Jon G. Hughes is part of a lineage of Druids that has been practicing for five generations in a remote area of Wales. He teaches the tradition in Ireland and gives workshops and seminars throughout Europe. He is the director of the Irish Centre for Druidic Practices and the author of several books, including Flower Magic of the Druids and The Druidic Art of Divination. He lives in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland.
“As with all of Hughes’s Druidic books, this one offers a unique insight into hereditary Welsh Druidism, which is distinctly different in beliefs, practice, and flavor from the more well-known international neo-Druidry. While this is very different indeed from most modern practices, and indeed some of the Irish traditions (e.g., the Irish Aspen funereal wand), it makes sense entirely as a means to harness the living and natural power of trees and shrubs for magical purposes. This book only covers ten trees, but it is very comprehensive and practical in terms of understanding the principles and techniques that could then easily be employed with other plant species. An excellent, instructive guide and a very worthwhile addition to any Druid’s library.” * Luke Eastwood, author of The Druid’s Primer and The Druid Garden *