Come Sit A Spell

There is just something about this time of year. I love watching tractors rushing to bring in the last cutting of hay, the harvesting of corn, and leaves turning brilliant reds, oranges, and golden yellows—all as the temperatures finally begin to cool. For generations, communities gathered to celebrate the harvest with traditions such as Harvest Home. Today, many modern pagans celebrate the autumn equinox as Mabon, a time of gratitude, balance, and preparation for the quieter

The name Lammas comes from the Old English word hlāfmæsse, meaning "Loaf Mass." Celebrated on August 1 in the Northern Hemisphere (and February 1 in the Southern Hemisphere), Lammas marks the halfway point between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox. It is traditionally recognized as the First Harvest Festival, celebrating the grain harvest that sustained families through the coming year. Lammas invites us to slow down, take stock of the abundance around us, and give t

Litha arrives at the height of summer, when gardens are overflowing, fireflies begin to flicker at dusk, and the world seems wrapped in sunlight. This ancient festival honors the power of light and the abundance of nature and offers a meaningful way to connect with the rhythms of the natural world. Litha altar with summer flowers and candles Origins of Litha Litha is a festival rooted in ancient European pagan traditions, celebrated around the summer solstice, typically on Ju

As is often the way with important days, this one arrived before I was ready. Beltane, celebrated May 1st here in the Northern Hemisphere (and November 1st in the Southern), is a Celtic fire festival marking the beginning of summer. It is a celebration of beginnings, protection, and the abundant life rising up from the earth. Historically, Beltane was honored with bonfires, often two, through which people and cattle would pass for protection and blessing. Doorways and windows

Some seasons in life call for slowing down, and some ask us to keep several pots simmering at once. This Easter seems to be one of those “all hands on deck” kind of seasons. Between preparing for the online store launch, getting ready for upcoming craft shows, and the constant work of researching products, labels, and packaging, the to-do list never really seems to end. Some days it all feels exciting, and some days it feels heavier than I’d like to admit. As I sat down to wr

Some Easter memories stay with us because they were beautiful. Others stay because they made us laugh until our sides hurt. One year when I was younger, we dyed dozens of Easter eggs, in every soft spring shade we could imagine—pink, lavender, pale blue, sunshine yellow. I imagine they looked so cheerful tucked into the grass and beneath the flowers, waiting for the children to find them. What we had not planned for was the family German Shepherd. Before the hunt had begun, t

In the busy, often hectic rhythm of modern life, it’s easy to forget the small, simple things. Today is the Vernal Equinox—a quiet turning point where Winter loosens its grip and Spring begins to breathe life back into the world. Long before us, my German ancestors would have marked this season with a feast for Eostre, using the last of the preserved winter stores and welcoming the promise of fresh growth to come. Today, many Pagans and Wiccans celebrate Ostara in much the sa