Beltaine in Australia: A Fire Spell for Becoming
Welcome. Beltaine is here, that point in the year where spring is at its peak and summer is just around the corner. Traditionally celebrated from October 31 to November 1, this year the exact midpoint between Ostara and Litha falls on November 8, 2025.
Down here in the Southern Hemisphere, we feel it differently, the days are longer, the air warmer, and the city is full of colour. In Naarm, the scent of jasmine still hangs on, while roses start to take over. The veil between worlds feels thinner…..
Imbolc in Australia: A Seed Spell for New Beginnings
Imbolc arrives in the Southern Hemisphere around August 1st, with the exact cross-quarter moment in 2025 falling on August 7th at 10:14am AEST. It’s a gentle turning of the wheel, a quiet whisper that the light is returning, even if the chill still lingers.
Here in Melbourne/Naarm, Imbolc feels different from the snowy landscapes where its Celtic roots first took hold. Instead of snowdrops, we watch wattles bloom. Instead of frozen earth, we see the first bees stir and listen to magpies’ herald longer days. It’s a season of slow renewal, a moment to pause, breathe, and plant seeds, literal and metaphorical….
Seasonal Musings - Winter Solstice Edition
Hello creative alchemists,
Welcome to the longest night of the year. The Winter Solstice is here, a sacred turning point on the Wheel of the Year, a threshold between shadow and light, endings and beginnings.
There’s a stillness in the air that feels different. Ancient. This is a time when the earth whispers its old stories and invites us to rest, reflect, and root into the quiet before the slow return of the sun.
So, grab a cuppa, or perhaps a cheeky mulled wine and let’s sink into the solstice magic together.
A Brief History of Yule & the Longest Night
Before Christmas, there was Yule.
Yule is an ancient midwinter festival….