Call it midsummer, the first day of summer or summer solstice; it all means essentially the same thing. It’s the day with the longest amount of daylight and the shortest night of the year. In 2023, the summer solstice will occur on Wednesday, June 21. In som…
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If you’re interested in connecting to ancient spiritual practices, you should include celebrating the equinoxes on your yearly festival calendar. The spring and fall equinoxes are already marked on the calendar you probably have sitting near your desk, b…
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Most people are familiar with the term “paganism.” However, not everyone is entirely clear on what this system of beliefs includes. Unlike organized religions such as Christianity or Islam, paganism is not defined by a specific book, prophet, or place of w…
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Engaging in daily spiritual rituals can be a helpful way to maintain a positive disposition and feel connected to a force more powerful than yourself. Naturally, it isn’t always easy to remember to follow daily practices. One helpful option to consider is cr…
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It may surprise you to know that Paganism is one of the fastest growing religions in the United States. Studies on religious trends concur that between 1990 and 2008, Paganism grew by a remarkable factor of 42 times, from 8,000 people identifying as Pagan in 1…
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The modern neopagan calendar contains a number of significant dates that are based on early, folk-based belief sets from around Europe. While many people are familiar with the celebrations of the summer solstice and the autumn equinox, few are as aware of the …
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Enjoying the summer is a bit different than in years gone by. While the coronavirus is largely behind us, there is still a need to social distance and change the way people go about daily rituals. While you might not be able to gather with friends or go to lar…
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Though not an outright cure for anything, tea soothes the soul and has long been included in evening rituals across the world.
Paganism is a term that tends to include countless belief systems. In most cases, a person who considers himself or herself pagan has …
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In Wiccan traditions, the Wheel of the Year is centered on the idea of a marriage between the god and the goddess of the god/goddess duality.
For many people, the traditional year starts in January and ends in December, with various holidays scattered throughou…
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Archeologists estimate that Mnajdra’s first structures were erected around 3600 BC, making it one of the oldest religious sites on Earth.
Our universe operates within a unique balance of chaos and order. Often the two coexist, and each plays a purpose in …
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