Retrograde is a visual illusion tricking us into thinking that the other planet is moving backward.
Chances are, you’ve probably heard complaints about the planet Mercury entering retrograde, but what exactly does this mean and why do so many people care? Whether…
The women-only Bacchanalia festival would take place in the wilderness at night.
The autumn is a time of year when the world begins to wind down from the excitement of summer and prepare for the doldrums of winter. The change from one season to another was often im…
Samhain is an event meant to symbolize the cycle of death and rebirth.
Most people in the Western World know October 31 is Halloween, a day to wear costumes, eat candy, and indulge in the darker, scarier side of human nature. Still, it is far from the only holiday …
People of all ages celebrate Halloween in America.
Halloween is a spooky holiday with lots of creepy and fun traditions. For children, it means putting on fun costumes and heading out to ring doorbells and collect candy from neighbors and relatives. Adults also cel…
Try a beginner’s yoga class today.
Though it has been practiced around the world for millennia, yoga has become quite a popular mode of experiencing wellness in the Western world in recent decades. Despite how widespread the practice is, there are still plent…
Astrological sources attribute Virgos with a quieter nature.
According to the Western Zodiac, from August 23rd until September 22nd, the sun will be in the astrological sign of Virgo. The period is sometimes referred to as the Maiden, and people born during this la…
It’s the back-to-school time of year!
As the summer winds down and kids start preparing to go back-to-school, parents everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief. While most moms and dads like having extra time with their little ones, the season can also wear o…
Beauty retailer gets negative attention with their plans to offer “starter witch kit”.
The fragrance company Pinrose recently provoked the ire of Wiccans and Indigenous people with a “starter witch kit” that it planned to offer through Sephora. An August …
Celebration of the vine in the month of September.
Recent years have seen a boom in regard to how many holidays are packed into each calendar year. “National Grilled Cheese Day,” “National Cat Day,” and “National Encouragement Day” get mixed in with mor…
The Heathenry movement is enjoying significant growth in the United States and Canada.
Contemporary Norse paganism is a few decades old. Some call it “Asatru,” a combination of two Old Norse words that together mean “belief or faith in the ancient gods.” Fo…