Pagan holidays are linked to the natural cycles of our planet. We honor the two solstices (the longest and shortest days of the year) and the two equinoxes (when day and night are of equal length) among other holidays. The spring or vernal equinox is on the way, occurring on Monday, March 20, this year….
Tag: ostara
I sat where I always do, the thready mists of Helheim swirling before me. The crowd had gathered again, an indistinct circle of hundreds around me. More an impression of a gathering of people than anything solid. I could smell apple blossom on the breeze. My heart hammered in my chest and I could feel…
Recently, Seo Helrune posted a question: if you were going to design a 30 day challenge, what would it be? That question got my wheels turning and they’ve been spinning ever since. I used to help manage a yoga studio and our Spring Challenge was one of my pet projects, so I’ve thought a lot…
I am pleased to share with you the first of my articles for Nature’s Sacred Journey on Patheos! Today’s article includes a new divinatory spread (designed to work for Tarot, Oracle cards, Runes, Ogham or any other system based on sortilege) and an Ostara ritual for solitaries and small groups. Click here to read.