Join us for this short message for the festival of Yule or Winter Solstice as we reach the shortest day and longest night of the year. Take some time to reflect with us on the wonder and magic of the stars and why the symbol of the star might be so important to so many traditions at this time of year.We hope you enjoy this episode and that your Yule flame is burning brightly.  Wishing you a solstice that fills your heart and home with warmth and love and light!Find us on:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pagancreativeFacebookPage:  https://www.facebook.com/PaganCreativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pagancreative/If you enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving us a review or maybe share it with someone you think would benefit. You can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts:Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RowanSongCrafts 

Join us for this special episode for the festival of Samhain as we  journey into the dark months of the year.After some poetry inspired by this point on the wheel of the year, we take some time to reflect on the growing darkness and stillness that is infusing all of nature at this time.  We explore the need to find ourselves in the dark spaces within us so that what grows above ground in the world is rooted in our authenticity and truth.  And finally we share the beauty of silence with each other through experiencing some quiet time together.We hope you enjoy this offering and wish you a very blessed  Samhain!Find us on:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pagancreativeFacebookPage:  https://www.facebook.com/PaganCreativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pagancreative/If you enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving us a review or maybe share it with someone you think would benefit. You can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts:Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RowanSongCrafts  The meditation within this episode is not intended to substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help. Do not drive or operate machinery while listening to the meditation within this episode.

Join us for part nine of this nine part series on creative life lessons through the stages of plant growth!  This time we are talking about letting go, the ways in which our relationship with death influences the way we live and create.  We look at the role that composting and endings play in nature and how our attitude towards this stage in the life cycle can help us gain a greater sense of flow in both life and creative practice, providing us with opportunities to evaluate, upgrade and evolve. Trigger warning: Due to the nature of this subject matter, this podcast episode explores ideas that reference death and end of life.   Find us on:Facebook -Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pagancreativePage:  https://www.facebook.com/PaganCreativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pagancreative/If you enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving us a review or maybe share it with someone you think would benefit. You can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts. This podcast is not intended to substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help. 

Join us for this special episode for the festival of the Summer Solstice or Litha - our gift to you as we  journey into the summer months.After some reflection on the festival and this point in the wheel of the year, we invite you to relax with some poetry and a path working meditation to explore the abundant  energy of summer that invites us into its creative flow. Spend some time in this space of belonging to the family of the earth under the solstice sun . Lastly we share an earth healing candle meditation to share our Solstice flame with the world.We hope you enjoy this offering and wish you a very blessed and beautiful Summer Solstice!Find us on:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pagancreativeFacebookPage:  https://www.facebook.com/PaganCreativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pagancreative/If you enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving us a review or maybe share it with someone you think would benefit. You can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts:Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RowanSongCrafts  The meditations within this episode are not intended to substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help. Do not drive or operate machinery while listening to the meditations within this episode.

Join us for this special episode for the festival of Beltane or May Day - our gift to you as we start to journey into the summer.After some reflection on this festival and this point in the wheel of the year, we invite you to relax with some poetry and a path working meditation to explore the rising life force in the earth and the energy of union and connection.  Spend some time with the trees of the blossom grove and the cleansing renewal of the Beltane fire.  Lastly we share an earth healing candle meditation to share our Beltane flame with the world.We hope you enjoy this offering and wish you a very blessed and beautiful Beltane!(Apologies for a few audio bumps on this episode - this was some background sounds that were not picked up until editing)Find us on:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pagancreativeFacebookPage:  https://www.facebook.com/PaganCreativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pagancreative/If you enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving us a review or maybe share it with someone you think would benefit. You can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts:Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RowanSongCrafts  The meditations within this episode are not intended to substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help. Do not drive or operate machinery while listening to the meditations within this episode.

Join us for this special episode for the festival of Ostara, Spring Equinox or Lady Day - our gift to you as we continue our journey into the spring towards the summer.After some reflection on this festival and this point in the wheel of the year, we invite you to relax with some poetry and a path working meditation to awaken the seed of potential within us.  Meet the Ostara goddess and welcome the green light of spring and renewal.  Lastly we share an earth healing candle meditation to share our Ostara flame with the world.We hope you enjoy this offering and wish you a very blessed and beautiful Ostara!Find us on:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pagancreativeFacebookPage:  https://www.facebook.com/PaganCreativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pagancreative/If you enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving us a review or maybe share it with someone you think would benefit. You can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts:Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RowanSongCrafts  The meditations within this episode are not intended to substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help. Do not drive or operate machinery while listening to the meditations within this episode.

Join us for an open chat with author Keli Tomlin about the challenges and gifts of the creative process and how deepening our relationship with the non-human beings of the earth can support both our creativity and personal healing.Keli also talks about her new book called 'Walk the Wheel', an illustrated collection of original stories that follow the earth's seasonal festivals, blending the flavour of traditional folk and fairy tales with the modern world.Find all the information and links mentioned in this episode below:Purchase Walk The Wheel from Keli's website: www.kelitomlinwrites.comPre-orders from 20 March 2023.All pre-orders are signed, can be dedicated and come with a free Spring Equinox pathworking inspired by Walk The Wheel's Spring story.Launch events: 31st March 2023 at The Craft Barn, Hadfield.1) Family Friendly event with crafts and storytime: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-the-wheel-family-friendly-book-launch-with-storytime-tickets-5378107454172) Evening event with author Q&A and refreshments: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-the-wheel-book-launch-with-author-qa-tickets-537790113707Tickets are free but limited!Find Keli on social media:Instagram - @kelitomlin Facebook - Keli Tomlin Writes --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Pagan Creative PodcastFind us on:Facebook GroupFacebook PageInstagramYouTubeIf you enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving us a review or maybe share it with someone you think would benefit. You can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts. This podcast is not intended to substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help. 

Join us for this special episode for the festival of Imbolc, Candlemas or Brighid's Day - our gift to you as we continue our journey through the winter towards the spring.After some reflection on this festival and this point in the wheel of the year, we invite you to relax with some poetry and a path working meditation to nurture the flame of our dreams and potential.  Meet the Imbolc goddess and journey with her into the Earth's dream of life unfolding.  Lastly we share an earth healing candle meditation to share the inspiration and renewal of our Imbolc flame with the world.We hope you enjoy this offering and wish you a very blessed and beautiful Imbolc!Find us on:Facebook -Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pagancreativePage:  https://www.facebook.com/PaganCreativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pagancreative/If you enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving us a review or maybe share it with someone you think would benefit. You can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts. The meditations within this episode are not intended to substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help. Do not drive or operate machinery while listening to the meditations within this episode.

Join us for part eight of a nine part series on creative life lessons through the stages of plant growth!  This time we are talking about legacy, the ways in which we contribute to a world that will keep turning long after we are gone.  We look at how we can allow ourselves to be inspired and inspire others through the act of living our life in alignment with ourselves while remaining mindful of our mortality and the finite span of our existence on the earth.  Trigger warning: Due to the nature of this subject matter, this podcast episode explores ideas that reference death and end of life.   Find us on:Facebook -Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pagancreativePage:  https://www.facebook.com/PaganCreativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pagancreative/If you enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving us a review or maybe share it with someone you think would benefit. You can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts. This podcast is not intended to substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help. 

Join us for this special episode for the festival of Yule or Winter Solstice - our gift to you as we continue our journey through the winter towards the spring.After some reflection on this festival and this point in the wheel of the year, we invite you to relax with some poetry and a path working meditation inspired by my visit to the Newgrange passage tomb in Ireland some years ago.    Journey into the earth mound to experience the darkness and stillness before the winter solstice sunrise enters the chamber as the returning light.  Lastly we share an earth healing candle meditation to share the light and warmth of our yule flame with the world.We hope you enjoy this offering and wish you a very blessed and beautiful Yule!Find us on:Facebook -Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pagancreativePage:  https://www.facebook.com/PaganCreativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pagancreative/If you enjoyed this podcast then please consider leaving us a review or maybe share it with someone you think would benefit. You can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts. The meditations within this episode are not intended to substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help. Do not drive or operate machinery while listening to the meditations within this episode.