Category Archives: Pagan

The Oak is known as the father of trees and for good reason. It can live to well over 700 years – as symbol of strength, longevity and knowledge. It gives the impression of presiding over everything around it, quiet … Continue reading →

The Four Worlds Author: Phil Hansford The ancients described man as mind, body, and soul. Psychologists of the twentieth century added the subconscious to that definition. This produces a four-fold classification. The universe is also divided into four corresponding parts … Continue reading →

go-la or Winter North is the keeper of winter. The North is associated to the colour blue and represents sadness, humility and defeat. Winter is the season of survival and waiting. The Cherokee word for North is u-yv-tlv and translates … Continue reading →

Amber is not actually a crystal, but is fossilized tree resin which is many millions of years old. It is believed to be the first substance ever used by humans for decorative purposes, and archaeologists have found it in the … Continue reading →

One of the 4 major Sabbats, Imbolc, celebrates the banishing of Winter and welcomes the Spring. At the time of Imbolc, the newborn Sun God is seen as a small child nursing from his Mother. Imbolc is a time to … Continue reading →