Wheel of the Year

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Historical and archaeological evidence suggests ancient pagan and polytheist peoples varied in their cultural observations; Anglo-Saxons celebrated the solstices and equinoxes, while Celts celebrated the seasonal divisions with various fire festivals. In the tenth century Cormac Mac Cárthaigh wrote about "four great fires...lighted up on the four great festivals of the Druids...in February, May, August, and November."

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Beltane

Here at Beltane it’s the veil between the human world, and the world of faeries & nature spirits that has grown thin. These spirits & faeries are thought to be especially active at this time of year. Offerings would be left at the ancient faerie…

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IMBOLC Hundreds of years ago, when our ancestors relied upon the sun as their only source of light, the end of winter was met with much celebration. Although it is still cold in February, often the sun shines brightly above us, and the skies are…

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Winter Goddess

Winter whispers, "It's time to sleep"Internal voyage; dark corners; deepNesting spot, in dreams, we restTwo-edged sword; a spirited testEarth's axis tilts toward the sunRipples, light in darkness; punGoodnight, world; soon to wakeOld worn patterns,…

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A blessed Mabon to all

A blessed Mabon to all 💚 Druid Blessing by Moondance May the warmth of the sun, nurture you; The cool waters, cleanse you; Nature's bounty, replenish you; The song of the trees, comfort you; The knowledge of the bees, guide you.

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Eva Libre May 2, 2024 12:10

Blessed Beltane
Art by @lavestalu (ig)
Infinity March 28, 2024 1:09

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A wheel of a different kind for peace and non-violence for infinity...
Carmen Elsa Irarragorri March 26, 2024 17:01
- bridget ann orman > Carmen Elsa Irarragorri March 26, 2024 17:42
  
  stunning
  - Carmen Elsa Irarragorri > bridget ann orman March 26, 2024 17:48
    
    That is in Washington, D.C.
Carmen Elsa Irarragorri March 26, 2024 16:58
- bridget ann orman > Carmen Elsa Irarragorri March 26, 2024 17:41
  
  beautiful cilour carmen
bridget ann orman March 26, 2024 12:55

An aerial view of blooming cherry blossoms at a tea garden in the Chinese city of Huangsha in Anhui Province. The Chinese have been observing spring equinox traditions for millennia
Infinity March 25, 2024 21:49

"Happy Spring everyday!"
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Eva Libre March 24, 2024 15:55

Happy Spring Equinox / Ostara

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The Wheel of the Year is an annual cycle of seasonal festivals, observed by many modern Pagans, consisting of the year's chief solar events (solstices and equinoxes) and the midpoints between them.

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The history of the seasonsOur ancestors may not have understood the equinoxes and solstices as events that occur during Earth’s yearly…

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How To Celebrate May Day and Beltane

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Posted by Eva Libre on June 18, 2022 at 17:39

Litha/Summer Solstice June 21st.

Here we are at Midsummer, we have arrived at the longest day and the shortest night of the year. The Goddess is now full and pregnant with Child, and the…