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Irish Blessings

ipsadminApril 21, 2024April 22, 2024

Irish blessings, woven deeply into the fabric of Irish culture and spirituality, serve as a poignant expression of Irish people's rich linguistic heritage and even religious tradition. These blessings, often...

The Draoi Path

ipsadminMarch 20, 2024July 15, 2024

A Student's Interview with Lora O’Brien In the realm of contemporary Paganism, few names resonate as deeply with the essence of Irish spirituality and magic as Lora O’Brien. As a...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

What’s the Difference Between Druidism and Paganism?

ipsadminMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

In the realm of spiritual exploration, the nuances between different paths such as Druidism and Paganism can often lead to confusion, especially for those newly treading these ways. Mike, a...

Beginners Irish Folklore Mythology The Sidhe

Leprechauns: From Irish Myth to Modern Culture

ipsadminJanuary 9, 2024February 12, 2024

With their mischievous demeanor and pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, the leprechaun has left an indelible mark on Irish folklore, and made a mark on modern...

Irish Folklore The Sidhe

What is the Warning about Fairies?

ipsadminJanuary 6, 2024February 12, 2024

When discussing the Irish Sidhe, the Fairies as we call them here, you'll hear many a cautionary tale of trickery, hard lessons, and even death... before you ever get a...

Festivals Guest Posts Irish Folklore Magic

What Is Handsel Monday in Folk Tradition?

ipsadminDecember 31, 2023January 9, 2024

This article takes a closer look at the customs and etymology behind the fascinating concept of Handsel Monday, a term steeped in Irish and Scottish tradition. Originating from a blend...

Contemporary Paganism Mythology The Sidhe

The Irish Otherworld is Not an Underworld

ipsadminDecember 15, 2023February 12, 2024

You might be forgiven for getting these two mixed up given the complex nature of the Irish Otherworld. In other cultures there are tales of some form of ‘underworld’ or...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism The Gods

Doubt In Our Spiritual Lives

ipsadminDecember 11, 2023May 16, 2024

What happens if we experience doubt in our spiritual lives? Living a spiritually balanced life is not as easy as some people make it seem. Many times we are approached...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism

Right Relationships

ipsadminDecember 10, 2023December 8, 2023

In today's interconnected world, understanding and practising 'Right Relationship' in our interactions with cultures different from our own is crucial. It is even more important that we consider this in...

Magic The Gods The Sidhe

Making Offerings in Spiritual Relationships

ipsadminNovember 20, 2023January 9, 2024

Living an active pagan practice can involve many things, from reverence of nature to moments of introspection or meditation. Yet there is one aspect of the devotional practice of paganism...