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
Tarot can provide us with endless information. It can help guide us to an answer we seek. It can provide us a new perspective of looking at things. It can assist us with inner-contemplation and meditation. It is a tool that can support us finding the knowledge, details, and potentials that lie within us using our own personal Magic. And did you know that when we are born, each of … Continue reading Your Tarot Birth Cards
June 21 – July 22 Constellation From celestial longitude 90-120 degrees lies the Constellation Cancer. The image of Cancer is a Crustacean. You can find Cancer being symbolized as a crayfish or lobster (as you can see in the image above). However, it is most commonly represented as a Crab. In ancient Greek mythology, the Crab is named Karkinos. In the tale, Hera (Zeus’s wife) was trying to kill and … Continue reading Cancer ♋
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
May 21 – June 20 Constellation Gemini is the 3rd Zodiac Sign and can be found in the image of the ancient Greek Dioscuri, or the “Great Twins” in Babylonian astronomy. Their names were Castor and Pollux who shared the same mother, Queen Leda, but had two different fathers. Pollux was conceived from Zeus (the King of the Ancient Greek Gods) while Castor was the son of King … Continue reading Gemini ♊
April 20 – May 20 Constellation Taurus is found in the Constellation Taurus spanning 30-60 degrees of the Zodiac. This Zodiac Sign was actually the first established among the ancient Mesopotamians, who named it the “Great Bull of Heaven.” Thus, the image of Taurus is one of a Bull, and there are many tales and myths surrounding the worshiping of the Bull in many ancient cultures. In Ancient … Continue reading Taurus ♉
So you got your new deck of Tarot cards? Congratulations! Super exciting! Many Tarot practitioners go through processes to purify and cleanse their new deck. They say it helps bring their energy into the deck and, as a result, will make Reading more accurate. Are you interested? Below are some solid ways to build a strong connection with your new deck. Before Opening Your Deck Hold on! Don’t open your new deck … Continue reading Welcoming Your New Tarot Cards
Did you know that flowers can carry meanings and symbolism? You probably intrinsically know this. For example, if you see someone buying a bouquet of roses on Valentine’s Day, you probably suspect it’s for someone they love or admire. We oftentimes associate roses with love and passion, especially towards a significant other. But did you know that many other flowers carry meanings that are unique to them? I won’t be … Continue reading Flowers: Symbolisms & Meanings
February 19 – March 20 Constellation The Pisces constellation can be found in the celestial longitude of 330 to 360 degrees and in the Northern Hemisphere, the sun passes through this constellation between February 19 and March 20. The imagery of Pisces is that of two Fish. In Classical Astrological interpretations, the symbol potentially refers to one and/or two ancient Greek tales about Aphrodite. In one legend, a … Continue reading Pisces ♓
January 20 – February 18 Technically, Aquarius is considered the 11th Astrological Sign. However, I’m writing this blog post now during the beginning of 2022, so I thought I would start here. Please forgive me if it annoys you that I’m doing things “out of order” chronologically-speaking. At least it will be relevant in the month that I post for the corresponding Zodiac Sign. Constellation Aquarius is found in … Continue reading Aquarius ♒
