Melanie Smith

Melanie Smith is a freelance content and creative writer from Gloucestershire. She lives in a funny little cottage with her daughter and cat, The Magical Mr. Bobo. Her blog posts and articles on the subjects of tarot, crystal healing, holistic wellness, and parenting feature regularly in magazines and websites around the world.

Tarot cards and the art of intuitive decision

January 7, 2026 by Melanie Smith

Tarot cards aren’t just about predicting the future. They’re powerful tools for self-reflection, insight, and … Read more

Medb was both a queen and a goddess. She was a deity of sovereignty, war, female strength, independence, sexual freedom, and power.

Mighty Medb – Warrior Goddess and Celtic Queen

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 by Melanie Smith

As well as a Celtic goddess, Medb was likely a “real” queen, who ruled the … Read more

Ostara is one of the sabbats marking the Wheel of the Year. It is a beautiful celebration of the coming of spring, fertility, and new beginnings.

The Beautiful Wicca Spring Festival of Ostara

March 21, 2025March 25, 2024 by Melanie Smith

The spring equinox has been celebrated around the world, by many peoples and cultures, for … Read more

The Celtic goddess Tailtiu is the adoptive mother of the god Lugh. She is closely associated with sovereignty, the Earth, and fertility.

Meet Tailtiu – Celtic Goddess of the Land

March 25, 2024March 23, 2024 by Melanie Smith

According to ancient Irish mythology, the goddess Tailtiu is the adoptive mother of the god … Read more

Ériu is of the Tuatha De Danann, a race of Celtic gods and goddesses who arrived through a mystical fog on the coast of Ireland in ancient times.

Ériu – Celtic Guardian Goddess of Ireland

March 25, 2024March 23, 2024 by Melanie Smith

Ériu, the Celtic goddess, is not only a powerful manifestation of the divine feminine but … Read more

The pagan festival of Mabon is a celebration of the second harvest and marks the fall equinox around September 21st to 22nd.

Magical Mabon: Balancing the Light and Dark

March 23, 2024March 23, 2024 by Melanie Smith

The pagan festival of Mabon is a celebration of the second harvest and marks the … Read more