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🌞 The Crown of the Year Sun stands without breath — fire lingers in flower crown. We do not beseech, but leap into golden light, whispering thanks to the sky. 20 June – the Summer Solstice. The longest day, when the Sun wears its fullest crown. Known across cultures and centuries by many…
The Origins of Halloween: Samhain and the Thinning Veil The enchanting tale of Halloween traces back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in), a time steeped in mystery and magic. Over 2,000 years ago, the Celts—who roam the misty lands that now form Ireland, the…
Ah, Halloween! A night cloaked in mystery and steeped in ancient Celtic traditions. It’s not just a bit of fun with pumpkins and costumes – oh no! This is a time when the veil between worlds thins, and magic practically crackles in the air. The Celts believed that on this…
Now is the time when you can see fruits of all the hard work – the time of harvest: Give offerings and thanks to the land, deities and spirits who help you all the way and your ancestors. Feed the bees 🐝 and hummingbirds with sweet water stations. Make a harvest…
Imbolc is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals, and says it is “when the ewes are milked at spring’s beginning”. This linking of Imbolc with the arrival of lambs and sheep’s milk probably reflected farming customs that ensured lambs were born before calves…