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Dàir na Coille – The imbuement of the woods – New Years Day
Dàir na Coile is a fascinating tradition one we have very little written about. Dàir na coille I have come to love though. Its a counterpoint to consumerism – an invitation to pause and links back into the cyclical idea…

Divination by shoulder blade – scapulimancy–Slinneanachd/Slinnairachd
scapulimancy – Slinneanachd - Slinnairachd - divination by shoulder blade in Scottish Folk magic an exploration of the evidence and method.

Hangovers and Hogmanay Regrets – Herbal Hangover cures
The fear creeping up on you when your still in bed... the taste of a small animal that has crawled into your mouth used it as a toilet and the subsequently died there without any last rites or a word from their relatives. Open one eye, light cracks from between the curtains instantly hurt... headache pounding, stomach churning and perhaps even a little room spin to go with it all? Any feelings of regret are creeping over your imagination, did I really do that? did I really drink that much? did I really tell them THAT story ?… then the hint of whiskey comes back to mind and the queasy feeling gets worse … Yeah is definitely a Hogmanay Hangover … best close your eyes and pretend it never happened …