Easter is another key date that is celebrated in the Christian calendar. Unlike Christmas Day, when the event is celebrated on the 25th December every year, Easter Day is dependent on the full moon between the 22nd March and 25th April. This isn’t just a one-day celebration; it is a seven-day event, with the key days being Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and of course Easter Sunday. Holy Week Palm Sunday has been and gone, but plays a significant part in Holy Week as it is when Jesus arrived on a donkey to Jerusalem and palm branches were being thrown at him. Maundy Thursday is ..read more

The full moon is by far my favourite part of the Luna Cycle. It is the peak of all energies and is the most celebrated and acknowledged phase too. This time is when the moon’s energy is at its most powerful and the most influential on us and our planet Earth.  When the moon is full the energy we can absorb and embrace from it is at its max; this means that we can feel very emotional and volatile (this goes for our pets also!) It may also shine a harsh light on those darker parts of ourselves that we have been avoiding or repressing.  Each full moon of the year has its own unique name ..read more

During the Waxing Moon phase, which occurs after a New Moon and before the Full Moon, the energies in the lunar cycle begin to intensify. This is a favourable time to harness these energies and create momentum in our lives. It presents an opportunity for us to sow the seeds of manifestation by setting goals and initiating new projects. By utilising this period effectively, we can maximise our chances of success as these endeavours will reach their peak around the time of the Full Moon. Therefore, it is advisable to take advantage of this phase for goal setting and starting new ventures. The Wa ..read more

Waning Moon: To Wane – To Become Weaker When something wanes, it typically becomes weaker and loses its strength or potency; this is also the case when we talk about the Waning Moon part of the Luna Cycle. At this time, the full Luna power we experience at the Full Moon is starting to die down, ready for the New Moon and the start of a new cycle. This is a time of weakening energies, which may initially sound negative; however, this just means it is the perfect time to relax, think clearly and review our recent activities and choices. The Waning Moon is a perfect time for letting go, reflectin ..read more

The traditional colours of red and green are always associated with Christmas, just as much as the familiar black and orange pumpkin colours are associated with Halloween, but why are pumpkins part of Halloween celebrations? To answer this we need to go right back to the how Halloween started, although it is traditionally an American holiday that some may say has been over commercialised it was actually Irish immigrants that first took Halloween to America. Over 700,000 of them were displaced due to the potato famine in the nineteenth century. Part of the Irish Halloween celebrations was the ..read more

You may often hear or read the term ‘cleansing’, referring to spiritual rituals and daily habits. Sometimes this term is confused with cleaning or clearing, and although there are some similarities, there are also many differences when it comes to this ancient spiritual act.  Cleansing is helpful for spiritual tools and spaces. The most common of these; are your crystals, alter space and ritual tools such as candles etc. It is, however, also important; to cleanse your spiritual self, body and energies. In this article, I will take you through various ways in which you can do this; and eas ..read more

Welcome to the world of Numerology! We will be exploring different numbered ‘life paths. As well as discussing the history, traditions and beliefs held within Numerology. A life path number may reveal important information about a person’s personality; strengths, talents, emotional reactions and inner needs, and these posts may help you discover your soul purpose. What is Numerology? It is often said that numerology is one of the easiest divination techniques to learn and master. So, if you are looking to develop your psychic abilities then this could be a perfect place to start. Numerology i ..read more

Summer solstice has been a special moment in the yearly cycle since Neolithic times, thousands of years before humans understood the orbit of the sun and the planets. Since then many civilisations throughout history and around the globe have celebrated the summer solstice also known as midsummer. For the Egyptians the solstice marked the start of the season where the Nile would flood, overflow its banks and give nutrients to enrich the soil to allow crops to grow. The ancient Greeks also saw the solstice as a special time of the year as it would mark time when the Olympic games were about to ..read more

Zen Buddhist’s main aim was to live in the present so that they could experience and see everything fully. To help them achieve this goal, they used a form of meditation called – Zen Sitting. They typically chose one of six positions and then sat very still for some time, allowing their minds; to be completely quiet. Zen Masters Zen Masters often described this meditation practice as ‘sitting like a mountain’. Whilst they wanted to clear their minds of thoughts, it was okay for them to become aware of and at one with nature, the Earth, the sky and their surroundings. As you might imagine, afte ..read more

Do you tend to abide by superstitions? Like not walking on cracks in pavements or under ladders? Then, this article is for you. We look at some superstitions and omens, good and bad luck surrounding Spring! Bee Whilst you might be annoyed at a Bee entering your home, it actually represents good luck. It can also mean you will get a visit from a stranger! It might be tempting to chase the bee from your home, but it is very unlucky if you do – they must come and go naturally. Killing a bee is thought to bring several years of bad luck. Cuckoo Hearing a Cuckoo is the ultimate ..read more