by Della Ratcliffe | Jul 29, 2022 | Wheel of the Year
I’m so looking forward to celebrating Lúnasa, and will be celebrating on the traditional date of August 1st . . . and likely on “true” Lúnasa too, the precise midpoint between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox, which this year falls on...
by Della Ratcliffe | Jul 31, 2021 | Wheel of the Year
Blessings to all on the Fire Festivals of Lúnasa and Imbolg! Traditional Lúnasa arrives at sunset tonight in the Northern Hemisphere, as does Imbolg for those in the Southern Hemisphere! In Celtic traditions, the day begins at sunset … so these fire festivals begin...
by Della Ratcliffe | Jul 21, 2021 | Courses & Workshops, Wheel of the Year
Those of us in the Northern Hemisphere will soon be celebrating Lúnasa (also the Irish word for the month of August) and those in the Southern Hemisphere will be celebrating Imbolg. Many celebrate on the traditional date of August 1st, the closest Full Moon or on the...
by Della Ratcliffe | Aug 7, 2019 | Wheel of the Year
For those who celebrate Lughnasadh (Northern Hemisphere) and Imbolc (Southern Hemisphere) on the “true” day (i.e. the precise mid-point between the June Solstice and the September Equinox), today’s the day! That mid-point arrived at 11:52 UTC August 7. I love...
