by Rita Dowling | May 11, 2018 | Celtic Calendar, Celtic Tradition, Change, Transition
The wheel of life turns to the season of Bealtaine. May is a time of honoring the fertility of the Earth and celebrate the fire and abundance of life that is all around. The daffodils dance, the sunflower sways and the light of the Sun smiles on us. Let this be a time...
by Rita Dowling | Dec 20, 2016 | Celtic Tradition, Change, New Year
The winter Solstice is recognised and celebrated throughout the World as the turning of the Cosmic wheel from the dark days of mystery into the light of realisation and the trust in the cyclical order of the Universe. It is a time to embrace the richness of the Earth...
by Rita Dowling | Jul 14, 2016 | Celtic Tradition, Change, Presence
Now back, once again in my garden after a journey of spiritual growth, dialogue and connection in Würzburg and Karlstadt, Germany, I can reflect on my experiences and appreciate the wonders and the essence of the human being. Here in the garden, I connect to the...
by Rita Dowling | May 5, 2016 | Celtic Tradition
The 1st May represents the beginning of summer. The may flowers blossom and show their splendour throughout the land and enliven our spirits. The word Bealtaine means Bright fire and during the Bealtaine festival fires are lit to celebrate the coming of summer which...
by Rita Dowling | Mar 22, 2016 | Celtic Tradition, Change
Spring Equinox represents the time of year when day and night are equal. Balance returns to the Earth through the light of the Sun, new growth is seen as the sleepy Landscape awakens to the call of Spring. It is a time to allow the light within you to illuminate your...
by Rita Dowling | Mar 11, 2016 | Celtic Tradition, Change
Self Love is a true desire to reach ones own potential through loving kindness and compassion. The trap of self criticism hinders one becoming who they want to be. Make a decision now to stop being an adversary in your life story. Change happens with one small...
