Throughout history, the idea of the witch’s garden has captivated imaginations and whispered through folklore, literature, and oral...

When the winter solstice paints the Andes in its longest shadows, a centuries-old celebration bursts back to life with color, music, and...

Midsummer Day, celebrated annually on June 24th, marks a period steeped in history and folklore. While it may not be as widely recognized...

When the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and daylight stretches into the evening hours, we find ourselves at the heart of...

On June 18, 2025, the sky will reveal the Last Quarter Moon, the final major phase before the Moon begins its next cycle. This lunar...

When most people think of Roman festivals, they imagine wild revelry, feasting, and pageantry—but not every sacred day in ancient Rome...

As the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and daylight lingers into the evening, there’s something undeniably magical about the...

The Dipolieia was an ancient Athenian festival deeply rooted in the city's religious and agricultural traditions. Celebrated annually on...

The full moon in June, often called the Strawberry Moon, holds layers of meaning that span the scientific, agricultural, astrological,...

The ancient Greek world was filled with festivals, each honoring a god or goddess and reflecting societal values and religious beliefs....

Let’s take a little trip back in time—no passport required—to ancient Rome. While everyone knows about the big festivals like Saturnalia...

On June 3, 2025, skywatchers will witness the Moon in one of its most symbolic phases: the First Quarter Moon. This halfway mark between...

Hello friends, If you’ve been following along with my newsletters and blog updates, today’s news won’t come as a surprise—but that...

When we think about ancient Athens, what usually comes to mind are grand debates, marble statues, and the golden age of philosophy. But...

When you think of ancient Greece, you probably picture towering temples, epic heroes, and gods hurling thunderbolts. But tucked away in...

In the shadowed corners of ancient Greece, where superstition intertwined with daily life, the last night of each lunar month was...

A Time for Intention, Curiosity, and Rebirth On May 26, 2025, at 11:01 p.m. Eastern Time, the night sky welcomes a powerful New Moon in...

Keeping this super brief as I have a deadline... I've talked about it, and now they are here. The new benefits for my patrons are finally...

Among the many religious observances of ancient Athenian religious life, Plynteria  stood out as a solemn and mysterious festival...

Among the many religious and civic traditions of ancient Athens, Kallynteria  (Greek: Καλλυντήρια) remains a lesser-known but important...