This is the day before Winter Solstice, and the ancient celebration of Mother Night. Make space for the quiet pause before the Yuletide birth.
Paganism
Descending Into the In-between, the Solstice Sun Wheel Turns Eighteen
The Solstice Sun Wheel Advent Ceremony returns for Year 18. Join us, for you and I are the necessary, awaited ones who tend the Light’s rebirth.
The Great Turning: A Blessed Samhain to You
My annual, in-depth look at the lore and magic of Samhain. Includes a list of notable 2022 deaths, and those murdered as Witches in America.
Justice To Be in Equal Measure, Mabon’s Thankfulness Is Our Call
Generous be the heart within us, Open be our hands to all. Justice to be in equal measure, Harvest thankfulness our call. Wishing you a blessed Mabon.
Therefore Let the Immeasurable Come: Blessed Lughnasadh!
Blessed Lughnasadh, ancient holiday of the first harvest! We offer thanks to Nature as Mother Nurturer and honor the Goddess, Queen of Abundance.
Blessed Be the Bountiful Sun – Now the Solstice Fire Has Come
Blessed Litha! Today is the ending of the waxing year and the beginning of the waning year, in preparation for the harvest to come.
Rejoice and Make Merry! A Blessed Beltane to All!
Rejoice in Life’s creative ecstasy! On this happy sabbat we dance the mysteries of fertility, beauty, and Nature’s flowering. Blessed Beltane!
Blessings of May Eve and Walpurgisnacht!
The Wheel turns, the veils between the human world and the primal worlds part and fly open. Dance into the ancient enchantment. Merry May Eve!
A Glad and Blessed Ostara and Equinox to All! May Welcome Sit in Every Face
Glad Bringer of Brightness, hail! Maiden of Grace, Lad of Laughter. Gifts of vigor are returning, Spring’s surprise, rainbow’s embrace. Quickened be the heart within us, Opened be our souls to grace, May the blessing be abiding. Welcome sit in every face. Caitlín Matthews, Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings Welcome Spring! As you probably [...]
Wishing You and Yours Sláinte and Happy Teutates Day!
A proud descendant of the ancient Uí Neill family, I’m no fan of St. Patrick, but I honor the land and people of Ireland. May we bless and help all those who now seek refuge.