Tag Archives: mythology

Old Rocks and Bones Menorcan Style

Posted on June 16, 2016 by greenmackenzie

There’s a magical isle of ancient fossil filled limestone, scattered liberally with ancient hand carved monuments of stone. It sits just east of mainland Spain washed by the turquoise blue of the Mediterranean waves and gentle tides. Baked beneath … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, mythology, travel | Tagged ancient, goddess, history, mindfulness, Minorca, mythology, Phonecian, ruins, stone monuments, Tanit, Taula, Torralba D'en Salord, travel | 42 Comments

Winters crows

Posted on October 23, 2015 by greenmackenzie

Storm inspired watercolour….winter is coming

Posted in art, elemental, mythology, Uncategorized | Tagged art, birds, Celtic, crows, mindfulness, mythology, painting, ravens, scotland, water colour | 34 Comments

New Years Gateway

Posted on January 2, 2015 by greenmackenzie

As the sun sets into the gateway of the year, all is possible. We can walk away from all that binds and hurts us, and we can walk towards all that nourishes and encourages us to grow each day. It … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, mythology | Tagged Celtic, Hogmanay, magic, mindfulness, mist, mythology, new year, photography, scotland, spiritual, sun set | 61 Comments

Solstice Edinburgh: Light in the Dark

Posted on December 21, 2014 by greenmackenzie

So here we are, the longest darkest night of the year. From tomorrow onwards we will turn back towards the sun, and light and warmth will slowly creep back into our lives. In the meantime all of the beautiful sparkling … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, mythology, travel | Tagged Christmas, Edinburgh, light, magic, mythology, photography, scotland, solstice, stars, winter | 48 Comments

Twinkle Twinkle little Star

Posted on December 15, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Our beautiful little winter sun, glitters and sparkles as it peeps over the horizon for a few hours a day. From where we stand in the northern hemisphere, the central star of our lives has dimmed and weakened so much … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, nature photo, weekly photo challenge | Tagged landscape, lens flare, magic, mythology, nature, photography, postaday, solstice, sunlight, twinkle, winter | 59 Comments

Mystery in Stone

Posted on August 24, 2014 by greenmackenzie

We travelled as far North and as far West as you can in Britain, and we found the oldest mystery cast in stone. I have so much to tell and share, but for now this is a tiny taste of … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, Celtic, elemental, mythology | Tagged Callanish, Celtic, history, magic, mystery, mythology, photography, scotland, standing stones, travel | 48 Comments

Sun Worship

Posted on July 28, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Summer lovin’ Bastet style. Nobody soaks up the suns heat as stylishly as cats, and our Bengal positively shimmers in the solar heat. The Egyptians worshiped cats, and cats worship the sun. Perhaps they have a drop or two of … Continue reading →

Posted in mythology, relaxation, weekly photo challenge | Tagged cats, Egyptian, golden hour, mythology, photography, postaday, relaxation, summer, sun, worship | 37 Comments

Magical Skye Pools

Posted on May 27, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Every spring, the ice cold snow melt from the Red Coullin tumbles down these slopes on the Isle of Skye. The pure mountain water dissolves a little of the limestone each year, creating beautiful curves and shapes all along the … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, Celtic, nature photo | Tagged Celtic, Fairy Pools, history, magic, mythology, nature, photography, scotland, Skye, spiritual | 50 Comments

The Suns Passage

Posted on February 24, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Do you know the tale Of the passage of the sun Far below our feet each night Through the cold and dark of space? Or perhaps you know the tale Of the white horned deer Who steals the sun away … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, elemental, mythology, nature photo, photos, poem, verse | Tagged Celtic, DPchallenge, magic, mythology, nature, photography, poetry, sun, verse, winter | 54 Comments

Fire times Three

Posted on February 22, 2014 by greenmackenzie

We stood on the edge of the land, with the Lammermuir Hills shimmering in a heat haze through the flames. The fire rose and sank, sometimes licking the sky itself, sometimes restlessly licking the bowl which held it. A cold … Continue reading →