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Many Neopagans follow the Wiccan tradition, a modern form of witchcraft that prioritizes honoring nature, celebrating the cycles of the seasons, and connecting with the divine. In Wiccan practice, various festivals and celebrations are observed throughout the year to mark important moments in the natural and spiritual calendar. These festivities, known as Sabbats, are typically eight in number and are divided into two main categories: the Greater Sabbats and the Lesser Sabbats. The Greater Sabbats consist of four major celebrations: Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane, and Lammas. Samhain, also known as Halloween, is observed on October 31st and marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. Imbolc, celebrated on February 2nd, symbolizes the arrival of spring, with candles and fires lit to represent the returning light.

After absorbing the description and its various parts, the first thing I did was start looking for pictures of lotuses and collecting them. The second thing I did was start reading more about lotuses only to find out that most of the images I'd collected were of waterlilies and not lotuses (the two major points of difference being: 1) that waterlily leaves float on the water's surface and lotus leaves tend to be above the water; and 2) that lotus flowers have a different structure in their center than waterlilies do that includes a seedpod). So back to looking for pictures of actual lotuses this time. Once I'd gotten enough of those, I started pondering the metal leaves. For this, I grabbed some wire and aluminum foil. I sculpted leaves out of the foil, taped them to wire and stuck them in the ground in my backyard so they were facing lots of greenery, then photographed them with the appropriate light. Additionally, I dug out a Christmas ornament we own that is a silver maple leave and photographed it in the same setting.

I thought it might be interesting to restrict the metal in the leaves to only the leaf veins and stems, leaving the rest of the leaf to the normal, green, organic variety. It s like trying to argue with someone over which cast of Saturday Night Live was definitively the best if you even believe there is such a thing in the first place.

Imbolc, celebrated on February 2nd, symbolizes the arrival of spring, with candles and fires lit to represent the returning light. Beltane, taking place on May 1st, celebrates the peak of spring and the fertility of the earth. Lammas, occurring on August 1st, marks the first harvest and the beginning of the autumn season.

The Sketches of Black Lotus

I have been writing for a few years on the joy of collecting art. Seeing a work of creation that has both intention and your own ascribed meaning to it adds warmth to your everyday experience. It is adding beauty to the world, and keeping the creation working, that is, being appreciated and seen is an effort in advocacy for art.

In the past, I have argued that what makes something art is the act of intending to make art.

As anything can be art due to Duchamp and many others ascribing meaning to things from fountains to spinning wheels, what it boils down to is the act of a creator intending something to be art, and as such, creates meaning, creates art.

The main element of art is the impact of the viewer, less the thing itself. If a creator explains their intent, it becomes art. The gap between creating an art, and what an individual takes away from a given art is the art experience. That pressure, or tension, creates significance and Art is made when people see the space between as how the art impacts them more or less than whatever the art item may be.

The fine art community struggles with illustration as the intention is not chosen by the artist. It is often known as art without a soul. Its intention is to fulfill a need of another. The artist is making a thing, a craft item, instead of making meaning out of nothing. In context, a Magic card without art, without mechanics is just a frame. It is a blank canvas that an artist needs to fill with necessary elements to make a whole purpose, a whole concept. What makes Magic attractive or marketable is the art, not the mathematical part of the game.

However, when removed from the frame, Magic card art illustrations change meaning. Their intention is to refer, and nostalgia and warm glowy feelings can be had by viewers.

Zero Magic paintings are currently in a museum accessioned collection. This will soon change, and will do so in the near future. The meaning of an Alpha art, for example, has had collectors seek them out as of late, with only a handful still in original artist's or descendant's hands.

As the game reaches year thirty, forty, and beyond, we can hope the major works, the art everyone wishes to see, will be accessioned into museums. I carry an internal list of what I believe will make it in first and at the top of that list are artworks that transcend gameplay. Black Lotus is on that list.

I'm here today to make an announcement on that front.

The Lesser Sabbats, also known as the solstices and equinoxes, include Ostara, Litha, Mabon, and Yule. Ostara, celebrated around March 20th, marks the spring equinox and the balance between light and dark. Litha, observed on June 21st, is the summer solstice and signifies the longest day of the year. Mabon, taking place around September 21st, is the autumn equinox, highlighting the balance between day and night. Yule, celebrated on December 21st, coincides with the winter solstice, marking the longest night of the year. During these festive occasions, Wiccans come together to perform rituals, spells, and other sacred activities to honor and connect with the natural world, their deities, and their own spiritual growth. Each Sabbat has its unique customs, such as costumes and divination practices during Samhain or the creation of floral wreaths during Beltane. Wiccan festivities are not only a time for religious observance but also for community building. Many Wiccans gather in covens, circles, or public events to celebrate together, share knowledge, and foster a sense of belonging. In these settings, rituals are often performed collectively, with participants taking on specific roles and invoking the energies and spirits associated with the Sabbat. Overall, the neopagan festivities in Wiccan tradition provide adherents with opportunities to connect with nature, celebrate the changing seasons, and deepen their spiritual practice. These celebrations serve as important markers in the Wiccan calendar, fostering a sense of connection to the earth, the divine, and the wider Wiccan community..

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