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Samhin Meditation:
At Samhain the dark half of the year commences. It is a truly magical time. Death is always followed by rebirth and while this is the end of the old year, it is the beginning of the new year. For the Celts the day did not begin at dawn, it began at sunset, it began with darkness. Light is always born out of darkness, they are inseparable, interdependent, and necessary. Please enjoy our Samhain wheel of the year meditation. |
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Celtic Inspiration: A Samhain Altar
Samhain, the first of the winter festivals, honours the animal cull, the dead and the world of spirits, so decorations of stones, bones and interestingly shaped sticks and twigs are all suitable objects for your altar, as are the colours black, white, purple and green. Decorations of natural objects, such as pumpkin and gourds, dried seedheads, nuts, sloe berries and antlers, all give the right feel. You may decide to create a sombre-looking altar or space, or go for a wilder underworld/faery feeling, with moss and ivy wreaths. It's a matter of choice, so go with what really calls to you to honour this Samhain. (Danu Forest) |
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A Message from the Morrigan:
Supporting your microbiome is one of the best things you can do for your health, physical and mental. Our microbiomes, the billions of bacteria that work symbiotically with us, are suffering the same fate as our wildlife, blasted by pesticides, antibiotics, and poor food choices. Opt for a varied fibre rich diet with plenty of fermented foods.
And get into the garden, as exposure to the microbiome of healthy soil will bolster your own. |
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Team Profile: Dervil Dunford
Derval is a qualified MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) and Yoga Nidra teacher, Heart Math Coach, Breath Mastery teacher, Stress Management Coach and Breath-Body-Mind teacher. She has also studied Hypnotherapy, Aromatherapy, Counselling Skills. She is co-founder of ‘Mindfulness Matters’, has trained over 9000 Irish primary school teachers, and changed the lives of tens of thousands of children through breathwork, mindfulness, and well-being.
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Recommended App:
Vinted: Whether you’re selling fashion brands, kids’ toys, or decorative pieces for your home, Vinted is the app for everything second-hand. You can sell quickly to a diverse community of members sharing, discussing, and trading at your fingertips. Customise your feed by following brands, wardrobes, and trendsetting sellers to get inspired. Be part of the movement making second-hand first choice. |
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Recommended Book: (Audible)
The Celtic World by Jennifer Paxton:
In The Celtic World, we discover the incredible story of the Celtic-speaking peoples, whose art, language, and culture once spread from Ireland to Austria. This series of 24 enlightening lectures explains the traditional historical view of who the Celts were, then contrasts it with brand-new evidence from DNA analysis and archeology that totally changes our perspective on where the Celts came from. |
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Tiger King: An exploration of big cat breeding and its bizarre underworld, populated by eccentric characters, namely zoo operator Joseph Maldonado-Passage. The series focuses on the small but deeply interconnected society of big cat conservationists such as Carole Baskin, owner of Big Cat Rescue, and collectors such as Exotic, whom Baskin accuses of abusing and exploiting wild animals.
Available on Netflix
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Celtic Living for the 21st Century:
You don't have to be David Attenborough to know that plastics are killing marine and sea life. Hundreds of thousands of seabirds ingest plastic every year, and new studies find plastic pollution is so pervasive on many beaches that its affecting their reproduction.. It's estimated that 60% of all seabird species have eaten pieces of plastic, with that number predicted to increase to 99 percent by 2050. Since spotting a plaque on the beach at Bray County Wicklow which read "3 for the Sea", I've been newly motivated to do my bit. So please bring a little bag with you on walks and take away three pieces of plastic every time you visit a beach, lake, river, canal or forest.
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Celtic Whispers Shop:
If you like the artwork and style of Celtic Whisper’s we also offer our designs on physical products as well. We invite you to visit our shop and see if any of our Celtic Designs would look good on a t-shirt, mug or sticker.
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Beannacht :
Samhain is the festival of endings and beginnings, of connection and renewal. Look to your ancestors to bring guidance for the coming year and prepare to nurture yourself through the approaching winter.
Slán go Fóill! |
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