Folk Wisdom... Folk Arts... and words that want to be shared

A mini besom is a small broom traditionally used in various spiritual practices, particularly in earth-based, magical traditions. Typically made from natural materials like twigs or straw bound together with string, it symbolizes the act of clearing away negative energies or unwanted influences....

The Autumnal Equinox is a natural time to celebrate harvest. One way of doing that (besides feasting with others - grin) is to create an Honouring Bundle.

Bundle-making is part of many wisdom tradition practices from around the world. Despachos, Prayer Ties, Blessing Bundles, etc. are all...

As we begin our move away from August and roll into September, it's a grand time of year to make the most of all the beautiful flowers and herbs we've been enjoying through the summer months. It’s also the time of year we start preparing for a different season.

Loose incense is a wonderful...

As we come towards the halfway point between summer solstice and fall equinox, we enter the tide of Lammas (or Lughnasadh), an ancient festival time with Celtic roots celebrating the first harvest. The craft of corn dollies comes from old ways of honouring the spirit of corn, recognizing that...

‘Telling the bees’ is an old folklore tradition that comes from Celtic mythology. It’s still practiced in North American and Europe. It holds the remembrance that honeybees are part of the family and close to their caretakers and keepers. Letting the honeybees know of the death...

In many places around the world, since Ancient times, flower crowns have been worn to celebrate the season and promote good fortune. Flower crowns have honoured the Gods, paid tribute to warriors, inspired bards, honoured mother earth, acknowledged cultural lineage and traditional attire, gave...