Since the dawn of time, people have been looking into each other’s eyes for clues to their intentions. Many ancient cultures worldwide believed that any malevolent glare, now commonly known as the “Evil Eye,” was very powerful. It could bring misfortune, disaster and even death to the receiver of the stare. Evidence suggests this symbol […]
Tricks and Treats for Halloween
Halloween! The peak of Autumn. The air has grown colder. The leaves have begun to fall. There’s cool orange and purple lights, scarecrows and skeletons, cotton spiderwebs, little ghosts and fiends! Pumpkins are carved with care. We make final preparations for the most important thing of all… What else but our costumes! How will you […]
The Origination of the Spirit Animal
The bear man came to my dreams, and he showed me a pathway to great spirit. He called my name from the bear cave as smoke rose from his eternal fire. I could hear his ancient song coming from the trees and the mountains. He is my grandfather, and his grandfather. He is time itself. […]
Samhain, The Most Pagan Night on Earth
The Origins of Halloween Where did it all begin? Dressing up as monsters and ghosts, getting free candy, painting sugar skulls, and pumpkins, what is the meaning behind Halloween? Samhain, an old Irish Gaelic word (pronounced Sow-in) dates as far back as 2000 years and has been celebrated at the turning of the wheel […]
Summer Solstice Celebration Ideas
Ah, Summer Solstice a time celebrated for centuries to mark the longest day of the year, a time where the light of day outlasts darkness. In the Northern Hemisphere this date falls on or around June 21st. The Solstice ushers in the official onset of Summer and is seen as a time to celebrate abundance, […]
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