Review: Pagan Portals - Sulis by Rachel Patterson

Rachel Patterson is one of the top pagan writers on English goddesses, covering scholarly research and her perspective as a practicing high priestess and witch. Her latest book is on Sulis, whose name is found at the hot springs in Bath, and who is associated with spring waters and solar energy.

This new pagan portals title is in two parts. In the first bit, Rachel examines the history and evidence for a goddess who was clearly important in the past. The second part is about working with Sulis. Rachel covers personal insights, appropriate things to put on altars, rituals, magic, and recipes to serve at feasts in honour of the goddess.

“Sulis is one of the very ancient English goddesses. From evidence found we know that she was worshipped at the hot springs in Bath, in the UK, going back to at least the Mesolithic period. What we know about her can only be gleaned from the archaeological finds at the Roman Baths in Bath and a few mentions in ancient Roman documents. What we do know is that she must have been extremely powerful, and her presence continues to carry that energy forward. The historical information in this book is drawn from archaeological finds and academic viewpoints from experts in their field. Little or nothing is known or has been found about the goddess herself, or how she was honoured. Drawing upon personal experience, this book gives you an introduction to connect with Sulis yourself and discover and create your own relationship with her.”

I really enjoyed reading an advance copy of Pagan Portals – Sulis, not only because it contains a useful information and practical suggestions, but also because Rachel has a great writing style. 

Free launch event

On Saturday 7 September Rachel Patterson is offering a free online workshop, talk, and ritual for Pagan Portals – Sulis. It will be streamed live to https://www.facebook.com/RachelPattersonbooks and https://www.facebook.com/kitchenwitchuk

About the author

Rachel is an English witch who has been walking the Pagan pathway for over thirty years. She has had over 25 books published, some of them becoming best sellers. High Priestess of the Kitchen Witch Coven and an Elder at the online Kitchen Witch School of Natural Witchcraft, she gives talks to pagan groups and co-runs open rituals and workshops run by the Kitchen Witch Coven.

You can view Pagan Portals – Sulis at publisher Moon Books and on Amazon. The official publication date is 24 September.

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