Robert John Stewart

Robert John "R J" Stewart (1949-) is a Scottish-born composer, author, and teacher. He has written over 40 books on occultism, Ceremonial magic and Celtic mythology. His books include a series on the underworld and faery traditions.

From 1980 to 1988, Stewart wrote two books about Merlin, translating and exploring medieval texts on the topic (now published in one volume as "Merlin: the Prophetic Vision and Mystic Life", by Penguin Arkana). He also created the "Merlin Tarot", (Harper Collins) comprising a book and a deck of cards (painted by Miranda Gray) depicting scenes from ancient Merlin texts. This deck and book have been translated into Japanese, French, Italian, and German.Facts|date=December 2007

From 1988 to the present, R J Stewart has taught workshops and classes on Celtic and Classical mythological traditions, music and consciousness. In 1993, he co-wrote "Celtic Bards, Celtic Druids", (Published by Cassell, Blandford Press) with harper and storyteller Robin Williamson, founder of The Incredible String Band.

Bibliography

*"The Way of Merlin"
*"The Miracle Tree"
*"Living Magical Arts"
*"Advanced Magical Arts"
*"The Underworld Initiation"
*"The Living World of Faery"
*"Power within the Land"
*"Earth Light"
*"The Spiritual Dimensions of Music"
*"Celebrating the Male Mysteries"
*"Celtic Gods, Celtic Goddesses"
*"Walker Between Worlds"

External links

* [http://www.rjstewart.org/ Stewart's website]
* [http://www.dreampower.com/rjbio.html Dreampower biography] biographical page at Stewart's second website