Articles related to "Equinox"
Welcome Spring: The Spring Equinox
The Wheel turns and Life renews.
ostara • spring • equinox • vernal • vernal equinox
The Wheel turns and Life renews.
ostara • spring • equinox • vernal • vernal equinox
Wheel of the Year 101: Mabon
This sixth Wheel of the Year article focuses on Mabon (also known as the Autumn Equinox) and includes tips for planning your sabbat as well as lots of links for more information.
mabon • fall equinox • autumn equinox • autumnal equinox • wheel of the year
This sixth Wheel of the Year article focuses on Mabon (also known as the Autumn Equinox) and includes tips for planning your sabbat as well as lots of links for more information.
mabon • fall equinox • autumn equinox • autumnal equinox • wheel of the year
Falling Leaves
Here in the northern hemisphere we have just entered the lovely season of fall. This is a wonderful time of the year - filled with pretty sights and cool, crisp weather.
fall • seasons • leaves • colors • chlorophyll
Here in the northern hemisphere we have just entered the lovely season of fall. This is a wonderful time of the year - filled with pretty sights and cool, crisp weather.
fall • seasons • leaves • colors • chlorophyll
The Autumnal Equinox - Fall Begins
Fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere. How does the equinox allow you to find the exact location of East and West? And can you balance an egg on the equinox?
equinox • autumnal equinox • vernal • beginning of fall • spring equinox
Fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere. How does the equinox allow you to find the exact location of East and West? And can you balance an egg on the equinox?
equinox • autumnal equinox • vernal • beginning of fall • spring equinox
Autumn Equinox, 2nd Harvest, September 22nd
Celebrants offer thanks in this festival also called Wine Harvest, Feast of Avalon, Equinozio de Autunno, Cornucopia, Winter Finding and Alben Elfred.
mabon: pagan celebration • autumn equinox • second harvest • pagan festival • feast of avalon
Celebrants offer thanks in this festival also called Wine Harvest, Feast of Avalon, Equinozio de Autunno, Cornucopia, Winter Finding and Alben Elfred.
mabon: pagan celebration • autumn equinox • second harvest • pagan festival • feast of avalon
The Vernal Equinox
March 20, 2007, is the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. As spring begins, examine some myths related to the equinox.
spring • vernal equinox • arrives • march 20 • 2007
March 20, 2007, is the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. As spring begins, examine some myths related to the equinox.
spring • vernal equinox • arrives • march 20 • 2007
Cereal: when you're hot ,you're hot
The Autumnal Equinox is near.
flax • autumn • equinox • cereal • wheat
The Autumnal Equinox is near.
flax • autumn • equinox • cereal • wheat
MAINSTREAM, HA! II: EQUINOX, THE MUSIC OF CHANCE, TWENTY BUCKS
A look at EQUINOX, THE MUSIC OF CHANCE, and TWENTY BUCKS, three films that are definitely on the stranger side.
movies • reviews • equinox • the music of chance • twenty bucks
A look at EQUINOX, THE MUSIC OF CHANCE, and TWENTY BUCKS, three films that are definitely on the stranger side.
movies • reviews • equinox • the music of chance • twenty bucks
Michaelmas or Mabon: September 29th
Michaelmas, on September 29th, is close to the date of the autumn equinox, an important festival in the preChristian calendar
michaelmas • equinox • mabon • st michael
Michaelmas, on September 29th, is close to the date of the autumn equinox, an important festival in the preChristian calendar
michaelmas • equinox • mabon • st michael
Stargazing for Beginners - March
What planets, stars, constellations and unusual events are visible in the night sky for stargazers in March.
stargazing • astronomy • planets • venus • mercury
What planets, stars, constellations and unusual events are visible in the night sky for stargazers in March.
stargazing • astronomy • planets • venus • mercury
Wake-Up Call!
As the signs of spring arrive, a certain silliness runs through us all. Hallelujah.
seasons • weeds • weather • spring • vernal equinox
As the signs of spring arrive, a certain silliness runs through us all. Hallelujah.
seasons • weeds • weather • spring • vernal equinox
Wheel of the Year 101: Ostara
An overview of Ostara, with links and suggestions for celebrating the holiday.
ostara • easter • eggs • bunnies • equinox
An overview of Ostara, with links and suggestions for celebrating the holiday.
ostara • easter • eggs • bunnies • equinox
Harvest Moon Activities and Lesson Plans
In fall, when the Harvest Moon rises in the sky, use these activities and lesson plans to teach earth science, language arts, art, and social studies content.
harvest moon activities • harvest moon lesson plans • full moon closest to the autumnal equinox • observing the harvest moon • fall equinox
In fall, when the Harvest Moon rises in the sky, use these activities and lesson plans to teach earth science, language arts, art, and social studies content.
harvest moon activities • harvest moon lesson plans • full moon closest to the autumnal equinox • observing the harvest moon • fall equinox
Celebrating Ostara
Eggs, rabbits, and marshmellow peeps. Celebrate Ostara, the spring equinox.
wicca • wiccan • pagan • paganism • witch
Eggs, rabbits, and marshmellow peeps. Celebrate Ostara, the spring equinox.
wicca • wiccan • pagan • paganism • witch
Astrology: Our Roadmap to Life
Astrological interpretation has been misunderstood by many. Astologers have perfected the art of interpretation and can apply this knowledge to anyone's life.
astrology • astrological signs • the basics of astrology • astrological houses • sun
Astrological interpretation has been misunderstood by many. Astologers have perfected the art of interpretation and can apply this knowledge to anyone's life.
astrology • astrological signs • the basics of astrology • astrological houses • sun
Environmental Factors 2
The sun's height in the sky is crucial in determining climates and microclimates. Latitude, longitude and the earth's tilt govern amounts of sun reaching locations.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
The sun's height in the sky is crucial in determining climates and microclimates. Latitude, longitude and the earth's tilt govern amounts of sun reaching locations.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Norooz: Persian New Year
Norooz is an ancient holiday that has been embraced by different religions and nationalities. This article will briefly describe its history and tradition.
norooz • nowruz • norouz • nawruz • newroz
Norooz is an ancient holiday that has been embraced by different religions and nationalities. This article will briefly describe its history and tradition.
norooz • nowruz • norouz • nawruz • newroz
Sun and Shade
Knowing the daily and annual sun positions helps to make landscape designs accurate and realistic. Sizes of extremely shady or sunny spots are easy to estimate.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Knowing the daily and annual sun positions helps to make landscape designs accurate and realistic. Sizes of extremely shady or sunny spots are easy to estimate.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Equinox? Solstice? Move the Furniture!!!!
spring • arranging furniture • seedlings • potting • lighting
spring • arranging furniture • seedlings • potting • lighting
Northwestern Center for Talent Development (CTD)
The Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) earns national recognition for gifted and talented student youth development.
northwestern ctd • northwestern university • ctd programs • ctd services • ctd gifted
The Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) earns national recognition for gifted and talented student youth development.
northwestern ctd • northwestern university • ctd programs • ctd services • ctd gifted
East, Spring's Beginning
Spring is coming; can you feel it? Spring is East on the medicine wheel. Which is the path of New Beginnings and Fresh Starts. With the welcoming back of spring we also welcome back birds or all shapes, sizes, and description. Join me in looking at just a few of the spiritual meanings of birds and springtime.
spring • east • air • new starts • birds
Spring is coming; can you feel it? Spring is East on the medicine wheel. Which is the path of New Beginnings and Fresh Starts. With the welcoming back of spring we also welcome back birds or all shapes, sizes, and description. Join me in looking at just a few of the spiritual meanings of birds and springtime.
spring • east • air • new starts • birds
Sabbats
Definition of Sabbat and their individual meanings. Each of the eight Pagan/Wikkan holidays are briefly explained. References for further reading are given at the end.
sabbat • esbat • celebration • holiday • ritual
Definition of Sabbat and their individual meanings. Each of the eight Pagan/Wikkan holidays are briefly explained. References for further reading are given at the end.
sabbat • esbat • celebration • holiday • ritual
Wheel of the Year 101: Litha/Summer Solstice
Fourth in an ongoing beginner series of articles on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. This article covers Litha/Summer Solstice.
litha • summer solstice • midsummer • faeries • fairies
Fourth in an ongoing beginner series of articles on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. This article covers Litha/Summer Solstice.
litha • summer solstice • midsummer • faeries • fairies
The Harvest Moon
This year, the real Harvest Moon happens in October, not September. Learn the names of all the full moons for each month of the year.
full moon names • harvest • hunter's • september • october
This year, the real Harvest Moon happens in October, not September. Learn the names of all the full moons for each month of the year.
full moon names • harvest • hunter's • september • october
A Spring Celebration
It's spring, the Vernal Equinox, a time to celebrate new beginnings and fresh food.
spring food • vernal equinox • spring celebration • butter lettuce • boston lettuce
It's spring, the Vernal Equinox, a time to celebrate new beginnings and fresh food.
spring food • vernal equinox • spring celebration • butter lettuce • boston lettuce
Astronomy of Seasonal Festivals
Many festivals are keepers of time: they mark the seasons. But what determines the seasons?
astronomy seasonal festivals • relation earth sun determines seasons weather • axis tilt 23°26’ • winter summer solstice • vernal autumnal fall spring equinox
Many festivals are keepers of time: they mark the seasons. But what determines the seasons?
astronomy seasonal festivals • relation earth sun determines seasons weather • axis tilt 23°26’ • winter summer solstice • vernal autumnal fall spring equinox
Cinnamon Balls
Passover, a time of dietary restrictions for Jews, is the time when a Jewish cook is at his/her most creative. Cinnamon Balls are one of the most popular tasty treats.
passover • cinnamon balls • pesach • talmud • spring equinox
Passover, a time of dietary restrictions for Jews, is the time when a Jewish cook is at his/her most creative. Cinnamon Balls are one of the most popular tasty treats.
passover • cinnamon balls • pesach • talmud • spring equinox
Solstice
Solstice occurs twice a year. It happens when either the northern or southern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun so that the hemisphere has the longest day of the year.
solstice • equinox • axial tilt • tropic of capricorn • tropic of cancer
Solstice occurs twice a year. It happens when either the northern or southern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun so that the hemisphere has the longest day of the year.
solstice • equinox • axial tilt • tropic of capricorn • tropic of cancer
The Night Sky for March 2007
Saturn continues its reign over the night; Venus is the evening star; spring galaxies stun observers; and a total lunar eclipse occurs on March 3.
stargazing • binoculars • telescope • astronomy • space
Saturn continues its reign over the night; Venus is the evening star; spring galaxies stun observers; and a total lunar eclipse occurs on March 3.
stargazing • binoculars • telescope • astronomy • space
The Night Sky for September 2008
The three planets closest to Earth continue to shine in the sun's setting glow while autumn comes for the Northern Hemisphere.
september equinox • bright planet in the west • venus meets mercury and mars • star near the moon in september 2008 • jupiter in the south
The three planets closest to Earth continue to shine in the sun's setting glow while autumn comes for the Northern Hemisphere.
september equinox • bright planet in the west • venus meets mercury and mars • star near the moon in september 2008 • jupiter in the south
Sabbats - Pagan Fire Festivals
Pagan holidays celebrate changing seasons and the cycle of life. Greater Sabbats are Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane and Lughnasadh; Lesser Sabbats, solstices and equinoxes.
pagan sabbats • pagan fire festivals • shamanic holidays • greater sabbats • lesser sabbats
Pagan holidays celebrate changing seasons and the cycle of life. Greater Sabbats are Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane and Lughnasadh; Lesser Sabbats, solstices and equinoxes.
pagan sabbats • pagan fire festivals • shamanic holidays • greater sabbats • lesser sabbats
The Dog Days of Summer
Where does the expression "the dog days of summer" come from? And why do they have such a bad reputation, one that goes beyond just sultry weather?
dog day • dog days summer • sirius dog star • sirius dog days • egypt dog days
Where does the expression "the dog days of summer" come from? And why do they have such a bad reputation, one that goes beyond just sultry weather?
dog day • dog days summer • sirius dog star • sirius dog days • egypt dog days
Enchantment of Mabon
The Autumn Equinox is a magickal time of balance and bounty. Find new ways to celebrate this wonderful fall holiday with your family.
wheel of the year • autumn equinox • mabon • sabbat • pagan
The Autumn Equinox is a magickal time of balance and bounty. Find new ways to celebrate this wonderful fall holiday with your family.
wheel of the year • autumn equinox • mabon • sabbat • pagan
Happy New Year-Answers for Kids
Do you ever wonder what they do in China to celebrate the New Year? Or how do people in India celebrate the New Year?
new year’s celebrations • new year celebrations • new years celebrations • noisy new year • lights for the new year
Do you ever wonder what they do in China to celebrate the New Year? Or how do people in India celebrate the New Year?
new year’s celebrations • new year celebrations • new years celebrations • noisy new year • lights for the new year
First Day of Winter
The astronomical beginning of the winter season is signaled by Earth's tilt and the amount of sunlight received in the Northern Hemisphere.
first day of winter • beginning of the winter season • the reasons behind winter • when does winter start • december solstice
The astronomical beginning of the winter season is signaled by Earth's tilt and the amount of sunlight received in the Northern Hemisphere.
first day of winter • beginning of the winter season • the reasons behind winter • when does winter start • december solstice
From Candlemas to Groundhog Day
Candlemas celebrates Jesus' presentation in the Temple 40 days after Christmas. It has pre-Christian roots as the mid-point between winter solstice and spring equinox.
candlemas • groundhog day • imbolc • feast of the presentation of the lord • feb. 2
Candlemas celebrates Jesus' presentation in the Temple 40 days after Christmas. It has pre-Christian roots as the mid-point between winter solstice and spring equinox.
candlemas • groundhog day • imbolc • feast of the presentation of the lord • feb. 2
Hydrogen as an Alternative Energy Source
Hydrogen, a carrier of energy, is not an energy source. With greater availability of hydrogen cars, hydrogen production by renewable energy can combat global warming.
hydrogen • hydrogen as a fuel • alternative energy source • alternative fuel • hydrogen fuel
Hydrogen, a carrier of energy, is not an energy source. With greater availability of hydrogen cars, hydrogen production by renewable energy can combat global warming.
hydrogen • hydrogen as a fuel • alternative energy source • alternative fuel • hydrogen fuel
Origin of April Fools’ Day
We trace the unofficial holiday back to European Spring and New Year's Day festivals, and debunk some false explanations.
history origin customs april fools' day • 1 april new year's day • celebration gowk cuckoo scotland narrentag germany • spring equinox 25 march • hilaria cybele roman attis
We trace the unofficial holiday back to European Spring and New Year's Day festivals, and debunk some false explanations.
history origin customs april fools' day • 1 april new year's day • celebration gowk cuckoo scotland narrentag germany • spring equinox 25 march • hilaria cybele roman attis
Easter - Where do the Easter Bunny and Easter Eggs come from?
Where do the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs come from? Read this article to find out!
easter • easter rabbit • easter bunny • easter egg • hot cross bun
Where do the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs come from? Read this article to find out!
easter • easter rabbit • easter bunny • easter egg • hot cross bun
Snakes and Bladders
Gabriella Kalapos author of "Fertility Goddesses, Groundhog Bellies and the Coca-Cola Company discusses the folktale behind the popular holiday Saint Patrick's Day.
st. patricks day • saint patricks day • saint patricks day folktales • snakes and ireland • irish folktales
Gabriella Kalapos author of "Fertility Goddesses, Groundhog Bellies and the Coca-Cola Company discusses the folktale behind the popular holiday Saint Patrick's Day.
st. patricks day • saint patricks day • saint patricks day folktales • snakes and ireland • irish folktales
Spring is a Dud so Far - but Here's Cheer!
Spring began in a flurry of snow and a spate of dropping temperatures. Still, out in the garden there was color and cheer that gives us hope.
Spring began in a flurry of snow and a spate of dropping temperatures. Still, out in the garden there was color and cheer that gives us hope.
The Jesus myth
With Easter coming, we are reminded that there is no historical evidence for Jesus, and that Christianity is based on a myth with no basis in fact.
jesus • christ • easter • bible • christian
With Easter coming, we are reminded that there is no historical evidence for Jesus, and that Christianity is based on a myth with no basis in fact.
jesus • christ • easter • bible • christian
Micro-Eco Farming
“The differences among individual micro eco-farms are many, yet that is their strength."
farm • community • cooperative • enterprise • diversity
“The differences among individual micro eco-farms are many, yet that is their strength."
farm • community • cooperative • enterprise • diversity
Ritual Holidays
With Easter coming up, many survivors struggle with this holiday. I have included a calendar of the major holidays of the year that both survivors and support people can refer to.
illuminati • illuminati • cult • satanic • ritual abuse
With Easter coming up, many survivors struggle with this holiday. I have included a calendar of the major holidays of the year that both survivors and support people can refer to.
illuminati • illuminati • cult • satanic • ritual abuse
5 New England Ski Shopping Meccas
New England skiers and snowboarders can find super shopping within spitting distance of most major ski resorts, including these top five.
skiing and snowboarding • shopping • new england ski resorts • new england apres-ski • ski resorts
New England skiers and snowboarders can find super shopping within spitting distance of most major ski resorts, including these top five.
skiing and snowboarding • shopping • new england ski resorts • new england apres-ski • ski resorts
Instead of Cancun, Chichén Itzá
Leave Cancun behind for the charms of this millennia-old city on the Yucatán Peninsula, a great place to begin a trek along the Riviera Maya.
chichen itza • mayan ruins • cancun • riviera maya • yucatan peninsula
Leave Cancun behind for the charms of this millennia-old city on the Yucatán Peninsula, a great place to begin a trek along the Riviera Maya.
chichen itza • mayan ruins • cancun • riviera maya • yucatan peninsula
Longitude, Latitude and Sunshine
longitude • latitude and sunshine • seasons • earth's rotation • international dateline
longitude • latitude and sunshine • seasons • earth's rotation • international dateline
Pagan Symbolism of Thanksgiving
This late November holiday evokes images of turkeys, maize or Indian corn, pumpkins, wheat stalk decorations and cornucopias. Why do they represent this holiday?
pagan thanksgiving traditions • thanksgiving symbolism • green corn celebrations • corn symbolism • cornucopia
This late November holiday evokes images of turkeys, maize or Indian corn, pumpkins, wheat stalk decorations and cornucopias. Why do they represent this holiday?
pagan thanksgiving traditions • thanksgiving symbolism • green corn celebrations • corn symbolism • cornucopia
Death
My feelings about death, a look at the pagan cycle of life and death, and a bit about Halloween.
death • rebirth • pagan • goddess • god
My feelings about death, a look at the pagan cycle of life and death, and a bit about Halloween.
death • rebirth • pagan • goddess • god
Another Look at the Wiccan Core Beliefs
A more in-depth look at the Wiccan Core Beliefs listed in my "What is Wicca" article, including points on how they relate to my personal practices of Wicca
wiccan core beliefs • core beliefs • rede • eclectic wicca • traditional wicca
A more in-depth look at the Wiccan Core Beliefs listed in my "What is Wicca" article, including points on how they relate to my personal practices of Wicca
wiccan core beliefs • core beliefs • rede • eclectic wicca • traditional wicca
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