The Celtic month Willow celebrates the powers of harmony and resilience. In Gaelic, the month of Willow is referred to as Saille, (pronounced Sahl-yeh) and it is the fifth month in the Ogham tree calendar. The willow is often associated with the Triple Goddess and Brigid as well…
The Celtic month Alder celebrates rebirth, resurrection, and sunrise as it heralds spring with new leaves. The alder symbolizes rebirth possibly because alder buds grow in a spiral pattern. In Gaelic, the month of Alder is referred to as Fearn (pronounced fa-rin), and it is the 5th month in…
Nion is the Ash month. During this month, we make spells that focus on the inner self, spiritual journeys, and prophetic dreams. The most productive tools are made from the branches of the Ash tree. Ash month starts on February 18 and ends on March 17. The Ash is a…
In this calendar, each month has fixed dates, and doesn’t follow the waxing and waning cycle Beth (Birch) December 24 to January 20 Luis (Rowan) January 21 to February 17 Nion (Ash) February 18 to March 17 Fearn (Alder) March 18 to April 14 Saille (Willow) April 15 to…
When we receive ashes on our foreheads, we are reminded that we are dust and to dust we shall return. . Being human means being both blessed and broken, and Ash Wednesday is a special invitation to look at our own brokenness in a way that can bring healing, strength, and…