Naturalistic Paganism

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Late Spring Theme: Challenges!

In Deep Time, late spring can span the time from the Cambrian to the early Mesozoic – a time during which life moved onto land, including, belatedly, our vertebrate Ancestors.  Surviving on land required many deadly challenges to be overcome.  Similarly, our lives…

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Happy Spring Equitherm!

To Life!

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The May Cross-Quarter (Vernal Equitherm) is just two weeks away!

In the Northern Hemisphere, May 1st time is traditionally celebrated in the Neo-Pagan Wheel of the Year as Beltane. The name derives from the Irish Gaelic Bealtaine or the Scottish Gaelic Bealtuinn for “Bel-fire”. Beltane is reputed as a day of unabashed sexuality, visible in the phallic symbolism of dancing round the Maypole.

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Early Spring Theme: Diversity

In Deep Time, early spring can match the time from the first animals to the diversification of life in the Cambrian.  And what forms!  Though many of the basic animals we are familiar with were just a glint in a simple…

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Inoculative Libations to the Land By Rua Lupa

Whatever comes from Nature is of Nature, no matter its form or its location. Nothing is separate from Nature. The ritual here helps to ensure that our connections within Nature are harmonious and encourage life, instead of ignoring the workings of Nature and inadvertently cause disharmony.

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