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

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