Book Title and Author: Irish Pagan Book of Rights by John Michael McLoughlin
Status? : Finished ![]()
My overall rating of the book : 10/10
How does this book relate to my magickal practice?: I have gone back and forth between Irish paganism and folk practice, and finally have settled into this between space of both. This book centers around Irish pagan rituals for blessings, protection, and more.
My personal thoughts/opinions: Though I’m not the type of person to use the structured rituals in this book, this is a great resource for anyone wanting to practice an Irish-focused pagan practice. One thing I loved about the book is that it includes the Irish language rituals first, then including the English translation. Chapters include rituals for many circumstances, including a home blessing, a general ritual opening, and rituals for each sabbat.
An interesting quote from the book:
Our ancestral folklore, as well as that of neighboring traditions, emphasizes with peculiar specificity and repetition just how important a clean, well-ordered home is to the numinous beings around us. This is particularly important to the Land spirits, and sensibly so as we walk their ground and drink their water peaceably only at their good favor. Therefore, they are keen to notice and take offense at the disrespect of a tenant on their territory who treats it – and therefore, them – carelessly and dishonorably.
– Chapter 4: Beannú Tí (House Blessing) - page 71
All in all, would I recommend this book?: Yes, if your practice is centered around Irish paganism.