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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

This edition of the seasonal timings explores a celebration with rich history in both Celtic and Anglo-Saxon cultural traditions. Lughnasadh (pronounced loo NAS ah) occurs at the midpoint between the summer solstice and the autumnal equinox. This holiday is traditionally celebrated on the eve of July 31st and into the next day, August 1st while … Read more

This edition of the seasonal timings will explore summer in the northern hemisphere. Summer solstice occurs on or around June 21st when the sun is at its most northerly point relative to the celestial equator. The definition of solstice comes from the Latin words, “sol” (sun) and sistere (stopped or stationary). At solstice, the sun … Read more

In this edition of the seasonal timings, May Day, also known as Beltane, is right around the corner on May 1st. This day marks the midpoint between the Vernal (Spring) Equinox and the Summer Solstice. The Celtic holiday, Beltane, marks the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere and puts an emphasis on joyful fire … 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 19, 2024, at 11:06 p.m. (EDT). Let’s explore this joyful … Read more

Greetings Further Shore Friends, I hope everyone is finding ways to enjoy the winter season and there has been some time for inner contemplation and dreaming into this new year, 2024. In keeping with my appreciation of seasonal timings, today’s newsletter is dedicated to Imbolc, the cross-quarter point between the winter solstice and the vernal … Read more

The holiday season is upon us! Did you know that there are twenty (plus) holidays worldwide in the month of December? A quick internet search provides details on all sorts of cultural and religious holidays celebrating the Buddha’s Enlightenment, Jewish celebration, Hanukkah, secular festival celebrating African cultural values, Kwanzaa,  Yule or Winter Solstice, Christmas, New … Read more

Greetings Further Shore friends, These early November days are for the Remembrance Holidays, as we take time to honor and celebrate loved ones who have passed from this life. The upcoming season of winter holidays can be a time of joy and celebration, gift exchanges, and sharing good times. For persons who are grieving, holidays … Read more