by Della Ratcliffe | Mar 20, 2023 | Wheel of the Year
Spring Equinox 2023 is March 20 @ 21:24 UTC Who are your allies for the Spring Equinox and this season in the Wheel of the Year that begins today and ends with Bealtainne, traditionally celebrated on May 1st? For me, well it’s a team of allies including some of...
by Della Ratcliffe | Feb 24, 2023 | Divine Feminine
“Artio and Artaois” by Beth Wildwood, cover art for Pagan Portals – Artio and Artaois: A journey Towards the Celtic Bear Gods When I think of Imbolg, I think of its traditional connection with the birthing of the lambs and goats. But they are not...
by Della Ratcliffe | Jan 30, 2023 | Wheel of the Year
On February 1st (the traditional date), we celebrate the fire festival of Imbolg (aka Imbolc) in the Northern Hemisphere and Lúnasa (aka Lughnasadh aka Lammas) in the Southern Hemisphere. Rather than looking at these as different events, let us consider the...
by Della Ratcliffe | Feb 2, 2022 | Wheel of the Year
The image to the left is “Brigid Swan Maiden” by Wendy Andrew, PaintingDreams.co.uk. The words below accompany the image. Brigid Swan Maiden wakes the sleeping winter world. Her flame sparks new beginnings and inspiration. A time to make plans. Over time,...
by Della Ratcliffe | Jan 31, 2022 | Moonday Musings, Wheel of the Year
Photo by Matthew Bornhorst on Unsplash Groundhog Day, traditionally celebrated on February 2nd, may have its roots in earlier traditions including Imbolg. Let’s explore! Each festival in the Wheel of the Year has some sort of divination...
