Samhain: the veil that opens and the memory that remains
October 31, 2026Samhain is generally celebrated on October 31 in the Northern Hemisphere and on April 30 in the Southern Hemisphere. It marks the end of the…
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Texts exploring the history, mythology, and spirituality of the Celtic peoples, drawing upon archaeology, oral tradition, and the natural world.
Beltane: the fire of life and the dance of fertility
October 29, 2026Beltane is generally celebrated on May 1 in the Northern Hemisphere and on November 1 in the Southern Hemisphere. It lies between spring and summer,…
Ostara and spring
September 21, 2026Spring, like autumn, is marked by an equinox. It is an astronomical phenomenon in which the Sun shines directly on the Equator, causing both hemispheres…
Lammas: the harvest that feeds the soul
August 8, 2026In the Southern Hemisphere, the beginning of February marks the celebration of Lammas, also known by the Celtic name Lughnasadh (pronounced loo-na-sah). It is the…
Imbolc: the flame of Brigid
August 1, 2026In the Southern Hemisphere, August 1 marks the celebration of Imbolc, one of the minor sabbats of Celtic tradition. Located between winter and spring, this…
Celts
July 2, 2026I have written quite a bit about the Celts on this blog. But I realized I never explained who these peoples were and why they…
Yule and winter
June 21, 2026Winter begins with a solstice. In the Southern Hemisphere, it takes place around June 20 or 21 and marks the longest night and the shortest…
The wisdom of seasonality
June 19, 2026If you follow the texts here, you’ll remember me expressing my feelings about the ponkan. Every time I go to the market and see a…
The hidden star
June 9, 2026When I think of autumn, what comes to mind is not just the falling leaves. It’s smell. Cinnamon, apple, and cake baking in the oven.…
Mabon and autumn
June 7, 2026Autumn, like spring, is marked by an equinox. It is an astronomical phenomenon in which the Sun shines directly on the Equator, causing both hemispheres…
Wheel of the Year
June 5, 2026For a long time, I wanted to write this text. The ideas would linger around my thoughts, but some more urgent matter always came up.…