by Juliet Batten | 24, Aug, 2014 | Uncategorized
When deadlines are pushing and pressuring and I’m getting behind with everything,and spring is knocking on the door of the earth, wanting to push through, and I’m in a time of creativity and growth, which is exciting, but threatens to... 
by Juliet Batten | 9, Aug, 2014 | Uncategorized
Spring has come early this year, despite snowy setbacks and chilly chivying. The magnolias are not worried. They are spreading their fragrance across the skies and their beauty through the air,The little one is with me for the weekend, because the... 
by Juliet Batten | 2, Aug, 2014 | Uncategorized
Today is the festival of Brigid, the maiden aspect of the ancient triple goddess. She returns at ‘First Light’, the half-way point between winter solstice and spring equinox.Brigid is associated with fire, creativity, poetry and healing. In Ireland... 
by Juliet Batten | 1, Aug, 2014 | Uncategorized
Once again this year, I’ve given myself a winter retreat, in the wild open spaces of the west coast, where clouds roll in from the sea, and the rocky lion roars through the night. It’s warm and cosy in here, as we dine on delicious food in...