by Lottie | working with the land
Huath – learning from the hawthorn blossom The Blossoming Season With the Spring comes the blossoming of the Hawthorn and as I continue my journey with hawthorn this year, I’ve noticed a greater expansion of my heart space. This sacred plant, known for its...
by Lottie | Fire Traditions
Fire has always held a sacred place in Irish traditions, symbolising both the power of transformation and the presence of the divine. From the warmth of the hearth to the flames of ritual bonfires, fire connects us to the earth, the gods, and our ancestors. It’s a...
by Lottie | working with the land
My First Encounter With Hawthorn Is This Weird? It feels a bit weird to be writing about my first experience with Hawthorn! Hawthorn is a prolific, native plant which I probably walk past multiple times a day. In the UK and Ireland Hawthorn is found almost anywhere...
by Lottie | Spiritual Awakening
Over the years, I’ve seen a recurring pattern: people experiencing a healing crisis after attending intense weekend retreats. These retreats often offer numerous healing modalities, rituals, and ceremonies packed into a short time. While the intention behind...
by Lottie | Lottie's Story
Over the past few months, I’ve been spending a lot of time with the dead. This probably sounds strange (it does to my rational brain), but I feel like I’ve been in mentorship with the bones and the land they nourish. This journey has brought many moments of...
by Lottie | Lottie's Story
Lately, peacocks have been showing up everywhere for me – even white ones, which I didn’t know existed until a month ago. This frequent appearance of peacocks has sparked my curiosity. Peacocks are rich in symbolism, often representing beauty, renewal, and...
by Lottie | Lottie's Story
On my last day in Castlebar, I wandered into a local bookstore. Given my love for books, it was no surprise that I struck up a conversation with the woman working there. We delved into a discussion about Irish texts, eventually landing on Manchán Magan’s works....
