Parentalia & the Weight of Inheritance: Reverence, Reckoning, & Repair (+Almond Honey Cakes)
Tomba dei giganti, Passcaredda, Sardinia We are the ancestors returned. The ones they dreamed into being. The ones who carry th [...]
February 2025
January 2025
Imbolc & The Pagan Roots of Groundhog Day
Discover the deep roots of Imbolc and Groundhog Day—how our ancestors read the land’s signs, honored hibernating animals, and wel [...]
A Heart in the Highlands: Celebrating Robert Burns & the Voices of Our Ancestors
Me and Robert Burns at the Birks O' Aberfeldy in 2014 Robert Burns, Scotland’s cultural ancestor, championed the common people, [...]
Heart of Winter: Dreaming with Bears
Bears symbolize strength, introspection, liminality, and renewal in European folklore, offering timeless wisdom through their hibe [...]
December 2024
Will the Real Santa Claus Please Stand Up?
Who is the real Santa Claus? This isn’t your typical debunking or folklore retelling. In this post, we explore the magical and co [...]
October 2024
A Fall & Winter Grimoire: Discover the Seasonal Magic of A Guide to Celebrating the 12 Days of Yule
As the days grow shorter and the air becomes crisp, there’s a natural shift in our routines. We crave warmth, comfort, and connec [...]
Interview with a Tonttu (+ Adopt-a-Gnome Campaign!)
Tonttu with mock-up of A Guide to Celebrating the 12 Days of Yule Family Heirloom Edition. Who is Tonttu? Meet the Yule G [...]
A Guide to Celebrating the 12 Days of Yule Famly Heirloom Edition Kickstarter is LIVE! 🌟
Mock-up of the expected finished product. We can create it together! The wait is over, and I’m beyond excited to announce that t [...]
Hawthorn: Tree of Fairies, Love & Liminal Spaces (+Hawthorn Elixir Recipe)
Hawthorn, known for its heart-healing properties and deep symbolic connections to the natural and spiritual worlds, has bee [...]
September 2024
La Vendemmia: Grapes, Ancestors & Community
This article explores La Vendemmia, the Italian grape harvest, focusing on the deep cultural and spiritual significance of winemaking in Sardinia. From ancient Dionysian rites to modern communal practices, we delve into how the grape harvest connects people to the rhythms of the land, the wisdom of their ancestors, and the cycles of life and death.
