Lupercalia was an ancient Roman festival celebrated annually on February 15th. It was a fertility festival dedicated to Lupercus, the god of shepherds, and Faunus, the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Pan. The festival was believed to purify the cit
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Imbolc, celebrated on February 1st or 2nd, marks the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It's a time to honor the returning light, the goddess Brigid, and the awakening of the earth. Here's how to prepare for Imbolc:
# Prepara
Imbolc, celebrated on February 1st or 2nd, marks the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It's a time of renewal, purification, and preparation for the coming spring. Here's how to prepare yourself for Imbolc:
# Reflection and
The Fae and Samhain are deeply connected in Celtic mythology. Samhain, pronounced "sah-win" or "sow-in," is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. It's celebrated on Octob
Samhain, which is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year, is believed by many to be a time when the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. Here are some ways to prepar
Here's a beautiful and magickal story about Samhain:
The Veil Between Worlds
As the sun set on Samhain eve, a gentle mist descended upon the rolling hills. The air was alive with the whispers of ancestors, their voices carried on the wind.
In a small vi
Honoring the Fae during Spring and Autumn Equinox enhances your connection with nature's cycles and magic. Here's a comprehensive guide:
*Spring Equinox (Ostara)*
_Rituals and Practices:_
1. Flower Crowns: Create crowns with spring flowers, symbolizing
To prepare spiritually for the Autumn Equinox, consider the following practices:
1. _Reflection and Release_: Reflect on the past year, acknowledging accomplishments, and releasing what no longer serves you.
2. _Gratitude_: Cultivate gratitude for the
When do you celebrate Beltane April 30th or May 1st? I usually do it on the first but this year I have to do it on April 30th. I am going to be busy on the first this year.
Festival and event season is kicking off – and maybe this is the first time you’re going to be attending an indoor Witch or Pagan event. Or maybe it’s been a hot minute or 5 years since you last attended one. What should you know about the do’s and
