My Holidays – Amethyst’s Archive

I’m considering using these two vessels for my ancestor veneration altar next month. I want to fill the gourd-like one with black sand and use it to hold incense and the other will hold flowers throughout the time the altar is set up. I’m pretty happy with these guys so far and it’s just luckyContinue reading

Ancestors Master Post : The Mighty Dead & Beloved Dead

starstarrag: This is a collection of articles and information pertaining to Ancestral work with both The Beloved Dead (ancestors of blood, family, familiar ancestors) & The Mighty Dead (ancestors of spirit, witchcraft). The practices that surround working with the dead, benevolent necromancy, ancestral worship, and altars, and offerings. Who’s Who : Ancestors (Greenstag) Ancestral Practice, AltarsContinue reading “Ancestors Master Post : The Mighty Dead & Beloved Dead”

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What are your favorite ways to celebrate Halloween/Samhain/Your version of the Holiday? Do you have a different title for it? Any special altars, decorations, foods, or anything? I’m gathering ideas for my own holiday building and would love to hear about your own traditions and celebrations. ^_^

When you plan for or celebrate Ostara, what do you think about? What does the holiday mean to you? Or, conversely, what resources do you use when you prepare to celebrate and reflect upon the holiday?

Oh Ostara, how I adore thee. ^_^ I looove Ostara. So pale and bright and sweet. *dreamy sigh* Anywho… I like to think on new beginnings and a refresh of intent and purpose. I try to think on blooming flowers and eggs as a sign of creative fertility. (I don’t need sexual fertility, and I don’tContinue reading “When you plan for or celebrate Ostara, what do you think about? What does the holiday mean to you? Or, conversely, what resources do you use when you prepare to celebrate and reflect upon the holiday?”

Super sorry for not knowing this yet – do you celebrate any of the Wheel of the Year holidays, and/or would you enjoy asks on that topic?

There is absolutely no need to be sorry, Anon! No one has asked me this yet as far as I remember, and I’ve never posted about it. I celebrate a conglomeration of the Wheel and Christian holidays since my family and fiance are Christian. I’m actually in the process of making my own holiday calendar;Continue reading “Super sorry for not knowing this yet – do you celebrate any of the Wheel of the Year holidays, and/or would you enjoy asks on that topic?”