This is the perfect metaphor which describes the ailing environmental and social state of our world, as well as the means through which to heal our global community and restore vitality to the land. As in the original story, this restoration depends on our willingness and courage to ask the 'right question'.

HISTORY.

"The Grailey Whole Celtic Show" began around 1993, when Bay FM was in it's infancy. (The name is based on a 'spoonerism' of The Holy Grail). The Holy Grail itself is a term used to denote any noble, desirable and seemingly un-attainable hard-won goal or objective.

WE ARE ALL INDIGENOUS TO SOMEWHERE.

The six Celtic countries are England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Isle of Mann and Brittany (in France). Australians of Celtic ancestry are estimated to comprise 40 - 60% of the non-Aboriginal population. Their lineage leads mostly back to England, Scotland and Ireland.

However, many Celtic Australians are barely aware of this ancestral lineage, or of the places to which they are indigenous. Re-connecting with our heritage and re-claiming an ancestral identity can provide a better understanding of who we are.

SEASONAL CELEBRATION.

As the Cycle of the Seasons progress, the program will review in turn, each of the 8 ancient Celtic Fire Festivals, their meaning and how they were celebrated.

The 4 Solar Festivals are Summer & Winter Solstice and Spring & Autumn Equinox. Between each of these are the 4 Lunar Festivals, occurring at the so called 'cross quarter points' of the year - Samhain (now commonly known as Halloween), Imbolc, Beltane and Lughnasadh.

WATER

The Grail, as a sacred vessel with its iconic feminine shape, is the symbolic receptacle for that most magical & precious substance: water.

In terms of physics, water is essential for much of life on earth. It covers 30% of the planet, constitutes 60% of our bodies and humans can only survive three days without it. Increasing demand and worsening drought suggest that water is in short supply, yet the total of all the Earths water is unchanging. How symptomatic of our material world, that now even water is commodified! With water issues being the latest hot topic in the media, its commercial value commands the attention of politicians and entrepreneurs, as they trade and control it. The very concept of ownership of water would surely have seemed strange to the Ancients.

From an esoteric perspective the true value of water is yet to be widely appreciated. But stay tuned, as I review water issues in the broader context.

ASTROLOGY

Each week I'll share with you my observations from the world of astrology & astronomy with an 'astro weather report' to keep you abreast of the most favoured activities for the current lunar phase and planetary transits.

MUSIC

"The Grailey Whole Celtic Show" aims to be uplifting, inspiring, soothing & amusing, energising & entertaining. Musical genres include traditional & contemporary Celtic, ambient, folk, acoustic, techno, world, classic and much more.

In keeping with the Bardic Tradition, my goal as your host on 'The Grailey Whole Celtic Show', is to stir your being, to lavish your ears and take you on an audio journey into magical & mystical dimensions. News, views, cues & clues, stories to amuse! Join me for the Whole Grailey thing each Moon-day (Monday) from 6.00pm to 8.00 pm
N.B. 'Australian Eastern Standard Time' = GMT + 10 hours, or GMT + 11 hours when we have Daylight Saving Time in the Australian Summer.