Mabon

Autumn Equinox Holiday of Appreciation & Abundance The Autumn Equinox has come!  The hours of day and night are equal, which marks the time as one of harmony and balance.  In 2022 and 2023, it falls on September 23rd in the Northern Hemisphere and March 20th in the Southern Hemisphere.  In 2024, it will fall on September 22nnd in the Northern Hemisphere and March 20th in the Southern … Continue reading Mabon

Chinese Zodiac Adaptations

Many people are familiar with the traditional Chinese calendar and their use of the 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs that consisted of various animals.  But did you know that many other places in the world have their own variation or adaptation of Zodiac Signs that were inspired or influenced by the Chinese Zodiac?  This is especially true in various Asian countries where China had played a huge cultural … Continue reading Chinese Zodiac Adaptations

Familiars: More Than a Pet

What is a familiar?  After all, this whole blog website is named “Your Friendly Familiar”.  This post should hopefully answer that question for there is a lot more in what a familiar means than what meets the eye.  What is a Familiar? If you were to look up “Familiar” in Wikipedia, you’d find a good-sized article that covers a lot of different elements involved with the term.  But … Continue reading Familiars: More Than a Pet