I know I'm late on posting this one, but better late than never! The second Sabbat of The Wheel of the Year is Ostara, meaning it's officially springtime! What is Ostara? Ostara is the spring/vernal equinox, which marks the day in which the day and night are of equal lengths. The days are growing longer as we move towards summer and Ostara marks the halfway point between winter and summer. Ostara is the celebration of rebirth, renewal, and balance. The sunlight is returning from the dark days of winter and it's beginning to make an impact on our landscape. Bulb flowers are beginning to sprout from the ground, the birds are singing again, and tiny leafy bulbs can be found on...
2:21 AM PST / 3:21 AM MST / 4:21 AM CST / 5:21 AM EST The new moon in Pisces is here to inspire us to dream, imagine, and create the reality we want most for ourselves. Pisces rules our imagination, intuition, compassion, empathy, and creativity. While this sensitive water sign may leave us feeling a bit extra drained or vulnerable, if we can navigate these deep emotional waters, we can use this energy to set some powerful intentions for our future. DREAM, AND THEN DREAM SOME MORE Pisces is by far the dreamiest and most imaginative of the zodiac signs. Now is the time to let your imagination and creativity shine. During the days on and around the...
12:17 AM PST / 3:17 AM EST Between the recently intense amount of Aquarius energy, Mercury in retrograde, and transition into Pisces season, we could all use some grounding energy right now. Lucky for us, this upcoming full moon is in the sign of Virgo, the Earth maiden of practicality, organization, and structure. This earth sign is here to help us recenter and refocus. Get ready to use this energy to cleanse, organize, release, and reset to live in better alignment with your highest self. Here are some things you can focus on during this full moon. GET ORGANIZED The Virgo full moon is a great time to make your to-do lists and take care of the things you...
11:05 AM PST / 2:05 PM EST The new moon in Aquarius is here to inspire us to look towards the future and let our unique ideas and individualism shine. Aquarius is unique, innovative, intellectual, and forward-thinking. Aquarian energy craves freedom, equality, and radical ideas to solve traditional problems. Intellectual by nature, Aquarius has no qualms about letting their creative side dominate to show the world how one of a kind it truly is. Along with the moon, there are five other celestial bodies that will be in the sign of Aquarius, making this Aquarian energy especially potent. Here are some things you can focus on to set some powerful new moon intentions. BREAK THE STATUS QUO Aquarians loves to...
In the Gregorian calendar, the Wheel of the Year begins with Imbolc. The Wheel of the Year was extremely important to ancient Celts as it dictated the agricultural cycle of plowing, sowing, harvesting, and resting. The Wheel of the Year is still followed today and includes four Fire Festivals and four cross-quarter celebrations. What is Imbolc? Imbolc, also known as St. Brigid's Day or Candelmas, marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It is celebrated between January 31st and February 2nd. This day is a celebration of fire, home + hearth, and the lengthening of the days as spring draws nearer. The festival which focuses on celebrating the earliest signs of spring: longer days, the returning warmth of the...
