Celebrating Autumn Equinox through Creative Ritual The equinox occurs twice annually, once in March (spring equinox) and again in September (autumn equinox). The autumn equinox takes place on September 22nd this year 2021. What is an equinox? The word equinox originates form a Latin word meaning equal-night. At this time, day and night are of equal … More Seasonal Celebrations: Mabon (Autumn Equinox)
Happy Easter everyone, or Ostora if you celebrate the origins of Easter (see my blog post; ‘The Origins of Easter‘ to read more about the true essence of the festivity.) I love nothing more than to unearth the ancient roots of our modern-day festivities as it helps to enrich my celebrations with greater reverence and soulful … More Celebrating Easter through Creative Ritual
In celebration of the EASTER weekend, I decided to create a flower mandala as a celebration and offering of gratitude for the beauty of Spring. For me, Easter is a time to honour the fertility and rebirth of the natural world. Here in the northern hemisphere, we see buds and blossoms blooming in full glory after the dormancy … More Easter Flower Mandala & The Origins of Easter
If you’ve been following my blog for a while you may have gathered that nature is my biggest muse, an endless source of inspiration to fuel the creative self! As you will see from my Autumnal photography post, my camera is my trusty companion which accompanies me everywhere – just in case inspiration hits! And in … More The Art of Autumn ~ Getting Creative out in Nature
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© Ameetav Nangrani / Flickr There’s something quite enchanting about autumn. It’s mesmerising array of blazing colours splattered beautifully across Gaia’s very own canvas. Woodland paths blanketed by a multi-hued carpet of leaves enhanced by the vivid glow of an autumn sunset. Nature’s masterpiece at its very…
When you go down to the woods today, Why not make a Nature Mandala? I love the process of making a mandala using the abundance of natural materials supplied by Mother Nature. It reminds me of the sublime beauty that surrounds us in every moment, but which often goes unnoticed. By creating a piece of … More The Art of Nature Mandalas
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