Litha: The In-Between Time
In the Anglo-Saxon calendar, the summer months were known as Ærra Līða (Early Litha, corresponding to June) and Æftera Līða (Later Litha, corresponding to July).…
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Litha Message
As the sun reaches its zenith and the warmth of summer envelops us, we gather to celebrate the Litha (Midsummer) Sabbat—a sacred time of abundance,…
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From Yggdrasil to the Holy Rood
When Christianity began to take root in England during the early medieval period, it did not arrive in a cultural vacuum. The native belief systems…
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Festival of Flowers
Beltane approaches. Gardner called it Lady Day. In the reconstructed Saxon religious calendar, it is the Festival of Flowers. In our grove, we celebrate the…
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The Enchantment of Pace Egging
Pace egging is a centuries-old custom deeply rooted in the folklore and traditions of the United Kingdom, particularly in Northern England. This charming practice, linked…
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Hreðmōnaþ – March Musings
During this time of year, we are reminded of the cyclical aspect of nature. Our lives like the seasons roll along with their own rhythm.…
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Old World Roots of New England Witch Fears
The widely-held conventional assumption surrounding the Salem Village witchcraft hysteria of 1692 is that the episode had nothing to do with actual witchcraft. Instead, property…
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Ærra Ġēola, Before Yule
Ærra Ġēola, literally translating as “before Yule,” this time marks the period leading up to Midwinter. In the dark and oft’ times trying months of…
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The Repast
Blōtmōnaþ, or “Blood Month,” was the Anglo-Saxon term for the lunar month corresponding to November, marking a time when livestock were slaughtered in preparation for…
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November Eve
Winter Nights / Wintermōnaþ The Venerable Bede tells us that the Anglo-Saxons divided the year into two seasons: Summer and Winter. The latter commences on…