Today is lunar Imbolc in the Celtic Wheel of the Year. Calendar Imbolc follows on the 1st February. Imbolc from the Irish language, means ‘in the belly’ referring to the time of year and the lambing season. So the energy is that of preparation and initiation, rebirth and renewal. It’s time for noticing all the … Continue reading The Energy of Imbolc: Re-emergence
Author: Mystic Holistic Worcester
Slowly Welcoming the New Year
Happy New Year and I wish everyone as peaceful a 2025 as possible. It seems to me as though more and more people than ever are tuning into the seasonal cycles and reconnecting to the ebb and flow of nature. Many people are eschewing the calendar New Year as a big celebration and its significance, … Continue reading Slowly Welcoming the New Year
Samhain, Shadow Work & Reiki Drum
Last weekend the clocks went back in the UK and we are now entering the darkest part of the year. This week is Samhain, which is generally celebrated on the 31st October and lunar Samhain on the dark moon. The days will be the shortest and the nights the longest, until we celebrate the return … Continue reading Samhain, Shadow Work & Reiki Drum
A Drum is Born
On Saturday, I had the privilege of attending a drum birthing workshop with wonderful, local shamanic drummer and practitioner, Sally Smiles. I’ve never made my own drum before but I knew it would be special. The day started with Sally creating a beautiful sacred space for us by calling in the elements and the directions. … Continue reading A Drum is Born
Gift Vouchers Available
Do you know someone in need of deep relaxation? Gift vouchers and e-Gift Vouchers for Reiki Drum sessions and/or Reiki Head Massages or Usui Reiki sessions with me, are now available! Treatments are offered at a lovely relaxing space in WR4 Worcester. Payment via PayPal, vouchers can be posted or sent via email. Please contact … Continue reading Gift Vouchers Available
Alternatives to White Sage
White Sage (Salvia Apiana, also known as Californian white sage and Sagebrush) is a herb native to North and South America, used by indigenous people for ‘smudging’ - a traditional, ceremonial smoke cleansing. All indigenous cultures burnt herbs for various reasons, ceremonially and medicinally and some known western practices such as ‘saining’ in Scotland and … Continue reading Alternatives to White Sage
Dark Moon Musings
Yesterday’s dark moon phase and solar eclipse in South America felt like a significant gateway into the darker part of the year. Between now and the winter solstice, and especially when the clocks go back later this month, we will really notice and experience the effects of the shortest days, the longest night and the … Continue reading Dark Moon Musings
Autumnal Ritual – Releasing and Increasing
This ritual was created for the Autumn Equinox and is for releasing old energy and what is no longer needed, and for increasing connection and positive energy in form of gratitude practice. It requires a little fire if you are outdoors or candle in a heat proof dish, as well as a piece of paper … Continue reading Autumnal Ritual – Releasing and Increasing
The Autumn Equinox
The Autumn Equinox is one of my favourite celebrations of the wheel of the year, for all the seasonal fruits and colours, the mists and cool air, the need for coats and scarves again and of course, the symbolism. There is always something special about the Full Moon closest to the Equinox, and the recent … Continue reading The Autumn Equinox
A ‘Green Witch’ Nature Walk
On the last day of August I went for a magical ‘Green Witch’ nature walk along the canal to Perdiswell Park here in Worcester. A lovely friend and regular Reiki client wanted to make an ‘amulet pouch’ full of protective items from nature. A ‘Green Witch Walk’ involves setting off with the intention to connect … Continue reading A ‘Green Witch’ Nature Walk










