Pagan Celebrations of Wicca Practitioners: Wicca practitioners, who follow the modern pagan religion of Wicca, celebrate a variety of festivals throughout the year that align with the changing seasons and the cycles of nature. These celebrations, also known as Sabbats, hold great significance in the Wiccan tradition and allow practitioners to connect with the earth and its energies. The Wheel of the Year, a central concept in Wicca, consists of eight Sabbats that are celebrated throughout the year. Each Sabbat marks a different point in the agricultural and lunar calendar and carries its own unique meaning and rituals. The first Sabbat, known as Samhain, is celebrated on October 31st and is considered the Wiccan New Year. It is a time to honor and remember deceased loved ones, as well as to celebrate the thinning of the veil between the physical and spiritual realms.
It is a time to honor and remember deceased loved ones, as well as to celebrate the thinning of the veil between the physical and spiritual realms. Yule, celebrated on the winter solstice, marks the return of the sun and the lengthening of days. It is a time of renewal and rebirth, symbolized by the lighting of candles and the decorating of trees.
[Qoo News] Project Sekai Adds New Song “magic number” Created by Seiyuu Kento Itō on Sept 1! Unit Songs by Luna & Picon Confirmed!
Project Sekai Colorful Stage ft. Hatsune Miku mobile rhythm game will add the new song “magic number”, co-created by seiyuu Kento Ito and OSTER project, on September 1. Vocaloid song creator *Luna and Picon are also confirmed to provide original unit songs for the game.
▍ Original Song “magic number”
Aoyagi Toya’s seiyuu Kento Ito joins hands with VOCALOID music producer OSTER project to create the original song “magic number”. The song will feature a Virtual Singer Ver. performed by Hatsune Miku and is playable in the game from September 1. A 2D MV will also be streamed later.
▍ New Unit Songs by *Luna and Picon
Vocaloid song creators *Luna and Picon are confirmed to provide original unit songs for Leo/need and Nightcord at 25:00. The songs will be playable in the game and details will be revealed later.
▍ New Playable Songs
Yuukisan’s Cutlery (カトラリー) will be added to the game as a playable song. The song will have a Sekai Ver. performed by Kanade Yoisaki (CV: Tomori Kusunoki), and Mafuyu Asahina (CV: Rui Tanabe), and Hatsune Miku, as well as a Virtual Singer Ver. performed only by Hatsune Miku. A solo version/ Another ver. for Kanade and Mafuyu respectively will be available in the Shop.
▍ Birthday Virtual Live
The date for the Birthday Virtual Live of Mizuki Akiyama, Hatsune Miku and Emu Otori has been revealed. The schedule is as follows;
Mizuki Akiyama: Aug 27, 2021 (Fri), 0:00～23:00
Hatsune Miku: Aug 31, 2021(Tue), 0:00～23:00
Emu Otori: Sept 9, 2021 (Thur), 0:00～23:00
▍ Ren’ai Saiban 2D MV
A new 2D MV for the Sekai Ver. of Ren’ai Saiban (恋愛裁判) will start streaming on August 26.
▍ Vivibus Archive #2
The Vivibus Archive #2 will be streamed on the official Youtube channel on August 30. The programme will feature the behind-the-scenes practice time of Vivid BAD SQUAD’s members Akito Shinonome and Aoyagi Toya. They will practice Dramaturgy (ドラマツルギー) created by Eve.
▍ Voice Drama Confirmed
In celebration of the Youtube Channel getting 250,000 subscribers, the special voice drama of the 5 in-game units will be streamed in September.
▍ 1st Anniversary Live Stream
Project Sekai will celebrate its 1st anniversary on September 30. A special live stream will broadcast on September 3 at 20:00 [JPT] to preview the 1st Anniversary Event.
▍ Project Sekai Anniversary Festa 2021
A major event Project Sekai Anniversary Festa 2021 will be held on September 25 and 26 at Makuhari Messe. Project Sekai Championship 2021 Autumn will also be held in the event. Details about the event will be revealed in the live stream on September 3.
Vocaloid song creators *Luna and Picon are confirmed to provide original unit songs for Leo/need and Nightcord at 25:00. The songs will be playable in the game and details will be revealed later.
Imbolc, celebrated on February 2nd, marks the first signs of spring and the awakening of the earth. It is a time to honor the goddess Brigid and to acknowledge new beginnings and creativity. Ostara, celebrated on the spring equinox, is a time of balance and fertility. It is associated with the goddess Ostara, whose symbol is the hare, and is marked by the decorating of eggs and the planting of seeds. Beltane, celebrated on May 1st, marks the beginning of summer and is a time of fertility and abundance. It is a celebration of life and love, often marked by the weaving of Maypoles and the lighting of bonfires. Litha, celebrated on the summer solstice, marks the peak of the sun's power and the longest day of the year. It is a time of celebration and gratitude, as well as a time to honor the god and goddess. Lammas, celebrated on August 1st, is the first harvest festival and a time to give thanks for the abundance of the earth. It is a time of reflection and gratitude for the fruits of one's labor. Mabon, celebrated on the autumn equinox, marks the second harvest and the beginning of the darker half of the year. It is a time to give thanks for the bountiful harvest and to prepare for the coming winter. These pagan celebrations of Wicca practitioners offer a spiritual connection to the cycles of nature and the changing seasons. They provide opportunities for reflection, gratitude, and celebration, allowing practitioners to deepen their connection with the earth and its energies..
Reviews for "Litha: The Summer Solstice Celebration in Wicca and Paganism"
1. John - 1 star
I found "Pagan Celebrations of Wicca Practitioners" to be a complete waste of time. The book lacks any kind of substantial information and instead focuses on outdated rituals and practices that have little relevance in today's world. The author seems more interested in romanticizing Wicca rather than providing any concrete information or guidance. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking to learn about Wicca or pagan celebrations.
2. Lucy - 2 stars
While I appreciate the author's attempt to shed light on Pagan celebrations, I found this book to be lacking in depth and substance. It felt more like a shallow overview rather than a detailed exploration of Wicca practices. Additionally, I felt that the book relied too heavily on personal anecdotes and lacked proper research or references. Overall, I was left disappointed and would not recommend this book as a reliable source for learning about pagan celebrations.
3. Mark - 2 stars
"Pagan Celebrations of Wicca Practitioners" failed to meet my expectations. The book lacked organization and clarity, making it difficult to follow along and understand the content. The author also seemed to make many assumptions about the reader's prior knowledge of Wicca, leaving newcomers like me confused and frustrated. I was hoping for a comprehensive guide to pagan celebrations, but unfortunately, this book fell short.