The ancient Norse pagan yule decorations were an essential part of the yuletide celebrations among the Norse people. Yule was the winter solstice festival celebrated in Scandinavia, and it marked the longest night of the year. It was a time of feasting, merriment, and reverence for the gods and ancestors. **One of the most prominent yule decorations was the yule log**. The yule log was a large wooden log, traditionally from an oak tree, that was burned in the hearth to bring warmth and light during the dark winter nights. It was believed that the log had magical and protective powers, and its ashes were sometimes scattered in fields to bring good fortune in the coming year.
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The tradition of egg dyeing that is quite popular in Easter customs today, most likely comes from Eastern Europe where the arts of Pysanky and Krashanka two forms of decorated eggs were born. The tradition of egg dyeing that is quite popular in Easter customs today, most likely comes from Eastern Europe where the arts of Pysanky and Krashanka two forms of decorated eggs were born.
It was believed that the log had magical and protective powers, and its ashes were sometimes scattered in fields to bring good fortune in the coming year. **Another popular yule decoration was the yule wreath**. The wreath was made from evergreen plants such as pine, holly, and mistletoe, which symbolized the resilience of nature during the harsh winter months.
Wheel of the Witch ~ Working Seasonal Magic: Spring Equinox/Ostara
There are eight special moments of change, or Sabbats, that mark the seasons and the turning of the year in pre-Christian European earth-based traditions. The Sabbats are like gateways that are ripe with possibility, each one a time for ritual, for personal magic and collective prayer.
During our sessions, we will learn skills and tools to help us build our own rituals for four of these holy days, drawing on tools of Priestessing, building relationships with ancestors and allies, learning to receive information about what is to come while also gaining courage for stepping into the mystery. We will be working closely with the goddess Brigid and her many incarnations, including the "bridge", the triple goddess, the flame keeper, the blacksmith, the poet, and the one who stands at the cemetery gates and pours the healing waters.
We will meet ahead of these holy days in order to make timely preparations for our personal practices.
Each session is $35.
Friday, March 13th, 6:30-9pm ~ Spring Equinox/Ostara
About the Instructor: MaeDea Lady LaRose is an Initiated Witch of the Goddess Mysteries and a Graduate of the Blue Iris Mystery School. She is a mother, poet, musician, Femme Honey Queen artist who is dedicated to re-enchanting the world through the gates of fierceness, art, beauty, justice and healing. MaeDea is initiated into queer, non-linear, ecstatic, crossroads magic, rooted in earth-based Western European religions. This magic is practical, joyful and ancient. It is centered in folk ancestral traditions.
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Pick a plant that corresponds with your intention. Do some research so you are prepared to properly maintain the plant. Research the soil needed, How to germinate the seed, the light conditions best suited to grow that plant and how to feed it.
The wreath was often adorned with berries, fruits, and ribbons to represent the abundance of the coming year. **Mistletoe** was a significant yule decoration that held great importance in Norse mythology. It was believed to have healing and fertility properties and was often hung above doorways or in the center of the home. It was customary for people to kiss beneath the mistletoe as a symbol of love, friendship, and goodwill during the yuletide celebrations. **Candles** also played a vital role in yule decorations. Candles were lit during yule to symbolize the return of the sun and to bring light into the darkness. They were often placed in windows or on tables to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. **Other yule decorations included woven straw ornaments**, such as stars, hearts, and animals, which were hung on trees or used as table centerpieces. These straw ornaments were believed to bring luck and fertility to the household. The yule decorations used by the ancient Norse pagans combined symbolism, mythology, and natural elements to create a festive and meaningful atmosphere during the yuletide celebrations. These decorations not only brought beauty and joy but also served as reminders of the Norse people's connection to their gods, ancestors, and the cycles of nature. Today, some of these ancient yule traditions and decorations are still practiced and cherished in Scandinavian countries and have even spread to other parts of the world..
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