Sage Advice — world spirituality
The History of Christmas with Frank
I want to acknowledge the time and effort Frank has put into preparing blogs on different festivals and cultures for Inspire Me this year. I really...
Diwali Hindu Festival of Lights
This year the Diwali Melā will take place in the Square at Te Marae o Hine on Saturday 2nd November 2024 from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm. It will be hoste...
Imbolc - the start of Spring
The daffodils that are popping their heads up and the baby lambs that are abounding are a sure sign of early Spring and the pagan festival of IMBOL...
Yule Blessings
Yay, it’s YULE, signifying Midwinter, the longest night of the year, the Winter Solstice (Fri, 21 Jun 2024, 8:50 am) … and the start of the return ...
What are Mala Beads?
Have you ever wondered what Mala beads or Prayer beads are for? I wasn't sure exactly so I checked out an amazing blog which cleared up a few thing...- Tags: world spirituality
Samhain in the Southern Hemisphere
It’s Halloween! Or, at least in the Southern Hemisphere, it officially is! (Traditionally 1st May, but the exact time this year is 5th May 9.00am) ...
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim festival, marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. This year it starts on the evening of 9th April ...- Tags: altars crystals world spirituality
The Celebration of Easter
I asked Irah to create an Easter Altar, and as always, she has done a beautiful job. Easter is a Christian religious holiday, also known as a feast...- Tags: altars crystals world spirituality
Mabon Magic
Irah has done it again, with another fantastic altar and crystal grid layout in celebration of the Autumn Equinox of MABON! The Equinox signifies t...
How to Create an Altar
I was asked recently how I create an altar, and I actually had to stop and think, as once upon a time I had a portable altar that I would create an...- Tags: altars world spirituality