer world?
- Do you have a favourite Celtic Myth – if so what is your favourite? If not write down why you don't have a favourite and make a plan to find one that you do like while reading this book.
- Have you used myth in personal or spiritual practice and development in the past? How did you use them and what was your experience/ response?
- Do you have any pre-conceived ideas about the Celts?
Exercises
Illuminated
Letter
Research Illuminated Letters and create your own
monogram. If you have a God or Goddess you worship, consider creating
it with the first letter of their name, or creating a series of
letters to make up their name. These can be used for offerings at the
alter, to add to your B.O.S or as dedication to your deity of time
and commitment to expanding your skills.
Journal
about your past pathworking and meditation experiences
Journal about your past experiences with Pathworking and
Meditation in the Underworld,
Otherworld, Spirit world, Astral world or Earthly world. If
you have never meditated or pathworked before, Journal about where
you would like to journey and what you imagine seeing in these
places.
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Lastly I have a
question that I will pose after every chapter at the end of the
month.
What did you feel was the overall tone, message, theme or energy behind the myth and magick chapter?
Happy reading &
sharing – Drew
I
encourage you all to use the INSTAGRAM hashtag created
#
Celticmythandmagickstudy2016
Feel free to make a
blog or video response post about this chapter.
I am coming in late! Thanks to Kelly-Ann Maddox for recommending your Youtube channel. This study course is so in depth and intense that I am honestly a bit intimidated. But I keep getting pulled in. I have never studied mythology, I have an interest in it and have read some books but it is full of symbolism that, for the most part, I don't understand. I have a Norse/Celtic heritage along with an interest in the subject. I don't have the book but will order it today. Your syllabus is amazing!
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