The magical charm of trefoil shamrock goes way beyond the fifth century Christian legend of St.Patrick. The three leaf plant (trefoil) is said to be the source of inspiration for the triskele, triple spiral, pagan symbols and beautifully illustrated knot-work illustrated in the Books of Kells. So why is this little plant classed as lucky? And why does it appear in mythology across so many civilizations?
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At sunset on Oct 31st, the transition point between two luminaries will exchange the baton from day to night. Forget midnight, it’s sunset that marks the close/ beginning of a Celtic day in their calendar. It’s Hallows Eve, (Halloween) a significant Celtic/Pagan festival marker and 1st of Nov. is Samhain. While those domicile in the S.H shall be celebrating Beltaine’s Eve, or as it’s more commonly known the Eve of May Day. To N.H folk it’s Celtic New Year’s Eve.
Both domiciles mark two major festivals or Witches Sabbaths; the beginning of Summer (S.H) and the beginning of the opposing season of Winter in the N. Hemisphere.
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At sunset tonight, the transition point between two luminaries exchanging the baton, and a Celtic day will come to a close. It’s the eve of a Celtic/Pagan festival marker. Known by many names - those domicile in the N.H will be celebrating Walpurgis Night, Beltaine’s Eve or as it’s more commonly known the Eve of May Day. To S.H folk it’s Celtic New Year’s Eve or Samhain’s Eve.
Both domiciles mark two of the major festivals or Witches Sabbaths; the beginning of Summer and the beginning of the opposing season of Winter.
Read moreSaints, Snakes, Serpent head goddess + Shamrock
The magical charm of trefoil shamrock goes way beyond the fifth century Christian legend of St.Patrick. The three leaf plant (trefoil) is said to be the source of inspiration for the triskele, triple spiral, pagan symbols and beautifully illustrated knot-work illustrated in the Books of Kells. So why is this little plant classed as lucky and appear in mythology across so many civilizations?
Read moreSamhain + Beltaine + Hemispheres
Samhain and Beltaine are intrinsically linked due to their polarity, standing opposite on the Celtic wheel of the year dial. The Wheel of the year marks eight Festivals which observe a combination of; the sun’s path on the ecliptic, agricultural cues, religious veneration as well as pagan and seasonal changes. But we must beat to our circadian rhythm, and honour the season that unfolds before us, regardless of the ‘date’ linked with the Wheel of the Year.
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