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John Michael Greer is the award-winning author of more than fifty books, including The New Encyclopedia of the Occult, The Druidry Handbook, The Celtic Golden Dawn and Circles of Power: An Introduction to Hermetic Magic. An initiate in Freemasonry, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the Martinist Order, and three Druid traditions, Greer served as the Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA) for twelve years. He is also the author of seventeen fantasy and science fiction novels and ten nonfiction books on peak oil and the future of industrial society. He lives in Rhode Island and blogs weekly on politics, magic, and the future at www.ecosophia.net.

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An innovative system of self-initiation into ceremonial magic that will provide Druids with powerful rituals based on the life stages of the great magician Merlin.

Featuring eight full ceremonial workings to perform throughout the year, this impressive guide deepens your spirituality and connects you to mysteries passed down across the ages.

John Michael Greer presents a wealth of information on Merlin's life and myths as well as ancient initiations and how they re connected to Celtic deities.

Even if you have no experience with Druid magic, the detailed instructions in Merlin's Wheel make it easy to start your journey or enhance your spiritual path in exciting ways.

By marrying ceremonial magic with the legend of Merlin, this vital work unlocks ancient wisdom for the modern magician.

This revised, reorganised and expanded edition includes more information on the eight ceremonies of the ritual year and conversion instructions to use the ceremonies with The Druid Magic Handbook, traditional Golden Dawn magic and for group rituals.

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Introduction

PART ONE: MERLIN AND THE MYSTERIES
Chapter One: Rites of Initiation
Chapter Two: The Legend of Merlin
Chapter Three: The Way of Self-Initiation
Chapter Four: Names and Symbols
Chapter Five: Rituals and Meditations

PART TWO: THE RITES OF MERLIN'S WHEEL
Chapter Six: Alban Arthan
Chapter Seven: Calan Myri
Chapter Eight: Alban Eilir
Chapter Nine: Calan Mai
Chapter Ten: Alban Hefin
Chapter Eleven: Calan Gwyngalaf
Chapter Twelve: Alban Elfed
Chapter Thirteen: Calan Tachwedd

PART THREE: REVIVING THE MYSTERIES
Chapter Fourteen: Dancing Round Merlin's Wheel
Chapter Fifteen: Other Magical Systems
Chapter Sixteen: Other Mysteries, Other Gods

Appendix: Group Rituals for Merlin's Wheel
Bibliography
Index