Ostara, Ēostre & the Dawn Goddess: Unraveling the Threads of an Ancient Springtime Deity
The Spring by Franz Xaver Winterhalter Every year, as the Spring Equinox arrives, a familiar debate reignites: Is Ostara an anc [...]
March 2025
Dísablót: Honoring the Ancient Feminine Powers
Artwork by Roberto Campus Dísablót, an ancient Norse ritual, was held to honor the Dísir—female spirits or deities associat [...]
Carne Levare: The True Meaning of Carnevale (Carnival)
by Hansuan_Fabregas (Pixabay) Carnevale is a time of indulgence, but its roots are far more practical than decadent. Long before [...]
February 2025
Parentalia & the Weight of Inheritance: Reverence, Reckoning, & Repair (+Almond Honey Cakes)
Tomba dei giganti, Passcaredda, Sardinia We are the ancestors returned. The ones they dreamed into being. The ones who carry th [...]
January 2025
Imbolc & The Pagan Roots of Groundhog Day
Discover the deep roots of Imbolc and Groundhog Day—how our ancestors read the land’s signs, honored hibernating animals, and wel [...]
December 2024
Will the Real Santa Claus Please Stand Up?
Who is the real Santa Claus? This isn’t your typical debunking or folklore retelling. In this post, we explore the magical and co [...]
October 2024
A Fall & Winter Grimoire: Discover the Seasonal Magic of A Guide to Celebrating the 12 Days of Yule
As the days grow shorter and the air becomes crisp, there’s a natural shift in our routines. We crave warmth, comfort, and connec [...]
Interview with a Tonttu (+ Adopt-a-Gnome Campaign!)
Tonttu with mock-up of A Guide to Celebrating the 12 Days of Yule Family Heirloom Edition. Who is Tonttu? Meet the Yule G [...]
A Guide to Celebrating the 12 Days of Yule Famly Heirloom Edition Kickstarter is LIVE! 🌟
Mock-up of the expected finished product. We can create it together! The wait is over, and I’m beyond excited to announce that t [...]
September 2024
La Vendemmia: Grapes, Ancestors & Community
This article explores La Vendemmia, the Italian grape harvest, focusing on the deep cultural and spiritual significance of winemaking in Sardinia. From ancient Dionysian rites to modern communal practices, we delve into how the grape harvest connects people to the rhythms of the land, the wisdom of their ancestors, and the cycles of life and death.
