The third fire festival in the Celtic Wheel of the Year, Lughnasadh (pronounced loo NAS ah) is on August 1st. It occurs at the midpoint between the summer solstice and the autumnal equinox. In the northern hemisphere, this is a time to express gratitude for the early harvest. It is traditionally celebrated on July 31st … Read more

Summer solstice occurs on June 20, 2025, at 7:41 p.m. (PDT), marking a time when the sun is at its most northerly point relative to the celestial equator. The Latin words “sol” (sun) and “sistere” (stationary) describe the sun appearing to stand still or pause before changing direction and moving toward its lowest point on … Read more

May 1st is right around the corner, so it’s time for another seasonal update. May Day marks the midpoint between the Vernal (Spring) Equinox, and Summer Solstice. This is a special day around the world. On the Celtic wheel of life, May Day is Beltane, the fire holiday that welcomes the beginning of summer and … Read more

It’s almost time for the Vernal (Spring) Equinox, marking the balance of sunlight and darkness as the sun crosses the equator, moving from south to north. This special day marks the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere. This year the equinox falls on March 20, 2025, at 5:01 a.m. (EDT). I like to honor … Read more

While I don’t relish beginning the 2025 newsletter with words about disaster, I would be remiss if I didn’t address the catastrophe that will require much healing, care, and support for thousands of displaced persons and animals in Los Angeles. Please consider making a donation to World Central Kitchen, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (LA), or … Read more

Winter solstice is a special day that occurs annually on or around December 21st when the sun is at its most southerly point relative to the celestial equator. The word solstice comes from the Latin words, “sol” (sun) and “sistere” (stopped or stationary). At the summer solstice, when daylight is long and the sun is at … Read more

Halloween decorations are starting to appear in yards and on porches, ramping up excitement for trick or treating, pumpkin carving, funny costumes, spooky themed parties, and ghost stories. As golden autumn days grow shorter, the next cross quarter point on the Celtic Wheel of the Year is rapidly approaching. To the ancient Druids Samhain (pronounced … Read more

At autumnal equinox, day and night are in equal balance. It marks the beginning of increasingly shorter daylight hours and longer nights, and it’s right around the corner on September 22, 2024. When the summer fun is done, and fall makes her subtle debut, we human beings can become the epitome of “human doings”! Waning … Read more