Lughnasadh is a Celtic festival celebrated on the 1st of August. However, as the Celts marked a new day at sunset, really it is from sunset on the 31st July, to sunset on the 1st of August. It marks the beginning of the harvest season, halfway between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox. ItContinue reading "Lughnasadh Spread for Gratitude and Facing Fear"
How do I get started with tarot?
Cat Tarot Wrap, Purple Tarot Pouch, Purple Tarot Cloth, Four of Cups: This Might Hurt, Ace of Cups: Sasuraibito Your First Deck There's this really pervasive myth that your first tarot deck should be gifted to you. I don't know where this comes from, but to me that seems a lot like gatekeeping. I wouldn'tContinue reading "How do I get started with tarot?"
What’s the difference between sympathy, empathy, and compassion, and why does it matter?
Simon Baron-Cohen (yes, related to Sacha) is a British researcher who developed the idea that Autism is caused by an 'extreme male brain'. This is a very controversial hypothesis. It's the idea that Autistic people, regardless of gender process the world 'through a male lens', have typically male interests, and struggle with tasks that womenContinue reading "What’s the difference between sympathy, empathy, and compassion, and why does it matter?"
Iona Grant 