Mar 21 (0° Aries) Ostara, or Lady Day is one of the four quarter days of the pagan Wheel of the Year. Many celebrate this festival on the 25th of March every year. But, if you delve back into history at all, you will know that until recently, they celebrated...
Each year on February 2nd, pagans celebrate the Celtic holiday of Imbolc, or Candlemass, also sometimes called Brigid's Day. It marks the approximate half-way point between the Winter Solstice (Yule) and the Spring Equinox (Ostara). Imbolc is considered to be Winter's "first thaw," meaning it was around this time when...
Yule, Christmas, Solstice, whatever you want to call it, is the festival of the rebirth of the sun and the return of light to the land. Historically it was celebrated on the longest night of the year, and marked the start of the days growing slowly longer and warmer. The...
Aaaahhhhh……Autumn, my favorite time of year. The days are beginning to grow shorter; the weather is crisp and cool, reminding us of the coming winter. But before the frost sets in, we have time to enjoy the splendor of Nature with her red and golden leaves, bright orange pumpkins and...
July 31st - August 1st marks the halfway point between the Summer Solstice and Autumn Equinox. In many cultures, it is the time of year that signifies the first harvest, mostly of grains. Bread is traditionally baked in various shapes to celebrate the holiday. The word Lammas derives from the...
