{"title":"Samhain","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"samhain-organic-handkerchief","title":"Samhain Organic handkerchief","description":"\u003cp\u003eSamhain marks the end of the harvest and the beginning of the dark months of the year. It is the end of a cycle of growth with death and ultimately re-birth. This is a time for reflection, for celebration, for sowing the seeds of future plans and remembering, thanking and honouring our ancestors. It is said that the veil between this world and the land of the dead is at its thinnest at this time so we can welcome them into our homes with candles, food and stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have included Mugwort in my design to help ward off any unwanted guests or psychic attacks It would also be an excellent time of year to take some mugwort for lucid dreaming and it's also good for depression and your stomach after eating too many chocolate bats. The Rowan tree has been used for centuries as protection. Planted by a grave, a boundary or woven into a charm to put by your windows and doors, rowan will keep those evil spirits at bay. The deer skull represents death and the pumpkins and candles require no explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe border for many of my designs illustrates trees chosen for their associations with old customs and beliefs. They are Elder, Oak, Ivy and Holly. I have also included some of the phases of the moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handkerchief is sewn by me in Cumbria. The image is printed in the UK onto an untreated cotton fabric certified as 100% organic. The approximate size for each handkerchief is 320 mm x 320 mm. Wash at 30° \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.themoonandthefurrow.co.uk\/products\/samhain-guide\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"samhain guide\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efold out guide\u003c\/a\u003e which includes: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout Samhain, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eScents, Incense and Oils for this time of year, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandle Magic, including a spell, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy recipe for Soul Cakes, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eA feast for Samhain suggested menu, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix ways to mark Samhain, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Celtic Goddess Tlachtga, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeas for your using up your pumpkins after carving and displaying.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEach order is wrapped in acid free, unbleached tissue paper and includes a hand written thank you note. I am happy to address this to recipients of gifts at no extra cost. Just let me know in the notes when you place your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Moon and the Furrow","offers":[{"title":"Handkerchief only","offer_id":48954648330397,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Handkerchief and guide","offer_id":48954648363165,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Handkerchief guide and card","offer_id":48954648395933,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/1259\/1773\/products\/Samhain_Handkercheif_DSC_0064_B_W_2500px.jpg?v=1603977293"},{"product_id":"samhain","title":"Samhain - original and prints","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreated for The Wheel of the Year Exhibition 7th February - 30th April 2025 at Oil and Oak Gallery, Hay-On-Wye\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSamhain - 31st October\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe time has come to embrace the darkness, find ways to slow down and connect with my ancestors in all the wonderful ways available to us, meditation, drumming, talking to the trees, visiting ancient sites and just taking the time to slow down and cut out the noise. Our capitalist society doesn’t allow for this much needed time that the nature all around us is communicating to us to take. A period of dormancy and rest is what we need. The old Celtic New Year, this is a time where I like to reflect on the summer and what intentions I have for the winter ahead. I was also influenced by visiting the showcaves in the Bannau Brycheiniog which are astounding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAvailable as an 100% organic cotton handkerchief sewn by me in Cumbria.  The approximate size for each handkerchief is 320 mm x 320 mm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAvailable as an art print in two sizes, 297mm x 297mm and 148mm x 148mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAvailable as the framed original, beautifully and professionally framed in Hay-On-Wye with a solid oak frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork is printed onto 100% recycled 300 gsm card which has a smooth, white finish. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll of The Moon and the Furrow greeting art prints are printed without water or chemicals onto 100% recycled paper or paper from sustainable managed forests, all inks are vegetable oil based and all toners are new generation eco-friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Moon and the Furrow","offers":[{"title":"Handkerchief","offer_id":48873558900893,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"297mm x 297mm","offer_id":46586541179037,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"148mm x 148mm","offer_id":46586541211805,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Original artwork","offer_id":46791434043549,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/1259\/1773\/files\/Samhain.jpg?v=1741899517"},{"product_id":"the-wheel-of-the-year-online-workshop","title":"The Wheel of the Year Online Workshop","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHow can you live more seasonally? How does nature give us clues and provide us with what we need when we need it? How can you make changes in your life to live more aligned with the natural world and it's shifts as the wheel turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an online version of a workshop I led to accompany my exhibition in early 2025. Once purchased I will email you the Wheel of the Year video playlist (to watch on YouTube) and all the pdfs which you can have access to forever. Please make sure you provide an email address on checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis online course includes 7 videos (total of over 45 minutes) and 12 PDF's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are the details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo 1 Introduction to the course with thanks and acknowledgements \u003ci\u003e- 3 minutes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo 2  A brief history of the Wheel of the Year\u003ci\u003e - 6 minutes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo 3  Origins - exploring the origins outlined in the previous video \u003ci\u003e- 3 minutes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePDF 1 - Origins of The Wheel of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo 4  How to work with the Wheel of the Year ideas and suggestions \u003ci\u003e- 15 minutes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo 5  Wheel of the Year overview -\u003ci\u003e 9 minutes \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePDF 2 - Wheel of the Year Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo 6  Using the Wheel of the Year Notes PDF \u003ci\u003e- 3 minutes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePDF 3 Wheel of the Year Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePDF 4 Wheel of the Year Blank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo 7 Wheel of the Year Festivals \u003ci\u003e- 6 min\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePDFs - Wheel of the Year Individual festival focus sheets: Imbolc, Spring Equinox, Beltane, Summer Solstice, Lughnasadh, Autumn Equinox, Samhain, Winter Solstice (8 x PDF's)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHere is some feedback I've received:\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have watched the videos this morning and wow what a fabulous course. Really interesting and informative, even for someone like me who has been practising Paganism for about 30 years. I love your ideas and presentation. Sometimes I can be a bit lazy so it's nice to have a a little nudge. I have always loved seasonal observations and the wheel of the year so thank you for adding to that even more! - \u003c\/em\u003eRita\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Moon and the Furrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46970530267293,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/1259\/1773\/files\/dfffad014193427da9013fb7aad946a9.png?v=1759758863"},{"product_id":"samhain-guide","title":"Samhain guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a fold out guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.themoonandthefurrow.co.uk\/collections\/handkerchiefs\/products\/samhain-organic-handkerchief\"\u003emy artwork for Samhain\u003c\/a\u003e. It includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout Samhain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eScents, Incense and Oils for this time of year\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandle Magic, including a spell\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy recipe for Soul Cakes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA feast for Samhain suggested menu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix ways to mark Samhain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Celtic Goddess Tlachtga\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeas for your using up your pumpkins after carving and displaying\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 297mm x 297mm when unfolded and is printed sustainably onto recycled 100gsm paper in the UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Moon and the Furrow","offers":[{"title":"Guide only","offer_id":48954648133789,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Guide and card","offer_id":48954648166557,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Guide and handkerchief","offer_id":48954648199325,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Guide card and handkerchief","offer_id":48954648232093,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/1259\/1773\/files\/Samhain_DSC_0645.jpg?v=1715152319"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.themoonandthefurrow.co.uk\/collections\/samhain.oembed","provider":"The Moon and the Furrow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}