Explore the enchanting world of Welsh fairy tradition as this illustrated guide unveils the enduring presence of these magical beings in Celtic myth and folklore. Join Welsh native Mhara Starling as she shares authentic Welsh beliefs, delves into the connection between magical practitioners and the fair family (Tylwyth Teg), and helps you incorporate these mystical entities into your own spiritual practice if you so choose. Trace the threads of fairy lore from ancient Welsh literature, such as the Mabinogion, to Mhara s contemporary experiences. Uncover the mysteries of the Otherworld (Annwfn), the ethereal realm from which the fae emerge, and meet Gwyn ap Nudd, the Welsh king of fairies. Discover various fairy types and adjacent creatures like goblins and mermaids. More than a collection of stories, this book offers practical guidance and engaging exercises for understanding and interacting with the fair folk.

About the Author
Mhara Starling (Chester, England) was born in North Wales, raised on the Isle of Anglesey, and is a native Welsh speaker. She is a transgender woman who has been practicing witchcraft from a very young age, and her witchcraft videos on TikTok have more than a million views. Mhara is a celebrant and a tarot reader, and she runs moots, gatherings, and open rituals. She was featured in the BBC Wales documentary series Young, Welsh and Pretty Religious. Visit her on TikTok.

Reviews

"Much of the material contained in this work existed predominantly in the Welsh language and was unavailable to non-Welsh speakers...Impeccably researched and written in Starling's delectable style, this book offers a new window into an otherworld."
-Kristoffer Hughes, Head of the Anglesey Druid Order, author of The Book of Druidry

"This is the book on Welsh fairies that the world has needed, a thorough exploration of who these beings are through the lens of the culture they come from."
-Morgan Daimler, author of A New Dictionary of Fairies and Fairy

"This is by far the best book available to introduce Welsh fairy belief to practitioners of magic. It combines intelligence, generosity, excellent research, and long experience."
-Ronald Hutton, historian, and author of Triumph of the Moon

"I wish I had this book two decades ago when I first began walking a Celtic Pagan path."
-Annwyn Avalon, author of The Way of the Water Priestess

"Mhara Starling not only explores the history and literature of the Welsh fairies and otherworld but offers practical ways to work with them. Welsh Fairies is readable and personal...giving access to little-known stories and traditions."
-Andrew Phillip Smith, author of Pages from a Welsh Cunning Man's Book

"An absolute treasure....Perhaps this book's most valuable gift is the lovely, warm, and sincere guidance for building a ritual practice."
-Morpheus Ravenna, author of The Magic of the Otherworld

"Mhara examines the multi-layered relationship our ancestors had with the spirits of the Welsh landscape, its folklore, and its legends. The material in this book provides the reader with both the knowledge and the tools to strengthen their own connection to the spirits of place."
-Vikki Bramshaw, author of New Forest Folklore

"I particularly appreciated the treatment of the historical Welsh Christian cultural context alongside the modern NeoPagan context."
-Ben Stimpson, author of Ancestral Whispers

"Starling has created a beautiful book that is a delight to read...A truly magical book that will take you down a rabbit hole of Welsh discoveries!"
-Rachel Patterson, author of A Witch for Every Season

"Mhara's solid scholarship, experience, and passion for Welsh heritage fuse under the magical touch of her writing....She skillfully surveys the material to highlight the presence of Fairy denizens in the intertwining of narratives with the geographical landscape."
-Daniela Simina, author of Where Fairies Meet

"A crucial bridge from scholarly Welsh folklore to its application in contemporary witchcraft and Paganism...This comprehensive journey through Welsh mythology and tradition weaves a connection between the land, its myths, and modern practice."
-Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch

"Mhara's writing is drenched in dedication and power."
-Fio Gede Parma, author of The Witch Belongs to the World

"A blend of solid history, inspired storytelling, and practical exercises...A tour-de-force of culture and language that may well change your relationship to the realm of fairy forever."
-Tiffany Lazic, author of The Great Work

"A brilliant resource...Exceptionally well-researched, engagingly written, and clearly organized, this work is an instant classic in the field."
-Jhenah Telyndru (MA, Celtic Studies), author of The Ninefold Way of Avalon

Book Information
ISBN 9780738777740
Author Mhara Starling
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
Publisher Llewellyn Publications,U.S.