Today we celebrate the Summer Solstice in the Northern Emisphere. Image Taken from Internet The longest day, the shortest night. A turning point in the wheel of the year, where the sun reaches its zenith and bathes the Northern Hemisphere with its light. This is the Summer Solstice, a phenomenon not just of scientific wonder,…
Beltane, also known as Bealtaine or Cétshamhain (meaning "first of summer" in Irish), is one of the most vibrant fire festivals steeped in Celtic tradition and history. It marks the halfway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, traditionally celebrated on May 1st. On this day, the veil between the worlds is believed…
Today, in the Northern Hemisphere, we celebrate the spring equinox, a time when day and night are roughly equal, marking a turning point in the Earth's cycle. It's no surprise that many cultures have developed rich traditions around this astronomical phenomenon. Today, we delve into the Pagan and Celtic celebrations associated with the spring equinox,…
Happy Imbolc! Imbolc, also known as Oimelc or Brigid's Day, is a Gaelic holiday traditionally observed on February 1st, marking the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It is a time of hope and renewal, as the earth begins to awaken from its winter slumber, and the first signs of spring emerge.…
Samhain Sona Dhut! Happy Samhain! Samhain is one of the key pagan holidays, celebrated on October 31st. Its origins are rooted in pre-Christian traditions and it celebrates the midpoint between the autumnal equinox and winter solstice in the Wheel of the Year. Image taken from Internet Samhain: A Time of Magic and Mystery As the…
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