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Pagan Festivals and Events

Pagan Spirit Gathering - Jun 17, 2012 to Jun 24, 2012

Celebrate Summer Solstice at the Pagan Spirit Gathering (PSG) at Stonehouse Park, near Earlville, IL. PSG is open to long-time practitioners as well as newcomers of a wide range of Nature religion traditions, including Wiccan, Contemporary Pagan, Druidic, Heathen, Celtic, Baltic, Greco-Roman, Isian, Shamanic, Hermetic, Animistic, Egyptian, Native American, Afro-Carribean, Taoist, Pantheistic, Ecofeminist, and Nature Mystic. Visit the Pagan Spirit Gathering website for more information.

Pagan Pride Day - Sep 01, 2012 to Sep 30, 2012

Pagan Pride Day (month of September) is celebrated World Wide to raise awareness and to foster pride in our Pagan Identity. Visit the Pagan Pride website to find your local area Pagan Celebration.

Astrological Sign

Taurus (The Second House of the Zodiac)

Taurus If you where born between April 20 and May 20 your astrological sign is Taurus.  Taurus are dependable, persistent, loyal, patient and generous.  Taurus can also be stubborn, lazy, possessive, materialistic and self-indulgent.  There is a lot more to the Astrological house of Tarus however.  Learn more about Taurus

Pagan, Wiccan, Druid Advice, Tips and Tricks


Ten Things to Take to a Pagan Festival

If you are attending any type of Pagan festival there are certain things you should take with you depending on what type of an event it is. Whether it’s an afternoon event with potluck dinner or a week-long celebration in the woods there are ten items at a minimum, that will help to ensure that you have a good time and get the most benefit out of the celebration. The ten things you’ll want to remember next time you go to a Pagan festival are:

  • Your Magical Tools
  • An Offering for the Altar
  • A Dish to Share
  • A Chair or Blanket to Sit On
  • An Understanding of Basic Ritual Format
  • Notebook and Pen
  • A Watch
  • Camping Gear and Personal Items
  • A Donation of Time or Money
  • A Positive Attitude and an Open Mind

Daily Influence

Influence for Sunday (Sunnudagr, Sun's Day)

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Every day of the week has its own specific planet related energy.  Sometimes gearing specific acts towards these days will be more effective than not.

Planet: Sun
Colors: Yellow, Gold, Orange
Element: Fire
Number: 6
Plant: Rosemary
Energy: General success, business partnerships, business ventures, promotions and professional success.

Spells of many kinds may be done on Sunday, the Sun giving energy to them all, but best for healing and success. Spells for physical strength, obtaining goals, illumination, and initiating any magickal activity.

Day to work on friendships, happiness, mental or physical health.

Pagan, Wiccan, Druid Sabbats (Holidays)


Next Sabbat - Midsummer (June 21 or 22)

Relative Deities: Mother Earth, Father Sun, the fey and fairy people
Relative Herbs: Rue, roses, vervain, trefoil, St. John’s Wort, chamomile, lavender, mugwort
Relative Stones: Amethyst, malachite, golden topaz, opal, quartz crystal, azurite-malachite, lapis lazuli

Midsummer, also known as Summer Solstice, Litha or St. John’s Day celebrates the first day of summer and the longest day of the year. The Goddess becomes Mother Earth and the God takes His place as Father Sun. The two know work together for a green and fertile Earth. This festival celebrates sharing, giving, kindness and helping one another. Also, our fairy friends (lightening bugs) are busy laboring over our hearts, spiritual gardens helping guide us so that we are performing nice acts for others (they make it easy for us). With this in mind, we must also honor Midsummer Night.