The Meaning of Yule / The Winter Solstice
Yule, also known as the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year and a transition point when the sun gains strength again. In this episode, I share some background information about the Wheel of the Year, various stories and lore surrounding Yule traditions, and some ideas for celebrating this wonderful holiday.
The Meaning of Samhain / The Witch’s New Year
Samhain (SOW-win) is known as the Witch’s New Year. In this episode I share some background information about the Wheel of the Year, various stories and lore surrounding Samhain traditions, and some ideas for celebrating this wonderful holiday.
The Meaning of Mabon / The Fall Equinox
In this post, I shared some information about the Wheel of the Year and how the changing natural world indicates the magical energy of every season throughout the year. I also shared some of the ancient stories surrounding the fall equinox and the common themes for celebrating this holiday as well as how I celebrate.
8 Ways to Celebrate Lughnasadh
This is a festival centered around the first harvest and the start of the harvesting cycle. It is a time to fill our hearts with gratitude and appreciate the abundance that is all around us. It is a time to rejoice in the current harvest and celebrate the future harvests.
7 Ways to Celebrate Litha
Litha is celebrated on the summer solstice: the longest day of the year. It is the height of celebration, as the triumphant sun shines bright and majestic, full of passion and success. At this time, we celebrate that we can be in active daytime mode, the peak of summer.
9 Ways to Celebrate Beltane
We are at the peak of springtime and summer is just around the corner and with it comes hotter and lighter days. At this time we honor fertility, earth energy, sexuality, and passion. It's a time to celebrate the earth and the new life it is stimulating.
10 Ways to Celebrate Ostara & the Spring Equinox
Ostara, also known as the Spring Equinox, is the magical season of fertility. We are finally emerging from the cold, dark winter into a season of new growth and fertility. Celebrate as if you've been waiting for an old friend to return from a long trip.
6 Ways to Celebrate Imbolc
Imbolc is a Celtic festival celebrating the emerging life in the world around us. It’s a wonderful chance to get crafty with your family and friends and enjoy the wonders of new life. Here are 6 ideas.
10 Ways to Celebrate Yule and the Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice marks the beginning of winter season and is one of the oldest known winter celebration. It is the longest night and the shortest day of the year. The days have been getting shorter and now we can celebrate the sun as it returns from the period of darkness.
5 Ways to Celebrate Samhain
Samhain (pronounced saah-win or saah-ween) is a festival of the Dead, meaning "Summer's End." Samhain is celebrated at the end of the harvest and the start of the coldest part of the year.
10 Ways to Celebrate Mabon and The Autumn Equinox
Mabon is also known as the witches Thanksgiving. The holiday takes place surrounding the Autumn Equinox when the day and night are equal in length of time. It is also the middle of the harvest season and marks the change of the season from Summer to Autumn.