Works by
Tom Cowan
(Writer)

Yearning for the Wind: Celtic Reflections on Nature and the Soul (2003)
Throughout the ages, shamans and mystics have recognized that all created things share some level of consciousness, and that ordinary and non-ordinary realities interact at some point. This book by a well-known Celtic American shaman explores those interactions and interconnected pathways, looking at the interdependence of our material life with our inner life and that of nature. Each chapter is a small window into the mysteries of nature and soul as they infuse daily life. Cowan draws on the teachings of medieval mystics, fairy legends, Celtic songs, present-day poets and seekers, Native American stories, and other traditions. From these strands he weaves a Celtic knot of spirit that is both beautiful and strong.

Wending Your Way: A New Version of the Old English Rune Poem (2001)

The Way of the Saints: Prayers, Practices, and Meditations (1998)
The timeless example of the saints can lead us to new understanding today...

The compassion of St. Francis. The ardor of St. Catherine. The strength of St. Sebastian. Their stories are unique yet profoundly universal, capturing not only a wide range of human experience but also a wealth of timeless truths. Theirs are stories of faith, sacrifice, grace, and ultimately, love.

The Way of the Saints offers the modern reader new ways to gain wisdom, comfort and strength from the courageous examples of the saints. With prayers, practices, and meditations that each saint has inspired, the reader can take to heart the example of each saint's life--and make it a part of their own.

Includes:

• More than 200 short biographies of well-known and obscure saints

• A history of sainthood and an explanation of the canonization process

• An easy-reference format of biographies and inspirations of each saint

• Prayers, meditations and practices inspired by each saint that will appeal to people of all faiths

• Offers a more immediate and modern perspective on the popular theme of the lives of the saints

• Includes practical advice, tips, prayers, and meditations

• The author's approach will appeal to people of all faiths who look for inspiration from the examples of great spiritual figures

The Pocket Guide to Shamanism (1997)

Shamanism: As A Spiritual Practice for Daily Life (1996)
This inspirational book blends elements of shamanism with inherited traditions and contemporary religious commitments. Drawing on shamanic practices from the world over, Shamanism as a Spiritual Practice for Daily Life addresses the needs of contemporary people who yearn to deepen their own innate mystical sensibilities. This inspirational book shows how to develop a personal spiritual practice by blending elements of shamanism with inherited traditions and current religious commitments.

Contents include:

• The central role of power animals and spirit teachers.

• Visionary techniques for exploring the extraordinary in everyday life.

• Elements of childhood spirituality including songs, secret hiding places, power spots, and imaginary power figures.

• A journey to an ancestral shaman to recover lost knowledge.

The Book of Séance: How to Reach Out to the Next World (1994)

Fire in the Head: Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit (1993)
Advice and step-by-step guidelines for those seeking to recover from addictive relationships.

Love Magic: The Way to Love through Rituals, Spells, and the Magical Life (1992) by Laurie Cabot and Tom Cowan
Discover the magical power of love through the mystical practice of magic in this wide-ranging collection of spells, rituals, and meditations from the authors of Power of the Witch. You don't have to be a Witch to use Love Magic.

This enlightening book—a rich treasury of spells for men, women, and couples to attract, enhance, or end relationships—addresses both the novice and the experienced magic worker. Following an inspiring and informative overview on the meaning of love magic and on the craft of performing it, Love Magic offers and extensive array of rituals to bring warmth, affection, pleasure, and passion into your life and the lives of others. Told in Laurie Cabot's friendly voice and reflecting her many years of experience as a Witch, Love Magic promotes magic for the good of all and the harm of none, so readers can't hurt their chances of love, only increase them.

Power of the Witch: The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to Enlightenment (1989) by Laurie Cabot and Tom Cowan
In Power of the Witch, Laurie Cabot, a practicing Witch herself, reveals the secret lore of the ancient Witch healers that has been handed down through the centuries.

She begins with the disturbing history of Witchcraft, showing how the practice was consciously associated with evil by religious and political orders that needed some justification for the systematic destruction of powerful women and matriarchal religions. She then focuses on Witchcraft as way of life and the use of Witchcraft as a science to develop one's psychic abilities. Author Cabot tells us what spells are, why they work, and how to use them. Accessible, well researched, and entertaining, this fascinating volume explores Witchcraft in its many lights—as the oldest Western religion, as a means of power and enlightenment, as early and essential feminism, and as a healing art.