The summer solstice is a natural event, but can it impact the supernatural? Celtic belief says yes. In Welsh folklore, the light of the solstice reveals that which is usually hidden.

Ancient Celts considered the elder tree bad tempered. They used the poisonous sap of the twisted yew tree to make their arrows more deadly. And they thought ivy was sinister. Why, then did they consider these trees inspirational, beneficial, and even protective?

The darkest day is coming. Winter solstice 2025, December 21st, will be the shortest day of the year with the fewest hours of daylight. Find out what Celtic folklore and spirituality can teach us about facing life’s darkest days with hope.

Today’s post explores the strange aversion Celtic domestic faeries have to clothes, why leprechauns hoard gold, and Sasquatch’s potential Celtic cousins. So, dive in and have fun!

Celtic folklore is fun! At times, though, it can be odd. Like, just why does the Puca spit on the berries at Samhain?

On Halloween, what are we celebrating and should we celebrate this holiday at all? Here are the pagan—and Christian—origins of Halloween as well as its themes and symbolism so you can decide for yourself.

Which Celtic tree rules during autumn? There’s more than one, and the trees, their characteristics, symbolism, and magical influence may surprise you!

Autumn’s back! Let’s celebrate by looking at the intersection of autumn foods and Celtic folklore.

These scary Celtic faeries will put you in the mood for Halloween. Or give you sleepless nights. Or both!

From Illuminated faerie dogs to islands formed from a dragon’s teeth to faeries with only one nostril, the folklore of the Scottish Isles is anything but dull!

Phantom Priestesses who are harbingers of impending tragedy. An island that only appears once every seven years. Domestic faeries who will bite your legs off if you insult them. The islands associated with the Celtic nations offer rich and intriguing folklore.

The summer solstice has become associated with neo-paganism and witchcraft, but it's actually a natural, astronomical event. And one that is vital to our continued existence.

Want a Celtic language (Irish, Scottish, or Welsh) name for your baby or fictional character? Check out this list!

Have fun exploring these names from the Irish, Scottish, and Welsh languages and discover their symbolic meanings.

Wishing everyone good holidays! This post has links to posts on Imbolc (the Celtic start of Spring), Beltane (May 1), and Celtic animal symbolism. The next post will be May 5th.

Cath Palug looked like an adorable kitten, but the fact that it had a glowing red eye should’ve made his adoptive parents aware that this was no ordinary cat.

Celtic women have a reputation for fierce independence and feistiness, but these women of Scottish folklore can be utterly terrifying!

Spring is here! At least on the Celtic calendar. Discover the trees and folklore of a Celtic Spring.

Winter got you down? Here are some Celtic folklore inspired ways to cope with winter woes.

Horses may not immediately spring to mind when I say "Celts." But they should.