Water certainly has been on my mind these past few weeks; not only the pleasure of summer boating and swimming here in the Finger Lakes but also the flooding, the severe storms, and the general upheaval of weather.
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May Day and the Celtic Fire Festival of Spring Beltane are ancient traditions that celebrate the coming of the Light, new growth and seasonal beginnings. Not only did people joyfully dance around the May Pole, but couples jumped the fire as part of spring mating rituals.
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Since ancient times, the owl has been a sacred animal and spirit guide in many traditions. I was first aware of Owl as an amulet and symbol from the Greek legends, notably the owl who accompanied Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. Native American, Norse, and Egyptian legends join our Celtic ancestors in honoring Owl for her wisdom.
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Spring is here and the salmon are running. The Oracle cards speak again with great timing. Not only is it seasonal, but it comes at a time when wisdom is certainly needed to navigate the change and turmoil we all face. I think everyone is weary at this point. A refreshing sign of hope and endurance comes with the image of salmon jumping as they head upstream.
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The first blog of the new year brings us an oracle reading from my new deck. May these cards speak to you, stir your imagination and encourage you in the year ahead.
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Anyone who has ever meditated or taken Yoga knows the importance of the breath, of deepening and slowing our breathing to quiet mind, body, and spirit.
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I had never seen a bonfire built so elaborately. The huge mound of were for wooden doors, one in each direction, each with a beautifully painted animal representing that direction. While the fire was awesome, as soon as the painted creatures caught flame, there was a gasp from the crowd and a tear came to my eye- a tear not of sadness but of appreciation, appreciation for the seasons of our lives.
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The image of a forest in Ireland, the words from an American poet, both conjuring up the magic of a walk in the forest. And what better time than spring. Longfellow said it all in the first stanza of Evangeline.
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Magic, mystery and mysticism are associated with Merlin. Legends of his shapeshifting, his long-life and many feats abound. Yet, he is best known as the mentor to King Arthur. In this deck, the card represents guidance, introspection and solitude. All great prophets are said to have spent time alone in the wilderness as a means of gathering strength and wisdom for the path ahead of them.
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Yes, the Celts saw power and magic in threes. The notion of the magic of threes is illustrated in folklore by leprechauns, fairies and wizards. Disney has helped us all to know the stories of three wishes, the three good fairies, the three witches, etc.
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A hundred thousand welcomes - Céad míle fáilte (Irish), Ceud mìle fàilte (Scottish).
Welcome to my new blog.
My experiences in Celtic lands have led to my passion for several themes that I have woven into my books, presentations and now this blog…
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