Ritual and Holidays
Articles, lessons, video and resources on the pagan approach to ritual, esbats and sabbats.
The Sabbats
Pagan Snapshot: Yule (December 21)
Pagan Snapshot: Imbolc (February 2)
Pagan Snapshot: Ostara (March 21)
Pagan Snapshot: Beltane (May 1)
Pagan Snapshot: Litha (June 21)
Pagan Snapshot: Lugnasadh (August 1)
Pagan Snapshot: Mabon (September 21)
Pagan Snapshot: Samhain (October 31)
The Sabbats: Part 1
December 21, 1997
by Jeffrey Pierce
An explanation as to why pagans celebrate specific dates in the solar year, a process that any of us can observe with a little time and effort.
The Sabbats: Part II
March 21, 1998
by Jeffrey Pierce
An overview of the Sabbats, solar holy days observed by many modern pagans, including the story of the God and the Goddess as it is reflected in the solar year.
Reclaiming Samhain
October 31, 1998
by Jeffrey Pierce
Jeffrey (along with 1,400 other pagans) attends a Samhain bash put on by Reclaiming Collective in an aircraft hanger in San Francisco.
A Magickal Samhain
October 30, 1998
by Jeffrey Pierce
A magickal Samhain at Point Reyes National Seashore outside of San Francisco where Jeffrey met representations of the Goddess and the God before working his rite facing the Pacific Ocean.
A Day Outside of Time
October 21, 1998
by Jeffrey Pierce
Ideas and traditions to observe at Samhain.
Samhain / Halloween
October 21, 1998
by Jeffrey Pierce
An overview of the Sabbat that traditionally falls on October 31 on the modern calendar.
Esbats
Esbats
June 21, 1999
by Jeffrey Pierce
Jeffrey spends a night with his Coven and discovers the magic of the moon.
Ritual
Pagan Snapshot: Altars
Pagan Snapshot: Earth Healing Ritual
Sometimes Simple Is Best
September 11, 2004
by Jeffrey Pierce
There are times when reducing a ritual down to its core elements is the best approach to take.
Spring Cleaning
February 13, 2004
by Jeffrey Pierce
How to ritually cleanse a new home.
Community
The Pagan Community
March 21, 1999
by Jeffrey Pierce
How to connect with the pagan community and thoughts to consider before starting your own Coven.
Community
December 11, 2003
by Jeffrey Pierce
The need to develop a sense of community with our fellow pagans.
Getting a Second Life (blog)
January 6, 2008
Being invited to share time and virtual space with a group of online pagans.
Laws for Traditions
August 22, 2002
by Jeffrey Pierce
Five simple guidelines for use in founding a pagan Tradition and keeping the path viable and strong.