Pagan Holidays

IMBOLC (CANDLEMAS)

The celebration of a journey out of the darkness and into the light of spring. It falls between the winter solstice and spring equinox. Usually the beginning of February. It is celebrating Saint Brigid in making dolls and Brigid crosses. 

OSTARA (SPRING EQUINOX)

The celebration of fertility, growth, and balance between day and night. Usually falls on March 21st. Named after the Goddess OSTARA or EOSTRE in which Easter gets its name.

BELTANE (MAY DAY)

On May 1st, your transitional energy is at its highest. Nature is in bloom and we give thanks for the gifts we are given and the growth.

LITHA (SUMMER SOLSTICE)

The longest day of the year usually falls on June 21st. We celebrate the sun gods with bonfires and BBQs. 

LUGHNASADH (LAMMAS)

Occurs half way between summer solstice and autumn equinox around August 1st. We celebrate the harvest by gathering crops and baking bread. 

MABON (AUTUMN EQUINOX)

The cold, dark days of winter start around this time of September 21st. It is important to seek out the light and acknowledge your shadows. Get to know the darker parts of yourself during the day when the light of the sun can guide. 

SAMHAIN (HALLOWEEN)

Celebrated on October 31st we celebrate the dead. Speak to ancestors and ask for wisedom. Traditionally they made a Crone of Winter out of dead leaves as an offer to welcome the dead.

YULE (WINTER SOLSTICE)

The 12 day celebration starts on December 21st. Traditionally a gift is given each day. We celebrate the life of nature even in the cold, dark winter days. We do this by bringing in evergreens and decorating them with lights. Also burning a yule log and meditating on what warm and bright thought you want to bring into the new year.