Beltane Day

May 1st marks Beltane day, which was originally an ancient festival, celebrated in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man, although similar festivals were held in Wales, Brittany and Cornwall. Beltane marks the beginning of the summer season a time when livestock was driven out for summer grazing.

Weddings, the myths and history…

People from all over the world will be watching the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton eager to see the pageantry and splendour of a royal wedding. To Western eyes much of the ceremony will be familiar but how many of us realise the hidden meanings behind Western marriage traditions? And even if you are not particularly interested in the Royal wedding itself, the background to weddings is rather intriguing…

Ley lines

Easter Sunday It’s Easter Sunday and in the face of what can seem an almost relentless scientific secularism that is pounding the consciousness of Britons, I thought it would be worth focusing thoughts on Ley lines, with the help of my esteemed colleague, John Garland. John is a highly respected astrologer and writer of all […]