The original celebration was not a Christian one. In Anglo-Saxon history, the festival was originally for the goddess Ēostre, also sometimes written as Ēastre. Ēostre also gives her name to Eosturmonath, one of the months in the Anglo-Saxon calendar, and is believed to have been either a goddess of light or fertility. Experts who have […]
What is Féile na Marbh?
The festival Féile na Marbh is Gaelic by tradition. In Scotland and Ireland, it has become bundled into Samhain. The phrase “Féile na Marbh” is Irish for Festival of the Dead. In the past the festival itself could have lasted up to three days; beginning at the end of October. As a result, Féile na […]
The tenth sign: Capricorn
Image by Leo Reynolds via Flickr Tropical dates: 22 December to 20 January Sidereal dates: January 15 to February 12 (approx) Representation: Goat’s head with fish tail Ruling planet and groupings: Saturn; feminine, cardinal and earth Associations: Colour: Dark colours Flowers: Pansy and ivy Gemstone: Amethyst Trees: Pine and willow Traits It is not uncommon […]
The meaning of October
October means the eighth month. October was the eighth month in the year according to the old Roman calendar until January and February were added to the start of the year. The Old English name for October is Winterfylleth which is said to refer to the Winter full moon. Events in October Samhain (or Halloween) […]
The meaning of September
September means the seventh month. September is the month where many Christian denominations celebrate the Feasts of the Cross. The feast commemorates the cross used in the crucifixion of Jesus. The Anglo-Saxons called the month Haligmonað (holy month). Events in September Zhongqiu Jie (Moon Festival) Born in September? Birthstone: Sapphire Flower: Morning Glory (or Aster) […]
The fifth sign: Leo
Image via Wikipedia Tropical dates: 23 July to 23 August Sidereal dates: 17 August to 16 September (approx) Representation: Lion’s tail Ruling planet and groupings: Sun; masculine, fixed and fire Associations: Colour: Gold and scarlet Flowers: Marigold Gemstone: Ruby Trees: Walnut and olive Traits Proud, generous and creative. Leonians often need to keep themselves in […]
The meaning of August
August means Augustus Caesar’s month. Augustus Caesar completed the calendar reform started by Julius Caesar and also named a month after himself. Augustus became the first emperor of Rome after Julius was assassinated in 44 BC. Events in August The Feast of the Assumption Born in August? Birthstone: Peridot Flower: Gladiolus Tropical Zodiac: Leo (July […]
The meaning of cat talismans
Originally cat charms were used to signify luck and are common today. The question is whether they represent good or bad luck.
The black cat, in particular, is sometimes seen as unlucky as it represents one of the forms Satan is believed to take as he stalks the Earth. Others will wear the black cat charm to specifically ward against bad luck.
The Romans took the fiercely independent nature of the cat and translated this to the concept of liberty. The ancient Egyptians associated the cat to the moon and drew connections between the dilation and contraction of cat eyes to the waxing and waning of the moon. Egyptian moon gods or goddesses would often be depicted with the wedjat eye in the full-moon disk over their head. The wedjat-eye, however, belonged to Re and was later associated with Thoth, rather than the cats.
The meaning of the number 9
Seeing the number 9 everywhere? Discover the spiritual meaning, symbolism, and mythology behind this powerful number of completion and wisdom.
The fourth sign: Cancer
A typical Cancerian is protective, often stubborn and sometimes moody. Cancerians have highly attuned intuition and reliable decision making skills and reactions however they are also prone to worrying too much.
