The Coachman’s Revenge

The Coachman’s Revenge Heavy rain and wild wind slashed at the coach as it rumbled along the road. Though freezing and soaked to the skin, the Coachman’s masterful driving kept the carriage from overturning. A tremendous clap of thunder and a bolt of lightning that lit the night sky frightened the horses into a mad […]

A Castle Fairy Tale – Part 4

Parts 1, 2 and 3 are here. The Plan Unfolds Day dawned and at the morning meal, the young priestesses and Harry’s companions continued their lively conversations from the night before. But Rebelia and Harry were once again reserved with each other. Directly after the meal, Tréan and Maith went to exercise their horses and […]

A Castle Fairy Tale – Part 3

Part 1 and 2 are here What Happened Next Harry insisted upon seeing to the horse at once and limped as quickly as he was able after the Stable Master. “Admirable, the man seeing to the horse himself,” the King said thoughtfully. “Although undoubtedly there is more to his story and I shall know all.” […]

A Castle Fairy Tale – Part 2

Part 1 is here Another Day The shy young priestess curtseyed low before the King and Queen, the High Priestess and High Magician. She bade them follow her from the Reception Hall, through the Solarium and outside into the Rose Garden. There, she led them under a curved trellis covered with roses of various sizes […]

What’s Your Sign? Lunar Astrology & Druid Tree Lore for August and September Birthdays

Druid Tree Lore – Celtic Lunar Astrology Hazel Tree ~ Salmon 5th August – 1st September The Hazel is the tree of wisdom. By eating hazel nuts it is said the one could gain all the world’s knowledge. As told in the legend of Fionn mac Cumhaill, a Salmon ate nine hazel nuts that had […]

A Happy Lughnasadh to All!

Lughnasadh Summer has passed its zenith and although temperatures are still quite warm (in the Northern Hemisphere), the sun sets a bit earlier each day. Some crops are ready to harvest and preserve for the coming cold months. Lughnasadh, named for the Irish Sun God Lugh, is celebrated on the first or second day of […]