Tarot card for April

I am writing this at the spring equinox with a new moon that predicts excellent promise for positive change in our future. The card spoke to me, and I hope you will find it equally insightful.

Tarot, Tarot CardJeanne CraneApril 3, 2023tarot, oracle, ritual, major arcana, hanged man, #world tree, peace, tranquility, crystals, spring

A Little on Belfast

I first visited Belfast in 1963. I was 15. The Troubles had begun and the divisions between Protestants and Catholics, particularly in city neighborhoods was intense. As we were shown around Northern Ireland, my cousins would skirt around the neighborhood featured in the movie to avoid danger. In fact, it wasn’t until a few years ago that I toured the Falls Road/Shankhill areas. The Peace Wall brought tears to my eyes. The fact that the gate between the neighbors is still closed at 10 pm for curfew left a pit in my stomach. The Peace Accord was such an amazing triumph; yet, the deep wounds of division remain for many.

travel, movie recommendations, Celtic SpiritJeanne CraneFebruary 21, 2022Belfast, movie, "The Troubles", peace wall, peaceComment

Songs of Peace

When I was introduced to Celtic Christmas music, I connected to the gentle rendition of many hymns and songs I already knew. I also was introduced to songs of that tradition that were new to me: “In the Bleak Midwinter”, “I Saw Three Ships a Sailing” and “The Wexford Carol” among my favorites.