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Acknowledgments viii
walking your path
The Essence of Magic 3
lessons from the welsh
Arianrhod, Welsh Goddess of the Stars: Finding Your Magical Name 23
Blodeuwedd, Welsh Goddess of Seduction and Choice: Accepting Your Shadow Self 43
Cymidei Cymeinfoll, Welsh Goddess of Birth and War: Gaining Balance in Your Life 61
Creiddylad, Welsh May Day Goddess: Learning to Love Yourself 83
lessons from the irish
Airmid, Irish Goddess of Healing and Herbcraft: Accessing Your Healing Ability 107
Cessair, Founding Goddess of Ireland: Taking Risks 127
Eriu, Queen of Irish Sovereignty: Connecting to the Land Around You 145
Macha, Irish Goddess of Power and Speed: Recognizing Your Inner Strength 165
lessons from the norse
Frigga, Norse Goddess of Prophecy and the Hearth: Increasing Your Psychic Power 185
Sif, Norse Goddess of Family and Harvest: Manifesting Abundance 205
Skadi, Norse Warrior Goddess: Activating the Warrior Within 227
Sunna, Norse Goddess of the Sun: Allowing Yourself to Shine 247
Bibliography 269
Index 275
