Category: Spirituality

The Wheel of the Year ~ Paintings and Inspirations of the Seasons

November 4, 2016

I find endless fascination in the seasonal ebb and flow of life. The transition of colours and shifts in energy that are dictated by our solar cycle. When given the task of writing an essay and producing a series of artworks on the subject of Nature’s Rhythms, I was eager to explore the rhythm of The Wheel of the Year;  The annual cycle … More The Wheel of the Year ~ Paintings and Inspirations of the Seasons

Samhain Celebrations ~ Nature Spiral Ritual

October 30, 2016

Happy Samhain everyone! …or Halloween as it’s commonly known today. Those practicing an earth based spiritual path tend to follow the Celtic Wheel of the Year;- the annual cycle of seasonal festivals that mark a seasonal change caused by the Sun.  The 31st October is the ancient festival of Sahhain, a time that marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning … More Samhain Celebrations ~ Nature Spiral Ritual

Samhain ~ The roots of Halloween

October 28, 2016

You know it’s that time of year when the supermarket shelves are stocked with blood stained costumes, disembodied limbs, ghastly ghouls, ghosts and demon costumes. But Samhain isn’t necessarily a creepy, morbid holiday obsessed with death, as modern celebrations would suggest. Instead, it is intimately connected to Nature’s rhythms and touches on themes far deeper than we have been … More Samhain ~ The roots of Halloween

Photography: The Hidden Geometry of Flowers

July 11, 2016

I LOVE exploring the underlying symmetry and geometry of nature, particularly evident in the beautiful mandala patterns of flower faces. It reminds us of the geometry that underlies all existence, that to me points to the existence of a higher intelligence at play; a cosmic grand designer responsible for all of creation. Inspired by the beautiful book; The … More Photography: The Hidden Geometry of Flowers

The Magic Of Winter Solstice: 7 Ways to Celebrate the Returning Light

December 13, 2015

Originally posted on The Muse in the Mirror:
With Christmas fast approaching, it can be all too easy to get swept away in the festive frenzy of need and expectation, and to lose sight of the true reason for the season. Whilst I love celebrating Christmas day conventionally with my family, the real magic for me happens during the Winter…