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February's Leo Full Moon Gives You All the Reasons to Choose Courage Over Comfort

Go big or go home! On February 5, the annual full moon in Leo turns the entire world into a talent show. Where could you be more visible? Start your mental preparation now.
What the Leo full moon ...

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Imbolc Tablescape – A Ritual Gathering For Aquarius Season…

Imbolc ideas from starsignstyle.com, not to be republished without permission...
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Imbolc holds the spirit of hope, around February 1st.
Whether you're celebrating Lunar New Year or ad...

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Feel Closer to Lord Shiva with Special Shivaratri Celebrations at These Renowned Indians Temples

Mahashivratri is an important day for all devotees of Lord Shiva. On this day, many devotees all across the country light diyas, fast all day and pray for blessings from the Lord Shiva. Devotees line ...

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Winter Solstice: Nourishing the Soul and Feeding the Spirit

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Written by Kesaine
Pristine white snow. Uniformed grey skies. Chilled air. Crisp browned leaves clinging to bare trees. Winter's here and...

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Sweet Connections: Mercury sextile Venus

I know as an astrologer I'm probably not supposed to have favourites when it comes to aspects, but one aspect I always enjoying seeing in a client's chart is a sextile between Mercury and Venus.
Me...

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Is Easter a Christian or Pagan Holiday?

Easter is the oldest Christian holiday, but how much of the most public and common celebrations of Easter today remain Christian in nature? Many people go to church -- far more than go the rest of the...

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2020 Pagan and Wiccan Calendar

January 2020
1: Birthday of folklorist Sir James Frazier, 1854. Frazier's work, The Golden Bough, is a must-read for anyone interested in modern Paganism, and the mythologies of the past.
10: ...

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What Is Epiphany Day?

Epiphany Day is primarily observed by Orthodox, Catholic, and Anglican Christians. For this reason, many Protestant believers don't understand the spiritual significance behind this holiday, one of th...

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Aqiqah: the Islamic Welcoming Celebration for a New Baby

Muslim parents do not traditionally hold a "baby shower" prior to the child's birth. The Islamic alternative is a welcoming ceremony called the aqiqah (Ah-KEE- ka), which is held after the child i...

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Ashura: A Day of Remembrance in the Islamic Calendar

Ashura is a religious observance marked every year by Muslims. The word ashura literally means "10th," as it is on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar year. Ashura is an ...

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Sikhism Hymns of Hope and Blessings For a Child

Joyous Thanks for Successful Childbirth: "Parmaesar Ditaa Bannaa"
This hymn is from the scripture of the Guru Granth Sahib and is a composition by Guru Arjun Dev, the fifth spiritual master of t...

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How Is Eid al-Fitr Celebrated in Islam?

Eid al-Fitr or the "Festival of Breaking the Fast" is one of the most celebrated of all Muslim holidays, observed by 1.6 billion Muslims around the world. During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims o...

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About Bark Mitzvahs for Dogs

The latest craze among American Jews is Bark Mitzvahs for dogs (and Meow Mitzvahs are on the rise).
A search on the Internet turns up photos of Bark Mitzvah (a play on the bar mitzvah) parties in...

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History and Significance of Diwali, the Festival of Lights

Deepawali, Deepavali, or Diwali is the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. It is the festival of lights: deep means "light" and avali "a row" to become "a row of lights." Diwali is marke...

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Sikh Holidays and Festivals

Important Dates and the Nanakshahi Calendar
Sikh celebrations commemorate important events throughout Sikh history. Sikhism dates back to 1469 AD and has its origins in 15th century Punjab. Obscu...

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The Basics of Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism is arguably the world's oldest monotheistic religion. It centers on the words of the prophet Zarathushtra, called Zoroaster by the ancient Greeks, and focuses worship upon Ahura Mazda, ...

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The Pagan Origins of Valentine's Day

Many consider Valentine's Day to be Christian holiday. After all, it is named after a Christian saint. But when we consider the matter more closely, the pagan connections to the date appear much stron...

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Hold an Esbat Rite - Celebrate the Full Moon

What Is an Esbat?
An Esbat is a Wiccan meeting held each month at the time of the full moon. This is usually the time for initiation ceremonies or healing magic to be done, as opposed to a Sabba...

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Celebrating Litha, the Summer Solstice

The gardens are blooming, and summer is in full swing. Fire up the barbeque, turn on the sprinkler, and enjoy the celebrations of Midsummer! Also called Litha, this summer solstice Sabbat honors the l...

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The Myth of the Krampus: Santa's Scary Bavarian Counterpart

If you live in Bavaria or some parts of Germany, you may be very familiar with the scary Christmas creature known as the Krampus. Let's take a look at the Krampus-and just as importantly, the huge...