During the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020, I was interested to find that the Icelandic Forestry Service was recommending that Icelanders go out into the forest and hug trees. Can’t hug a person? Hug trees instead, was their advice. Tree hugging, they suggested, could be done in accordance social distancing and without the risk of passing … Continue reading Connecting with Trees and Devas
Category: Pagan
The Spring Equinox
Today, here in the UK, is the spring equinox and officially the first day of spring. It is also known as Ostara by the pagans and marks the season of fertility and growth. The official start of the spring season or equinox is March 20th at 9.58 pm GMT. The spring equinox is one of … Continue reading The Spring Equinox
Summer Solstice Celebrations
Today is the summer solstice (for those in the northern hemisphere), the longest day of the year and a day of celebration for pagans, wiccans, druids and anyone else who, like me, loves taking part in the rituals and celebrations of the pagan calendar. Over recent years I’ve taken part in celebrations for the spring … Continue reading Summer Solstice Celebrations