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
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
Understanding the Irish Goddess Through Lore, Land, and Living Practice The Mórrígan is one of the most powerful and multifaceted deities in Irish mythology. She’s often called a war goddess, yet that title barely captures her depth. Scholar Máire Herbert reminds us that her role “cannot be confined to war”; she is also a guardian … Continue reading Who Is the Mórrígan?
Hecate is one of those goddesses who continues to capture imaginations across centuries. She stands at the crossroads of history, myth, and spirituality—an enigmatic figure who refuses to be confined to any single role. To explore Hecate is to journey through ancient Greece and Asia Minor (present day Turkey), down shadowed paths lit only by … Continue reading Hecate: Guardian of Thresholds, Ancient and Modern
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 