What do you call the Autumn Equinox? It is known in Irish as Fómhar or Cónocht an Fhómhair, as Alban Elfed ("Light of the Water") by the Druids, and very recently (1970s) as Mabon in other traditions. Some call it Harvest or Harvest Home. For me, it is also the beginning of gratitude season, as… Continue reading Harvesting wisdom at the Autumn Equinox
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Giving Gratitude in the Waning Moon
I love that we always have the opportunity to start again in this life - every day, every month, every year. We can start a new journey with each New Moon, moving through cycles very similar to the cycles of our Sun year, the seasons from Spring through to Winter... entraining with the Lunar energy… Continue reading Giving Gratitude in the Waning Moon
Lughnasadh Blessings
Today we celebrate the first of the three Celtic - Wiccan - Pagan harvest festivals: Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas. Today as I visited our local farmers market, I revelled in the bounty around me...the fresh berries, vegetables, tree fruits and herbs. And I was reminded of this quote by Henry David Thoreau: “The true… Continue reading Lughnasadh Blessings
Celebrate Mabon on September 22nd
Come and celebrate Mabon with Della and Sharron on Sun., SEPT 22 at 6 PM at the Oasis Wellness Centre, Coquitlam. Pay only $22 when you register and prepay by September 15th ($33 afterwards). Click here to register or for more info. Click here for a Google map. Eat, drink, journey, meditate! The Autumn Equinox… Continue reading Celebrate Mabon on September 22nd