Imbolc,Beltane, andLughnasadh(what we call Cross-Quarter days). For this article, we will assume that the ancient Celts observed all eight divisions of the year.
Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? Find out what the result means for gardening. Plus, learn about the ancient origins of this holiday, originally known as Imbolc—a day marking the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, also referred to as Candlemas. Will the Groun...
(Granted, the line comes after she steals a pack of cigarettes, but the general concept still holds!) Below are eight types of powers and freedoms that come from so-called invisible woman syndrome, and this is only the beginning! Freedom From Convention When you’re invisible, you don’t ...
Imbolc –is celebrated on the 2nd of February is for purification, initiation, and dedication. Ostara –is the Spring Equinox and takes place on March 21st. Wiccans celebrate conception, regeneration and new beginnings. Beltane –May 1st celebrates the passion that fuels joy, fertility, and life...
Imbolc (Candlemas) Spring Equinox (Ostara) Beltane (May Eve) Summer Solstice (Litha) Lughnasadh (Lammas) Autumn Equinox (Mabon) Samhain (Hallowe'en) Who is eostre the pagan goddess? Eostre isthe Germanic goddess of dawnwho is celebrated during the Spring Equinox. On the old Germanic calendar,...