Summer Solstice โ€“ Standing in Your Own Light

The Summer Solstice arrived this year in shades of gold. For this Art Card, I painted a radiant sun face surrounded by warm oranges, pinks and metallic gold. A tiny gem at the third eye, giving the piece something of a small shrine quality. It feels celebratory, abundant and unapologetically bright. As I worked on … Continue reading Summer Solstice โ€“ Standing in Your Own Light

Ostara โ€” The Quiet Beginning

At the Spring Equinox the year comes into balance. Day and night stand equal for a brief moment before the light begins to lengthen and warmth slowly returns. Ostara is a festival of awakening, fertility and new life โ€” a time when seeds begin to stir beneath the soil and possibilities begin to take shape. … Continue reading Ostara โ€” The Quiet Beginning

New Moon Art Card โ€” Two Magpies

This art card marks the new moon just before the Spring Equinox โ€” a quiet threshold moment in the turning year. For this card I created a simple monoprint of two magpies. In folklore, magpies carry meaning and message. One for sorrow, two for joy โ€” and I liked the sense of companionship, balance and … Continue reading New Moon Art Card โ€” Two Magpies

Imbolc โ€” Clearing Space for What Is Beginning to Grow

Imbolc falls at the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Traditionally, it marks the moment when winter begins to loosen its grip and the first signs of new growth appear โ€” even if the weather still feels cold and the landscape still looks bare. In practical terms, Imbolc is about preparation … Continue reading Imbolc โ€” Clearing Space for What Is Beginning to Grow