all about the seasons and their holidays

the autumnal equinox: mabon.

the autumnal equinox: mabon.

this year's autumnal equinox takes place on saturday, september 23rd. not only do the temperatures fall, but also plant life slows down and so do we.WHAT IS AN EQUINOX?during an equinox,...

the autumnal equinox: mabon.

this year's autumnal equinox takes place on saturday, september 23rd. not only do the temperatures fall, but also plant life slows down and so do we.WHAT IS AN EQUINOX?during an equinox,...

august first: lammas.

august first: lammas.

at lammas, also called lughnasadh (pronounced loo-NAS-ah), the hot days of august are upon us, much of the earth is dry and parched, but we still know that the bright...

august first: lammas.

at lammas, also called lughnasadh (pronounced loo-NAS-ah), the hot days of august are upon us, much of the earth is dry and parched, but we still know that the bright...

summer solstice, the first day of summer.

summer solstice, the first day of summer.

known to pagan and wiccan practitioners as litha, this is a time of brightness and warmth. crops are growing in their fields with the heat of the sun, but require water...

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summer solstice, the first day of summer.

known to pagan and wiccan practitioners as litha, this is a time of brightness and warmth. crops are growing in their fields with the heat of the sun, but require water...

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beltane, the first of may.

beltane, the first of may.

beltane would not be complete without a fire. whether it's a large community bonfire, or a single candle lit at home, fire is the center of most beltane celebrations. people...

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beltane, the first of may.

beltane would not be complete without a fire. whether it's a large community bonfire, or a single candle lit at home, fire is the center of most beltane celebrations. people...

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