Ostara! One of my favourite times of year! A time of renewal and rebirth, the world is waking up from Her winter sleep and new life is everywhere! The Spring Equinox which occurs at Ostara (20-23 September and this year on Sept 22) is the second time day and night are equal (the other being…
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Once in a Blue Moon
Ritual for Death of a Pet
I was digging through my Book of Shadows and found this ritual for the death of a loved pet. Our companion animals are wonderful creatures – particularly so for children – and teach us many things: unconditional love, live for the moment, and (in the case of cats) to regularly s-t-r-e-t-c-h!!! They also teach us…
Easter Symbols!
Here is some interesting trivia about Easter symbology that you may not have known! (from www.wilstar.com & www.starcraftsob.com) Traditions of Easter Since its conception as a holy celebration in the second century, Easter has had its non-religious side. In fact, like it or not, Easter was originally a pagan festival. The ancient Saxons celebrated the…
Lammas – A Time To Celebrate and Reflect
2 February – Lammas is celebrated in the Southern Hemisphere. Lammas – also known as Lughnasadh – is a Greater Sabbat – the first harvest feast. The first harvest is done, the last sheaf of wheat gathered. It marks the end of the summer growing period and the beginning of the autumn harvest. This is…