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September 2019

September 02, 2019

A Heathen Fall Equinox Celebration

This fall equinox, my family is creating a new celebration. Recipe Day brings everyone together...

July 2019

July 29, 2019

5 Simple Ways to Bring Lammas to Our Modern Lives

Lammas, it's nobody's favorite holiday. We are so disconnected from the wheat harvest, it seems...

June 2019

June 20, 2019

A Simple Midsummer Thankfulness Ritual

The harvest, fruits and veggies and food, aren’t the only gifts that nature gives us,...

March 2019

March 18, 2019

In Like a Lion: A March Ritual for Hreda

Hreda is an Anglo-Saxon Goddess worshiped in March. I associate Her with the wind and...

March 07, 2019

Easy Ways to Celebrate the Spring Equinox

Holidays are busy times, and it's hard to think of ideas to celebrate them each...

February 2019

February 18, 2019

Celebrate the Full Moon of Solmonath

It's that time of year again: almost spring! We're almost done with February, and many...

February 04, 2019

Anglo-Saxon Based Holiday Calendar 2019

This holiday calendar is based around the celebrations of the ancient English people, along with...

February 01, 2019

A Heathen Imbolc

Celebrating Imbolc doesn't have to be all about Brigid! When the first stirrings of spring...

March 2017

March 15, 2017

A Quick and Simple Spring Equinox Craft

Bigger isn't always better, especially when it comes to religion. This simple Spring Equinox craft...

March 13, 2017

Eostre is the most popular Goddess in an obscure pantheon of deities. But how much...

March 10, 2017

Spring Equinox Ritual for Children

A Spring Equinox ritual that will interest and engage children in honoring the spirits of...

February 2017

February 22, 2017

2017 Anglo-Saxon Religious Calendar

The Anglo-Saxons left behind little information about their celebrations and holy days. By taking inspiration...

February 20, 2017

A Ritual for the Charming of the Plow

The Charming of the Plow celebrates the planting of the first seeds of spring. A...

December 2015

December 15, 2015

Yule is More than the Returning Light

Many Heathens and Pagans are celebrating the return of the sun this Yule; but don't...

October 2015

October 23, 2015

Winterfylleth: the First Full Moon of Winter

The full moon of October divides the year between Summer and Winter. Welcoming this change...

October 13, 2015

5 Ways to Honor Your Ancestors

For many, Fall and Winter are natural times to focus more on ancestor veneration. Here's...

September 2015

September 16, 2015

Five Simple Ways to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox

How will you celebrate the Autumn Equinox this year? Here's five simple ideas for your...

September 04, 2015

The Holy Month is Coming

Haligmonath is an Anglo-Saxon word meaning 'Holy Month', and roughly corresponds with our modern September...

July 2015

July 24, 2015

Heathen Ways to Celebrate the Fall

The list of Heathen holidays can get long, and difficult for newcomers to celebrate. This...

July 22, 2015

Alfablot: Autumn Holiday for Heathens

The harvest season is upon us, and who better to honor than the spirits of...