Celtic Totem Animals

Shamans believe that each of us possesses a symbolic animal-a friendly guide to lead us into our subconscious and spiritual discovery. In Celtic Animal Magic, John Matthews reveals how the tales of the ancient Celtic culture contain very similar shamanistic rituals and beliefs. Through visualizations, exercises, storytelling and music, readers will discover how to tune into their personal Celtic animal guides. ?

Part One introduces the Celtic tradition of Totemism and its relationship to contemporary shamanic practice ?

Part Two describes "The Wheel of Totems"-which offers a system of associations with the changes of the seasons, the lunar months, and the pattern of the year-and provides practical instructions for working with the animals ?

Part Three is a collection of stories of magical animals and transformations, drawn from original sources and retold for a modern audience ?

A companion CD of drum music by John and Caitlin Matthews provides audio inspiration