Imbolc (pronounced im-bowlk) is a Gaelic word meaning “in the belly,” and for many modern Pagans, Feb. 1 is one of four Greater Sabbats, or grand holy days, marking the seasons. Imbolc (also spelled Imbolg or Immolc) acknowledges the first stirrings of spring, the profound shift away from winter and the return of light and … Read more
The Sun now approaches its lowest point on The Wheel. At Yule, even The Sun dies. But like many deities, Death is not The End for the Sun, and after three days, a miracle takes place. The Light of the World returns from the Lands of the Dead. This Quarter-Day festival season is known by … Read more
The dark is here. The shift in the Sun’s path is undeniable as the days shorten and the weather grows darker and colder. The Cross-Quarter holiday Samhain (pronounced “sow-wain”) is possibly the most well-known of the Sabbats. Americans celebrate it as Hallowe’en. Samhain is the true tipping point into The Underworld Journey of Winter. Learn … Read more
This week’s episode is a shorty because our next Wheel class is coming up! I talk about this week’s New Moon / Eclipse in Scorpio and the astrology of this week as well as a few of our big fixed stars and holy days.
This month’s Tarot Circle will be a deep dive into The Tower card, to get us ready for Samhain Season and the upcoming Mars Rx. This will be a lecture-style class, and hopefully I can wrangle myself to leave time at the end for Q&A. I’m aiming for 2 hours tops (I know, I know…). … Read more