Brice-Heames' goddess symbol is La Virgin, the Virgin Mary, a product of her Catholic upbringing. She says the use of Christian symbols in paganism is relatively uncommon. "I guess I am a product of ...

With crowded celebrations of Ireland’s patron saint no longer appealing to her, Nicola Brady discovers why St Brigid’s women-led festivities are worth a trip to the Emerald Isle ...

So meteorological spring starts on March 1st, astronomical spring starts on March 21st, and traditional (Irish school) spring ...

The non-Christian carvings include figures of a horse and an Earth Goddess known as a Sheila-na-gig, which are believed to be Pagan symbols for fertility. Other carvings similar to those in the ...

According to Machu Travel Peru, the ancient goddess Pachamama represents Mother ... I believe to try and see pagan symbols or to see... evil, it is not," he stated. He added that “it represents ...

The carnation is one of January's birth flowers, ushering in the year with its slightly spicy scent and color variations.

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Here's a quick Valentine's Day history, from possible pagan origins to Catholic saints ...

Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women will run from Friday January 31 and will feature the festival’s largest programme of ...

Whether by brewing a cleansing tea, baking a honeyed bannock, or leaving a symbolic offering to nature — engaging in these ...

A museum has been seeking a new tour guide for a medieval cave with mysterious carvings. Royston Cave in Hertfordshire lies 8m below a crossroads and contains extensive wall carvings, which the ...

Now and then we encounter a symbol that seems to embody the major hopes ... This Marian shrine, however, had been preceded on Tepeyac hill by the pagan temple honoring the earth and fertility goddess, ...