Fairylore
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Preparing for Autumn: A Hedgewitch’s View
Autumn as a Hedgewitch’s Season Autumn has always been my favourite season. There is something in the shift of light, the deepening of colours, and the scent of damp earth that stirs both heart and spirit. The hedgerows grow heavy with berries, and the balance of day and night begins to turn. As a hedgewitch,…
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Apples, Otherworlds, and Ancient Magic
Apples are far more than a simple autumn fruit, they carry deep roots in UK folklore and mythology, echoing stories of magic, wisdom, and the veil between worlds. We all know the fairy tale of Snow White, the poisoned apple given to her by the evil queen. Apples have long carried that double meaning of…
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“Where the Fairy Queen Dwells: Janet’s Foss and the Legends of Malham dales”
Janet’s Foss – Where Water Whispers and Shadows Linger In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, where the limestone hills fold into secret hollows, lies Janet’s Foss, a waterfall that seems to pulse with ancient magic. The name “Foss” is Norse for “waterfall”, but this is no ordinary cascade. It tumbles from a moss-clad cliff…