Ly de Angeles Reviews

Added January 6, 2005

When I See the Wild God

Encountering Urban Celtic Witchcraft

Author: Ly de Angeles
Publisher: Llewellyn
Available At: Bookstores Everywhere
Publishing Date: June 2004
Genre: Nonfiction: New Age/Spirituality/Celtic
Format: Trade Paperback
Price: $12.95
ISBN: 0738705764
Reviewer: Cyndi Witkus

Many people wonder about how to bring the world of witchcraft and nature in a urban setting. For the book, When I See the Wild God, you get a sense of that spirit for those who live in any setting. Showing the Celtic heritage within the realm of nature, magick, and sacredness, Ly de Angeles brings magic theory, practice and small things that will draw you closer to the Lord of the WIld.

I enjoyed reading about the various gods and how they fit not only in the realm of magic and Celtic beliefs, but also in how I can invoke them within a setting that's not quite what the ancient Celts lived in. However, what truly captivated me were the rituals and the stories within the rituals that was given in order to help understand the meaning of the various solstices, equinoxes and holidays. For me, I found myself reading and rereading those, picking up hidden meanings and further points that I hadn't gotten the first time around.

I found this a wonderful read and an easy reference to various aspects of bringing Celtic Witchcraft to my life. Though I wish there was a bit more practicality, such as ideas on activities or even songs, this book is definitely worth reading and sharing. Though I wouldn't mark it as a beginning book, I think anyone who has been walking the Wiccan path would enjoy this book.

Return to top of page.

This page was last updated on January 1, 2008

This page and all its contents are Copyright© 2002-2008 In the Library Reviews and the individual reviewers. Except where noted, all graphics are Copyright© Eos Development and are used with permission. All book covers are Copyright© their respective publishers and are used with permission. The In the Library Reviews logo is Copyright© 2002 by In the Library Reviews/Sharyn McGinty. Site maintained by In the Library Reviews.