Kristoffer Hughes is Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, a Mount Haemus Scholar, and a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He is a teacher, writer, workshop leader, and guest speaker at Pagan conferences, camps, and festivals throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America. Kristoffer has also contributed to Welsh and English television and radio. He's the author of four books and the creator of the Celtic Tarot. He works professionally for Her Majesty's Coroner service and is a teacher of Death Midwifery. He lives on the isle of Anglesey just off the northern coast of Wales.

The books below are available to buy from any good book store.

Cerridwen

Celtic Goddess of Inspiration

The witch goddess Cerridwen is the focus of devotion and reverence among witches and Pagans around the world. This book traces Cerridwen's roots through layers of history and myth, and it provides hands-on exercises and visionary rites to help you realize her immeasurable power in your own magical practice.

Welsh Druid Kristoffer Hughes shows you how to evoke the magic of ecstatic poetry and song as you join the lineage of magical bards who have explored the secrets of Awen and Cerridwen's cauldron of inspiration. You will also discover Kristoffer's powerful approach to contemplative journeying, working with sigils, and creating an altar. With rituals for initiation, affirmation, and clarity, this deeply poetic book explores the transformative energies of the land, sea, and sky.

As the Last Leaf Falls

A Pagan's Perspective on Death, Dying & Bereavement

As the Last Leaf Falls is a guide to death and the mysterious world beyond. Join renowned Druid priest Kristoffer Hughes as he explores the three Celtic realms of existence—the realm of necessity, the realm of spirit, and the realm of infinity—and illuminates the essence of grief, mourning, and spiritual continuation. Challenging many status quo beliefs about the afterlife, this book provides exercises, meditations, rituals, and thought-provoking questions designed to bring you on a journey of discovery through the most profound of all human transitions.

Filled with insight and practical guidance, As the Last Leaf Falls shows you how to honor family and friends in spirit, discover life-affirming aspects of every state of existence, and move beyond the fear that surrounds death.

(This book was previously published as "The Journey Into Spirit")

Celtic Tarot

Embrace the power and magic of the ancient Celtic mysteries

Journey with the Celtic gods, goddesses, and magical allies into a world of enchantment and inspiration. This is not just a deck of cards; it's a storehouse of ancient myth and magic. With symbols, icons, and motifs designed to express and transmit the wisdom of the Celtic mysteries, this deck plunges the reader into the depths of the subtle planes.

Kit includes a 78-card deck and a 336-page full-color guidebook.

The Journey into Spirit

Death is not the end, and neither is it the beginning; it is one step along a perpetual, never-ending road of being.

Move beyond the fear that surrounds death. Explore your own attitudes toward a profound but often taboo subject. Discover within yourself life-affirming beliefs about every state of existence. Written by a Druid priest who has worked in the mortuary profession for over two decades, The Journey into Spirit illuminates the three realms of existence physical, spirit, and soul/source meditating upon each realm with stories from the author’s close work with death and his deeply personal spiritual experiences.

Discover powerful rituals to honour family and friends in spirit as you join author Kristoffer Hughes in this beautiful journey of insight and practical guidance.

This book is a guide to the process of death and offers a soothing hand that seeks to comfort the spirit and offer answers to the unknowingness of death. This sequential, deeply personal journey follows the author's life through the kingdom of the dead and into the realms of the spirit. Based on his experiences working in the mortuary field, the author found himself on the path of spirit in the Celtic tradition and developed a deeply spiritual understanding of the process of death and the questions that it evokes.

This book explores beliefs about the realm of the spirit and with meditations and questions invites the reader to examine their own views on death and dying.

(Now published as "As the Last Leaf Falls")

The book of Celtic Magic

For all the fans of Celtic lands, here is the clear, concise, intelligent, step-by-step guide to authentic Celtic magic. Written by a native Welsh speaker and Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, The Book of Celtic Magic includes complete instructions for spells, conjurations, and traditional divination systems. Based on ancient Celtic sources and manuscripts, you’ll also learn animal magic, plant magic, and discover the Celtic gods and goddesses and how to work with them as magical allies.

With this storehouse of traditional Celtic magic and methods, Kristoffer Hughes has done all the research into other books and ancient manuscripts so you can learn the real magic of the Celtic lands. Tried and tested, this genuine Celtic system of ritual can easily be incorporated into Pagan practice.

From the Cauldron Born

This exploration of the Welsh-Celtic myth of the prophet/poet Taliesin and the witch/goddess Cerridwen takes the reader on a transformative journey. It introduces them to core Celtic philosophy and magic, then embarks on a powerful, experiential foray into one of Wales’ most profound legends. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the myth that is the heart of Celtic mystery and become well-versed in a magical ritual for successfully working with one of Celtica’s most esteemed goddesses: Cerridwen.

Author Kristoffer Hughes, a practising Druid and scholar, examines the historical development of the Taliesin myth, provides an engaging in-depth analysis of each character’s archetypal role in the story, and presents practical applications, including a year-long magic ritual. As lyrical as it is practical, this unique guide offers readers the tools and understanding to fully immerse themselves into the mysteries of Celtic magic.

Natural Druidry

Natural Druidry is a deeply personal account of one man’s journey through the dappled groves of culture and tradition. Exploring the inspiration of Druidry through the eyes of a man in love with heritage and the land, Kristoffer takes you on a journey into the mysteries of the Druid tradition, into the shadows of the past and the magic of Druidry. Written with simplistic clarity, humour and tears, Kristoffer invites you to share his journey through tradition, descending into the mysteries of Druidry and of its practise in the twenty-first century. Exploring the fundamental principles of Druidry from ritual, connection, mythology, shamanism and finally a personal ride through the Druid year.

Halloween: The Quintessential British Guide to Treats and Frights

The first Halloween book with an entirely British flavour, providing an in depth look at the ancient roots of Halloween and its traditions, to the modern practise and the influence of the United States on this colourful, scare-filled festival. The authors, who themselves are Halloween fanatics, take the reader on a rollercoaster ride through time, through tradition and into the practical aspects of celebration, tricking and treating. This book is jam-packed with facts, anecdotes, useful tips and easy to follow, step by step guides to decorating and feasting. Meticulously created to suit every budget, there is something for everyone in this book. Discover the ancient origins of Trick or Treating, of costumes and pumpkin carving and how a festival has continued for over 2,000 years. Be inspired to create ghoulish, ghastly creations from everyday materials to transform your home into a place fit for the dead. Delight in mouth-watering, simple recipes for your best Halloween party yet! Follow ideas and suggestions for party games, ancient traditions, sizzling Cocktails and beverages. Be spooked by Halloween tales of terror. What you have in your hands is a whole cemetery of sinister goodies to baffle the senses and which will have the spirits cramming at your door in envy! So, pop the kettle on, pour a steaming cup of tea, and settle down to enjoy a book that will surely become a Halloween favourite.

Items available to purchase direct from Kristoffer Hughes.

Signed Bookplate

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Awen Pendant

Receive an exclusive Stainless Steel Awen pendant, blessed within the sacred waters of Lake Bala; the legendary home of Cerridwen and her family. Comes with a signed bookplate. Price is inclusive of postage and packing to any destination worldwide.

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Price: £28.00

Join Cerridwen devotee, author, native Cymraeg (Welsh) speaker and head of the Anglesey Druid Order, Kristoffer Hughes on an in depth, experiential journey into the mysteries of Cerridwen. Discover the historic mechanisms that preserved Cerridwen through time, and how and why she was as relevant to ancient and mediaeval Wales as she is to devotees of the present day.

This is a journey of history, magic and devotion in which you will discover who Cerridwen is, and how to develop a long-lasting and meaningful relationship with her. Covering over a thousand years of history, this course will take you to the very edge of her cauldron and ask you to immerse yourself in its sacred brew and be transformed.

What you will learn

Ten virtual, online classes will guide you to a deeper understanding of Cerridwen and her attributes and how those can be manifested in your life. You will be guided to learn what it means to be in her service and how your spiritual practise can emulate the virtues and qualities of Cerridwen.

Each class consist of lecture, meditation/ritual, wrap-up/homework.

The classes are ordered in this manner:

This is an interactive course and you will be asked to reflect on the classes and teachings therein and submit homework relevant to each class. Classes are live with all sessions recorded in case you are unable to attend and for further reflection. Each class runs between 2.5 and 3 hours with an approximate total class time of 25 - 30 hours. Classes take place at approx two week intervals on the dates shown above. Classes are on Sunday evenings at 7pm (GMT London).

Suggested reading material
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From the Cauldron Born

This exploration of the Welsh-Celtic myth of the prophet/poet Taliesin and the witch/goddess Cerridwen takes the reader on a transformative journey. It introduces them to core Celtic philosophy and magic, then embarks on a powerful, experiential foray into one of Wales’ most profound legends. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the myth that is the heart of Celtic mystery and become well-versed in a magical ritual for successfully working with one of Celtica’s most esteemed goddesses: Cerridwen.

Author Kristoffer Hughes, a practising Druid and scholar, examines the historical development of the Taliesin myth, provides an engaging in-depth analysis of each character’s archetypal role in the story, and presents practical applications, including a year-long magic ritual. As lyrical as it is practical, this unique guide offers readers the tools and understanding to fully immerse themselves into the mysteries of Celtic magic.

Cerridwen

Celtic Goddess of Inspiration

The witch goddess Cerridwen is the focus of devotion and reverence among witches and Pagans around the world. This book traces Cerridwen's roots through layers of history and myth, and it provides hands-on exercises and visionary rites to help you realize her immeasurable power in your own magical practice.

Welsh Druid Kristoffer Hughes shows you how to evoke the magic of ecstatic poetry and song as you join the lineage of magical bards who have explored the secrets of Awen and Cerridwen's cauldron of inspiration. You will also discover Kristoffer's powerful approach to contemplative journeying, working with sigils, and creating an altar. With rituals for initiation, affirmation, and clarity, this deeply poetic book explores the transformative energies of the land, sea, and sky.

Join award winning Tarot designer and author, Kristoffer Hughes on a fully inclusive residential Tarot course on the magical Isle of Anglesey.

On this course you will learn:

• What Tarot is
• Where it comes from
• What merits it has as a tool for divination and personal development
• What it means to be a reader
• How to learn the Tarot effectively
• The power of numerology and planetary correspondences in Tarot
• The Tree of Life as a map for learning the Tarot effectively and efficiently
• Tarot as a complete mystery school of teachings
• What tools you require to be a great reader
• Building confidence to read through numerous exercises
• Discover who you are in the Tarot
• How to develop and use spreads for effective readings
• How to use your intuition with the Tarot system

The course is classroom based with practical reading and familiarisation exercises to develop your Tarot skills. The course is aimed at total beginners and will guide you through everything you need to know to be an effective reader. It is also suitable for those who are familiar with the Tarot and may want to refresh their understanding. Either way, come and enjoy three days of total immersion in the magic and mysteries of the Tarot in a supporting, fun and uplifting environment.

This is a fully inclusive, residential course, all food, beverages, accommodation and course materials are provided in the cost. Please note that accommodation is basic with shared dormitory arrangements at the Anglesey Druid Order school. Course spaces are limited to 18 participants.