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“In this captivating work, Kirkland delves into the realms of seiðr with a thesis that is truly wonderful, unraveling the intricacies of its power. Despite the limited recorded information on seiðr, Kirkland’s meticulous research shines through. He skillfully uncovers the available knowledge and, through insightful comparisons with magical practices from diverse cultures, presents a guide to attaining the magic for purposes such as healing, divination, traversing the three spheres, and initiation. For those of us who engage in shamanic trance from varied perspectives and cultural backgrounds, Seiðr Magic emerges as an invaluable resource.” * Nicholas E. Brink, Ph.D., author of The Power of Ecstatic Trance, Baldr’s Magic, and Beowulf&r * “In Seiðr Magic: The Norse Tradition of Divination and Trance, Kirkland does an excellent job of explaining how seiðr was practiced in ancient Norse culture and how this culturally unique tradition fits into the broader heathen community. He then explores how this ancient Nordic shamanism can be re-created in modernday practices. Kirkland’s singular work on this fascinating subject reveals many of the innermost secrets of what has long been a hidden and ignored magical tradition.” * Jon G. Hughes, author of Flower Magic of the Druids, Living Wands of the Druids, and The Druidic Art *

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Dean Kirkland, Ph.D., has been a practicing reconstructionist heathen for more than 35 years. A goði, or spiritual leader, of the Three Castles Kindred located in the English Danelaw, he is also part of the ritual-specialist team for the inclusive heathen organization Asatru UK. He completed his shamanic apprenticeship with the Sacred Trust in Dorset, UK, and studied traditional Andean shamanism for several years with an indigenous paco. He has a Ph.D. in ecology and works in the field of conservation and woodland restoration in Lincolnshire, UK, where he lives.

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