The Quiet Moon is the traditional Celtic name for the January full moon, symbolizing a time for introspection, rest, and conservation of energy during the deepest part of winter. Other cultures refer to it as the Wolf Moon or Cold Moon. The full moon, 3.1.26, is a super moon. #FullMoon #Folklore

Ragnar's here for Saturday and wishes you all a lovely day. #Caturday #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

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In folklore, otters are threshold animals—liminal creatures that exist between the worlds of land and water, physical and spiritual. Their dual nature as air-breathing mammals and masters of the water, gives them roles as shapeshifters, spiritual guides, or dangerous tricksters. #MyBest2025

New Year A poem from Idle Verse: A Poetry Feature on Substack! #booksky #poetrysky #poems #NewYear 📚💙📚💙📚💙 open.substack.com/pub/lawrence...

Good morning. Helgi's here to wish you a lovely Friday. Take care and have a peaceful day. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

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Some of my seasonal items have 20-25% off in January, so you can grab a handmade Christmas tree decoration or a hand painted Wintry scene for 1/4 of the price. Also, most of these aren't Christmas specific, so you can display them any time. earthandsandbyanna.etsy.com #art #January #sale #MHHSBD

Welsh mythology, Blodeuwedd's story is increasingly interpreted through the lens of freedom and reclaiming autonomy. While traditionally viewed as a cautionary tale of betrayal, it now often recasts her transformation into an owl not as a curse, but as a path to liberation. #MyBest2025 #WelshMyths

Good morning. Helgi and Ragnar are here for the first day of 2026, looking resplendent in the glow of brotherly love... Meanwhile, the human has just about dragged herself out of the midden that was 2025 to serve them breakfast. Take care and we wish you a peaceful 2026. #HappyNewYear #Cats

The last one of 2025 - a little Blue Tit (bird). Take care and I wish you a peaceful New Year. #Art #NewYear #Birds #MHHSBD

According to legend, St Melangell was an Irish princess who fled an arranged marriage and lived in the wilderness of the Kingdom of Powys. She supernaturally protected a hare from a prince's hunting dogs, and was granted land to found a sanctuary and convent. #MyBest2025 #WelshMythology #Art

Helgi's here for the last day of 2025, and to thank all you kind souls who have taken time to stop by this little corner of Bluesky. Take care and we wish you a peaceful New Year. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky #NewYearsEve

Love it! They are lovely birds. A marsh wren from Oregon.

Wyrdlings! There’s no room for whimpers with #WyrdWednesday and for our last session this year, we give you: “Going out with a bang!” as this week’s topic – tell us tales of endings and things that end – in a wyrd and wynderful way!

The Long Field A Christmas Ghost Story Read on Medium! #Christmas #Booksky #GhostStories 💙📚💙📚💙📚💙👻 medium.com/@tudortweep/...

In Celtic and Druidic tradition, the wren was a bird of wisdom and divination. Its name in Gaelic (dreoilín) and Welsh (dryw) is often linked to the words for "druid" or "tree-knower," and its complex songs were once thought to be prophetic messages for priests. #MyBest2025 #OriginalArt #Folklore

Good morning ❄️ A beautiful sky over a chilly Loch Long in Argyll Scotland with freezing temps around -1° 🥶 Hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday 💙 #Scotland #StormHour #Christmas

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Good morning. The lads are here for Tuesday, and they highly recommend staying where it's warm and someone will serve your meals regularly... Take care and have a peaceful day. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

In Celtic mythology, the badger and the goddess Brigantia (or her Irish counterpart, Brigid) are intrinsically linked through themes of healing, protection, and the emergence of spring, especially at the time of Imboolc (around 2nd February). #MyBest2025 #OriginalArt #Folklore #Badger

Good morning. Helgi's here for the last Monday of 2025, and to help ease you into the start of a new week. Take care and be kind to yourself. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

If you wish to participate in our upcoming exhibit in The Netherlands for Alzheimer’s, the call for artists is now open. To register, please visit postcardartexhibit.com Also visit our FAQ page for any questions: postcardartexhibit.com/faq We hope that many of you can join us 🙏❤️

The blog is published. This week the Witch has reached the conclusion that the ties that bind need cutting... Join her for tea, folklore and poetry. #WritingCommunity #Poetry #Folklore ko-fi.com/post/A-Banis...

Blue tits are widely associated with joy, happiness, and cheerfulness due to their vibrant colors, playful antics, and agility, bringing positivity to gardens and symbolizing hope and new beginnings in folklore. Art my own. #SensoryArt #Birds #Joy

Today's Flighty's plot blog post is It's been cold - flightplot.wordpress.com/2025/12/28/i... 🌱 #UKGardening

Helgi's here for Sunday with an expression that might be described as 'a cat rolling their eyes'... Take care and have a peaceful day (the blog will be posted later). #Cats #CatsOfBluesky #Writing

The hare is a primary symbol of spring, rebirth, and new beginnings. In a legend connected to the Germanic goddess Eostre (Ostara), the hare was her messenger, tasked with spreading hope and joy throughout the land at the spring equinox. Art my own. #SensoryArt #Folklore #Joy

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Good morning. Ragnar's here for Saturday. He would like to tell you that the service in this establishment is utterly inadequate, and the protest is due to commence at 10am... Take care and have a lovely day #Caturday #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

Spiritually, penguins symbolize adaptability, endurance, community, and balance, representing how to thrive in harsh conditions through cooperation (huddling for warmth, sharing burdens) and dedication. A little sketch of 2 penguins I did today. #OriginalArt #Penguins

Good morning. Helgi has the right idea - if it's all too much, just use your brother as an emotional support cushion and snooze... Take care and have a peaceful day. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

In one ancient Irish fable, the robin is called the Fire Bringer, saving fire for early humans after a wolf tried to extinguish it. The bird fanned the dying embers back to life, scorching its breast in the process and bringing fire back to the world. Art my own. #BookologyThursday #Folklore

Welcome to #BookologyThursday ✨

Helgi and Ragnar, and myself, are just popping by to wish you all a peaceful Christmas. Take care and cherish those closest to you, and if you're missing a loved one, we send you special love ❤️. Thank you for all your kindness through a year that's been a hard one. ❤️ #Cats #Christmas #Yuletide

Daytime post for daytime folks - my newest pattern is up on my Ko-fi shop ko-fi.com/s/08e071965c 🧶 #crochet #amigurumi #pattern #diy #SciArt #art #craft #stingray #ray #kite #ocean #bsnm

The last one for Art Advent Calendar. I painted this a few years ago on a circular board. Hares still remain my favourite animal, and this one seemed appropriate for this time of year. #ArtAdventCalendar #Yuletide #Christmas

Good morning and Merry Christmas, wyrdlings! It's a festive free-for-all this #WyrdWednesday, with our theme of "Do what thou wilt!" @cwreeve.bsky.social here, SHOW ME YOUR WYRD 👻

Favourite Night of the Year A Christmas Ghost Story Read on Medium! #Christmas #Ghoststories #ChristmasEve #Booksky 📚💙📚💙📚 medium.com/@tudortweep/...

In folklore and various cultural traditions, the blue butterfly is widely considered a powerful symbol of joy, happiness, and good fortune. It is a near-universal sign of positive transformation, hope, and new beginnings after a period of struggle or change. Art my own. #SensoryArt

Good morning. Helgi and Ragnar are settling down for a quiet season of being waited on hand and foot... like every other day of the year. Take care and we'll catch you later. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

Hello all Here’s my addition for today’s #ArtAdventCalendar A stencil pull from 2018

The Otter King is a legendary otter from Celtic folklore, often depicted as a large, powerful beast leading a pack, with magical, protective fur that grants invincibility, but vulnerable only at a small white spot under its chin bringing misfortune to those who harm it. #ArtAdventCalendar

Dandelions and joy are deeply linked through their symbolism of hope, resilience, wishes, and childhood innocence and wonder.They represent overcoming adversity and simple blessings, making them a symbol of life's persistent, beautiful surprises. #SensoryArt #Joy #Wildflowers

The lads are here to wish you a peaceful Tuesday. If things are feeling a little frantic, they recommend grabbing an emotional support buddy (with their permission). Take care and have a peaceful day. #Cats #CatsOfBluesky

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Read Aeonian on Medium! #Gothic #GothicVictorian #Free #Medium #Booksky 💙📚💙📚💙 medium.com/@tudortweep/...

A popular folk tale (found in Norse/ Germanic areas) tells of birds choosing a king by who could fly highest. The wren hid in the eagle's feathers, thus flying the highest and became king. Art my own. #ArtAdventCalendar #Birds #Folklore

Yellow butterflies universally symbolize joy, happiness, and good fortune, representing sunny optimism, new beginnings, and positive change. They're often seen as messengers of fun, prosperity, and spiritual blessings or guidance, bringing cheer and a sense of wonder. Art my own. #SensoryArt