I Think The Winter And The Darkness Can Cause A Lot Of Unnecessary Suffering When We Are Trying To Force

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{Art by Julia Nikita}

The sabbats are holidays celebrated throughout the year on solstices, equinoxes, and the midpoints between them. These sabbats form the Wheel of the year.

There is a controversy surrounding the dates of these holidays, as people celebrate them all over the earth, not only in the northen hemisphere but in the southern too. 

One viewpoint is that the Sabbats should be celebrated as they were originally created to be… in other words, Samhain is October 31st, regardless of where you live. In the Southern Hemisphere, even though you are just gearing up to summer on October 31st, this perspective says that you celebrate the cleansing and releasing, the honouring of the dead just as you would if you lived in the Northern Hemisphere. The other viewpoint (the one I personally agree with) is that you should celebrate when you feel like the season corresponds with the holiday, in other words, your craft, your rules. So if you live in the southern hemisphere, you have the choice.

I’ll be writing the dates for each holiday starting with the northen hemisphere and then the dates that many people celebrate them in the southern hemisphere

🌲𝐘𝐔𝐋𝐄

{December 21st//June 21st}

Yule focuses on rebirth and renewal as the sun makes its way back to the earth. It’s all about new beginnings, reflection and embracing warmth. Much like Christmas, many celebrate with a feast, gift giving, being cosy and appreciating the good.

↟Nature: cedar, frankincense, myrrh, mistletoe, pine, birch, ivy.

↟Foods//flavours: ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, wintergreen, apple, dried fruit.

↟Stones: citrine, ruby, garnet, alexandrite, green tourmaline.

↟Activities: decorate your altar with incense associated with Yule, burn ash wood for prosperity, bake using Yule flavours like ginger or cinnamon, make wreathes to hang around the house, spend time with loved ones.

🕯️𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐂

{February 1st//August 1st}

Imbolc focuses on celebrating the nature that is preparing to grow and renewal, also known as “candlemas” and the “Feast of Pan”.

↟Nature: basil, blackberry, heather, celandine, iris, wisteria, vanilla, bay, yellow and white flowers.

↟Foods//flavours: pumpkin and sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, peppers, onions, spices, and herbal teas.

↟Stones: amethyst, bloodstone, garnet, ruby, onyx.

↟Activities: decorate with candles and sun decorations, go hiking, have a bonfire, bake foods with poppy seeds, and burn any leftover winter herbs.

🌼𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐀

{March 21st//September 21st}

Ostara focuses on manifesting creativity and love. As the days become longer, energy becomes stronger.

↟Nature: ash, alder, daffodil, honeysuckle, narcissus, primrose, violet, jasmine.

↟Foods//flavours: olives, maple syrup, honey, edible flowers, chocolate, pine nuts, nettle or lavender tea, local fruits and vegetables.

↟Stones: amethyst, rose quartz, moonstone.

↟Activities: gardening and planting seeds, bake breads with olives or honey for example, start new projects, talk to plants, do some painting, decorate with wildflowers.

🌰𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐄

{May 1st//November 1st}

Beltane focuses on fertility, love and abundance. Also known as “may day”, on this sabbat many celebrate with dancing, bonfires and many high energy activities, including enjoying themselves sexually with a partner or even conceiving children.

↟Nature: frankincense, lilac, ivy, marigold, woods, rose, thyme, mint, yarrow.

↟Foods//flavours: oats, leafy greens, fruits, breads, honey.

↟Stones: malachite, amber, fire opal, red jasper.

↟Activities: dance, decorate with florals and symbols of the sea, go to the beach, go hiking, have a bonfire, feast on fruits, vegetables and grains, laugh and let your hair down. And if you’re trying to conceive or simply would like to have sex, Beltane is a wonderful time to do so.

🦋𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐀

{June 21st//December 21st}

Litha focuses on growth and celebrating the longest day of the year and the sun, before the shorter days begin.

↟Nature: fern, yarrow, sage, rose, oak, mugwort, lavender, chamomile, myrrh, pine.

↟Foods//flavours: herbed bread, honey, sunflower seeds, iced herbal tea, lemon, vanilla.

↟Stones: lapis lazuli, amethyst, malachite, tiger’s eye.

↟Activities: make or buy a sun catcher, surround yourself with warm tones, watch the sunrise and sunset, make sun water, spend time outdoors, make use of herbs.

🌾𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐒//𝐋𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐇

{August 2nd//February 2nd}

Lammas, or lughnasadh focuses on celebrating the first of the three harvesting sabbats and taking time to really feel the positivity in different aspects of life.

↟Nature: cornstalks, heather, acacia flowers, hollyhock, oak leaves, wheat, myrtle, spices.

↟Food//flavours: grainy bread, corn, potatoes, nuts, blackberries, wine.

↟Stones: amber, agate, citrine, clear quartz, obsidian, tiger’s eye.

↟Activities: bake bread, make corn dolls, visit a sunflower field, spend time in nature, acknowledged what you are grateful for, journal.

🍁𝐌𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐍

{September 21st//March 21st}

Mabon focuses on honouring the change of the seasons, balance and peace.

↟Nature: sage, pine, marigold, thistle, acorns, milkweed, oak leaves, myrrh.

↟Food//flavours: cinnamon, nuts, beans, dark fruits, pies, soup, butterscotch.

↟Stones: citrine, carnelian, clear quartz, sapphire, yellow agate.

↟Activities: collect pine cones, donate food and old clothes, meditate, dry herbs, spend time with loved ones, speak to the nature around you.

🎃𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐍

{October 31st-November 1st//April 30th-May 1st}

Samhain focuses on celebrating life, and honouring those who are no longer with us.

↟Nature: heather, sage, pumpkins, straw, flax, patchouli, myrrh.

↟Foods//flavours: apples, cider, pumpkin, pies, soups, stews, potatoes, ginger.

↟Stones: amber, black obsidian, fossils, onyx, sandstone, bloodstones.

↟Activities: honour the deceased, spend time with family, make a hearty comforting meal, make or buy a scarecrow, spend time practicing divination.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐚𝐭

↟Do a tarot reading relevant to that sabbat.

↟Spend time in the moonlight, charging your crystals and tarot cards, as well as meditating.

↟Bake something using at least one traditional food of that sabbat to share with others.

↟Sage cleanse your living space and any of your magickal items.

↟Write down how you’re feeling and how you’d like to feel in the weeks to come.

Liminal Spaces in Witchcraft

First of all, what is a liminal space? A liminal space refers to a place or time that is in a period of transition between two phases. These are usually places where reality feels altered because you are neither moving forward or backward, like a rest stop. The word liminal originates from the Latin word limens, meaning threshold. These places often give off a sense that time stands still and that you are experiencing some sort of reality shift. 

        In magic and witchcraft these spaces are considered to be the boundary between our world and the other, it is known as “the in-between”. These places are considered areas of great magic because it is believed this is where the veil is thin. These places are great for divination, spirit work, meditation and astral travel; they are ideal for hedge witchcraft.

Times & Spaces of Liminality:

crossroads manmade or natural

river, creek or lake shores/ beaches

hallway/corridor/stairwells/landings/doorways

graveyards

dawn, dusk, afternoon, midnight

valleys

forest glades

many more!

      Samhain/Halloween is considered the best time to communicate with spirits and faeries because of its liminality, it is a time of transition between autumn and winter. Irish folklore tells that this is the day faeries and ghosts come out to play because of the veil thinning. The equinoxes and sabbats like Beltane and Imbolc are also days of liminality because the time of day and night are equal (equinoxes) or it is a transition between seasons.  

       Mental states of liminality are also times of spirit communication. While being in a meditative state we are in a state of transition between our concious and sub-concious minds, this is where we sometimes experience astral projection or messages from spirits. People often experience spirit while falling asleep because this is another state of liminality. 

     In my craft I often practice in liminality in order to connect with the faerie realms.

-Moonlight 🌙

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What is Ostara?

Ostara is a lesser sabbat that marks the official arrival of spring and takes place on the spring equinox, around March 20-21 in the Northern Hemisphere and September 20-23 in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s the moment when day and night are of equal length, symbolizing balance before the days begin to grow longer and light overcomes darkness. This is a time of renewal, fertility, and new beginnings, making it perfect for fresh starts and setting intentions for the season ahead.

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The Legend of Ostara

According to a legend, Ostara is celebrated in honor of the Germanic goddess of the dawn and spring. The story goes that she once found a bird injured by the cold of winter. To save it, she transformed it into a hare, but the hare retained its ability to lay eggs. As a sign of gratitude, the hare painted and gifted eggs to the goddess, which is why eggs remain a central symbol of Ostara today. (1883, H. Krebs)

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Goddess Eostre

Eostre, also known as Ostara, is the Germanic goddess of spring, fertility, and renewal. Her name is linked to the word "east" and the rising dawn, and some believe it means "Radiant Dawn." Eostre represents the spirit of spring and the return of fertility to the earth. Her arrival was traditionally celebrated with flowers, singing, bell ringing, and the lighting of new fires at dawn. She is often described as a beautiful young woman with flowers woven into her hair, accompanied by her consort and also her sacred animal, a hare. Sometimes he appears as a full-grown man, other times as a small rabbit cradled in her arms. Together, they bring eggs, a powerful symbol of the earth’s rebirth and fertility.

There isn’t much information about Eostre, but she is mentioned in the writings of an 8th-century monk, Venerable Bede. He recorded that the pagan Anglo-Saxons of medieval Northumbria held festivals in her honor during the month of April. Other than this, we don’t know much about how she was worshiped in ancient times. However, by the 19th century, she had become an important figure in German folklore, appearing in literature, paintings, and stories. She is often depicted as a youthful maiden adorned with flowers, symbolizing nature’s renewal after winter.

Some ancient festivals are said to have honored her with offerings of flowers, eggs, and feasts, welcoming the warmth and life she brings. Venerable Bede documented these traditions around the year 700 CE while traveling through Europe, recording pagan customs for the Catholic Church. The Church later attempted to shift the focus from Eostre to the resurrection of Jesus, but many ancient traditions remained deeply rooted. Eventually, instead of trying to erase them, the Church adapted and merged the two celebrations, renaming their spring festival “Easter” as a way to unite both traditions.

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The Symbolism of The Painted Eggs

Eggs have long been a symbol of fertility, renewal, and the emergence of new life. Many cultures have used painted eggs in their spring festivals, from ancient Egyptians and Persians to European pagans. In the context of Ostara, eggs represent the potential for new beginnings and the fertility of the land as it awakens from winter. Decorating eggs is a tradition that has continued for centuries, carrying the magic of transformation and the blessings of abundance for the coming season.

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Magic Correspondences

Planets: Mars

Season: Spring

Element: Air

Time of the Day: Dawn, Early Morning

Tarot: The High Priestess, The Emperor, Sevend of Wands, Justice

Colors: All pastel colors, yellow, green, pink, blue, brown

Herbs: Sorrel, Mint, Rosemary, Ginger, Irish Moss, Tansy, Woodruff, Wood Betony, Star Anise, Catnip

Fruits: Strawberries, Tangerine, Bananas, Lemon, Grapefruit, Apple, Orange, Mulberries, Kiwi

Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus, Carrots, Spring Onions, Garlic, Wild Nettles, Mushrooms

Crystals: Aquamarine, Jasper, Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, Moonstone. Amazonite

Runes: Teiwaz, Ehwaz, Berkana

Trees: Birch, Rowan, Dogwood, Ash, Alder

Godesses: Eostre, Freyja, Aphrodite, Isis, Hecate, Demeter, Gaia, Athena, Astarte, Minerva, Cybele, The Morrigan

Gods: Mars, Ares, Apollo, Pan, Cernunnos, Tyr, Odin, Osiris, Dagda, Adonis

Dragon: Grael, Sairys

Flowers: Daffodil, Hyacinth, Daisy, Tulips, Clover, Crocus, Violet, Rose, Jasmine, Lilac, Honeysuckle

Animals: Hare, Rabbit, Chicks, Lamb, Butterfly, Robin, Bee, Snake. Deer, Wolf

Magical Powers: Balance, Renewal, Action, New Beginnings, Hope, New Possibilities, Fertility, Rebirth

Symbols: Rabbits, Eggs, Flowers, Bees, Birds and Nests, Butterflies, Flower Crowns, Seeds

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Activities to do:

🐰 Decorate your space with Ostara symbols like eggs, bunnies, baby chicks etc.

🐣 Start planting seeds in your garden.

🐰 Buy or pick fresh flowers and place them in your home.

🐣 Paint some eggs. Use simple colors or add sigils, runes, symbols or anything you want to attract.

🐰 If you have a farm or a garden, it's the perfect time to buy and raise baby chicks! <3

🐣 Enjoy a festive meal to celebrate both Ostara and Spring Equinox.

🐰 Do some painting or other creative activities.

🐣 Do a deep spring cleaning, you rearrange your furniture for a fresh start.

🐰 Clean up your garden.

🐣 Leave seeds in your garden for birds.

🐰 Spend time in nature and look for the first signs of spring.

🐣 Make a list of goals to accomplish before spring ends.

🐰 Burn some incense to cleanse your space.

🐣 Make special Ostara candles with seasonal colors or herbs.

🐰 Do a tarot, rune, or pendulum reading in the morning of Ostara.

🐣 Try an Ostara guided meditation to connect with the celebration.

🐰 Honor Goddess Eostre with offerings or prayers.

🐣 Make an Ostara magickal jar

🐰 Wear clothing or jewelry in Ostara colors.

🐣 Try new recipes, especially with eggs and carrots.

🐰 Drink some tea and relax.

🐣 Read about Ostara and its traditions.

🐰 Make a flower crown for yourself or a loved one.

🐣 Try colorful makeup inspired by spring.

🐰 Dye eggs naturally or try flower prints on them.

🐣 Make friendship bracelets and share them with your loved ones.

🐰 Spend time with animals and connect with their energy.

🐣 Host an Ostara picnic or dinner with friends or family.

🐰 Plant your dream garden or buy new flower seeds.

🐣 Try aromatherapy with fresh scents (spring flowers).

🐰 Plan an egg hunt for fun with friends or family.

🐣 Connect with deities associated with Ostara and spring.

🐰 Worship your deities and honor Goddess Eostre.

🐣 Paint your nails in pastel colors.

🐰 Decorate your altar with Ostara symbols and colorful ribbons.

🐣 Try new activities, change routines, and care for yourself!

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Food and Drinks:

Anything that has eggs! omelet, deviled eggs, stuffed eggs, carrot cake, braided bread, honey pastries, lamb, ham, fish, green vegetables, asparagus, goat cheese, sheep cheese, cow milk cheese, goat milk, sheep milk, cow milk, seasonal fruits, orange juice, tangerine juice, homemade carrot juice, dishes garnished with parsley, sweet egg tarts, muffins, carrot muffins, waffles, hot cross buns, herbal tea, mint, salads garnished with edible flowers, lemon, lemon bread, violet flower cake, lavender cake, brownies, preserves from last season, apples, yogurt, mozzarella, chocolate cake.

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useful sources: Wicca: A Modern Guide To Witchcraft & Magick; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World by Judika Illes

gifs credit: Pinterest

tips♡🐇🌼

Baby witch tips from other witches

This is yet another collection of posts, this time with tips for beginner witches, all of witch I think are pretty reputable and helpful. Do with these what you will <3

tips for beginner witches - @ecailledeluna

super simple kitchen witch tricks - @hallow-witxh

colours meaning - @witchaliya

candles - @hallow-witxh

ritual ingredients - @androgynouswitch

simple crystal uses - @hallow-witxh

everyday witchy things - @petriquartz-occultshop

manifesting tips - @carmensapientia

grimoire ideas - @spectral-pisces

moon water tips - @hallow-witxh

what is samhain? - @coinandcandle

wheel of the year - @the-clever-cupboard

what do crystals actually do - @arcanas-grimoire

how to spot fake crystals - @petriquartz-occultshop

what harms crystals - @themirroredmoon

do spell components matter? - @30000-bees-in-a-pointed-hat

free online witchcraft books - @breelandwalker

This is just the stuff I've found so far, this is in no way an exhaustive list. And above all, please remember to do your research, don't believe everything you see online, and trust your gut. If something seems weird or sus, IT PROBABLY IS. Ok, sweet water and light laughter till next we meet <3

Catherine Deneuve in Donkey Skin 1970

Das Wildschwein symbolisiert als keltisches Krafttier Tapferkeit, Kampfgeist und Schutz 🐗

In alten Zeiten wurde das Wildschwein nicht nur wegen seiner physischen Stärke und seines Mutes während der Jagd bewundert, sondern auch als heiliges Tier verehrt, das eng mit der Erdmutter und der Fruchtbarkeit der Natur verbunden ist.

Die Kelten sahen im Wildschwein eine Manifestation der Kraft des Kriegers und des Durchsetzungsvermögen. Es wurde oft in Geschichten und Legenden als Beschützer der Wälder und ihrer Geheimnisse dargestellt.

In der keltischen Geschichte wird das Wildschwein häufig zusammen mit Kriegern und Göttern abgebildet, was seine Bedeutung als Symbol der Macht und des Schutzes unterstreicht.

Für diejenigen, die sich vom Wildschwein angezogen fühlen, mag es eine Einladung sein, die eigenen inneren Stärken zu erkunden, den Mut zu finden, sich Unbekanntem zu stellen, und die Führung zu übernehmen, wenn der Weg vor uns ungewiss ist...

𝖂𝖆𝖑𝖕𝖚𝖗𝖌𝖎𝖘𝖓𝖆𝖈𝖍𝖙 – 𝖌𝖆𝖓𝖟 𝖔𝖍𝖓𝖊 𝖈𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖑𝖎𝖈𝖍𝖊 𝕸𝖆𝖊𝖗𝖈𝖍𝖊𝖓!

Beltane, das Fest zum Sommeranfang, wurde in vielen Teilen Europas gefeiert, und war somit und aufgrund seines heidnischen Ursprungs, der Kirche ein Dorn im Auge. Es wurde die Lüge verbreitet, dass es sich bei den Feiernden um Hexen handele, die sich mit dem Teufel verbündeten. Die bevorzugten Plätze der Feiernden waren erhöht, sprich Hügel oder Felsen. Die großen Feuer, die traditionell entzündet wurden, dienten angeblich zur besseren Orientierung für jene, die sich auf fliegenden Besen oder Mistgabeln zum Festort begaben, um sich mit verschiedenen Mitteln zu berauschen und ausgelassen, um das Feuer herum, tanzend zu feiern.

Den Abschluss des Festes bildete angeblich, die Vermählung einer jeden Hexe mit dem Teufel, der Kennzeichnung mit einem Hexenmahl und dem damit einhergehenden Erlangen böser magischer Kräfte. Die Hexen, die mit dem Bocksbeinigen Herrn der Finsternis Unzucht getrieben hatten, konnten nun Flugsalbe aus den Leibern Neugeborener kochen, das Vieh und Gesinde mit tödlichen Flüchen belegen und die Ernte verhageln, so die Lehre der geistlichen Obrigkeit.

Eine in diesem Zusammenhang sehr bekannte und besondere mystische Stätte ist der Brocken im Harz, auch genannt Blocksberg.

Durch diese Diffamierung und durch Androhung hoher Strafen, versuchte man die Beteiligung der Menschen am Fest von Beltane zu verhindern. Wer offiziell als Hexe benannt wurde oder im Verdacht stand sich mit dem Teufel zu verbrüdern, wurde aus der Gemeinde verbannt. Die Häuser der Geächteten kennzeichnete man mit Kreidemalen.

Parallel dazu setzte die Kirche die heilige Walpurga als Schutzpatronin für Bäuerinnen und Mägde ein, die sie vor dem Bösen beschützen sollte. Daher erhielt der Abend bzw. die Nacht vor dem 1. Mai ihren Namen: Walpurgisnacht. Die heilige Walpurga hat also mit dem Brauchtum und den mythologischen Wurzeln dieses Festes inhaltlich nichts zu tun.

Interpretation unserer Ahnen

Über die eigentlichen Abläufe ist in der heutigen Zeit nur sehr wenig bekannt, was nahezu ausschließlich im Zusammenhang mit der Christianisierung Europas steht. Viele der alten Bräuche wurden “neu” interpretiert, verteufelt oder gar völlig abgeschafft. Ähnlich gestaltet es sich mit diesem Frühlingsfest. Es gibt mittlerweile sehr viele unterschiedliche Überlieferungen bzw. Erläuterungen.

Fest steht bisweilen, dass das Datum, also die Nacht vom 30. April zum 1. Mai nicht in jedem Fall korrekt ist. Dies liegt daran, dass unsere Ahnen keine festgelegten Kalender besaßen, wie es heute der Fall ist. Man orientierte sich vielmehr an dem Verlauf des Mondes.

Holla, Freya, Wallburg-die Göttin des blühenden Monats Mai:

die Herkunft des Namens könnte von Wald-Burga abzuleiten sein, was soviel wie „Schutz des Waldes“ heißen soll. Was auf eine Erd-, bzw. Waldgöttin hinweisen könnte.

Die Figur der Walburg könnte auch auf eine germanische Seherin aus dem 2. Jahrhundert hinweisen, die dem Volksstamm der Semnoninnen angehörte und Waluburg geheißen haben soll.

Auf griechischen Tonscherben ist eine „Waluburg Semnoni Sibylla“ erwähnt, übersetzt „Waluburg, die Seherin der Semnonen“. Die Silbe „wal“ würde in diesem Fall auf das Wort „walus“ verweisen ,den Stab oder Zauberstab, ein wichtiges Attribut dieser Seherinnen. Es könnte auch an „Vala” angelehnt sein, der Bezeichnung für die germanischen Zauberinnen oder Seherinnen, auch Völva, die nordgermanische „Allwissende“.

Walaruna ist ein Eigenname und heißt „die Seherin, die die Geheimnisse kennt“. Ein weiterer wichtiger Anknüpfungspunkt sind die Walküren, die ja auch das „Wala“ in ihrer ersten Silbe haben.

Der Walburg-Kult, vor allem jener vom 30. April auf den 1. Mai („Walpurgisnacht“) war so tief verwurzelt, dass sie ( wie viele andere Göttinnen auch ) von christlichen Kirchenvätern vereinnahmt wurde.

Durch eine fadenscheinige Heiligsprechung wurde aus ihr eine Heilige namens Walpurga, die im achten Jahrhundert als Äbtissin ein Doppelkloster geleitet haben soll. Interessanterweise soll dieses Kloster ausgerechnet in „Heidenheim“ gewesen sein. Allerdings gibt es keinerlei zeitgenössische Berichte über die Lebens- oder Amtszeit dieser heilig gesprochenen Äbtissin Walpurga.

Neuheidnische Interpretation

Im Asatru oder auch Neuheidentum ist die “Walpurgisnacht” das Fest der Fruchtbarkeit. Da man nicht zwei ganze Monate feiern konnte, vereinfachte man die Feierlichkeit, indem man stellvertretend am 30. April und am 1. Mai feierte. Und so ist es von jeher Brauch, in den Mai hineinzufeiern oder in den Mai hineinzutanzen. Die Nacht des Wünschens und der Tag danach, an dem sich die Wünsche erfüllen. Das der Tag, an dem der Nachwuchs geboren wird (an dem sich der Herzenswunsch erfüllt) ein arbeitsfreier Feiertag ist, versteht sich in diesem Selbstverständnis von alleine. Denn die Wünsche, auf die einen ganzen Monat lang hingearbeitet wurden, haben sich ja erfüllt. Also Grund zum Feiern! Hier liegt die Tradition des arbeitsfreien 1. Mai begründet, der in Wirklichkeit ein heidnischer Festtag ist.

Der erste Mai ist sozusagen das „Große Geburtstagsfest der Natur”, hier wird alles Leben (sichtbar) wiedergeboren. Wal-Purga, das große Geburtsfest, ist also neben dem Sonnengeburtstagsfest (am 21.12.) also ein weiteres großes „Geburtsfest”, und meint in dieser Sinnbedeutung die Kindsgeburt als solche. Die ganze Natur feiert heute ihren Geburtstag, die Küken, wie die Katzen, die Kälber, wie die Menschen!

Mit Hexen und der darauf folgenden Hexenverbrennung hat dieser Feiertag offenkundig wenig zu tun, dies war, wie üblich eine weitere Umdichtung um die alten heidnischen Feste der Fruchtbarkeit in Vergessenheit geraten zu lassen oder wie oben bereits erwähnt, schlichtweg zu “verteufeln”! So hatte man im weiteren geschichtlichen Verlauf, auch die Möglichkeit das Aufblühen oder wiedereinführen solcher Feste unter dem Zeichen “des Bösen” zu verhindern.

Quelle: Germanitas Othala 

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