December 2020
Stonehenge Winter Solstice ban criticised by senior druid
Covid used as an excuse to prevent people celebrating.
Mystery surrounds disappearance of pagan symbol on hill in Holyrood Park
A local story for local people.
October 2020
Cailleach deity stone figures to be moved in Gaelic winter ritual.
Perthshire stone figures annual migration to shelter for the winter.
September 2020
Attempts to rehabilitate the reputations of those caught up in the accusations.
30/09/20 - When does winter 2020 start? Astronomical and meteorological seasons explained
A rather badly written explanation. Could I do better ? Try The Calendar. Modest, aren't I ?
30/09/20 - Portraits of Scottish witches revealed
The faces of six women tried and executed for witchcraft in Dalkeith have been brought to life once again in a series of portraits.
The next one comes from last year but I only discovered it while reading the above.
25/11/19 - Map of Scots women accused of witchcraft published for first time
"A map that tracks more than 3,000 Scots women who were accused of being witches in the 16th and 17th Century has been published for the first time." I'm assuming that they haven't excluded the male victims.
July 2020
08/07/20 - Cerne Abbas Giant: Snails show chalk hill figure 'not prehistoric'
Things ain't always what they appear to be.
16/07/20 - Ophiuchus: the 'new’ star sign explained and if it actually changes your horoscope
I think they're just making this up as they go along !
June 2020
20/06/20 - Summer solstice revellers urged not to go to Stonehenge
"English Heritage has cancelled this year's celebrations due to a ban on mass gatherings but is streaming the sunrise live on social media instead."
April 2020
29/04/20 - Swedish city to use chicken manure to deter crowds
A ton of chicken manure ? That should deter the veggies and vegans at the very least.
March 2020
03/03/20 - Beltane Fire Festival to donate to eco charities
As if it isn't difficult enough to get a good view they're going to plant trees !
09/03/20 - Fife witch’s final weeks to be brought to life by local drama group
Playing with witchcraft history.
12/03/20 - Beltane Fire Festival under threat over clampdown on large events
Coronavirus concerns could lead to cancellation.
24/03/20 - Mammal study explains 'why females live longer'
So much for equality ! If you don't eat your greens you'll come back as a male.
January 2020
06/01/20 - links from Fife laird ice skating tragedy and St Andrews witch burning
Deciphered 16th century manuscript reveals all. Or some bits.
15/01/20 - Men or women urged to apply for Beltane Fire Festival Green Man role
Be a god for a day! Hard work required.
16/01/20 - 'I was sexually abused by a shaman at an ayahuasca retreat'
A cautionary tale.
17/01/20 - Veganuary: Veganism is tearing our families apart
Happy families! or not.
31/01/20 - Claudia Andujar: A glimpse of Yanomami life in the jungle
Photographs of a tribe in South America with shamanic connections.