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The sacred shamrock, Celtic cross, Claddagh ring from Galway, and ancient harp are all symbolic of Ireland.

Standing Stones, Stone Circles and Dolmens abound in Celtic territories. They were obviously as significant to them as the Cross became in the lives of Christians.

A few miles south of Athlone, in the very centre of Ireland, is one of the most important monastic sites in this land of saints and scholars.

Still a very popular form of jewelry, charms are invocative when they create a mini-history of the wearer. Find out the historical background of some popular charms

Understanding the language of Tarot or Tarot terminology is the first step to learning the art of reading Tarot cards.

Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site of Canada commemorate Irish ancestry and immigration in Quebec. The Grosse Île Celtic Cross Turns 100 in 2009.

The Isle of Man has a rich Christian heritage and is Christianity is believed to have arrived via Irish missionaries.

Valentia Island in County Kerry as the nearest point of land to America became the terminus of the first transatlantic cable in 1865.

The Celts are a ethnic group of people spread throughout the British Isles and part of mainland Europe with a unique culture, history, religion, and language.

In the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden in 1746, Flora MacDonald helped save Bonnie Prince Charlie from Government forces, bringing him safely over the sea to Skye.

According to one expert, a new way of using tarot may provide more clarity than old-fashioned, follow-your-guidebook readings.

The enigmatic Picts left many carved symbol stones in the early years AD. This is one of the later types, easily viewed in Edderton churchyard.

Writer Tim Severin built a reproduction of St Brendan's boat and with a crew that included Faroese artist, Trøndur Patursson, recreated Brendan's voyage to America.

Ancient ruins meet Irish legend in Glendalough, a former monastic settlement in County Wicklow in eastern Ireland.

Christians have used symbols throughout history as a way to identify with each other. Here are the meanings of those symbols made easy for kids to understand.

Free online tarot card readings are common on the internet, but some offer more than others. Destiny Tarot offers an interesting interactive experience.

Religious landmarks are among the most beautiful in the world. Among such landmarks, five famous Christian places stand out as must-see destinations.

Coloring pages can be downloaded for free and make the perfect St. Patrick's Day activity for young children at home, in day care, or in the classroom.

When it comes to tourist spots, Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, Ireland, may be one of the capital city's best-kept secrets.

Unprecedented immigration and raging epidemics in Europe and Great Britain prompted colonial authorities to set up a quarantine station in 1832.

Spring and St. Patrick's Day bring thoughts of celebrating with beer, whiskey, and maybe a fun shot.

On a clear day, the Isle of Man is visible from Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.

Just a twenty minute drive from the bustling heart of Glasgow, lies the sleepy village of Lochwinnoch, nestling against the rolling hills of Renfrewshire.

Spending time in a cemetery may seem somewhat creepy to some, but five minutes in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto can change that perception.

After the failure of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 Prince Charles Edward Stuart went on the run.

Mandala designs and patterns encourage people of all ages to look within and express personal creativity.

St. Patrick led a life worthy of a Hollywood biopic. Here are finer points about him and his day, March 17, that revelers can use in cards, websites and party games.

Corrine Kenner's inventive deck combines tasty recipes with traditional Tarot meanings.

Free online tarot card readings are a popular tool, attracting many people that may not pay for a live tarot reading. However, some sites offer more than others.

A work of art painted to represent the re-birth of an ancient English shrine to Our Lady contains images of the Virgin Mary, the rosary and the flowering of Christianity.

Sounds ghoulish, but cemeteries can be interesting for their beautiful landscaping and history of the people buried there. You don't even need a Halloween costume.

ProAstro offers a wide variety of free spiritual and metaphysical tools, such as Chinese astrology, daily horoscopes, biorhythms, and free tarot card readings.

Designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, the beautiful Art Nouveau stained glass window representing Saint Michael the Archangel is a treasure of Fyvie Parish Church.

Amulets, words, objects and symbols were believed to keep people, animals and homes safe from harm. Some were worn, carried in pockets or used as wall hangings.

From flash cards to games, there are many study methods that beginning students and advanced card readers can use to improve their tarot reading skills.

Carved by a skilled Pictish sculptor over 1,000 years ago, the Maiden Stone is one of the most beautiful of Scotland's and Aberdeenshire's ancient standing stones.