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A Celebration of MAY DAY By Mike Nichols (topic) 'Perhaps it's just as well that you won't be here...to be offended by the sight of our May Day celebrations.' --Lord Summerisle to Sgt. Howie from 'The Wicker Man' There are four great festivals of the Pagan Celtic year ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 04/14/06 03:02 PM |
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Belteinne/Beltane Crafts and Activities (topic) Beltane Crafts and Activities Source Unknown Jump the balefire. The bonfire, or need-fire, is one of the oldest Beltane traditions. When lighting the fire, use nine sacred woods from the following list: oak, ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 04/06/06 02:41 PM |
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Belteinne/Beltane Rituals (topic) A Beltane Rite The following was created using poems by John Herrick and Caitlin Matthews plus parts of a Ceremony found in The Book of Druidry. This ceremony is designed to be generic and for the use of those who do not have a ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 04/05/06 05:25 PM |
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Belteinne/Beltane (topic) Beltane (May 1) By Gordon Ireland Beltane is celebrated on May 1st and is one of the original Celtic festivals, Samhain being the other one. Beltane or May Day is also known as the Lovers holiday. Beltane is ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 04/05/06 05:23 PM |
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Ostara/Vernal Equinox Rituals (topic) Ostara Spells & Chants On Ostara, spells of love, healing, and protection are the order of the day. The rebirth of the Earth after the long winter is a time of powerful, and very positive, life-giving energy. Try some of these ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 02/24/06 07:20 PM |
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Ostara/Vernal Equinox Crafts and Activities (topic) Ostara Egg Symbolism There are many fine books that describe the symbolism on Ukranian eggs (pysanky and krashanky), not to mention the rich symbolism within Wiccan and other Pagan traditions. Below are some ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 02/24/06 07:17 PM |
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Ostara/Vernal Equinox (topic) Ostara Maid tied to no man, Chased through Spring Wood Hunted by Herne the Horned, But evading His lust A playful smile, a lure Fresh life is yours Maiden ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 02/24/06 07:01 PM |
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LADY DAY-The Vernal Equinox By Mike Nichols (topic) Now comes the vernal equinox, and the season of spring reaches its apex, halfway through its journey from Candlemas to Beltane. Once again, night and day stand in perfect balance, with the powers of light on the ascendancy. The God of Light now wins a ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 02/24/06 06:55 PM |
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CANDLEMAS The Light Returns By Mike Nichols (topic) It seems quite impossible that the holiday of Candlemas should be considered the beginning of spring. Here in the Heartland, February 2 may see a blanket of snow mantling the Mother. Or, if the snows have gone, you may be sure the days are filled with ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 01/24/06 05:19 PM |
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Candlemas/Imbolc Crafts and Activities (topic) Imbolc Crafts Brigid's Cross Materials: a handful of long wheat stalks clothespins thread and needle Directions: 1. Soak wheat stalks in warm water for ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 01/11/06 07:15 PM |
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Candlemas/Imbolc Rituals (topic) The White Bard Materials a candle for each covener present. a MAIDEN, dressed in white. a Crown of Light, made from three, six, or nine candles. a BARD/GREEN MAN. a ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 01/04/06 06:00 PM |
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Candlemas/Imbolc (topic) Brid is come! She shines for us all! The dandelion lights its spark Lest Brigid find the wayside dark. And Brother Wind comes rollicking For joy that she has brought the spring. Young ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 01/04/06 05:43 PM |
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Yule Rituals (topic) Family Yule Ritual Author Unknown Because this is not a supper ritual we don't do the standard Circle casting and calling of the quarters for it. Instead we just establish sacred time and Welcome the Goddess and the God. ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 11/08/05 06:51 PM |
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Yule Crafts and Activities (topic) MAKE A YULE LOG To make a Yule Log, simply choose a dried piece of oak and decorate with burnable ribbons, evergreens, holly, and mistletoe. To make a Yule Log with candles (suitable for indoor observances when a fireplace is not available), you will ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 11/08/05 06:48 PM |
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Midwinter's Eve-YULE By Mike Nichols (topic) Our Christian friends are often quite surprised at how enthusiastically we Pagans celebrate the 'Christmas' season. Even though we prefer to use the word 'Yule', and our celebrations may peak a few days before the 25th, we nonetheless follow many of the ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 11/08/05 11:21 AM |
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Yule (topic) The Sun Is Born! Author Unknown Yule occurs on the Winter Solstice. This is the time of year when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky (Northern Hemisphere). The sun will only rise higher and higher in the sky from ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 11/08/05 11:07 AM |
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Samhuinn Crafts and Activities (topic) Halloween Ornaments These little ornaments are perfectly spooky, in a friendly kind of way. Definitely fun to make, perfect for hanging around for trick or treaters! Glass ornaments Acrylic ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 09/24/05 06:08 PM |
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The Wheel of the Year--Celebrating The Eight Seasons (topic) Pairs of complementary virtues fall on opposite Sabbats. By Estara T'shirai A great deal of information lies within the eight "virtues" of the Goddess. It is also possible to plot the virtues around the Wheel of the ... |
The Turning of the Wheel | 09/15/05 01:55 PM |

