Festival of Arianrhod

Celebrating the Festival of Arianrhod: Cycles, Tides, and New Beginnings

December 2nd marks the Festival of Arianrhod, a day to honour the star-crowned Goddess of the moon, stars, and cosmic cycles. In Welsh mythology, Arianrhod is a figure of both mystery and guidance — she descends in her silver chariot to watch the tides, the turning seasons, and the cycles that shape our lives.

As an author, I find her story endlessly inspiring. Her myths speak of destiny, transformation, and the courage to claim your own path — themes that resonate deeply in both our personal lives and in the worlds we build on the page. Arianrhod reminds us that life, like a well-crafted story, is full of beginnings, endings, and the liminal moments in between.

It’s easy to forget, especially in the rush of daily life, that every cycle in our lives carries its own purpose. The quiet moments, the struggles, the pauses between chapters — all of it shapes who we are and whom we’re becoming. Observing the Festival of Arianrhod is a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and consider the tides in your own life.

I love imagining her descending in her silver chariot, watching over the turning tides, reminding us that even in the darkest nights, guidance and light are available if we open ourselves to them. For writers and readers alike, it’s a reminder that our stories — both real and imagined — unfold in cycles, and that each chapter matters.

So today, whether you gaze at the night sky, enjoy a quiet moment by a candle, or simply take a few minutes to breathe, let the Goddess inspire you. Reflect on what’s passing, what’s emerging, and what’s yet to come. And perhaps, like a character in a story waiting for their cue, step forward into the next chapter with curiosity, courage, and wonder.

May the Festival of Arianrhod bring clarity, inspiration, and a sense of magic to your life. Let us celebrate the cycles, the tides, and the stories — both lived and written — that make each of us who we are.

Here's to new chapters, ancient legends, and the stories that connect us all. Happy reading. 💙