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The Origins of Beltane: Welcoming the Return of Summer
Beltane is definitely a magical time of year. Landing in May, the promise of summer can be felt but the crisp cool air of spring still lingers. The sun starts to become stronger and brighter and blesses the day with more of its presence. A subtle excitement and anticipation for long summer nights, along with […]
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What is Imbolc?: The Goddess Brigid, Rituals and the Return of Light
January draws to a close – the days are becoming longer, the sun is getting stronger and the first flowers of spring can be seen on the still frosty ground. These are the signs that Imbolc (pronounced ‘Im-ulk’) is here, an ancient Celtic festival that marked the beginning of spring and celebrated the return of […]
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The True Origins of Halloween and Its Spiritual Meaning
Since ancient times, the spiritual meaning of Halloween (or as it was originally known, Samhain) has been to celebrate the beginning of winter and the onset of darker and colder days that this season brings. It marks the ending of one cycle and the beginning of another. Halloween asks us to go inwards, face our […]