The Pagan Creative Podcast

Send us a message Join us for the first episode in our new series on using the divine feminine energy that exists within us all to support our creative expression and openness to transformation and change.  In this episode we introduce the series, looking at the ways in which this energy may have been silenced or devalued both within society and within ourselves as individuals.  We explore some of...

Send us a message Join us for the fifth and final episode in our series on the elements of water, fire, earth, air and spirit. In this episode we explore the non-physical element of spirit or aether and what we can learn from this element through the ways that it manifests within our physical world. As an element of raw potential and creative energy, we look at what it brings to creative expressio...

Send us a message Wishing you a very blessed winter solstice! Join me for a message about this festival of returning light, hope and renewal folllowed by a shared solstice flame meditation.    In this meditation we will work together with a candle flame to represent the spark of life that is returning to the earth at this time. You don't need anything apart from a few minutes of undisturbed s...

Send us a message Join us for the fourth episode in our series on the elements of water, fire, earth, air and spirit. In this episode we explore the element of earth and what we can learn from this element about ourselves, our society and our world.  We look at the unique qualities of earth and how they can help us to build a positive relationship with the earth within our own nature when we under...

Send us a message Join us for the third episode in our series on the elements of water, fire, earth, air and spirit. In this episode we explore the element of air and what we can learn from this element about ourselves, our society and our world.  We look at the unique qualities of air and how they can help us to build a positive relationship with the air within our own nature, learning to recogni...

Send us a message Join us for the second episode in our series on the elements of water, fire, earth, air and spirit. In this episode we explore the element of fire and what we can learn from this element about ourselves, our society and our world.  We look at the unique qualities of fire and how they can help us to build a positive relationship with the fire within our own nature, reclaiming its...

Send us a message Join us for the first episode in our new series on the elements of water, fire, earth, air and spirit. In this episode we explore the element of water and what we can learn from this element about ourselves, our society and our world.  We look at the unique qualities of water and how they can help us to create new pathways, navigate challenging times and realise our potential in...

Send us a message Join us for the latest and last episode in this Moon Musings series, to reflect on the  new moon in the astrological sign of Cancer. This time we look to the crab - the symbol of this sign - as a starting point to explore the theme of 'sanctuary'.  We consider the different meanings of this word and how we might understand it on a collective and personal, external and i...

Send us a message Join me for this message for the summer solstice and the festival of Litha or Midsummer!  In this episode we take a special look at the Oak tree that has traditionally played a central role to the celebrations of this festival.  Known for its strength and resilience, this tree has much to teach us about cultivating and embodying our own inner sun to support us in facing life&apos...

Send us a message Join us for the latest episode in the Moon Musings series, to reflect on June's full moon in the astrological sign of Sagittarius. We explore some of the more traditional aspects of the Sagittarian archetype, before focusing in on some of the central ideas, specifically belief, adventure and abundance.   We talk about the connection between these three themes and how they ca...

Send us a message Join us for the latest episode in the Moon Musings series, to reflect on the  new moon in the astrological sign of Gemini. This time we are exploring the sign of Gemini through its ruling planet Mercury, named for the Roman god of communication, language, knowledge and learning among many other things.  We take a look at Mercury's roles as 'messenger of the gods' a...

Send us a message Join 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...

Send us a message Join 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, physic...

Send us a message Join 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.     ...

Send us a message Trigger 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...

Send us a message Join 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 B...

Send us a message Join us for the latest episode in the Moon Musings series, to reflect on the March full moon, this time in the astrological sign of Virgo. We explore some of the themes of this  sign, reflecting on how the Virgo energy helps us to 'declutter' our internal world, and the role that our mind plays in creating and maintaining our health on every level. This  episode also in...

Send us a message Join us for the latest episode in the Moon Musings series, to reflect on February's  new moon in the astrological sign of Pisces, falling on 28 February 2025. We explore some of the themes of this  sign, in particular the ways we might experience our natural sensitivity, through empathy, compassion and our internal space. We talk about the challenges of living as a sensitive...

Send us a message Join us for the latest episode in the Moon Musings series, to reflect on February's full moon, this time in the astrological sign of Leo. We explore some of the themes of this  sign, reflecting on moments of self doubt and how the lion's confidence and fire can help us more fully connect to our passions. This  episode also includes a series of journaling prompts to help...

Send us a message Join me for this message for the festival of Imbolc, where we reflect on the season and its theme of quickening, as the earth stirs and encourages us to prepare for the full arrival of spring.  We take a special look at the Rowan tree and the Celtic Goddess Brigit, who are both associated with this festival, exploring how they can help us to emerge from our personal cave of winte...

Send us a message Join us for the latest episode in the Moon Musings series, to reflect on January's  new moon in the astrological sign of Aquarius, falling on 29 January 2025, as we approach the festival of Imbolc. We explore some of the themes and symbols of this  sign, including our relationship with our own difference and the healing power of unconditional acceptance.  We also take a look...

Send us a message Join us for the latest episode in the Moon Musings series, to reflect on January's full moon, this time in the astrological sign of Cancer. We explore some of the themes and symbols of this  sign, including what 'home' means to us and how we might redefine this to heal our roots and sense of belonging on the Earth.  This  episode also includes a series of journalin...

Send us a message Join us for the latest episode in the Moon Musings series, to reflect on December's second new moon, this time in the astrological sign of Capricorn, falling on 30 December 2024, on the cusp of the new year.  We explore some of the themes and symbols of this  sign, reflecting on the path of the mountain goat as well as Capricorn's ruling planet of Saturn that challenges...

Send us a message Join me for this message for the festival of Yule or Winter Solstice, where we reflect on the season and its themes of rengeneration and rebirth at the start of the sun's new cycle. We also take a special look at the Yew tree, the tree of immortality that can help us to surrender to endless cycles of renewal rather than getting stuck in winter through resistance to the natur...

Send us a message Join us for the latest episode in the Moon Musings series, to reflect on December's full moon in Gemini, falling on 15 December 2024.   We explore some of the themes and symbols of this moon sign, reflecting on the nature and medicine of the butterfly as well as the presence of duality within us in the form of the Gemini twins.  The light and shadow of our age of information...