Love is said to move mountains. In myth, it moves the heavens. Across civilizations—from ancient Greece to the temples of...
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Love is said to move mountains. In myth, it moves the heavens. Across civilizations—from ancient Greece to the temples of...
In the vast tapestry of ancient mythology, few figures are as enigmatic and fascinating as...
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Depending on the culture and place you’re looking at, Imbolc is known by a multitude of names. It’s known as Oimelc in Irish Gaelic, which translates to “ewe’s milk.” It heralds the end of winter when the ewes are nursing their newborn lambs. Spring and planting season are almost approaching. The Romans… Between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, the Romans celebrated the Lupercalia season. For them, it was a purifying ceremony done on February 15, in which a goat was slain and its hide was used to make a scourge. Thong-clad men rushed around the city, whacking people...
While Halloween is observed on October 31, Día de Los Muertos is observed on November 2. Many of the communities that celebrate Dia de los Muertos also celebrate Halloween. The “Day of the Dead” is a tradition that started in ancient Mesoamerica, which is now Mexico and northern Central America. There, native peoples like the Aztecs, Mayas, and Toltecs held special holidays to remember their dead loved ones. Depending on whether the deceased was an adult or a kid, specific months were set aside for commemorating them. With the arrival of the Spanish, this way of remembering the dead became...
Kunzite is a lovely gem with pure energy and a cheerful temperament. It is a Stone of Emotion, with pale pink to light violet tones, opening and linking the heart to the mind and fostering a healing communion between the two. Kunzite allows one to let go of protective walls surrounding the heart and be open to the feeling of unconditional and bountiful love. Kunzite is the pink-to-violet variation of the silicate Spodumene, named after mineralogist and jeweler George Frederick Kunz, who first classified it in 1902. It is as transparent as glass and produces flattened prismatic crystals with vertical...
Amazonite’s turquoise-green hues entice with promises of calming the spirit and calming the soul like ancient seas might. As powerful as the river it is named for and as fearless as the legendary female warriors with whom it is linked, its energy tempers hostility and calms the uneasy. It creates a sense of balance and harmony. Amazonite, also referred to as the Stone of Courage and the Stone of Truth, encourages a person to explore and uncover their own truths and integrity without concern for criticism or confrontation from others. This promotes a sense of freedom because it permits unrestricted...
The gardens are brimming with goodies, the fields are bursting with grain, and the harvest is fast approaching. Take a minute to unwind in the heat and think about the forthcoming bounty of the fall months. At Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, it’s time to start reaping what we’ve sown over the last several months and accept that the long summer days are coming to a close. Depending on your spiritual path, there are many different ways to celebrate Lammas, but the focus is often on either the early harvest component or the celebration of the Celtic deity Lugh. It’s...
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