The Morrigan: Celtic Goddess of Magick and Might

Great book and great read.

great book

This book is indeed a recommendation for anyone interested in the Mórrígan. With excerpts, and a foreword from other highly respected authors on this subject, it's a safe bet that it meets its expectations. Not only does Courtney divulge into the history, mythology, and folklore regarding this intriguing goddess, but she provides modern interpretations, and lively rituals of substance for the modern practitioner. Whether you have a more traditional polytheistic methodology, or a more neopagan approach to your practise, the Mórrígan will speak to you in these words.

Fantastic freaking book! I’m so glad I have this on my shelf and it’s become a go to book whenever I just need something to read. I bought another one of her books this was so good. Inside is a blend of history and praise. Those looking into old Irish legends would like this just as much as the neighborhood witch. Aspects of Morrigan in her various roles in culture are explored without becoming confusing. The author makes allowances for information lost to time. Marvelous read for anyone interested in boss babes, Celtic history and a must buy for a Morrigan follower.

In 2014, I gave birth to my first child. I am one of those people who needs unique, meaningful names for children and pets. I spent months searching for the perfect name, and I finally decided on Morrigan. When she was born, it was after 2.5 days of medically induced labor. It was thunderstorming outside, and the cord was wrapped twice around her neck. At that point, I didn't know that polytheists existed anymore, let alone the ancient deities they worshipped. In 2018, after being diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer, I realized my agnostic fence-sitting would never do as I confronted my mortality. I finally realized that I am a mostly Buddhist witch, and I became a devotee of Hekate. To this day, I still am, but I've always felt called by the Morrigan. For what purpose? I still don't know. But after reading this book, I understand that my life story after naively naming my stormy, fire-aspect child after Her, very much fits into Her energetic imprint. You'll notice I didn't mention my child's father -- that's part of the 💩 storm She has whirled through my life. He's gone, good riddance, and I suspect now that the Morrigan had more than a little to do with it. Again, why did She choose me? I don't know. But She needs warriors of flesh, bone, and love, in this battlefield we live in today. So I'm being called, and I'm honored -- and frustrated that She hasn't made any of it more clear. This book was written with love and a straight-forward look at the contradictions of history, and I whole-heartedly recommend it. Thank you, Courtney, for sharing what you've learned about Her with the world.

A beautiful book, I felt like I was having a conversation with the author : I really enjoyed it .

I love that she references one of my fave author Morgan Daimler for the myths in her book. Granted this book is different than those Ms.Daimler wrote in the respect that several people have allowed her to share their stories and art about The Great Queen as well as her own. She discusses that aspects associated with her like, prophecy, death, war, faery, sovereignty, shape-shifting, healer and why and how could be. Her spells are ones I never thought of and (she is like a great yoga teacher) gives you many options depending on your situation. As well as explaining why some things are not safe and why. I love the ease to go back to the notes for each notation and sometimes there would be personal antidotes as well as the book. This would be the fourth book I have read about The Morrigan and I am impressed and will have to re-read again later or use as reference when I pick up the other books she used as reference in the book. ;-) Thank you for affirming some of the ideas I had about my journey with The Morrigan as well as calming some fears of am I imagining it.

Really excited to read.