Living
Balance and Harvest
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September exhales the last gasp of summer in the northern hemisphere while providing balance and a harvest of memories. This is the perfect month to reflect on what is around us, and what needs to be swept away.
Living
Death and Fruitcake
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Three things mark this season of death and remembrance for me: the severe drop in temperatures; the death anniversaries of many in my family, most specifically my parents; and the perceived closeness of the ancestors as the veils thin.
Paganism
Column: Day of the Dead – a Harvest Festival
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Jaime Gironés explores the Day of the Dead as a harvest festival, noting the many diverse ways the holiday is celebrated, including as a companion to Jaime’s Samhain celebrations.
ancestors
Column: Traveling with the Ancestors
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It’s traveling season, as Clio Ajana’s father would say – join her for a contemplation of how to travel with our dearly departed.
autumn equinox
Column: Autumn Whispers
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Sheri Barker basks in the work – in the garden and in the soul – of the harvest season.