Author: Isla Skye
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Elderberry: The Queen of Herbs
“It is said by the wise women and fairy doctors that the roots of the elder tree, and the roots of an apple tree that bears red apples, if boiled together and drunk fasting will expel any evil living thing or evil spirit that may have taken up its abode in the body of a […]
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The Power of Symbolism
“Signs and symbols rule the world, not words or laws.” Confucius Symbolism is an often overlooked but ancient language that is in essence a trigger for imparting sacred information or subliminal messages. It’s a catalyst for perceptions, beliefs and emotions. Similarly to body language, it transcends barriers of language, nationality, culture and religion. Symbols are […]
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Síle na Gig: Mothers and Midwives of Life and Death
“Dance me through to the stillnessto the point where the motion begins.Dance me through to the silenceto the edge where the world begins.” Kathryn Price NicDhàna Cover image is ‘The Eye of the Cailleach’ by Margaret McKenna
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Cernunnos: The Horned God and Druid Consort
“I have had as many names as there are years to time itself! roared the monster. I am Herne the Hunter. I am Cernunnos. I am the eternal Green Man.” Patrick Ness, A Monster Calls
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Foxglove: The Good Folk’s Gloves
“Where fairy men and fairy women dwell, And Time is nothing, Loveliness is all, A damsel stood beside the spring, who made, The splendour of the sunlight seem as shadow. In her one person she had caught the grace, And beauty of the land and sea, the foxglove blown in early spring upon the mountain […]