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Category Archives: Wheel of the Year
Making Resolutions During a Pandemic
As we find ourselves riding the wave of the highest infection rate of COVID-19 since this pandemic began, the usual New Year’s resolutions we make are pointless. Honestly, who gives a crap if anyone looses weight or works out more. … Continue reading
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Oktoberfest, Rally Day and Mabon
Several years ago, while I was on vacation in Munich, I got the opportunity to attend the city’s infamous Oktoberfest. The best way I can describe it is a county fair on steroids! There are amusement rides for the kids, … Continue reading
Lughnasadh/Lammas: August 1st
August has a rhythm all it’s own, especially in the South. These hot, humid days force us to slow down our pace a bit, and why not? The soil has been tilled. Gardens have been planted. Many vegetables have already … Continue reading
Wicca For Beginners: Book Review
It’s a brave thing to write a “Wicca 101” book, because there are so many of them out there. My introduction to Wicca came through a group led by two mountain witches whose wisdom and friendship I treasure to this … Continue reading
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Tagged introduction, Lisa Chamberlain, Wicca, Wicca For Beginners
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Summer Solstice: Let Your Light Shine
Litha or Summer Solstice contains powerful themes that are of interest to Christians and Pagans alike. In fact, I suspect this powerful day in the Northern Hemisphere has been revered ever since human beings began noticing the cycles of nature … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Litha, Midsummer, Pagan, Sabbat, Summer Solstice, Wicca
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Litha (Summer Solstice) For Introverts
Litha, or Summer Solstice, is the longest day of the year. This year it occurs on Saturday, June 2oth. It’s the day of the year when the sun is at its full life-giving power. Many feel vibrant and alive this … Continue reading
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Tagged Litha, Midsummer, Pagan, Sabbat, Summer Solstice, Wicca
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Imbolc vs. Candlemas
Even some of my Wiccan books get this one wrong! Imbolc and Candlemas are not the same holiday, but they are tried together thematically as we shall see. Imbolc is a Gaelic celebration that usually occurs on the night of … Continue reading
St. Brigid’s Cross
I love the simple beauty of St. Brigid’s crosses. In Ireland, they are made from rushes and contain a beautiful woven square in the middle with four equidistant arms that are tied at the ends. They make these crosses for … Continue reading
Great Wheels of Fire
Imbolc is the celebration of the first stirrings of spring after the dark days of winter. Ancient Pagans celebrated the holiday by lighting ritual fires to lure back the sun. One of the most popular customs among the Celts was … Continue reading
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Blue Moon: Mar 31
When I look at Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars that You have established; what are human beings that You are mindful of them, mortals that You care for them? [Psalm 8:3, NRSV] The … Continue reading
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