Mabon is the Pagan term for the celebration of the Autumnal Equinox which occurs between September 21st and 23rd annually. Because Mabon celebrates the first official day of Fall, we feast on all things Fall on this cozy sabbat. Let’s celebrate and feast together with these SIMPLE 10 ...
Lughnasadh is quickly approaching on August 1st. This is a time when Summer is beginning to wane, and the harvest season begins. A time when the Wheel of the Year turns once more and beckons us to feel the sun’s warmth on our faces. To feel the spicy pull of the summer season before it ...
Summer’s here! Cicadas are buzzing. The frogs are croaking. And the sun is bathing us in its warmth and light. It’s time to harness that amazing solar energy. What better way to cool off on a hot summer’s day than with a cup of refreshing iced tea? And what better way to make ...
Litha, also known Midsummer, is the official first day of summer. The summer solstice is a liminal time, when the day is the longest it will be all year and the night is the shortest. We celebrate the warmth of the sun’s rays on us and its nourishing effect on the earth—on the plants, ...
Someone wise once said to me, “Christianity IS paganism.” I scoffed at the remark, until I began studying the origins of religion. The roots of Christianity are pagan, and so I beg to differ with those who argue you can’t be Christian and pagan. Read on to learn more about ...
The Spring Equinox is knocking on our dew-stained windows, beckoning us to remember its beauty and release. Many Wiccans, witches and Pagans celebrate the Spring Equinox, also known as Ostara, which falls around March 21st on the calendar each year. Learn all about Ostara’s meaning, how ...
Hear her song carried gently on the Spring breeze. It’s quiet right now, but the sound will grow louder as Ostara (the Spring Equinox) rounds the corner. Eostre Goddess of Spring is ripening and preparing to emerge as the maiden on the Spring Equinox. Full of youth and innocence, and yet ...
The cold, icy hands of Winter have melted. The bright, joyous face of Spring has blossomed. What’s one of the first things we notice about Spring? It’s brilliant colors! Time to harness the vibrant energies of Spring and cast a little Spring color magic! What is Color Magic? Most of ...
Just admit it. You’re glad Winter is gone and Spring is here. What pagan doesn’t love the Spring? Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and baby animals are everywhere! Now’s the time to shake off the Winter dust and get outside. Here’s the ULTIMATE list of 30+ pagan ...
A Sabbat is a holiday based on ancient pagan traditions. The sabbats are celebrated by various branches of Paganism, including Wicca and Witchcraft. There are eight major Sabbats which make up the Wheel of the Year. Sabbats are based on ancient Germanic and Celtic holy days marking the changing ...