The full Moon on September 7, 2025 will undergo a total lunar eclipse in Pisces. Learn how this may affect you, especially between September 4-11, 2025, in this exclusive September full Moon astrology report by expert astrologer Kyle Thomas. Please note: This powerful lunation may have a ripple effect until October 7, 2025 (the day after the Full| Farmers' Almanac – Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
a map that leads to a better understanding of the Irish gods, their divine dwellings, and how the Tuatha Dé Danann became the fairies| Irish Myths
KNIGHT OF CUPS The card depicts a serene knight on a calm white horse. He is the god Osiris. The Egyptians called him the Lord of Love and the Good Shepherd. He came to earth to show mankind how to live with law and morality, how to worship the Gods and grow grain. He ruled … Continue reading "This Week’s Reading (19 August 25)"| Hearth Witchery
It is revealing to note that 80% or more of those accused of practising black magic during the witchcraft persecutions were women. A Dominican father declared that any woman knew more magic than a hundred men. According to the Malleus Maleficarum “There are more women than men found infected with the heresy of witchcraft “and … Continue reading "Witch Hunts – A War on Women"| Hearth Witchery
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The intense heat of the Dog Days has brought summer growth to its end, and the crops have ripened, ready for cutting. For the ancient Romans, August fell under the protection of Ceres, the grain goddess. The Anglo-Saxons called it the Harvest Month, [1] in Ruthenia it was the Sickle Month, in Moravia the Cutting … Continue reading "The Wheel Turns"| Hearth Witchery
Marymass, sometimes known as Murmass, is the Scottish name for the feast of the Assumption on 15th August. It replaced the earlier festival of Lughnasain in the northern regions where the harvest w…| Hearth Witchery
The Church of Our Becoming is Yulia Mahr's challenge to the binary – here, the artist discusses the body of work as well as her upcoming show at Compton Verney The post At Dover Street Market, Paris, Greek philosophy and surveillance technology illustrate queer bodies appeared first on 1854 Photography.| 1854 Photography
Explore the Irish(?) origins of Remmick, the main antagonist of Ryan Coogler's 2025 folk-horror film Sinners| Irish Myths
According to astrology, eclipses bring rapid developments and encourage us to move in the best direction — personally and collectively, as a society. If you are on the “right path,” you may experience major triumphs and victories. If not, you may meet a challenge that forces you to change direction, for the better. Curious how| Farmers' Almanac – Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
August’s full Moon in Aquarius will energize us to connect with people near and far to assess where we stand in the present and see how we can work together to create a brighter future. Expert astrologer Kyle Thomas shares overall insights as well as specific details for each zodiac sign in this exclusive August full Moon astrology| Farmers' Almanac – Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
She's one of Irish mythology's most popular goddesses, but have we been thinking about The Morrígan all wrong?| Irish Myths
"The fear is that the world has been turned inside out, the dark side made to seem light."| Writers Review
For more than 60 years, American political folklore has featured the sly candidate who resorts to using complex words he believes his listeners unfamiliar with in order to create doubts about his o…| So They Say
They found her in drawers, buried in garden beds, floating in old tubs. Hard as bone, cold to the touch. She didn’t blink. Didn’t bend. Still, she stayed, passed down, picked up, rarely spoken abou…| The Vale Magazine
When summer drapes the land in heat and everything slows beneath it, the Vitex tree begins to bloom. Its violet spires rise slowly, reaching into the shimmer with quiet intent. Called chaste tree, …| The Vale Magazine
Listen & Be Heard Remix Volume Three: a timely blend of our guests reading from their work, highlights from previous episodes, and a few surprises.| Listen & Be Heard Network
W hen the Characters find themselves haplessly traipsing about in very strange places, be it Dolmenwood’s Realms of Fairy, the Gardens of...| blog.d4caltrops.com
Ikebana doesn’t try to steal the spotlight. There’s no flash, no noise. But in that quiet space between a flower’s opening and its fading, something is said. This Japanese tradition—bringing flowers to life, that’s roughly what the name means—has been around for centuries. It’s not just decoration. It’s more like… restraint turned into beauty. A stem tilted this way, a little open space there—everything is done on purpose. And maybe that’s the point: it’s not always wh...| The Vale Magazine
In the honeyed glow of southern France’s medieval courts, something stirred beneath the surface of ritual and rank. Not a battle cry, nor a sermon—but a song. It came from the troubadours—or trovadors, as they were known in their own tongue—poets who let desire slip into verse and set longing to music. They sang of bodies and glances, of nights too full to hold. Their words brushed skin like fingertips, soft and dangerous. And in a world ruled by duty, they dared to speak of want.| The Vale Magazine
The abalone shell isn’t just pretty — it’s a battle-scarred artifact of the sea. Shaped by tides and time, it’s been burned in rituals, worn as armor, and carved into sacred art. Its beauty is the aftermath — every gleam a testament, every hue a chapter of endurance. In the shell’s iridescent spirals are traces of the ocean’s violence — and its grace. Here are ten things you probably didn’t know about this strange, beautiful relic of the deep.| The Vale Magazine
It’s long been called the resurrection plant, but in deserts where stories outlast seasons, the Rose of Jericho is something more. Dry and knotted, it tumbles in like a relic—mistaken for dead. Yet with water, it stirs. In hours, it opens, green curling back like breath to a body. Science explains the trick; folklore gives it soul.| The Vale Magazine
Learn why the July birth flower, Larkspur, is associated with lightness of spirit. Plus, helpful growing tips and more!| Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
It's one of Irish mythology's most fascinating stories. But did it inspire Robert Eggers' folk-horror masterpiece?| Irish Myths
A few years ago I advocated for a Holi (Hindu festival) celebration at my place of work. They said “we don’t do religious holidays”. I said, “But you just did something for Valentine’s Day, Pancake…| Dowsing for Divinity
The history of the bundle of neopagan movements known as “Wicca” is contentious. Almost as soon as it hit the public consciousness in the 1950s, it splintered, these schisms and off-sho…| Jumbled Thoughts of a Fake Geek Boy
Look! Up in the sky! Is it a guardian? A portal? A divine message? Find out about the spiritual symbolism of the Pleiades here on whats-your-sign.| Whats-Your-Sign.com
"Rabbit rabbit" is a quirky tradition that many people say for good luck each month. But where did it come from and why ...| Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
Here's the primary reason the B.C.E. and C.E. year notations are superior to the traditional B.C. and A.D. notations.| Irish Myths
Interview with Heather Greene, award-winning author, journalist, and doll expert. Which dolls are haunted, inspirited, or just high energy?| Homespun Haints
Put on your comparative mythology hat (horns?) and prepare to ponder the many potential similarities between Irish and Norse mythology| Irish Myths
An exploration of supernatural death harbingers where folklorist Steven J. Rolfes takes us deep into banshee lore.| Homespun Haints
Yesterday’s Wyrd & Wonder prompt was deep dive, which reminded me that we need to talk about a […]|
NON GODE L’IMMUNITÀ ECCLESIASTICA u d-drittijiet tal-Knisja f’Malta matul iż-żminijiet Introduzzjoni Il-poter tal-Ordni fi żmien li dam f’Malta ma kienx wieħed assolut kif ħafna j…| kliemustorja
Love leatherback sea turtles? If you live in Florida, Texas, or another coastal state, consider volunteering to help. Here's how.| Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
Many of us know the urban legend of albino alligators that live in the sewers beneath New York City, but records of sewer monsters can be seen as far back as 2CE.| Myth Crafts
Last fall I got the Carpathian mountains and the folk traditions of the people living on them, particularly the people living in western Ukraine. The Hutsu...| Cortrinkau's Blog
Am I Celt-washing Irish mythology or am I Irish-washing Celtic mythology? I’ve been accused of both. My plea in both cases? Not guilty The post Celt-washing Irish Mythology or Irish-washing Celtic Mythology? appeared first on Irish Myths.| Irish Myths
An Irish mythology documentary or just a really long video? Whatever you want to call this, I had fun making it| Irish Myths
La Difunta Correa — mother, martyr, and guardian of travelers — is Argentina’s most venerated female folk saint, despite lacking official church recognition. Her legend, rooted in tragedy and devotion, ... Read more The post Difunta Correa: The Miracle that Created a Maternal Folk Saint first appeared on Wander Argentina.| Wander Argentina
Protecting food and grain stores was a vital element of survival in ancient times, so while ancient Egyptians were busy breeding domesticated cats to keep mice and rats at bay, the ancient Greeks p…| Myth Crafts
Ever hear the expression "tell it to the bees?" Learn what it means as well as other interesting honey bee legends.| Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
Software testers are NOT the gatekeepers of quality. They don’t control or limit access to quality software or services.| Shattered Illusion by Chris Kenst
Xi termini relatati mall-insib u l-kaċċa Ħajr tar-ritratt: Victor Laiviera ALWETTIERA Oġġett tal-injam imfassal b’mod ħafif forma ta’ għasfur, bil-ġwejnaħ miftuħin li miegħu j…| kliemustorja
Lake Mempremagog, straddling Vermont and Quebec, harbors a fascinating secret. Locals call it Memphry, a mysterious aquatic creature that has captivated imaginations for years. This enigmatic lake monster ranks among North America's most intriguing cryptids. […] The post Unraveling the Mystery of Lake Mempremagog’s Aquatic Creature first appeared on Vermont's Very Best.| Vermont's Very Best
While I didn’t grow up associating seafood with death omens, or positive lucky ones for that matter, many communities did.| Burials & Beyond
Muirchú’s account of St. Patrick’s contest of miracles with the druid at Tara, as detailed in the 7th-century Life of Saint Patrick| Irish Myths
Lucie McKnight Hardy’s debut novel weaves together a smattering of personal experience with folk horror tropes to create a quiet novel about revenge, belonging and control. It’s an unse…| What I Think About When I Think About Reading
Patrick himself wrote that he was abducted by Irish pirates and enslaved in Ireland for six years, but is that the real story? The post Did Irish Pirates Abduct St. Patrick (and Sell Him Into Slavery)? appeared first on IrishMyths.| IrishMyths
By Elliott Lelaure, UNH History Program Graduate Student Located near Tamworth at the eastern end of the Wobanadenok’s (White Mountains) Sandwich range, Mount Chocorua is widely known among Granite…| Indigenous New Hampshire Collaborative Collective
Unveil the divine hag of Celtic mythology. Is she a goddess, demoness, or the Punxsutawney Phil of the ancient Gaels?| Irish Myths
Did Saint Brigid actually exist? Or was she a reimagining of the Irish pagan goddess (or a druidess) of the same name?| Irish Myths
Lucy, une jeune orpheline, voit sa vie bouleversée après la disparition de sa mère. En rejoignant sa tante à New York, elle découvre son don de retrouveuse, lui permettant d’explorer un monde…| LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU
Published: November 5, 2024 Publisher: 47North Series: N/A Genre: Fantasy, Romance Pages: 297 (Kindle) My Rating: 4 Stars Synopsis:In Victorian England, a young woman inherits her father’s curiosit…| Powder & Page
The huge diversity of personifications, spirits, deities, and other entities that are associated with Yule and Christmas is astonishing. There are multiple versions of Father Christmas (aka Santa C…| Dowsing for Divinity
Peel back the bark on these two pagan personifications of winter & summer and uncover their most famous iterations in religion & mythology.| Irish Myths
From the critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper to the itsy bitsy Least Sandpiper (the smallest shorebird in the world!), the sandpiper […]| World Birds
L’ordre du vampire (2023, ed. Gulf Stream) Auteur : Fabien Clavel, Français Tome 1/? du cycle d’Urban Fantasy YA : Salicornia Illustration : Jessica Heran Pour déjouer les menaces qui p…| L'Imaginaerum de Symphonie
A deep dive into one of Irish mythology’s most mysterious figures: the horse-loving, chariot-driving, storm-conjuring “son of the sea."| Irish Myths
Split Tooth follows the fortunes of an unnamed Inuk girl from Nunavut, Canada. Her story is a first person narration, combining prose chapters with poetry and art. The novel begins in 1975, with a …| What I Think About When I Think About Reading
Props to Fra Moretta for sending along a news item concerning a modern-day manifestation of the vampire belief.| Diary of an Amateur Vampirologist
Take a moment to picture man’s best friend. The image that comes to you is likely the happy-go-lucky visage of your favorite canine companion. While Fido is certainly the most obvious answer…| World Birds
Each episode of IrishMyths StoryTime is dedicated to a single story—pulled from the pages of Irish mythology—that is narrated in full| Irish Myths
What do we really know about the ancient Celtic religion? And what did Welsh literary forger Iolo Morganwg make up?| Irish Myths
This year's Full Beaver Moon astrology calls for extreme intensity and shocking events. Learn what that means for your zodiac sign.| Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
This year's Full Hunter's Moon may ignite your personal and professional passions, according to astrology. Learn how ...| Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
The tenth instalment of the Daily Grail’s Darklore is out now! This anthology series covers Forteana, hidden history, fringe science, the paranormal and the occult.| Maria J. Pérez Cuervo
Do history and archaeology corroborate the Arthurian legend that Stonehenge once stood on Irish land?| IrishMyths
Dogs are often called “man’s best friend.” They are amongst the most beloved animals in the world, and have had important relationships with humanity since the dawn of civilization.| World Birds
Bull symbolism is connected with virility and power. Read on to learn about the spiritual meaning, mythology, and symbolism connected with the mighty bull.| World Birds
Although not perhaps the first county one would think of when discussing ancient standing stones, Kent does have its share. There are two main sites approximately equidistant on either side of the …| Mick Canning
The story of Gelert is incredibly poignant and sad. But it’s also made up… or is it? Certainly the Welsh version didn’t happen to Prince Llewellyn and his faithful hound Gelert, and the “grave” in …| Dowsing for Divinity
The Obon festival of the ghosts traces its origin to Buddha’s disciple, Mokuren, whose mother had fallen into the world of the hungry ghosts, a hellish realm.| More Than Tokyo
Pelican symbolism reminds us to have courage and dive into the future. Learn more about the pelican spirit animal!| World Birds
On medieval buildings in England, a strange face can be seen carved on walls. We call him the Green Man. But who was he originally, and why is he everywhere?| Historic Mysteries
Why is Humpty Dumpty an egg? Why would an egg be on a wall, and giant, and anthropomorphized? Why are there horses and a king? What is going on?| Historic Mysteries
In the secluded hills of 18th-century France, a monstrous terror lurked. Known as the Beast… The post Terrorizing 18th Century France: The Beast of Gévaudan (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Humans have treasured peacocks for centuries. These ornate and colorful birds symbolize opulence, luxury, and beauty.| World Birds
Chickadees symbolize communication. They’re known for their vigilance and sociability. The chickadee spirit animal tends to be cheerful and protective.| World Birds
Majestic, strong, and imbued with magic, the griffin is a common heraldic symbol that joins the lion’s valor with the eagle’s elegance.| World Birds
Myna birds, also spelled “Mynah,” are members of the starling family found in southern Asia. The Myna bird is best known for its popularity as a pet thanks to its impressive ability to mimic sounds.| World Birds
Eagles are common symbols of might, regality, and ferocity. Often thought of as the king of birds, it’s not hard to imagine why eagles are the subject of so much awe. Eagles are apex predators who…| World Birds
From Egyptian scarabs to the lovely ladybug, beetles are the subject of significant symbolism for cultures around the world. This is no surprise. As a matter of fact, beetles are so numerous and…| World Birds
Orioles are brightly colored heralds of springtime and sunshine. In the United States, they are treasured backyard favorites.| World Birds
Postmodernism is dead, but its successor has not yet been crowned. Attributes of that successor have, however, begun to be elucidated. Among them is the idea that, after the scepticism of postmodernism, interest is re-emerging in the inexplicable, the unspeakable, in the things that cannot be encompassed rationally. Florian Niedlich calls this development a ‘religious … Oscillating Towards the Sublime Read More » The post Oscillating Towards the Sublime first appeared on Notes on Metamod...| Notes on Metamodernism
Oni are supernatural beings in Japanese folklore that can embody both benevolence and monstrosity. The name "oni," often translated as "demon" or "ogre," is| More Than Tokyo
The swan is a universal symbol of elegance, romance, light, grace, beauty and purity. From the mysterious occult symbolism of the black swan to the feminine softness of the pure white swan, this bird’…| World Birds
Flycatcher is the name assigned to two major families of birds as well as several smaller families. The New World or “tyrant” flycatcher family is one of the largest families of birds with over four…| World Birds
Gulls have a bit of a reputation problem. Often referred to as “sky-rats” by their many detractors, it’s not too hard to see why the gull is so very maligned. Seagulls are loud and raucous…| World Birds
French journalist, screenwriter, and producer Laurent Coureau interviewed me about Hellebore and folk horror for the veteran e-zine LaSpirale.Org. You can read my interview (in French) here, or the original Q + A (in English) below.| Maria J. Pérez Cuervo
What has been buried ought not to return. The new issue of HELLEBORE is out now.| Maria J. Pérez Cuervo
I’d like to thank James Dixon and Lorna Richardson for inviting me to discuss archaeology and folk horror in HELLEBORE at the 5th Public Archaeology Twitter Conference. I’ve compiled all the tweets from my presentation in this post for easier reading. Thank you for inviting me to discuss history and archaeology in @helleborezine for #PATC5. I’m Maria, and I’m the founding editor of HELLEBORE, a small press magazine devoted to British #FolkHorror and the #Occult. Folk horror is enjoyin...| Maria J. Pérez Cuervo
The Wild Gods awaken. Issue 2 of Hellebore is out now.| Maria J. Pérez Cuervo
Trees of life or trees of death? Learn the role of sacred trees in Celtic culture—in Ireland and beyond| IrishMyths
It’s no secret that storks are meaningful animals with a rich tradition of symbolism. Among birds, there are those that seem to have had a distinct impact on human cultures…| World Birds
Kites are stunning members of the hawk family who are often misunderstood. Kites symbolize helpfulness, focus, vision, and parenthood.| World Birds
Hello all!! I have a very special post for today, because right now, at this very moment, I AM AT THE ERAS TOUR!!! Which is why, much as I know this might get me into trouble, there really isn’t an…| the orang-utan librarian
Paeonia sp. As I write, the peonies are starting to come out in my garden this week, and I know from experience that this heralds a period of early summer storms – every year, my poor red peony get…| Hearth Witchery
Did the Ulster Cycle tale, Fled Bricrenn (Bricriu's Feast), inspire the Arthurian legend Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?| Irish Myths
A Journey to Avebury is the name of a short silent film made by Derek Jarman made in 1971. Shot in wobbly Super 8, and saturated with burnt orange hues, it has an otherworldly eldritch atmosphere t…| East of Elveden