Imbolc/Candlemas Imbolc, (pronounced "IM-bulk" or "EM-bowlk"), also called Oimealg, ("IM-mol'g), by the Druids, is the festival of the lactating sheep. It is derived from the Gaelic word "oimelc" which means "ewes milk". It is the time of Blessing of the seeds and consecration of agricultural tools. It marks the center point of the dark half … Continue reading Imbolc 2021
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Winter Solstice/Yule 2020
Spell Work of Yule/Winter Solstice
Spell Work of Yule/Winter Solstice Peace, harmony, love, and increased happiness. Success & Prosperity Spell Best done on the first full moon after the Winter Solstice[12/ 29/20] You will need: Small dish, 3 silver coins, small brown or green talisman bag, cinnamon and cedar chips, a cauldron or that which you use in place of … Continue reading Spell Work of Yule/Winter Solstice
Yule/Winter Solstice Customs and Practices
Many of the ancient traditions surrounding Yuletide are concerned with coping with the darkness and the evils it was thought to harbor and helping the return of light and warmth. Yule Log The Pagan Saxons celebrated the feast of Yule with plenty of ale and blazing fires, of which our Yule log is the last … Continue reading Yule/Winter Solstice Customs and Practices
Yule/Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice or Yule is also the shortest day of the year, and hence - the longest night. This year it takes place on December 21st. various other names for the Winter Solstice include Midwinter, Yuletide (the Teutonic version), Alban Arthan (Caledonii Tradition, or the Druids), Feill Fionnain (Pecti-Wita Tradition, which falls on December … Continue reading Yule/Winter Solstice
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