Another eclipse like the one we just had yesterday will not occur in the United States for another 20 years. I hope you were able to have a great experience with the one we just had yesterday! Sadly some of us were under cloud cover. But for those of us who could see it, the… Continue reading Impressions of the Solar Eclipse of 2024
Ostara: Some Science
The Vernal Equinox occurs on March 19 at 11:06 pm EDT. But does the Spring Equinox usually occur on the 21st? Well, it used to. The last time the Spring Equinox was on the 21st was in 2007. Due to a shift in the calendar, it won’t be on the 21st again until the 22nd… Continue reading Ostara: Some Science
Imbolc: How Do I Make Brigid’s Crosses?
Imbolc celebrates Brigid traditionally known as a Goddess of smithing, healing and wells. She is a Goddess of making things, and Imbolc is a time for making crafts. An example of this is Brigid’s crosses, which are hung in the home and are used for protection and blessings. They also represent the growing light of… Continue reading Imbolc: How Do I Make Brigid’s Crosses?
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Write about a few of your favorite family traditions. I remember our extended family gathering apples at the farm. Children picked them up and gave the apples to adults who cut the bad parts of the apples off. They took them to the cider press which my grandparents operated and pressed the apples for glorious… Continue reading Untitled
Making Peace This Time of Year
The Solstice is today at 10:27 EST. As a Wiccan or member of another non-Christian faith what do you do when everyone around you says “Merry Christmas!” Let me start with a short explanation of my experiences with my family. I grew up in a Christian household with strict values and a strong belief in… Continue reading Making Peace This Time of Year
Autumnal Equinox/Mabon
Yes, it is still August, and we just celebrated the Lughnasadh harvest festival. But it is a great time to start thinking about autumn and the equinox which this year will be on September 23 at 2:50 EDT. The moon at that time will be just past the first quarter full, a waxing gibbous. The… Continue reading Autumnal Equinox/Mabon
Candles
Ahh! The element of fire is one that we hold to be sacred. It represents the energy needed for a spell and the energy needed for life and change. One of the items that we use for this representation is the candle. As in the popular movie Practical Magic, have you ever tried to light… Continue reading Candles
Instruments Made From Gourds
Lots of items can be made out of gourds such as ladles, birdhouses and musical instruments. Gourds have great resonance so musical instruments made from them can sound wonderful! You can make percussion, woodwind and stringed instruments from gourds. So decorate your harvest holidays with gourds and later dry them out and make instruments from… Continue reading Instruments Made From Gourds
Lughnasadh
This is the celebration of the Irish god, Lugh and his foster mother Tailtiu. It is also the first of the three harvest festivals. The other two harvest holidays are Mabon, this year September 23 and Samhain on October 31. The date Lughnasad is celebrated is August 1. Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas is one… Continue reading Lughnasadh
Approaches to Raising Children Wiccan or Pagan
You have decided that you want to bring up your children Wiccan or Pagan. This can be challenging but rewarding. Yes, you can instill in them Wiccan and Pagan values. They might grow up to practice Wicca or Paganism in their adult lives. Or not. Some of you may remember being brought up in a… Continue reading Approaches to Raising Children Wiccan or Pagan
My Inner Wiccan 