May Day marks the true climax of Spring and transition into Summer in the Northern regions. During this month, lots of plants and herbs begin to emerge after the long winter, bringing a plethora of flora and fauna to the land. On May Day, many Pagans resurrect (uncover) their idols of fertility and parade them... Continue Reading →
The Celto-Germanic “Wheel of the Year” According to Past and Present Pagan Customs
Samhain/Álfablót Samhain is a time when the spirits of nature, the dead, and the gods are most likely to emerge to walk amongst the living. During these days, when daylight becomes shorter and shorter, nature around us seems to die and shed its vitality, leaving trunks and branches barren, resembling bones protruding from the forest... Continue Reading →
Traditional Pagan Holidays: Lughnasadh/Freyfaxi (Aug, 1)
Lughnasadh is named after the Celtic Sun god Lugh. This is a time when the first harvests of the year would be brought in and prosperity would begin to be felt amongst the community. Summer is fully in bloom and the golden fields and vibrant flowers mirror the glory of the powerful Sun above. During... Continue Reading →
Traditional Pagan Holidays: Summer Solstice/Midsummer
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Traditional Pagan Holidays: May Day/Beltaine (May, 1)
May Day marks the true climax of Spring and transition into Summer in the Northern regions. During this month, many plants and herbs begin to emerge after the long winter, bringing a plethora of flora and fauna to the land. On May Day, many Pagans will resurrect their idols of fertility and parade them through... Continue Reading →
Summer Solstice
Among the many gods, goddesses, spirits, ancestors and beings that we venerate on this endlessly generous Summer Solstice, we would like to give special reverence to the great Horned One who bestows protection and abundance among the wild realms of the land. May his health be mirrored within all of us. May all beings thrive... Continue Reading →
Reflections of the Summer Solstice
When the Sol, Is at its’ peak, Its’ hidden power, Starts to seep. Into hearts, And into souls, Igniting fires, New and old. And like the flame, It burns away, Every woe, This longest day. (And sometimes fire, Pierces through, The hearts of that, Which fetters you.) We rise to meet, That golden dawn, The... Continue Reading →