Symbols of Luciad

The brave and trembling snowdrop, the fragile crescent moon and the flickering light of the candle symbolize the birth of the Daughter's own light. Luciad, also known as the Feast of Lights, celebrates Her vow to take the light of the Divine even into the lowest and darkest places of manifestation, bringing hope to every lost creature. Continue reading about Luciad

Symbols of Luciad

The brave and trembling snowdrop, the fragile crescent moon and the flickering light of the candle symbolize the birth of the Daughter's own light. Luciad, also known as the Feast of Lights, celebrates Her vow to take the light of the Divine even into the lowest and darkest places of manifestation, bringing hope to every lost creature. Continue reading about Luciad

Tamala: The Last Mystery

The three-day fire festival of Tamala brings to an end the Mysteries of Life season, celebrating the most mysterious of those mysteries: the mystery of death. Reminders of death – memento mori – are seen in carved lanterns, sugar skull candy, and dangling skeletons and ghosts, though the atmosphere of the festival is notably upbeat and even exciting. Read about the inner meaning of Tamala

Tamala: The Last Mystery

The three-day fire festival of Tamala brings to an end the Mysteries of Life season, celebrating the most mysterious of those mysteries: the mystery of death. Reminders of death – memento mori – are seen in carved lanterns, sugar skull candy, and dangling skeletons and ghosts, though the atmosphere of the festival is notably upbeat and even exciting. Read about the inner meaning of Tamala

Hail, Queen of Heaven!

May Day is the Festival of the Queen of Heaven, celebrated with flowers and dancing and the coronation of the Queen of the May. Queen of Heaven is an ancient title reflecting an archetypal reality that the human heart readily responds to. The image here is the Chinese Queen of Heaven, Mazu, who has statues and temples all over the world. Read all about May Day