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In the northern hemisphere, the month of April is full of contrasts and surprises. While winter’s bluster is fading, its last hurrah can bring howling winds, sleet, and hail in between spring showers, soft sunshine, and vibrant rainbows. As the Celtic Wheel turns again, we approach the Gaelic cross quarter fire holiday called Beltane, also known … Read more

The Celtic Wheel is ready to turn toward the Vernal (Spring) Equinox that falls on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:46 a.m. (EDT). In our northern hemisphere that means the earth is warming and softening with the returning sun. Imbolc seedlings sprouting on the windowsill are ready for garden beds or outdoor pots. The stark colors of … Read more

Welcome 2026! The winter holidays have come and gone, and as is my tradition, I’m basking in my annual winter retreat, dreaming into the future. What themes, activities, challenges, goals, or celebrations will 2026 bring forth? One of my aspirations is to continue bringing Further Shore news to readers in an uplifting and supportive way and offer a companion … Read more

The Celtic Wheel of the Year is about to turn again as we rapidly approach the year’s end. It seems like yesterday that we celebrated Samhain and Halloween honoring the ancestors and the ghostly high jinks of the late autumn season. Since that time, our days in the northern hemisphere have grown steadily shorter, leading us toward … Read more

The end of September and early October days have been full of wonder and beauty here in southwestern Colorado. Golden leaves are swirling, pumpkin spice is finding its way into everything from morning coffee to evening desserts, and the night sky is full of stars and chill winds. Since the autumnal equinox, the days have … Read more

The Celtic Wheel of the Year is about to turn again as we approach the autumnal equinox. For many of us, summer’s end days have been packed with activities and outdoor fun. In the northern hemisphere, our collective internal clock sounds a quiet alarm that winter is not far off; but first, a joyful transition … Read more

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