Imagine this: you’re a peasant farmer living in Ulster, in Northern Ireland. Your wife died young, leaving you with small brood of children. Your house is in… Read more “Macha, the Morrígan, and the Curse of Ulster”
Tag: Celtic
The Four Treasures of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and A.E. Waite’s 2nd Tarot
In an earlier post I mentioned how A.E. Waite of Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck fame created a second deck: the Waite-Trinick deck. However, while I mentioned his interest… Read more “The Four Treasures of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and A.E. Waite’s 2nd Tarot”
Herbal Goddesses From Around the World.
In the West, herbal lore is often associated with the wise, or cunning woman; women who were persecuted as witches in the Middle Ages for their forbidden knowledge.… Read more “Herbal Goddesses From Around the World.”
Beltane: Hail The Aos Sí!
Celtic paganism was subjected to a Christian overlay; this is similar to what happened to the religions traditions of Western Africa, which resulted in several syncretic belief… Read more “Beltane: Hail The Aos Sí!”
Happy Groundhog Day!
Groundhog day falls on the second of February, a cross quarter day between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. A day where a furry little rodent comes… Read more “Happy Groundhog Day!”
Happy Imbolc! Brigid the Poet, Brigid the Saint
For many practicing Neo-Pagans, today is Imbolc, the half way point between Winter and Spring. For many Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Anglican Communion Christians, today is St.… Read more “Happy Imbolc! Brigid the Poet, Brigid the Saint”