May 01, 2023 0 Comments
Cross-culturally, the spring season is a time to celebrate renewal, rebirth, fertility, abundance, and the coming summer. šš£š°Ostara, also known as "Äostre" and later on "Easter",Ā has originsĀ tied to the Ancient Germanic Goddess and Astarte.Ā As one of the eight Neopagan Sabbats (aka "celebrations") comprising the Pagan Wheel of the Year,Ā this Sabbat commemorates the renewal of Spring following the desolation of winter. Ostara/Ā ÄostreĀ embodies the fresh vitality of the spring season, depicted as the youthful Maiden of Spring...
April 29, 2018 0 Comments
Beltane comes from Proto-Indo-EuropeanĀ bhel-Ā meaning āto shine, flash, burnā and also the name of the Celtic Solar God Bel, andĀ tenĀ related to āhot.ā And things definitely heat up with Beltane, and Iām not just talking about the weather ;). Originally Beltane was the Celtic holiday honoring the mating of Green Man and the Earth goddess that marked the beginning of summer. This sacred union symbolized the necessary act to bring about Earthās fertility.
