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Celtic Art, Tarot and Intuition

27 Feb

I love art and endeavour to surround myself with colour and creativity as much as possible.

The artwork of the Celts holds a particular fascination for me, especially the use of colour and knotwork.

I’m particularly fond of the Celtic artwork in the tarot deck I use.

These cards are always a joy to spread, as the artwork is very similar to the work of Jim Fitzpatrick, whom I greatly admire

Reading the Tarot deck is especially effective for improving powers of intuition, as well as being a creative and calm way of tapping into the higher Self.

The Celtic Cross spread is a favourite of mine, as a way of focusing on aspects of enlightenment and inner strength.

This Tarot is based on Celtic symbolism that helps bring forth information from the intuitive right brain to interpret the cards selected.

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The spiral symbols represent eternal life, and the intricate knotwork, spiritual growth.

The key patterns are a continuation of spirals and form complex labyrinths.

This is one of my favourite throws as the design of the labyrinth represents the spiritual search for the Divine.

Flo sits watching over my sleeping mother!

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This is a walk around the gardens of Bealtaine video that I have filmed today and posted for you to watch on YouTube…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1bJ_f4n9Qc

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Tags: celtic art, celtic knotwork, celtic tarot, search for the Divine, spirals of life

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Saint Brigid’s Day, Imbolc and the 1st of Spring!

8 Jan

Making a St. Brigid’s cross is a special traditional ritual here in Ireland.

The ancient festival of Imbolc reminds us that deep in the earth lie the dormant seeds of new life and creativity

Brigid, the goddess of fire, whose manifestations were song, craftsmanship, and poetry, which the Irish considered the flame of knowledge.

This ritual marks the end of winter and the beginning of early spring, 1st February.

Brigid’s crosses are made of rushes that are pulled from the ground and made on the day.

The rushes must be pulled,rather than cut.

It is the custom to hang the cross by the door, as this is regarded to protect the house from fire and all negative energy.

Imbolc marks the centre of the dark half of the year.

Following the darkness of midwinter it is the time to prepare for growth & renewal

According to tradition a new cross is made each St Brigid’s Day.

The old one is then burned to keep fire and all bad energies away from the house.

Imbolc fell midway between the winter solstice & spring equinox of the Celtic calendar, but now falls on 1 Feb in the Gregorian calendar.

I have been making Brigid’s Crosses today for sale in the Bealtaine Cottage Etsy Shop.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BealtaineCottage

Tags: fire, good energy, pulling rushes, rushes, safe-guarding the home, Saint Brigid, st Brigid's cross, tradition in Ireland

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Categories Art, celebrations, Celtic Mythology, Celts, Country Living, Crafts, Folklore, History, Imbolc, Ireland, Lifestyle, Saint Bridget Cross, Spirituality, Spring

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I love art and endeavour to surround myself with colour and creativity as much as possible.

The artwork of the Celts holds a particular fascination for me, especially the use of colour and knotwork.

I’m particularly fond of the Celtic artwork in the tarot deck I use.

These cards are always a joy to spread, as the artwork is very similar to the work of Jim Fitzpatrick, whom I greatly admire

Reading the Tarot deck is especially effective for improving powers of intuition, as well as being a creative and calm way of tapping into the higher Self.

The Celtic Cross spread is a favourite of mine, as a way of focusing on aspects of enlightenment and inner strength.

This Tarot is based on Celtic symbolism that helps bring forth information from the intuitive right brain to interpret the cards selected.

The spiral symbols represent eternal life, and the intricate knotwork, spiritual growth.

The key patterns are a continuation of spirals and form complex labyrinths.

This is one of my favourite throws as the design of the labyrinth represents the spiritual search for the Divine.

Flo sits watching over my sleeping mother!

***********************************

This is a walk around the gardens of Bealtaine video that I have filmed today and posted for you to watch on YouTube…

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Making a St. Brigid’s cross is a special traditional ritual here in Ireland.

The ancient festival of Imbolc reminds us that deep in the earth lie the dormant seeds of new life and creativity

Brigid, the goddess of fire, whose manifestations were song, craftsmanship, and poetry, which the Irish considered the flame of knowledge.

This ritual marks the end of winter and the beginning of early spring, 1st February.

Brigid’s crosses are made of rushes that are pulled from the ground and made on the day.

The rushes must be pulled,rather than cut.

It is the custom to hang the cross by the door, as this is regarded to protect the house from fire and all negative energy.

Imbolc marks the centre of the dark half of the year.

Following the darkness of midwinter it is the time to prepare for growth & renewal

According to tradition a new cross is made each St Brigid’s Day.

The old one is then burned to keep fire and all bad energies away from the house.

Imbolc fell midway between the winter solstice & spring equinox of the Celtic calendar, but now falls on 1 Feb in the Gregorian calendar.

I have been making Brigid’s Crosses today for sale in the Bealtaine Cottage Etsy Shop.

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Over the past few thousand years, humankind has regarded Nature as property.

This concept is rooted in biblical text and has spawned generations who have regarded themselves as having dominion over the Earth.

The feudal system was based on dominion and continues today as a land-grab mentality, based on the principles of ownership and extraction.

Where we are at this point in time is the evolution of that concept, that biblical teaching, where we are now forced to try to manage degradation of the environment rather than prevent it.

We blow the tops off mountains to extract minerals.

Hundreds of chemicals are injected into the Earth to extract gas.

The filth of Tar Sands is hailed as our energy saviour!

Seed is wrenched from us to be “owned” by corporations like Monsanto.

Presidents enact laws to protect these creatures of destruction from the very courts that are there to protect you!

Nine days ago I started a petition.

Nine days ago I drew my line in the sand, deciding to refuse to comply with laws that violate Mother Earth and the abundance she so generously bestows upon us.

My own line in the sand has been confirmed this morning as the decision to refuse to comply with all laws that violate Mother Earth has been made.

The days of fence sitting are over.

The gloves are off

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