Amber of The Scots Pine (Ogham letter “Ailm”)

The Scots Pine within the Ogham Alphabet The Ogham alphabet, rooted in Celtic tradition, comprises twenty characters, each named after a tree or plant native to the British Isles. “Ailm,” is the 16th letter of the Ogham alphabet and is associated with the Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), and it holds significant meaning within Druidic lore. […]

Boating on the Grand Union Canal

Last month, I was lucky enough to be one of the crew taking a slow journey along one of England’s historic canals, The Grand Union. Something I look forward to more and more each time I go.  Departing from the quaint village of North Kilworth with friends, we set our course southward towards Milton Keynes, […]

Celebrating the Spring Equinox

As the wheel of the year turns once again, we find ourselves approaching a special time of balance and renewal: the Spring Equinox. Known to many as Ostara, this magical moment marks the transition from the dark, introspective days of winter to the bright, vibrant energy of spring. Although looking out of my window right […]