A Message for Beltane: Lovers, Healers and Guardians - The Hawthorn Tree
Send us a textJoin me for this message for the festival of Beltane! As the light grows and the winter fades, it's time to step into the greening of the earth as the spring unfolds.In this episode we take a special look at the Hawthorn tree that comes into blossom at this time of year and has traditionally played such a central role to the celebrations of this festival. Known as a heart healer and protector, it has much to teach us about expressing the love and compassion within us in a sustainable way. I hope you enjoy this episode and wish you a very blessed Beltane!Find the Pagan Creative Podcast online at:Pagan Creative Facebook GroupPagan Creative Facebook PagePagan Creative InstagramYou can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts:Rowan Song Etsy StoreRowan Song Facebook PageThis podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help.
--------
25:34
Moon Musings 20: New Moon in Taurus - Venus II, Physicality, Pleasure & Presence
Send us a textJoin us for the latest episode in the Moon Musings series, to reflect on April's new moon in the astrological sign of Taurus, falling on 27 April 2025.This time we are taking a further look at the Venus energy that we started to explore last time when we had the full moon in Libra. Taurus shares Venus as a ruling planet, but this time we are viewing the more earthy, physical aspects of this energy. We consider ideas around 'pleasure' and how our physical senses can help to awaken our joy, inviting us to become more present.This episode also includes a series of journaling prompts to help make this content more personally relevant to you!We hope you enjoy this episode! If so then please consider leaving us a review or maybe share it with someone you think would benefit.Find the Pagan Creative Podcast online at:Pagan Creative Facebook GroupPagan Creative Facebook PagePagan Creative InstagramYou can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts:Rowan Song Etsy StoreRowan Song Facebook PageThis podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help.
--------
32:18
Moon Musings 19: Full Moon in Libra - Venus, Vincent, Balance and Beauty
Send us a textJoin us for the latest episode in the Moon Musings series, to reflect on April's full moon in the astrological sign of Libra, falling on 13 April 2025.We look to both the planet and the Roman goddess Venus to explore the idea of 'beauty', how we experience beauty within ourselves and others, and the ways in which it invites us into connection and belonging. We consider beauty within the world of creative expression, taking a closer look at how we might understand beauty through the paintings of the 19th century Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. Finally we reflect on beauty within the context of the spiritual philosophies from around the world, as a natural force that moves through everything in our universe, bringing balance, harmony and vitality. This episode also includes a series of journaling prompts to help make this content more personally relevant to you!We hope you enjoy this episode! If so then please consider leaving us a review or maybe share it with someone you think would benefit.Find the Pagan Creative Podcast online at:Pagan Creative Facebook GroupPagan Creative Facebook PagePagan Creative InstagramYou can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts:Rowan Song Etsy StoreRowan Song Facebook PageThis podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help.
--------
31:04
Moon Musings 18: New Moon in Aries - Gods of War, Peace and Sovereignty, Awakening the Warrior
Send us a textTrigger Warning: This podcast episode contains references to war and conflict. Join us for the latest episode in the Moon Musings series, to reflect on March's new moon in the astrological sign of Aries, falling on 29 March 2025.We explore some of the themes of this sign, looking to the mythological gods and goddesses of war for insights into conflict, as we consider the relationship between sovereignty and peace. We dig into what the words war, peace and sovereignty mean to us, and how these forces are relevant whether we are talking about our interpersonal conflicts or those that play out on a bigger stage.As usual, Beth approaches her reflections with as many questions as answers and invites you to come along on this journey of exploration. An open mind and heart are the only prerequisites!This episode also includes a series of journaling prompts to help make this content more personally relevant to you!We hope you enjoy this episode! If so then please consider leaving us a review or maybe share it with someone you think would benefit.Find the Pagan Creative Podcast online at:Pagan Creative Facebook GroupPagan Creative Facebook PagePagan Creative InstagramYou can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts:Rowan Song Etsy StoreRowan Song Facebook Page
--------
40:51
A Message for Spring Equinox: The Shared World of the Woodland with the Birch Tree
Send us a textJoin me for this message for the spring equinox and festival of Ostara, where we reflect on the arrival of spring and this point in the year where we experience the balance of day and night.We take a special look at the Birch tree, reflecting on the example it gives us in creating the conditions for a huge diversity of life to thrive in a shared world. We also explore what the Birch teaches us about our human fragility and our internal strength and how we need both to awaken and realise our potential. I hope you enjoy this episode and wish you a very blessed Spring Equinox or Ostara!Find the Pagan Creative Podcast online at:Pagan Creative Facebook GroupPagan Creative Facebook PagePagan Creative InstagramYou can also support the podcast at Buy Me A Coffee!This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts:Rowan Song Etsy StoreRowan Song Facebook PageThis podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help.
The Pagan Creative Podcast explores creativity and the creative life from a pagan, spiritual and nature-based perspective. We talk about what creativity means to us, how we can develop our relationship with it and gain confidence to express it in ourselves and in the world. The podcast provides a range of content from the reflective through practical exercises, journalling prompts and guided meditations. You can even pick up a free worksheet for each full length episode from our Facebook group! Tune in regularly to catch all our content. We release one full-length and one mini episode around a different theme every month. This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts.