Celtic Sex Magic: For Couples, Groups, and Solitary Practitioners

Rating:
Summary: a difficult subject very well dealt with
Review: I purchased this book in anticipation of jon Hughes' forthcoming tour of the US in order to explore his ideas. I began reading it with some caution as it is a subject that could easily be exploited, made vulgar and commercialised. I was more than please to discover that Jon Hughes has handled the subject well, in a sensitive manner with easily understood language. I have learned a great deal from the book and would recommend it to anyone who wishes to explore Celtic magic and in particular sex magic. It is refreshing to see Jon explore areas other than the tantric-style sex magic which emphasises the development of sexual prowess and performance, In Hughes' book we can see how these energies may be directed outside the body for a wide variety of uses as opposed to using the energies to improve ones own sexual performance. A good book, well written

Rating:
Summary: recommended with caution
Review: If magic exists and if human beings can use magic, then a book may not be the best way to learn about it. Hughes is attempting to put into book what it took him many years of apprecticeship to learn. While he does a good and thorough job of tackling almost anything I could think of, I still think the best way to learn is to learn from a practicing druid who uses sex magic in positive ways. On the other hand, Hughes has opened up some of the secret about magic and made them understandable to the layperson. Just because you think you understand however is not reason enough to just hop out and try it.

Rating:
Summary: recommended with caution
Review: If magic exists and if human beings can use magic, then a book may not be the best way to learn about it. Hughes is attempting to put into book what it took him many years of apprecticeship to learn. While he does a good and thorough job of tackling almost anything I could think of, I still think the best way to learn is to learn from a practicing druid who uses sex magic in positive ways. On the other hand, Hughes has opened up some of the secret about magic and made them understandable to the layperson. Just because you think you understand however is not reason enough to just hop out and try it.

Rating:
Summary: Exercise Discernment and Caution
Review: My first comment is that I would urge readers to exercise discernment and caution with this subject matter in general. As a shamanic counselor who has worked with survivors of ritual abuse (and ritual sex abuse) the domain of the subject of this book is ripe for abuse and misinterpretation. While the author does offer some interesting information, does offer due diligence to things like health safety, and does seem to have a grasp of the advanced energy mechanics of tantric practices, etc., I think this work could have received much more care in its presentation and I also feel that more could have been written about the nature of responsibility and ethics in ritual work.