Imbolc

Winter Holiday of Nurture & New Life The long dark hours of Winter are growing shorter by the day and now is the time to start preparing for the season’s end.  Starting from sundown on February 1 and ending on the following sundown on February 2, a Gaelic holiday is celebrated for this time of year.  Imbolc (pronounced IM-bulk, IM-bolg, IM-bolk, or IM-bullug) is a “cross-quarter” festival … Continue reading Imbolc

Yule

Winter Solstice Holiday of Light’s Return & Rebirth Winter Solstice has arrived!  It marks the night of the year.  But those days are coming to an end and the sunlight will be returning!  Yule (pronounced EWE-el or EWE-elle) (also known as Jól) is a Pagan festival that celebrates this time of year and the upcoming longer days by Pagans, Neo-Pagans, Wiccans, those who practice magic, and many others!   In 2022, … Continue reading Yule

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

The Celtic Cross

A Tarot Spread Guide The Celtic Cross is considered the oldest and most traditional of all Tarot Spreads.  It consists of 10 cards and is great in that you don’t necessarily need to have a specific question in mind.  The cards will actually reveal a question that already lies deep within you, show a situation that is currently impacting you, or provide an overview of your life … Continue reading The Celtic Cross

Beltane

May Day Holiday of Love & Life After the Spring Equinox brought us its energy, it has kept building and building to peak into Summer’s arrival.  Many people celebrate Summer with a holiday known as Beltane (pronounced BEL-tayn), and also known as Roodmas, Walpurgisnacht, or May Day.  Beltane is considered a “cross quarter” holiday because it lies between the Spring Equinox (Ostara) and the Summer Solstice (Litha).  For … Continue reading Beltane