Cauldron of the Gods: a manual of Celtic magick

I am excited to dig into this book.

I agree this is a good book but I do have one problem. I hate to be picky but given the cost of books these days (especially this one), I will point out any bad, or flat out non-existent, editing. Though there are not too many, there a few typos and yes, even a few can ruin a good book.I know decent editing these days is clearly a bygone idea of the past. That needs to change. It not only underscores how bad publishing companies have gotten but again, it makes the author look really bad. Those who self publish need to be extra careful themselves or risk losing customers. It is not easy making a living at writing books as it is.Nice collection of history and good ideas if you can look past the usual bad editing on someone's part. Publishing companies and self-publishers can do better. After all, we paid for it.

Still reading it but like it so far. I highly recommend this book. A good read. A must read for the spiritually inclined.

Once again Jan Fries demonstrates that he is not only an accomplished creative magician, but also a dedicated scholar. Filled with fascinating information, images, and innovative magical practice suggestions.

This is one of the most common sense books I have read on this subject. It pulls no punches and puts the practices into context. It is gender balanced. I particularly liked all the coin illustrations as I had not realised how informative they could be.

A huge book that can be used for many years

Attention: this might just be the best book I ever - well, "read" isn't exactly the right term, as "reading" Jan Fries involves lots and lots of action, but, for want of a better word: read - but it's not for everybody. Calling it a "manual" might be a bit misleading, as this is no ready-cake-mix-just-add-two-eggs kind of cook book. There are no step-by-step receipts like you find in popular witchcraft books. Jan Fries states the facts (and believe you me, solid facts about Celtic belief/magick are few and far between!) and points you in the directions you might want to explore. The rest is up to you... And you, are you one of those nice esoteric people who wish for and strive after enlightenment? You know: being a wise know-all, sitting in a white nightgown on top of some Tibetan mountain, smiling and being generally serene? Well, then, forget about this book and treat yourself to...let's say...Doreen Virtue, or some such American fluff (nice to read they might be, but they are not nearly, nowhere near enough). Because enlightenment Janfriesstyle is quite the opposite: know nothing, doubt and question everything (including and especially yourself) - and, if at all possible, don't take anything (including and especially yourself!) seriously. Or, to quote Tom Robbins' Chink from Even Cowgirls Get The Blues: "I believe in everything; nothing is sacred. I believe in nothing; everything is sacred."

Once again Jan Fries demonstrates that he is not only an accomplished creative magician, but also a dedicated scholar. Filled with fascinating information, images, and innovative magical practice suggestions.