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Calligraphy

February 9, 2019 Jasmine IveLeave a comment

Calligraphy is the art of expression in writing. Not what the words are saying but how they look visually. The origins of the art dates as far back as the Persian Empire – if not way before – and spread with the early migrations of people from the Arabian Peninsula across Europe. Most famous examples… Continue reading Calligraphy

Love for the South West

Love for the South West

February 9, 2019 Jasmine IveLeave a comment

I felt a strange yearning for the National Marine Aquarium I used to volunteer at this morning. Where I now live is on the border of the Brecon Beacons in South Wales. Beforehand I used to live in Plymouth which was right beside the sea. Having been born and grown up by the sea, it… Continue reading Love for the South West

Danu the Irish Goddess

February 8, 2019February 9, 2019 Jasmine IveLeave a comment

I have been introduced to the Goddess from Irish mythology called Danu, or Anu as she’s also known as. It was during a time in my Celtic studies that resulted from me searching for a Celtic version of Mother Earth. I knew of Nerthus from Anglo Saxon heathenry, Gaea from Greek mythology and I suppose… Continue reading Danu the Irish Goddess

Long Time

February 8, 2019 Jasmine IveLeave a comment

There’s been a significant amount of time between my last post in 2017 and my newest post today. I will summarise the reason why here; it’s due to my family and I moving from Devon to Wales and focusing my energy on finding new work for the last year. I began my work a couple… Continue reading Long Time

Into the Wilderness

Into the Wilderness

February 8, 2019 Jasmine IveLeave a comment

Druidry is a religious practice influenced by the wisdom of trees. A voice that not many can understand but one that all have the ability to learn. Just like learning another language, it requires the student of wild wisdom to be in tune with the subtle sounds, accents and tones used to communicate. I know… Continue reading Into the Wilderness

The Taste of Britain

May 26, 2017 Jasmine IveLeave a comment

The topic of stereotypes cropped up again and there’s one in particular that really bothers me. That being the inclination that Britain is the island of terrible cuisine. Has no one heard of the old saying “a fine English meal” before? Funnily enough England was once a global leader in food as – and I quote… Continue reading The Taste of Britain

Slavic Mythology

May 20, 2017May 21, 2017 Jasmine IveLeave a comment

So I got introduced to the aforementioned subject by my Polish friend at work today. It is one of the oldest form of religion for the Eastern European area which includes Poland, Ukraine, Belarus and even parts of Russia. I did notice there were a lot of artistic interpretations of the deities and it’s incredible how… Continue reading Slavic Mythology

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The realms of Ethera are magical and vibrant. But they can also be unpredictable and filled to the brim with stinky harpies, creepy kelpies and obnoxious gargoyles. For Zwindial – an ancient wyvern with deadly venom – and Rowan Pathfinder – a faun herbalist wanting to cure an ill friend – their wanderings lead them to the unfortunate corners of their world and must use their wits to survive them.

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