Occurring on May 1st, Beltane is a fire ceremony held to signify the midpoint between Spring and Summer. Beltane was historically an Irish celebration/festival that later spread throughout the British isles. Likely the name comes from the Irish word bel, meaning “bright” or fortunate and the Gaelic word “teine,” which means fire. Beltane is a … Continue reading Beltane 2026
Join us this Sunday as we celebrate Ostara and the first day of Spring! Ostara celebrates the Spring Equinox – the day when the sun is perfectly lined up with the earth’s equator and day and night are equal. At this time, Pagans celebrate life, fertility, springtime, and the balance of opposing forces, such as … Continue reading Ostara 2026
Occurring on February 1st, Imbolc, also known as Candlemas, is the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Imbolc translated literally means “in the belly” in Gaelic. It is called this because it is when the sheep first began to give milk again, signifying they were pregnant. This is also a time where the … Continue reading Imbolc 2026
