Walking the Pagan Path of Light and Shadow.
Artwork © Wyn Abbot. All rights belong to the artist. Introduction: Divine Figures in the Turning of the Year The figures of the Cailleach and Brigid occupy a central place in Gaelic seasonal lore, representing the shifting forces of winter and spring in the landscapes of Ireland and Scotland. Although they emerge from different strands … Continue reading The Cailleach and Brigid: Seasonal Powers in Gaelic Tradition
Modern culture often depicts fairies as tiny, winged, and harmless, glittering sprites of *Peter Pan* or Victorian art. But the beings once known as the Fae, the Good People, or the Aos Sí, were nothing like the gentle creatures of storybooks. In their original form, they were ancient, powerful, and unpredictable spirits of the Otherworld … Continue reading The Fae: Beyond Disney and Victorian Fantasy
Across the Pagan world, the Wheel of the Year is a sacred cycle of eight seasonal festivals, known as the Sabbats, which trace the dance between light and shadow, life and death, birth and renewal. To walk this wheel is to step into rhythm with the natural world and to recognise that we, too, are … Continue reading A Turning with the Seasons: The Living Wisdom of the Wheel of the Year
Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter, is one of the most sacred Sabbats on the Wheel of the Year. Often seen as the Pagan New Year, it’s a time to honour ancestors, reflect on the cycles of life and death, and embrace the thinning veil … Continue reading Celebrating Samhain with Children: Cooking, Crafts, Nature, and Dress-Up for Pagan Families
Introduction The expression “Dark Goddess” has gained traction in modern esotericism, neopaganism, and popular spirituality. It is frequently applied to deities associated with war, death, the underworld, or transformation, such as the Mórrígan in Irish tradition, Hecate in Greek religion, Kali in Hinduism, or Ereshkigal in Mesopotamian mythology. Advocates of the term often intend to … Continue reading Debunking the Term “Dark Goddess”: A Critical Examination
Introduction Samhain (pronounced SOW-in or SAH-win) is one of the most ancient and significant festivals of the Celtic world. Dating back more than two thousand years, it marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter — the “dark half” of the year. Over centuries, Samhain evolved, blending with Christian traditions and … Continue reading The Origins and Evolution of Samhain: From Ancient Celtic Festival to Modern Halloween
The Illuminated Pathway 