“Myths and dreams come from the same place.. from realisations of some kind that then have to find expression in symbolic form” Joseph Cambpbell The myths and archetypes within the Tarot help us to reclaim the lost parts of ourselves and offer inspiration on our journey of life. Join me at Treadwells online on Tuesday 4th…
A two hour talk, recording available, on Monday 7th March at 7pm at Treadwells online The Journey of the Fool is the oldest story in the world. Its core meaning is woven into myths and legends that reveal how a person answers a call, goes on a quest, responds to a challenge and overcomes adversity…
This Wheel of the Year Tarot Spread is designed to help us connect seasonally with our own personal development. It helps us align with nature’s seasonal rhythms as well as reminding you what might be worth focusing on as you progress throughout the year. A Workshop on this spread will be online at Treadwells on…
Tuesday 11th October at 7pm: Online talk at Treadwell on Magickal Pathworking, or the practice of imaginatively and clairvoyantly travelling on the paths of the Tree of Life, a symbol of the inner worlds central to Hermetic Qabalah, a system of magic which arose in the Italian renaissance out of, but distinct from Jewish kabbalah. The Archetypes…
The month of August dedicated to the Sumerian Goddess Inanna, was known as Kin-Inanna, or ‘Work of Inanna’ according to the calendar of Nippur. The statues of the goddess were cleansed and purified in the river before the return of her beloved husband Dumuzi. The new moon this year on 19th August is a time…
“The plots that entangle our souls dand draw forth our characters are the great myths. That is why we need a sense of myth and knowledge of different myths to gain insight into our epic struggles, our misalliances and our tragedies.”. James Hillman 13th September, Online Talk. Treadwells I used to run this as a…
Priestess and Witch in Conversation. Join me as I discuss the last nearly 50 years as a Priestess of Wicca with a fellow Priestess Rebecca Beattie. Touching on what have been our gifts and challenges on such a path, I shall expand on what has changed since the day I stepped out on what was…
In the week of Lughnasadh, or Lammas, the ancient cross quarter fire festival of the first harvest, when the ripening grain is cut, I write of the Irish Goddess of Sovereignty, a mother earth goddess, called Tailtiu. Tailltiu was miume, or foster mother, to the sovereign Irish god Lugh and whilst we know little of…
/Introducing two new courses on my website – a complete Foundation Course for Beginners and an Intermediate for once you have got to grips with the basics. These courses were the basis of my teachings in classes and workshops for over 23 years and have plenty of tips and examples to support your study. Each…
As I write this post approaching the Spring Equinox of 2022 my heart is heavy at the horror of the invasion of Ukraine, I honour their ancient deities and call upon them for their help to their people. And their deities are those of the Russian people, who are also suffering at the hands of…