Welcome to the Summer Solstice The Summer Solstice is a time of celebration and renewal, marking the longest day of the year when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. This event has been observed by people all over the world for thousands of years, with many cultures associating it with the return …
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We’re Halfway There! Beltane is a pagan holiday celebrated on May 1st, marking the midway point between the spring equinox and summer solstice. It is a time of great celebration as the natural world blooms into life and the days grow longer. It is a day that honors fertility and union, both between individuals and …
New Growth Awaits The Spring Equinox (or Ostara) is a Pagan holiday that celebrates the first day of Spring. It marks the moment when the Earth comes back to life again after a long, cold and dark winter. Themes for the Spring Equinox include fertility, renewal, rebirth and new beginnings. As you dive deeper into …
I Think I See Spring! Imbolc begins each year at sundown February 1 and ends at sundown February 2. It marks the halfway point between winter and spring and symbolizes new beginnings and change. Because it still falls on the tail end of the winter season, we have one last chance to utilize the powerful …
The Spirit of Christmas As a kid, many of us believe in Santa Claus. Then as we get older, we learn that this is just another illusion created by adults to protect us from some of the harsher realities of life. And to hopefully provide us with some good childhood memories. Somewhere along the line …
And we say it Loo- Nah-Sa! Lughnasadh is a fire festival that celebrates the first harvest of the year. Traditionally celebrated on August 1st, it marks the halfway point between the Summer Solstice and the Fall Equinox. Some might recognize it by its other name “Lammas” which means loaf-mass. This translation is pretty appropriate considering …
Hey Christmas, We Want Our Tree Back! It might surprise you to know that Christmas trees were originally a Pagan tradition. During Yule (the Winter Solstice) each tree was picked with care, and decorated with all of the things someone wished to manifest for the coming year. Yule trees were considered sacred because they didn’t …
Out of the Darkness and into the Light Many people across the globe participate in Yule or Winter Solstice celebrations. Personally I much prefer it to any other holidays during the season. It’s typically celebrated around December 21st each year, but you can double check your calendar for the exact date. The Winter Solstice is …
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The Perfect Balance of Darkness and Light We are getting ready to celebrate the Fall Equinox (or Mabon) on September 23 this year. It is the last harvest of the year and it signifies the start of fall and the end of summer. On this date, the hours of sunlight and darkness are equal. You …
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The Second Harvest The fall equinox, or Mabon, arrives this year on September 22. This pagan holiday signifies the changing of seasons. It marks for us the ending of summer and the beginning of fall. On this day the hours of day and night are finally equal before we start moving towards shorter days and …
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