November 22 – December 21 Constellation You can find the Sagittarius Constellation in sky spanning the 240-270th degrees. The image of this Constellation is that of an Archer (that’s why sometimes you see a bow/arrow as a symbol of Sagittarius). Specifically, it is typically that of a Centaur (half man, half horse) Archer named Chiron. In ancient Greek mythology, he was known as the “most just and wisest of … Continue reading Sagittarius ♐
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
Harvest Holiday of Recognition & Reflection The hot days of Summer have been present for some time now. It is also the official beginning of the first harvest of the year! There is an ancient holiday celebrated by pagans, Wiccans, and others of all faith backgrounds that recognize this special time of year called Lughnsadh (pronounced LOO-na-sa or LOO-nuh-suh) or Lammas (pronounced lah-MIS or luh-MAHS). Every year it … Continue reading Lughnasadh/Lammas
Summer Solstice Holiday of Sunshine & Spirit The Summer Solstice has arrived and marks the longest day of the year with the sun seemingly sitting still in the sky! The word “solstice” comes from the Latin word solstitium, which translates as the “sun stands still.” In 2022, it falls on June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and December 21 in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2023, it will fall on … Continue reading Litha
A Beginner’s Guide Hello, my dear friends! Well, here’s a long-awaited post that hopefully covers the basics of Chinese Astrology and Lunar Calendar. Wow! There is so much to cover that it’ll be impossible to go into detail about it all in this single post. I’ve tried my best learning about it and I must admit, even I still find it confusing and complicated at times. But that’s ok! That’s why we’re here, … Continue reading Chinese Astrology 101
