Celebrating the mid-season at Beltane

Maypole ribbons, part of the Beltane celebration.

Falling half-way through a “sevens week” on the EHc, today is the mid-point of the current season. Around the world, this day is coincident with the ancient festival of Beltane (commonly known as May Day).

Ostara, a time of new beginnings

person balanced in tree pose in silhouette against a sunset at Ostara

The March Equinox is Upon Us, Bringing Balance: Regardless of what the groundhog predicted six-and-a-half weeks ago, or what Mother Nature is trying to tell us right now, Spring/Ostara has officially begun in the northern hemisphere. (3-17-24 Gc)