Written by SOA Founder Jhenah Telyndru, Avalon Within provides a solid foundation in the Avalonian Tradition.

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Product Description

Avalon Within: Inner Sovereignty and Personal Transformation Through the Avalonian Mysteries presents a practical foundation in the Avalonian Tradition, drawing upon the vibrant powers of Glastonbury's Sacred Landscape and the rich heritage of Celtic British mythology. Focusing on the Avalonian Cycle of Healing and accessing the Sacred Landscape of the Holy Isle, Avalon Within provides the seeker with powerful tools for awakening the transformational energies of Avalon in their lives -- empowering them to affect lasting inner change and to facilitate true healing.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #650133 in Books
• Published on: 2005-03-07
• Released on: 2005-03-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 322 pages

About the Author
Jhenah Telyndru is the founder and Morgen of the Sisterhood of Avalon and serves as Academic Dean and lead instructor of the Avalonian Thealogical Seminary. She teaches Avalonian Intensive Workshops around the United States and facilitates Pilgrimages to Sacred Sites in the British Isles. An initiate and priestess in the Avalonian Tradition, Jhenah has been dedicated to the work of Avalon for two decades. Her first book, "Avalon Within: Inner Sovereignty and Personal Transformation Through the Avalonian Mysteries" (BookSurge, 2005), was published to positive critical review. Jhenah is a contributing author to "Which Witch is Which? A Concise Guide to Wiccan and Neo-Pagan Paths and Traditions" (New Page, 2004), where she provides an overview of the Avalonian Tradition, and her writing has been featured in "SageWoman", "PanGaia" and "Circle" magazines. In addition to her Avalonian disciplines, Jhenah has studied hermetic science, kabalistic philosophy, transpersonal astrology, archetypal tarot and depth psychology in an ongoing quest to further her understanding of the Universe as it manifests within and without. She holds a BA in Archaeology and Social Science, and is completing professional study as a chiropractor. Called "the mother of the Avalonian revival" by "PanGaia" magazine, Jhenah is actively working on several new projects within the context of Celtic Women's Spirituality and the Avalonian Tradition; these include: meditation and chant CDs, and three follow-up books exploring the mythos and transformational symbolism found in Welsh Celtic Paganism and the Avalonian Tradition.

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Customer Reviews

An amazing journey for the soul!
This book is not only connected to the Celtic-Avalonian archetype like no other, it takes its readers through a transformational journey of the soul. This book gives insights, lessons & tools for growth. Jhenah's style of writing is simply wonderful, she is concise and yet descriptive in a way that captivating. Her ability to bring you to her writing & connect with the archetype and landscape of Avalon is like no other I've read!! This is an amazing book for all people regardless of their spiritual persuasion. Her work & perspectives brings healing of the self into the for-front of connection with the Divine, the land, & most of all ourselves. I highly recommend this book for anyone on a path of healing to bring forth their sovereign selves.

Seekers of Inner Transformation
This is the book for you!

Ms. Telyndru, has mastered the art of weaving a story so symbolic and archetypal in nature, yet profoundly real and accessible. From her book: "The Allegory of Avalon is profound in its simplicity; the path to reaching her shores is well marked. We are called to cross the lake-to embark upon the journey through the Unconscious-the watery realm of memory and emotion. From here we must part the mists-rending the veil of illusion that obscures our clarity of sight. This artifice is the greatest barrier keeping us from obtaining our true goal-reaching the Island of Avalon. The Holy Isle represents the truth of our sacred nature-the paradisiacal existence of the actualized Self."

Ms. Telyndru, takes us on a grand journey of self-discovery. She has effectively termed this process the Cycle of Healing-using the force and power of Mother Nature, we are moved delightfully through each of the seasons with the exercises provided. We begin to tune into this external cycle and move it inward providing a unique catalyst for inner transformation. From the book: "The ebb and flow of the tides of the Earth, Sun, Moon and Stars are but repetitions of the Great Cycle, the very nature of the energetic workings of the Universe. Coming to understand this Cycle, and learning to harness its energy by working within its parameters is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves... one of the greatest tools in our quest for inner growth and understanding. We are a part of the Universe, not apart from it, and becoming conscious of the mechanics of the Universe gives us great insight into our inner Universe as well. As above, so below. As within, so without."

Yet, as with any good book there is more. We are also taken on a journey through the landscape of Avalon, tying in the tangibility of the land with the intangibleness of the inner process grounding us in the work of our inner transformation through the Cycle of Healing.

Finally, a book that helps you look within!
I like how the author of "Avalon Within" makes a connection with women cycles, earth cycles, nature cylces, etc. The other thing I like is how she presents each aspect of her tradition with not only legend and myth background, but also substance and historical facts, so that it is up to the reader to see for themselves what to believe in. She also references other books on certain topics for further reading. After reading "Avalon Within," I learned that in the Celtic Welsh tradition, they believed in 5 goddesses and that one could apply the goddesses to yourself, by having each one represent a certain aspect of the "whole" you. This is MY interpretation of the goddesses. Because of these analogies and interesting points of view, I was attracted to the book and Avalon tradition. It's just another way of helping women improve themselves, feel more confident about themselves, and become a better all-round person. The book takes you on a journey to look "within" and see what aspects of yourself you would like to change for the better: Do you want to be a better - healer, lover, mother, nurturer, etc. and what do you need to do to become this person? I enjoyed this book :)