Podcasts about Autumnal equinox

The Crone & Sage first talk about how the Solar Cycle seems to have speeded up after the Autumnal Equinox. Both of us have been somewhat startled by how much darker it is earlier in the evening and how late the sun seems to rising above the horizon in the morning. We are working towards our Congress […] The post A Year in our Practices appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 11, where they review Chapters 48 through 53. Safely home from Ydra, the crew contemplates Lidia's motives for not turning them over to the Asteri. Baxian tries to convince them he is an ally, only to be ignored. Once alone, Hunt and Bryce fight about the truth of Emile and Bryce's actions to find and keep the boy safe. Ruhn checks in with his housemates while Hunt checks in with Celestina and Tharion with the River Queen. Hypaxia seeks Ruhn's help and protection, which presents Ithan with the best opportunity to reach out to Connor at the coming Autumnal Equinox.  Sponsor: Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 11, where they review Chapters 48 through 53. Safely home from Ydra, the crew contemplates Lidia's motives for not turning them over to the Asteri. Baxian tries to convince them he is an ally, only to be ignored. Once alone, Hunt and Bryce fight about the truth of Emile and Bryce's actions to find and keep the boy safe. Ruhn checks in with his housemates while Hunt checks in with Celestina and Tharion with the River Queen. Hypaxia seeks Ruhn's help and protection, which presents Ithan with the best opportunity to reach out to Connor at the coming Autumnal Equinox.  Sponsor: Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Grieco has a storied career in wine and hospitality, beginning in his family's Italian restaurant in Toronto and working his way to the heights of Manhattan dining rooms. He worked with the famed Danny Meyer and the-now celebrity chef Tom Colicchio when they opened the fabled Gramercy Tavern where Paul began as a server and eventually became beverage director. Despite all the accolades that come with hallowed halls of fine dining, Paul is most revered acclaimed and revolutionary wine bar Terroir and its now legendary Summer of Riesling. The guys had a chance to sit down with Paul and Tanner Walle of Valley Bar and Bottle when the Summer of Riesling hit Sonoma. We discuss the state of wine and hospitality in wide ranging and appropriately non-linear conversation. In short, the Summer of Riesling collided with International Grenache Day as we approached the Autumnal Equinox on the back porch of the tasting house…and the results are spectacular. [Ep340]

Greeting's heathens and witches,Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…Mabon takes place on the Autumnal Equinox, when day and night are equal. Created in the late 1900s, Mabon is a newer festival, but cultures throughout the world have been celebrating the Autumn Equinox for thousands of years. It's a time of sharing and giving thanks, transition, preparing for winter, reflection, balance, and of course… feasting! Since Mabon is all about finding a balance, this is a great time to talk about grounding. Grounding (AKA earthing, rooting, or raising energy) helps us balance ourselves, like the idea of “go out and touch grass.” Grounding can help reduce stress and improve mental focus, as well as replenishing and casting off our own magical energy. So, hang out with us while we talk all about grounding and our personal experiences with it! Related episodes:Mabon 101, episode 21: https://youtu.be/tUwzrs5vzVY?si=leQbl7zOAxMxFOUMMabon 102, episode 44: https://youtu.be/JL1LYQJcFhY?si=EXVNMfET8y5Q_1s3Mabon 103 Living with the Seasons, episode 63: https://youtu.be/93T1NFl8DNc?si=q6qGNBuoLI29cq5cEpisode 13, Meditation Basics: https://youtu.be/snAMunKM03w?si=BNvGq5HvLllKvE5lHidden Heathenry in Modern Holidays, episode 26: https://youtu.be/bzm9NkGLF5s?si=IJJlvARBYdKM1H-Z Sourceshttps://www.coreenergetics.org/grounding-techniques-in-body-psychotherapy-finding-stability-in-a-chaotic-world/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9Km3BhDjARIsAGUb4nxDsihC6ZDTk8cg0BDiPqIqdK2dYWUcMx4b5mGNSqDF8wdDPqfBbsIaAsfmEALw_wcBhttps://www.reddit.com/r/witchcraft/comments/zt4c2a/basic_energetic_hygiene_or_is_anybody_else_tired/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.magickandwitchcraft.com/post/grounding-exercises-after-spellworkhttps://thehouseoftwigs.com/2019/05/12/grounding-and-plant-magick/https://www.flyingthehedge.com/2022/01/how-to-ground-and-center.htmlhttps://www.inkedgoddesscreations.com/blogs/the-inked-grimoire/the-magick-of-grounding-centering?srsltid=AfmBOor4yHrA9fHYLslHSl8GGojasE6Jt_0KpqDFfAGM61kIc0on1wj6https://www.instagram.com/thatwitchyinterpreter/p/CWFIRpSFoLh/https://highpriestess.com.au/a-beginners-guide-to-centering-grounding/https://thesilverwitch.tumblr.com/post/71172799864/grounding-centering-how-tohttps://backyardbanshee.com/witchcraft/grounding/https://www.reddit.com/r/witchcraft/comments/11i4is3/grounding/https://www.learnreligions.com/grounding-centering-and-shielding-4122187 ===== Links =====Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NerdJiveWebsite: https://www.nerdjive.com/Etsy Shop: https://norgroveenterprises.etsy.com Jon's Social:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@NerdJiveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/NerdJiveTwitter: https://twitter.com/NerdJive Julie's Social:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goddessjulessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddessjules/Twitter: https://twitter.com/goddessjuless

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Send us a textEquinox Anthology (alienghostrobot.com)An anthology of short fiction from some of the most inventive and creative indie audio storytellers working today. Released every Equinox and Solstice, each episode features short sci-fi audio works created just for this show, all around a particular theme. All stories are (c) by their creators, all rights reserved.Autumnal Equinox 2024 - "Harvest"The inaugural episode features six short stories from some fantastic creators, working with the theme “Harvest.” Meet them and their other projects!Support the show

The Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost. The Autumnal Equinox reminds us of the balance between light and dark. It reminds us of death, life, hope, and rebirth. How do we learn to stay through our darkest times so we can bear the light for others in their own dark times?#episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal   #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan #ens #ecct #spirituality #bible #scriptures #joy #peace #grace #hope 

"It's nature's way of telling you, it's in the breezeIt's nature's way of telling you, dying trees, warming seasIt's nature's way of receiving you, it's nature's way of retrieving youIt's nature's way of telling you something's wrong"Nature reminds us that today is the 1st day of the Autumnal Equinox as the days become ever shorter...Please join me as we welcome Fall with Taste, Les Dudek, David Bowie, Joe Walsh, Harry Chapin, Neil Young, Al Stewart, Joni Mitchell, Gerry Rafferty, Joe Jackson, Bad Company, Blodwyn Pig, War, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Colosseum, Santana . Foreigner, Steve Miller Band, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Airplane and Spirit...

Episode 116 of The Reseller Clickbait Podcast featuring Ken - SSKPromo, Cory - Grams & Pops Vintage are LIVE! We celebrate the coming of the Fall season and the Autumnal Equinox. Congrats to our giveaway winners!!

We welcome Astronomical fall to the Northern Hemisphere this week. The wrap-up of this impactful Nor'easter. More rain chances soon. When the actual Autumnal Equinox happens. What is air temperature measuring? How much sunlight do we continue to lose? All that and the weekly weather preview for the final full week of September 22 - September 29, 2024, next, on episode #171 of Obsessed With the Weather! Support the show

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September 22, 2024: Today, the autumnal equinox occurs signaling the begin of autumn in the northern hemisphere.  Across North America, the moon occults or eclipses stars in the Pleiades star cluster. See the accompanying article - 2024, September 22: Autumnal Equinox, Moon Occults Pleiades --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-l-hunt/support

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Journey through the cosmos and discover the magic of the Fall Equinox 2024 in this soothing Sleep from Space episode. Learn about Earth's celestial dance, the science behind changing seasons, and the cultural significance of this astronomical event. Perfect for fall lovers, space enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a peaceful night's sleep. Tune in to experience the balance of light and dark, and let the gentle rhythms of the universe lull you into a restful slumber. #FallEquinox #Astronomy #SleepAid #SpaceRelaxationUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!

The autumnal equinox occurs on September 22nd, marking the first day of fall for the Northern Hemisphere.

Gratitude! Thanks!! Appreciation!!! My wish for you is always peace, love, understanding, and kindness! The Autumnal Equinox is here on Sunday. The Music Authority Podcast...listen, like, comment, download, share, repeat…heard daily on Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Mixcloud, Player FM, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, Pocket Cast, APPLE iTunes, and direct for the source distribution site: *Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/  AND NOW there is a website! themusicauthority.comThe Music Authority Podcast! Special Recorded Network Shows, too! Different than my daily show! Seeing that I'm gone from FB now…Follow me on “X” Jim Prell@TMusicAuthority*Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT! *The Sole Of Indie https://soleofindie.rocks/ Monday Through Friday 6-7PM EST!*AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!September 20, 2024, Friday, the weekend is here…@Majority One - Love Came Today@Sal Baglio - Canzone '65 [Sonic Doom- A LoFi Home Companion]@Les Fradkin - Obsolete [Rehearsals For Retirement]@Paula Carino – Green Wood [Big Stir Singles - The Third Wave] (@Big Stir Records)@The Stan Laurels - Laurel & Hardy [Billi & Theodore - Music From The Motion Picture]@Jonny Weathers - Shambhala [Jonny Weathers And Cosmic Scream]@Soft Cotton County - Blue on Blue [10 Years Of Travel]@The Masticators - I Only Wanna Dance With You [Complete Masticators!] (@Futureman Records)@The Jacklights - Eat The Young (@Red On Red Records)@Your Gracious Host - Some Expectations [Boomerang]@Modern Day Heroes - I Want You [IPO Vol 14]@Sara Depp - I Can Make You A Man [The Rocky Horror Picture Show - The TM Collective]@Starbelly - Sleep [Four]@The Harmony Motel - Comment, Comment [Topical Depression]@The Brambles - Lonely For Your Love@The Brothers Steve - Lunky Do [Big Stir Singles – The Eighth Wave] (@Big Stir Records)@Psychotic Youth - Number 1 In My Heart [New Wonders 1996-202]1 (koolkatmusik.com)@The Sails - New Day Rising [Brighter Futures] (koolkatmusik.com)@Ellen Foley - Are You Good Enough [Fighting Words]@Side Play – Faith And Kindness 

Harvest joy and gratitude this Autumnal Equinox—balance the light and embrace the season. Join and support the community: https://www.creationspaths.com/ In this episode, Charlie and Brian, Christopagan Druids, discuss the significance of Alban Elfed, the Autumnal Equinox. They explore the themes of balance, the second harvest festival, and the myth of the Cailleach. As the seasons shift, they reflect on the importance of harvesting not only crops but joy, gratitude, and positive relationships. The conversation emphasizes leaving behind fear and dread while cultivating intentional living and community building. They also highlight the spiritual practice of mindfulness, counting blessings, and finding joy in daily life, especially as winter approaches. Thank you for Liking and Subscribing to this podcast Thank you for sharing this episode with your loved ones, friends and community --> Thank you for Tips or Donations: https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett https://patreon.com/cedorsett Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ For all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/ For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Guided Meditations Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0J2QAAlD1uaIJvQ3Sr9sIqO Christopagan Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0ISXDQkZBRB7EHrUUJgXlGN The Everything Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0Ln3eGW-tDk2R68PM6c182O Creation's Paths Podcast: http://www.creationspaths.com/podcast Church of the Oak Podcast: http://churchoftheoak.com/ Hallowstead Podcast: http://hallowstead.com/ Social Connections: BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/ ## Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Equinox 00:45 Meet the Hosts: Charlie and Brian 00:55 Autumnal Traditions and Preparations 01:59 The Significance of Alban Elfed 02:13 Harvest Lore and the Cailleach 04:16 Balancing Life and Harvest 10:11 Gratitude and Thanksgiving 13:28 Defiance of Darkness 13:59 The Power of Joy 14:26 Let Your Light Shine 16:22 Finding Joy in Life 18:06 The Harvest of Joy 19:14 The Practice of Joy 19:39 Sharing Joy with Others 22:16 Connecting Through Comments 23:04 Supporting the Community 23:59 Final Blessings

Erin Benzakein of Floret Flower Farm needs little introduction to most garden-minded listeners. She has been so instrumental is cultivating a flower-farmer and flower-farming economy in our country. Her innovative and dedicated seed research and breeding work of the past almost decade, however, is whole new lens through which to appreciate her work. Back in 2017, when I first interviewed Erin for the program & for The Earth in Her Hands, she was already a tireless advocate for local flowers, and for supporting more flower farmers and local-flower florists in our everyday lives here in the US. Through her on-farm and subsequently online flower farming Floret Workshops, for more than a decade, she has been renowned for encouraging and training eager new flower-farmer-florists in order to transform the cut flower industry from the multi-billion dollar large-corporate-owned international import (with little ecological or economic oversight) behemoth it had become, back into the more lovely, and loving, organic, locally-based circular and community oriented economy she envisioned it could be – and should be. Floret - once a flower farm and training center – is now more fully (and perhaps even more beautifully) described as “a family-owned flower farm and seed company specializing in breeding new cut flower varieties for gardeners, farmers & designers.” They add: “ Our thriving research & education farm is dedicated to giving flower lovers the tools & information they need to grow the gardens of their dreams.” In honor of the Autumnal Equinox, and its seeds of the next season feeling - I am so pleased to once again welcome Erin to Cultivating Place – just as Floret's free seed saving mini-course launches on their website. Erin shares much more about this newest heart of Floret's growing work. Join us! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you so much for listening over the years and we hope you'll support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow even more of these types of conversations. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud, iTunes, and Google Podcast. To read more and for many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

This episode dives deep into Libra season and the Autumnal Equinox. We explore the basics and the nuances of shadow season, and the balancing act it calls for. We'll explore the powerful connection to Lilith and Aphrodite and, as always, practical steps to harness Libra's energy for growth and well-being. The Autumnal Equinox occurs September 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere, when the Sun enters Libra. It's a time of decreased energy, encouraging restoration and reflection. It marks the beginning of "shadow season." It seeks balance, harmony, and neutrality. Channelled Guidance This season is about seeking balance and integration that will shake out by December 22nd. Themes include harmony, empowered communication, and emotional healing. The Super New Moon Eclipse in Libra on October 2nd encourages self-love and stepping into your power. The Full Moon in Aries on October 17th ignites healed wounds of worthiness and leadership qualities. This is a time for deep transformation and letting go of outdated narratives. Embrace the concept of "Lilith Language" - using your words to establish boundaries and express your needs. Libra Season (September 22nd - October 21st) Libra is represented by the scales of justice and ruled by Venus. This season can also be deeply connected to Lilith. Key themes: balance, relationships, communication, beauty, and advocacy. Libra asks: Is this or that fair? And fair to whom? Balanced Libra Energy Strives for equity and fairness in all areas of life. Expresses beauty, love, and sensuality in a grounded way. Uses clear communication and diplomacy to navigate challenges. Imbalanced Libra Energy Avoids making decisions due to fear of being wrong. Resorts to people-pleasing and self-abandonment. Uses excessive charm and superficiality to mask deeper issues. How to Balance Your Libra Energy Cultivate self-love and equity in all relationships in your life. Learn to walk your talk and be comfortable with boundaries. Advocate for yourself and others. Embrace your voice and unique perspective. Use "glamor magic" - expressing yourself authentically through appearance and presentation. Hydration and Physical Wellbeing in Libra Season Libra is associated with the kidneys, so proper hydration is crucial. Aim to drink half your body weight in ounces of water daily. Add a teaspoon of pink salt to water for electrolyte balance. Get on the mat at UnicornWellnessStudio.com Practical Tips for Libra Season Ground yourself with movement, nature, and root vegetables. Maintain consistent exercise routines. Eat green and purple vegetables for enhanced communication. Wear necklaces, scarves, and malas to amplify your voice. Use the word "fuck" to clear your throat chakra (seriously!). Experiment with a clean girl aesthetic or explore a darker, more gothic expression. Shift "I'm sorry" to "thank you" to break the habit of apologizing for existence. Embrace scents like lily, vanilla, and lavender. Work with crystals like rose quartz, black tourmaline, and amethyst. Additional Resources: UnicornWellnessStudio.com Offering 30-min classical Pilates workouts in alignment to the astrological season and lunar cycles and Tandy's 41-day food reset. The Unicorn Wellness Handbook Subscribe to Tandy's weekly newsletter for more astrology insights and practical tips. Activate 30-days Guest Access on Unicorn Wellness Studio here Follow and DM on Instagram @tandy_gutierrez Additional episodes you might enjoy: EP 68: Unmasking your Magic: Stories from inside Magical Mentoring BONUS Black Moon Lilith with Adama Sesay of Lilith Astrology

With Twin Cities temperatures in the 80s all week, it seems more like Aug. 18, not Sept. 18. But there are signs of cooler air to come with the autumnal equinox approaching this Sunday. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about when we can expected cooler temperatures — and also to recap the beautiful sky shows we've seen this week.

Introduction: Welcome, Star Lovelies, to another episode of "Your Star Path to Success." In today's episode, we delve into the potent energy of the Equinox. The Equinox is a time of contemplation, and you can set intentions that you want realized six months from now, when the time is uniquely even once more. As the sun moves into Libra, a sign symbolizing balance, we explore this harmonious blend of masculine and feminine energies and how it opens doors to understanding success and satisfaction. Join us as we uncover the wealth of you and your life, guided by the stars.Key Highlights:1.   What does the Equinox mean for you?o Understand the unique energies of the Autumnal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and the Vernal Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere.o Learn about the significance of the sun moving into Libra, a sign epitomizing balance and harmony.2.   Venusian Influence:o Explore Venus's role in Libra and how this planet of love and beauty helps align our desires, pleasures, and dreams.o Identify feminine and masculine words and their impact on our lives.3.  Sun Sign Tips!

At the Young Crones Cafe, we are excited about the format changes we were going to start with this episode, but the Crone is dealing with a major family crisis. So. . ., Dave, our Sage, is sharing a reading from our Liturgy about the Autumnal Equinox. So until next time, Happy Autumn. The post Autumnal Equinox appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

With the Autumnal Equinox approaching, the Crone is sharing her mother’s recipe for Lemon Poppy Seed Bread. We like to have it at the Equinoxes because the lemony yellow of the bread represents the Light Energy and the dark of the Poppy Seeds the Dark in balance. There is also a link to get the recipe for yourself. With its crunchy glaze on top, it’s great […] The post Lemon Poppy Seed Bread appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Still just short of three weeks of Summer left.  The Autumnal Equinox on the 22nd…I'm already noticing the later sunrises and earlier sunsets.  Not one of my favorite things.  Not a fan of darkness at 430PM… The Music Authority Podcast...listen, like, comment, download, share, repeat…heard daily on Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Mixcloud, Player FM, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, Pocket Cast, APPLE iTunes, and direct for the source distribution site: *Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/   AND NOW there is a website! themusicauthority.comThe Music Authority Podcast!  Special Recorded Network Shows, too!  Different than my daily show! *Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT!  *The Sole Of Indie  https://soleofindie.rocks/  Monday Through Friday 6-7PM EST!*AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!September 4, 2024, Wednesday, second sentence…The Scott Cornette Trio - Calculated Risk [III - EP]Jeremy Morris - Brighten Up My Day [The Future Is The Past] (@jamrecordings.com)Nervous Eaters - Just For You [Rock n Roll Your Heart Away] (Wicked Cool Records)Matt Caskitt & The Breaks - Crossroads [Meet Me in Memphis]Lannie Flowers Band - 12 TV Off [Home] (Big Stir Records) (SpyderPop Records)Dakota Shakedown - Snowy Road [We All Spin Together]Leah Callahan - Wish [Curious Tourist]@Cracked Hands - Glass Ceiling [Two Heads Are Better Than One]Richard Turgeon - Goodbye to Summer [Campfire Songs - EP]Rebecca Pidgeon - Una Y Otra Vez [Songs Of L.A.]

September starts on Sunday.  Labor Day as the DAY is Monday, September 2!  Summer has three weeks left.  The Autumnal Equinox is here on September 22.  The Music Authority Podcast... listen, like, comment, download, share, repeat…heard daily on Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Mixcloud, Player FM, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, Pocket Cast, APPLE iTunes, and direct for the source distribution site: *Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/   AND NOW there is a website! themusicauthority.comThe Music Authority Podcast!  Special Recorded Network Shows, too!  Different than my daily show! *Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT!  *The Sole Of Indie  https://soleofindie.rocks/  Monday Through Friday 6-7PM EST!*AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!August 30, 2024, Friday, offering two…@The Dodgers - Love on the Rebound [Love On the Rebound]Malene Markussen - My Mind [IPO Vol18]@Big-Box Store - Die Another Day [Songs. Bond Songs- The Music Of 007] (Curry Cuts)Jason Falkner - Do YaDanny Wilkerson - Strawberry Sherry (SpyderPop Records) (Big Stir Records)Andy Reed - Producer/Recording Artist - Your Reign Is Over [An Introduction To Andy Reed] (You Are the Cosmos)Cliff Hillis - Before and After [Be Seeing You]The Shazam - Sunshine TonightPeter Holsapple & Chris Stamey - Santa Monica [Here And Now]Edward Rogers - Symbols 'n Mascots [Sparkle Lane]@Mockingbirds - On the Patio [Mockingbirds]The Tearaways - I Could Love You Forever [IPO Vol 21]The Roaring 420s - Sweet Destiny [You Can't Get Out Alive]@Mink Deville - Just To Walk That Little GirlGeoff Palmer &

The Vernal Equinox is March 19th this year. This is one of those dates like the Autumnal Equinox and the Solstices whose date moves around a little bit each year. However, it is now that day where we experience equal amounts of Light & Dark Energy. Things are in perfect balance only twice a year […] The post Vernal Equinox appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Dive into Tunic's fascinating journey in this Lunar Tide 2023 Night 1 recap! From reminiscing about his first concert at Bamboozle to being inspired by Slipknot, Tunic shares the evolution of his music and sound system projects. Join the conversation as he recounts playing at the Autumnal Equinox event, revealing the unexpected joy of performing in the living room of the Alex Grey Sanctuary. Discover the power of bass music on a quality sound system and get a sneak peek into Tunic's upcoming releases and collaborations. Don't miss this insightful and entertaining interview with Tunic, where music and memories collide!

This is our final episode for 2023! Our next episode will release Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Enjoy the holiday season, catch up on some past episodes, and we'll see you back here in the new year!On this part two episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr and guest Dr. Michelle DeBoer continue their discussion about the hot topic of blanketing horses, including:The different ways horses keep themselves warm, along with ways we can help themThe most important factors to consider when deciding if your horse needs a blanket or notHow often blankets should be removed to evaluate the horse for body condition, rain rot, rubbing, etc.If you choose to blanket your horse, it's a commitment that shouldn't be taken lightly! Be sure you're ready with these blanket management tips to help you and your horse, not just survive, but thrive through the winter months.Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.com____________________________________ Connect with Dr. Michelle DeBoer on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/equinephd (@equinephd)Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/equine.phd/(@equine.phd) Horse blanketing research – – Peer reviewed and published research study – “Changes in Hair Coat Length and Diameter in Blanketed and Nonblanketed Adult Horses in the Winter” - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080622003276– Peer reviewed and published research study – “Dry Matter Intake, Body Weight, and Body Condition Scores of Blanketed and Nonblanketed Horses in the Upper Midwest” - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080620303300– Peer reviewed and published research study – “Winter blanketing practices: An online survey of North American horse owners” – https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080622000491#:~:text=3.2.-,Winter%20Blanketing%20Practices,(46%25%3B%20Table%201). – Peer reviewed and published research study – “The effect of weather conditions on the preference in horses for wearing blankets” - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168159118306361____________________________________Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306Leave a rating on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZaHave a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email podcast@standlee.comShare our podcast and learn more about our co-hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast pageSUBSCRIBE to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider!Find us on Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode.____________________________________Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin BlogFind more nutritional resources from Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/nutritional-resources/Connect with Standlee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok____________________________________*Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.*

Have you ever wondered about the *real* meaning of Halloween? Unlock the ancient mysteries of Autumn with me as we dive into the cross-cultural celebrations of the Autumnal Equinox, a time of profound transformation, with hidden esoteric teachings that transcend time and tradition. From Greek mythology's Persephone to the Mexican Day of the Dead and Hindu Durga Puja, discover how these rituals illuminate the mystical journey of life, death, and rebirth. Uncover the profound esoteric significance hidden behind the seemingly exoteric rituals and symbols of these traditions. Together, we'll explore the deeper layers of the season's traditions and the universal wisdom they hold. Don't miss this insightful journey into the heart of the Autumnal mysteries. SELECTED READING: “The Real Meanings of Halloween” via Glorian YOUR FAVORITE MYSTICAL BEDTIME STORY PODCAST: Can't sleep? This adult bedtime story podcast invites you to escape the burdens of sleeplessness and immerse yourself in a mystical world of relaxation and enchantment. Sometimes our weary minds need a break from the endless scrolling that often accompanies insomnia. Each episode allows you to unwind and prepare to embrace deep sleep while awakening to arcane wisdom at the same time.Designed to alleviate nighttime anxiety, each audio journey will offer an oasis of serenity amidst the chaos of the waking world. Choose to embrace restful sleep or enjoy a conscious, meditative state—it's your choice. Prepare to be transported to a realm where dreams and relaxation intertwine. Bid farewell to restless nights and awaken to a newfound sense of peace and rejuvenation. FOLLOW AND SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Follow the podcast on Instagram at @nightnightb1tch. To make a one-time or recurring donation to support the continued production of NNB, visit https://ko-fi.com/nightnightbitch. Disclaimer: episodes of Night Night, Bitch are for the purpose of research, study, entertainment, meditation, sleep, and discussion. The views and opinions expressed in each episode belong to the original author(s)/creator(s)/speaker(s) and may not necessarily reflect those of Night Night, Bitch, its host, or its affiliates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spooky season is here so it is time to get cozy and watch some spooky shows with your two best friends Presley and Andrew. Will the Lovecraftian horrors and Jim Crow scare you as much as they scare us? Listen now to find out!All our Links: https://linktr.ee/seasononepodSeason Spoiler Synopsis: Lovecraft Country was an HBO Max original series that aired back in 2020. The story follows Atticus Freeman (Johnathan Majors) after his return home from the Korean War in the 1950s. Living in Jim Crow-era Chicago, Atticus comes back to address a letter he received from his estranged father. Together with his Uncle, George Freeman (Courtney B. Vance), and a former school friend, Letitia (Leti) Lewis (Jurnee Smollett) travel to Lovecraft Country aka Ardham, Mass. Following an attack by white citizens and Lovecraftian monsters, the three arrive at a massive home owned by the Braithwhite family. Atticus learns that he is the sole ere to the Braithewhite family who were magicians attempting to enter the Garden of Eden which caused the destruction of their whole temple. As the trio find Atticus's father they escape, but George is shot and killed. Returning to Chicago, Atticus, and Leti try to piece together the events of the manor and figure out what Christina Braithwhite (Abbey Lee) is trying to do after she re-surfaces in their lives. Over the course of the series there are various attacks by other white community members, magicians, ghosts, and monsters. Going on a quest Atticus and Leti recover the book of names where they learn the ways of magic to stop Christina from becoming immortal and killing Atticus on the Autumnal Equinox. Through deceit, Christina discovers this plan and is partially successful in her attempt, but with the help of the team Atticus and Leti have formed, Christina is thwarted in her immortality, and all magic is removed from white people for the rest of time. Atticus dies in the end and we are left with Leti and her unborn child returning to their lives in Chicago.

May those of us, not under immediate pressure of violence, agony and grief, conjure back-stage atmospheric support – for those who are.   Caroline hosts denizen of Yosemite, Ron Kauk, born on Autumnal Equinox, as agent of Equilibrium, and the Taoist Rain-bringer, legendary rock-climber and Mentoring youth back to participatory kinship with Nature… https://www.sacredrok.org/about-ron-kauk   * * * Audio issues abounding first 15 minutes … connection to KPFA was kerfuffled, but persist through (or skip to 16 min) and much good nutrient & beauty is in this hour of radio * * * The post The Visionary Activist Show – Agent of Equilibrium appeared first on KPFA.

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…Mabon, which takes place on the Autumnal Equinox, is about balance and gratitude. I like to think of the modern witchcraft sabbats, and the Norse blots as ways to honor, explore, experience, and add magic to the seasons as they pass by. There's nothing wrong with having a favorite season, but have you considered finding joy in each season as you experience it? We've often talk about how moving to a small cabin in the woods at the edge of civilization has taught us how to understand and live with the change in seasons. Not everyone has the ability or desire to live in a cabin at the edge of the woods, dispensing wisdom and the occasional potion to visitors and passersby, but you can find your own way to live with the seasons, even if you generally hate the cold of winter, or the heat of summer. In this episode, we go over the mundane and magical ways you can incorporate seasonal harmony into your routine. We also talk about the ways that living in harmony with the seasons has helped us, and how we incorporate it in our lives. Related Episodes:Episode 21, Mabon 101: https://youtu.be/tUwzrs5vzVY?si=leQbl7zOAxMxFOUMEpisode 44, Mabon 102: https://youtu.be/JL1LYQJcFhY?si=EXVNMfET8y5Q_1s3Episode 09, Working with the Fae: https://youtu.be/m4TPLUW6RG4?si=oMGVtkdNjIBhHWTREpisode 39, Types of Fae Around the World: https://youtu.be/izCVb9LUXD4?si=KqMGi6q9pq20Z9R4Episode 22, Toxic Internet Witchcraft: https://youtu.be/BBaJ0rGufEQ?si=jqTROMKGQM2pzTQLEpisode 13, Meditation Basics: https://youtu.be/snAMunKM03w?si=BNvGq5HvLllKvE5lEpisode 19, Kitchen Witchery: https://youtu.be/jsiCwIEk4zY?si=cmfPzdxNUXywSUYIPub Chat: What Even is Santa Claus: https://youtu.be/BFFGzAOsT_Y?si=2oF-RH0dGFpYKeYz Sources: https://youtu.be/xOYqaKDTjX0?si=FxSOjqxdK_IEbVPD&t=160https://youtu.be/V-yJZGQAl1U?si=ixkyXaS4wDI68b4Qhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_the_Year#Autumn_Equinox_(Mabon)

Discussing our fascination with our need to define what is light and what is darkness and their significance in our daily lives.

Fall not only feels good, but it looks good, tastes good, smells good and even sounds good. Fall IS good. So Happy Autumnal Equinox! Come celebrate the first week of fall with us. And for those of you who are sad to see summer go, don't see it as the death of a good season, see it as the birth of another good season. As Ludwig Jacobowski said in his poem, “Leuchtende Tage” during the late 19th century, these are radiant days.The songs we use in this episode are "I Got You (I Feel Good)" by James Brown and "The NFL Theme Song". We don't own the rights to either.We would also like to thank James Kocian for the use of his song "Another Perfect Day". Check out more of his amazing stuff here www.JamesKocian.com or here www.Facebook.com/jameskocianmusicContact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lolYouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudiosInstagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_StudiosTwitter: www.Twitter.com/HappyLifStudiosIf you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to PO Box 102 Maple Valley, WA 98038

The Weather Guys are back to help us celebrate the autumnal equinox, when days become shorter than nights. We'll also talk with them about hurricanes, the drought, a satellite that tracks air pollution and more.

Today is the Autumnal Equinox for the Northern Hemisphere, so Happy Fall! In part 3 of this three-part series, we move from looking back into looking ahead. What do you need to shed in order to grow? What behaviors or narratives can you let go of to flourish? For me, right now, it's Imposter Syndrome, something that so many of us face in various aspects of our lives, so we'll have a conversation about it. What behaviors or patterns does your family need to shed to grow? Let's talk about problematic communication patterns that our families face, and how we can let them go.Thank you for listening and being part of this community! Let's get social. Follow me on Facebook, on Twitter @reframing_me, on Instagram @reframingme and on TikTok @reframingmeI hope you enjoyed the episode! Please leave a review, catch up on any missed episodes, and be sure to follow the show, so you don't miss new content!

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The Autumnal Equinox is one of only two days throughout the year when the Earth is in perfect balance. The dividing line between day and night perfectly connects the north and south poles. Day and night are equal all over the planet. Balance. Something we all strive for in our lives, in our families, in our relationships. We are all trying to balance the multiple roles and the various role relationships in our lives, but sometimes our roles change or even become obsolete, and sometimes our roles conflict. Let's use this time of balance to look at the balance in our lives.Thank you for listening and being part of this community! Let's get social. Follow me on Facebook, on Twitter @reframing_me, on Instagram @reframingme and on TikTok @reframingmeI hope you enjoyed the episode! Please leave a review, catch up on any missed episodes, and be sure to follow the show, so you don't miss new content!

The equinox is what you make it! Libra season shines a dramatic spotlight on our egos, our sense of self, and how both of those ideas are shaped through relational dynamics. Take note of what you feel you have energetic bandwidth for at this pivotal time of transition. Balance is key in establishing healthy routines to see us through the darker months. Our monthly astrological episode aims to offer you the celestial highlights and energetic insights for the zodiac season. Below are some important transits to keep in mind as you navigate Libra Season. Blessed be, witches! And happy Autumnal Equinox! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨⠀ Follow your Hosts on Instagram and Support their work: Casey -Intuitive Witch, Artist & Author, Creatrix of ⁠@witchesconfluence⁠ ⁠@wandererstarot ⁠ Mariana - Circassian Astrologer, Writer and Creator - ⁠@astrosipsa ⁠ Karima - Astrologer, Tarot Reader, and Witch - ⁠@the.cosmic.vibe.sf⁠ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Support our work on Patreon: patreon.com/modernwitches Learn more about the Modern Witches Organization via Instagram: ⁠@witchesconfluence and our website:⁠ modernwitches.org ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Astrological Transits September 23rd: Sun enters Libra/ Autumn Equinox September 24th: Mars in Libra opposite Chiron in Aries at 18º September 25th: Mercury in Virgo trine Jupiter in Taurus at 14º September 29th: Full Moon at 6º of Aries September 29th: Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus at 22º September 30th: Mercury in Virgo trine Uranus in Taurus at 22º October 2nd: Mercury in Virgo opposite Neptune in Pisces at 25º October 3rd: Mercury in Virgo trine Pluto in Capricorn at 27º October 3rd: Lilith enters Virgo for 9 months October 4th: Mars conjunct South Node in Libra at 24º October 4th: Mercury enters Libra October 8th: Mars in Libra square Pluto in Capricorn at 27º October 8th: Venus enters Virgo October 9th: Venus in Virgo opposite Saturn in Pisces at 1º October 11th: Lilith in Virgo opposite Saturn in Pisces at 0º58 October 11th: Mars enters Scorpio October 13th: Mars in Scorpio trine Saturn in Pisces at 0º55 October 14th: New Moon Solar Eclipse at 21º08 of Libra  October 18th: Sun conjunct South Node in Libra at 24º October 19th: Mercury conjunct South Node in Libra at 24º October 19th: Sun conjunct Mercury in Libra at 26º October 20th: Mercury in Libra square Pluto in Capricorn at 27º October 21st: Sun in Libra square Pluto in Capricorn at 27º October 22nd: Venus in Virgo trine Jupiter in Taurus at 12º October 22nd: Mercury enters Scorpio October 23rd: Sun enters Scorpio --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-witches/support

Blessed Autumnal Equinox and a well curated welcome to Libra season everywhere! Today we've got our deep dive into Libra energies along with my channeled offerings. Let's see what this season wants us to hear. This is episode is an energetic overview with guidance for the next 4 months: September 23rd - December 21st 2023. You may want to revisit each month in this season. Listening multiple times is so empowering as you discover how these channeled messages actually play out in your life. It helps our energies sync and aids in your ability to synthesize and utilize these readings as coaching or mentoring, rather than just adding more noise in your life. Mark your calendars for the 12th - 15th each month. Every offering in this ecosystem aims to support you to live a life by design rather than a life by default. May you, forever, be deeply rooted and take action in personal integrity, intellect, intuition, and love. The Autumnal Equinox takes place Saturday, September 23rd in the northern hemisphere. An Equinox is one of two times a year when the sun shines directly on the equator, and the northern and southern hemispheres get the same amount of rays. Hence Equal. Light. It offers us a time of down turn in energetics and has us welcoming in restoration and contemplation. It asks for a balance of stillness in our lives. This is the official welcome of shadow season. There is magic to be had here, spells to cast, and manifestations to receive…but they're all going to need to come from the deep inner stillness of our soul….NOT the hyper movement of our brain or culture...if we want them to actually come to fruition. This season does not play. It says you need to know your own catacombs. Intimately. If you don't…welcome to the tour….if you do shit's about to get wonderfully interesting. For those listening not in the northern hemisphere the seasons are different - but the energies of the astrology, zodiac, and channeled guidance - are the same. So, as always, take what resonates with you and leave the rest, there are always magic sparks here for everyone. If you've been listening and following along in your Unicorn grimoires since this summer one - THANK YOU - and two - you'll know we are just moving out of #hotwitches summer. A season when normally we've be out to play and living it up in playful loud YOLO style, enjoying the height of growth, yet we were guided to mellow, not to cast a damn spell, to do any and all the things that bolster our frequency, our wellness, our health, and mostly our energetic magical coins…..And to stash those magical units — in our magick bank and wait….until this season…to spend/cast on something big. When are we recommended to do this, you ask? The Full Moon in Aries on September 29th. That's when. You've got lead time to prep. DO NOT MISS THIS WINDOW! I love to cast under a fire moon, not to mention an Aries full moon. Fire is the element of magic, in the sign of the initiator and high manifester. You want to start a wildfire? Invoke it under an Aries new or full moon. The channeled info for Libra season and Autumn in general…. This season says, pull all the things into balance…lol you know SIMPLE….Libra afterall is the scales - balance is the name of the game. But don't get confused on what balance actually means….we'll get into that in the deep dive, after this channeled messaging. There is still maintenance here. If you took action on the guidance this summer your frequency has expanded and you're in the process of receiving upgrades. In the fall it's about how you receive and hold them. If you listened to the episode about this year 2023 (both the gregorian and astrological new year Jan and March EP's 23 & 27 this year) I talked about how 2023 was slated to bring us more healing, abundance, joy, pleasure, love, joy, calm, and peace than we've ever known before….we're still in the window of this NOW. In fact most of us are just NOW stepping into the thickest portion of this energy. Meaning if you're not feeling the blessings, healing, calm, or receiving opportunities THAT's OK. You're waiting on your timing and or you're needing a little more digging, playing, walking through the shadows to shine up your frequency for the goods. OR I'm also hearing, you may be doing the werk but haven't written anything out with clarity about WHAT YOU WANT! This community tends to need a little extra support and expansion around want, wish, and desire. WHAT DO YOU WANT? No time for anything but SHAMELESS DESIRE> Take a page from Cardi B, Doja Cat, Lil Mama, the queen bee herself Beyonce, Catherine Zeta Jones, Jenna Ortega or Kim Kardashian - get to the core of what you want on your terms without shame. YOU DESERVE YOUR DESIRES. Want is goddess mode energy. Yes, of course it's connected to the wound of worthiness AND you don't have to be ‘completely' healed to lean into the frequency. Why? BECAUSE IT'S NOT POSSIBLE TO BE FULLY HEALED. That's a perfectionist, white savior colonized concept that keeps us from expansion So much of this season is offering a fake it till you make it vibe. Act as if. Model your behavior after those you wish to grow into. Not to copy, mimic, or fake…but to try on, test out, practice, and learn. Be inspired, and make your own way. This season marks an opportunity to hit some major growth points. What does your inner goddess need to come out to play…on the daily? That's the question to ask Now through December…as a macro cycle. It's a follow up to Virgo season. …AND make sure you're not just asking….take action with the insight that comes. This is embodiment. This is authenticity. This is decision making and ACTION. Because you, at your core are divine nature, you are cosmic royalty. You are Stardust shoved in a skin suit. …With energetic access to the knowledge of the Universe. These are the main messages for this fall summer in the northern hemisphere/spring in the south. It's main character energy - it‘s you - you're the main character - it's a glow up that will feel like rooting down. It's showing octopus and willow and oak tree energy. Octopus medicine is the deep dark feminine, flexibility, regeneration, and capacity to go the depths of magic, energy, and emotion…and they do NOT stay where they do not want to be ... and they are deliciously intelligent. Willow offers us the ability to bend and sway, weave, and protect but not to break. It offers the wisdom of being fed by water, staying hydrated in order to flow (and channel) Oak is the sturdy, foundational, building and protection energy we all need i this lifetime. Oak says. It's ok. You're ok. It's going to be ok. . It's all here for us. This season could be a rewrite - it could be a makeover (hey glamor season yay) - it's definitely a reboot, an expansion…from the deep dark of our insides. From our shadows, from our soul essence. No more hiding. No more pretending. Libra season is the juice and goods of this energy. We're going to see it thickest here..and it will stay with us till winter. Libra Season runs September 23rd - October 23rd 2023 Libra is the scales of justice in the chart. The only inanimate object on the wheel. A cardinal Air sign…the most stable of the air signs..yup, I said what I said…. ruled by Venus and represented by the Justice card in the Tarot - This energy is all about balance, relationships, partnerships, communication, beauty, glamor, soft romanticism, being seen, and being adorned. The question we will be asking…is this or that, fair? The follow up question is…..And if so…fair to who/whom? One or all? Me or them? Libra's mantra is ‘I Balance.' On one side of the Libra scales we have equality for all, civil liberties…all the fairness, food, water, shelter, being heard, accessibility, opportunity - and on the other - sensual pleasures…love, sex, glamor, fashion, beauty, music, art. It is ruled by our love - Venus - Aphrodite. Libra offers us harmony, communication, and mediation, with a heavy dose of beauty, and a very diplomatic and graceful quality to make our way constructively through very difficult things….IF the energy is grounded...if not...be on the lookout for avoiding confrontation, flakiness, giving up power left and right in order to do so, and self pitying grandiosity…with a massive side of false eye-lash batting and nude lip gloss. Libra can easily slide into dream, whimsy, and overly-romantic-co-dependency. Think of the activism fatigued non-for profit advocates that are just depleted…. not advocating for themselves, a system that isn't advocating for them…...where's the justice in that? In Imbalance Libra will have us hiding from any decision making because it so desperately wants everything to be fair and sweet. It'll cover up sadness, low level stuff, or big things that truly need addressing with pretty paint, clothes, superfluous words, and busyness. Libra makes avid use of beautiful distractions. This is a version of perfectionism. Nothing is ever perfect and things are rarely completely fair - and though Libra helps generate balance - will often stutter and struggle to make personal choices and decisions, being paralyzed by making a wrong decision, they often choose/do nothing. Libra & Virgo….they friends for sure. Neighbors on the zodiac wheel…they share some commonalities of being super intelligent, knowing nothing can be perfect, and sometimes getting caught in procrastination or being stuck in FREEZE mode, futility, self gaslighting, or intellsplaining judgment of doing nothing because it can't be perfect or fair….and making it sound smart or right (when really it's super toxic and just a hrd NO). The imbalance of Libra is massive people pleasing. Libra must remember to make decisions, take action, be brave to step out, and use the voice, be independent AND BE SEEN in all the glorious, sumptuous, human glamor. Libra must cultivate self love and personal neutrality to then be the ripple for the outer world…in advocacy of others. Libra must learn to walk their talk. Libra must learn to be comfortable not pleasing others, things not being perfect, and being the villain in someone else's story. In Balance Libra is excellent with clever ideas, beautiful words, gorgeously curated experiences, loving partnership, soft solutions, and earnest communication. When grounded, Libran ideas, words, mediations, and solutions take root in the physical plane and result in stunning and tangible shift and outcomes for the better. Libra in its divine essence will produce a gorgeous luncheon with stunning decor, intelligent speakers, all centered around making the world a better place…in equity for all. This season is a time of either copious abundance and manifestation, pulling in the resources for the harvest...or of being challenged with your tendencies to stay ungrounded and not make decisions. Libra wants you to use your voice for constructive change - and honestly also wants a little mini leo moment of being seen for the efforts and achievements. Here's a little Side quest - Libra season is also massively Lilith season. Equity, Voice, and glamor magick. She is here in a big way. And in this community Aphrodite and Lilith have hooked elbows like the sisters you need to get anything done. They will absolutely fuck around and find out. In favor of themselves…..to the benefit of marginalized communities. Libra wants you beautifully curated in your clothes, make up, scents, jewelry - particularly necklaces and scarves. Libra is glamor magic. Whatever makes you feel amazing in the presentation of your vessel DO IT. Feeling not just comfortable but sparkly in your vessel helps the delivery of your message. Being ready for your close up, isn't just for Leo energy. If you feel like you need a change in the style department DO IT in this season for extra oompf. Do not disregard the power of creative, authentic visual representation of self. Have that pretty, dressed up luncheon - even just with yourself. But a gorg personal talisman around your neck would magically be even better to invoke all the empowerment and balance of Libra. We manifest by matching frequency. The sassier you feel about yourself, vessel, hair…the more comfortable you are in your skin….the higher those frequencies get to pull in manifestations. Remember, there's no right way to be a witch. And there's NO proper aesthetic as a witch either. It's always about authenticity, allowing yourself to shift, change, evolve…in all the ways we are in this 3D incarnation - Body, Mind, and Soul. We know we're so much more than a physical vessel…but also please remember, this physical vessel can be a really fun pleasure point as well as creative endeavor. We are our literal life by design. Fashion, Glamor - however that expresses through you - can be so empowering, fun, and healing…and it works..it's a spell craft all its own and it just might be your preferred method of spell casting. It's important to remember that Libra is and can be the lovely, sweet, romantic, balanced breeze that tends and serves their partner(s) in cream, khaki, millennial pink and lavender… AND in imbalance it can quickly get whipped up into a tornado of army green,dark grey, and black disrupting all the balance in its path while exhibiting major codependency, shop-a-holic tendencies. This season has us checking in that our partnerships aren't actually toxic codependency.

As we approach the Autumnal Equinox, we can use it as a time to reflect on our own summer abundance. We may not be tending to crops, but we have each been tending to and nurturing other aspects of our lives. Each of us is growing and changing, and each of us is doing so in our own way. This change of season is a good time for us to look at our family system to see how our interconnectedness has changed and how our communication needs to adapt. Thank you for listening and being part of this community! Let's get social. Follow me on Facebook, on Twitter @reframing_me, on Instagram @reframingme and on TikTok @reframingmeI hope you enjoyed the episode! Please leave a review, catch up on any missed episodes, and be sure to follow the show, so you don't miss new content!

In S3 Ep 40 of the popular talk show, The Awake Space Astrology Podcast, host Laurie Rivers gives puts some fears to rest when it comes to the "fated" day of September 23, 2023. This year the Autumnal Equinox falls on September 23rd and Laurie dishes out the need to know info on what might be up on deck at the start of Libra Season. New Segment: In the headlines, Laurie gives you the run down for the week on what might be up in the headlines. This is from the Monthly Mundane outlook she prepares for Patrons of the ASAP Horoscope tier and up. Don't forget to come into the discord to discuss what's up in the news. Plus Laurie thanks Patrons for their support with the weekly shoutout for new patrons. The Awake Space Astrology Podcast has surpassed over 100K listens in SEASON 3! Thank you for making us a top 5% podcast in any category! In the Littles shoutouts Laurie talks about learning through trying and why it's okay to make mistakes. Then we tackle The Roman Empire and why so many White CIS men think about it with such frequency and how the reason mirrors Laurie's calls to deconstruct astrological interpretation from it's Patriarchal roots. As always we wind up the podcast with Astrology Q&A with questions submitted from patrons. Not a Patron? Join here! http://patreon.com/theawakespace Beginning Astrology Videos on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbQPmDnFSiyTi8FRAzuqYXMoYV9e_3Eg&si=iP-f4R8gqseZlTcB Book a reading or class: www.wokeastrology.com/book-online

The week begins with the Moon transiting Swati, "The Diplomat"—the "centermost" star that divides the zodiac into two equal parts. It's a great metaphor from the sky above for the Autumnal Equinox and the equality of day and night. Here are my thoughts. P.S. Join me for the replay of our free Q&A: https://www.drkatyjane.com/vedicastrologyqanda

The energy has felt very heavy recently, but we might feel some relief as we head into a new Season!In a few days we have a New Moon in Virgo, Mercury is about to go direct again, Venus went direct a few days ago,  Jupiter just went Retrograde, and we're on the brink of the Autumnal Equinox (or the Spring Equinox for those in the Southern Hemisphere). That's a lot of shifting energies, and in this episode I dive into what it all means and how we can use it on our healing journeys.As we set our intentions during the upcoming New Moon in Virgo, I invite you to reflect on where you are, and where you desire to journey next in your life and in your healing in order to reclaim your sovereignty. In this episode (whether you're listening at the time it's recorded or at any point later on), I share some very practical yet powerful things you can do to align with your values, your desires, and your intentions by utilizing all the energies from the celestial realms.I referenced a photo in the episode. If you'd like to see it, go to my YouTube channel and watch this episode there. While you're there, be sure to subscribe to my channel!Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

In this episode of So Divine!, Stephanie and Megan explore the celestial landscape for September. They talk about how the month begins with an active Labor Day Weekend, as Venus Retrograde ends and Jupiter Retrograde begins. They reflect upon how with mid-month featuring both a Virgo New Moon and the completion of Mercury Retrograde, we may experience a burst of forward movement—in a discerning and precision-oriented Virgoan way—at that point. The talk about the seasonal shift that arises with the Autumnal Equinox and the beginning of Libra season. They also discuss the Full Moon in Aries and how it highlights the themes of relationship and the dance between self and others. Stephanie chooses a tarot card at random, the Four of Swords, and Megan explains how this card encourages us to step back and be patient, giving us an opportunity to catch up with ourselves. 

Remember, we welcome comments, questions, and suggested topics at thewonderpodcastQs@gmail.com. S4E25 TRANSCRIPT: ----more----   Mark: Welcome back to The Wonder, Science Based Paganism. I'm your host, Mark, Yucca: and I'm Yucca. Mark: and today we are celebrating Atheopagan Day, which is the anniversary of when our community first started.  Yucca: Online community. Mark: yes the the founding of our Facebook group, which is where most of our engages online was on August 5th, 2012. So as we're recording this, it's the 11th anniversary of the founding of that community. And so we're going to talk a little bit about the history and how things have changed, what we're doing now and what we're looking towards in the future. Yucca: that's right, and it's been a lot, Mark: Yeah, it really has. It's it's, it's been, and it's been such a beautiful ride. I mean, obviously there have been setbacks and frustrations and all the rest of that, but. Mostly, it's just been so heartening to see and feel this community come together in all the wonderful ways that it is. Yucca: Yeah, and it's 11 years is really hard to believe. That's, that's a lot. So, Mark: I was saying before we started recording, in neopagan years, that's even more. It's like dog years or Yucca: yeah, Mark: Because the culture evolves really quickly you know, in, in the time that I've been involved in, in Neopagan Circles which started in 1987, we've had at least three distinct phases Thank you. of development within the community in terms of changes in perspective and paradigm just really transformational things that have happened from the sort of loosey goosey still, you know, not very clueful about things like consent late 60s all the way up to today. Yucca: Right  Mark: pretty, pretty cool. 11 years, a lot can change. Yucca: yeah. And I think a lot, really, in the last four years, five years, at least, that I've been witnessing it seems like there's been such a shift in a lot of, not just within kind of our smaller subset of the pagan community, but the larger pagan community, and also a little bit of the, the general cultural attitude towards something like paganism. There's definitely been a big shift since, you know, since I was a kid, you know, thinking back on, it's just, it's a normal, in a lot of ways, it's a very normal thing now. I know there's a lot, definitely areas of the country that that's not the case, but on kind of a big scale, it's, it really has the, Level of acceptance has grown. Mark: Yeah, and I think there are, I mean, there are certainly entities and figures that that are not us, that we, that contributed heavily to that. I mean, like the Lady Liberty League, for example, which pressed The U. S. military to recognize Wicca as one of the symbols you could put on a gravestone in a military cemetery. Getting them to recognize any pagan religion was really like pulling teeth, and they pushed on it for about 20 years before they finally got it. Yucca: Yeah, right, Mark: And more representation in mainstream media, all that kind of stuff has really helped. Yucca: yeah. So I think it's fascinating to see, or to really reflect on, the changes within our community and how those are influenced from outside sources and, you know, the influence that we've had as well and all of that is, I mean, somebody should do their somebody should do their dissertation on that. I think that would make a fascinating one. Mark: yeah, me too, me too. Yeah, there's just, there's so much to say about it, but why don't we go back to the beginning, Yucca: Right. Mark: And start there, and just kind of, you know, work our way forward. So, atheopaganism started out as an idea that I had for myself. Yucca: Yeah. Mark: I had had, I'd been involved with the local pagan community for a very long time, had some really off putting experiences in the late 90s, early 2000s that reinforced to me how much capital B belief had become important Yucca: Mm hmm. Mark: in the pagan culture, and which had not been true when I first joined. Yucca: hmm. Mark: And as an atheist pagan, I was feeling really oppressed by this and then it got to the point where I was offended by it because there were a couple of circumstances that I saw where the will of the gods was used as an excuse for some really horrible behavior. Yucca: Right. Mark: And I left. Yucca: Mm Mark: But within six months, I mean, I was depressed. I, I missed my rituals, and I missed my altar, and I missed my friends, and, you know, I missed celebrating the seasons, all that kind of stuff. So I started thinking, well, what is a religion really, and what do they do for us, and how can I get that stuff without having to subscribe to a bunch of supernaturalism? Yucca: hmm. Mark: And I started working on an essay, and this was in 2005. And the essay was done in 2009, and that was what eventually became my book that came out in 2019, Yucca: Mm Mark: about, first of all, about kind of my journey through this and the science You know, the neuroscience and the confirmation bias, the various fallacies, apophenia, and, you know, all those phenomena that tend to make us fooled by our senses. Yucca: hmm. Mark: And then the second part of the book was laying out, okay, well, taking as a given that the value that, for me, is going to be about revering the Earth. How can I practice a pagan practice around the wheel of the year that doesn't involve anything supernatural or culturally appropriated? Yucca: hmm. Mm hmm. Mm Mark: And so I wrote all that up, and it was a 40 page essay, and and I was ready to happily go trotting forward, you know, using my little model for myself. Yucca: hmm. Mark: But I had conversations with friends, Yucca: So the essay had been just more of a way of you to, to clarify your thoughts, right? And work through those ideas and you just, just the writing of it was how you worked through these ideas. Mark: That's right. I mean, I'm a writer and that is the way that it's like having an internal narrative, you know, as I explored these ideas on paper or in bits Yucca: as you explored in Mark: in, in, in writing new ideas would occur to me, new connections would occur to me. And so that's just the modality that I use in, in kind of framing my, my thinking about things. Yucca: Mm hmm. Mark: And so, as I said, I was ready to go trotting forward with my, my little practice that was for me, but when I had conversations, and so I re engaged the local pagan community. Understanding that I was going to be myself, and not to be rude about it, you know, if I go to somebody else's ritual and they're invoking gods, I'm not going to say anything about it. Yucca: Sure. Yeah. Mark: But the rituals that I conduct, that I invite people to, were going to be, you know, godless, non supernaturalist kinds of rituals. Yucca: Mm hmm. Mark: And in the course of these conversations, I started having people say, well, don't tell anybody, but actually, that's really kind of what I believe, too. Yucca: Yeah, Mark: and you really ought to put this essay up on the internet and, you know, have, get some comments on it, have, get some discussion started around it. And in 2009, I did that. I put it up on Scribd.  Yucca: Remember that. Mark: remember that? It still exists. But there was a time when Scribd was a place that you went for papers and documents and Yucca: Yep. It was the place for a while. Yeah. Okay. Mark: And started getting some feedback and stuff. You know, having more of these conversations where people were confiding in me that, you know, a non theist or non literal theist way of orienting to paganism was, was theirs. And this particularly skewed towards people who were scientists, who were educators, who were engineers. You know, a lot of folks that had that grounding in the scientific method and critical thinking, they were the ones that were not subscribing to supernaturalist myths so much, interestingly enough. So, what happened was there, there ended up being enough of these people that I started realizing, you know, there's, this thing has legs. It's not just for me. It's resonating for other people, and they should have access to it too. And I need to stop here and say, I had a major research failing during the time when I was researching all the stuff for this essay, because I am not the first Nons, supernaturalist, pagan. There are other people that were doing that and that were on the internet, and I just didn't find them. Yucca: mm Mark: So I kind of reinvented the wheel. And that's an interesting thing about non Theus paganism is that it seems like that happens quite a bit. People sort of come to this conclusion on their own.  Yucca: That was the family, that was what I was raised with, right? But it had never, there was no like, there was no word or identity to distinguish, that was just what we were, Mark: Yeah. Yucca: And it had never occurred to me to, to search that up, something like that, until a little bit later on, which we haven't quite gotten to that the story yet, but, but encountering. That the belief part where, you know, later on I'd be publishing things you know, making YouTube videos or things and having people just, just furious with me that like, how dare you call yourself a pagan if you don't believe in Mark: yeah. Yucca: the gods, literally, and just being completely perplexed because that was not the paganism that I had grown up with. Right, I was just like, what are you talking about? I have no, like, what? Mark: right? Yeah. Yucca: Wait, you're, you're taking this literal? Are you sure? Okay. Right, that was where I was coming from with that because I hadn't, you know, I, I mean, I'm interrupting you a little bit with this, but you talked about like the three different phases or like the epochs that you've seen. And I think that one of them was this influx of a lot of new people into paganism, bringing with them. These expectations from some of the more mainstream religions in which faith is a major component. I think that Christian faith idea was brought in. Mark: Absolutely. Absolutely. And that came in the late 90s, up until around 2000, and that really, really changed how paganism was practiced and conceptualized within the community, at least as I experienced it. Mm hmm. Yucca: And I, and the atheopaganism was... I mean, it was still happening on the internet a lot, and when the group was founded, that was still culture of paganism as a whole, like on the big scale, there's lots of people being really into the literal belief, but I think we're moving out of that to a certain extent. But that's, there's still areas that believe that, there's still... Like, traditions in that way, but that the larger community overall is less worried about that. Mark: Yeah, I think so, and I certainly hope so. I mean, one of the things about paganism is that it tends to be very inclusive and tolerant and pluralistic. And so there are lots of different kinds of practices and perspectives that fall under the pagan umbrella, Yucca: Mm hmm. Mark: And I think that increasingly, especially over the last four or five years, The idea of non theist paganism has become yet another one of those identities that's just accepted as being part of the bigger Yucca: know. Mark: Yeah, Yucca: I mean, there's still people who get very, very upset about it and want to do their gatekeeping, but it, it I definitely saw a shift in the last few years that I was that the Pagan Perspective channel was running. Like, in the first few years, it would, I would get a lot of... of real, like, really upset commenters about it, and then in the later years, more people being like, Oh yeah, that's, I do that too. Yeah, yeah, me too, me too. Mark: huh. Yeah. Yeah, I really think that's so, and, I mean, of the core questions, I mean, maybe we can do an episode at some point about validity and the nature of realness, because this is often the argument that's made, well, it's not real paganism, or it's not a real religion. And to me, those are meaningless questions. Yucca: It just comes down to how you're defining it, like, you're just gonna choose to make it real the way that you, like, Your way of pagan is the real way, right? I remember having disagreements with people going, well, if we go back to, you know, Rome, and this is where, you know, the history of the word pagan, well, the people who were the, the pagans, they believed in, in multiple gods, and, but my argument would be, okay, but why are you making that? Your criteria. Why aren't you making the criteria that they lived in the countryside and spoke, like, Latin? Like, how about, why is that the criteria? I mean, because we've had so many different criteria for what makes somebody a pagan over the years, like, you're just selecting that one specific thing to say that that's what makes somebody pagan. Why isn't something else also valid? Mark: right. Yucca: Well, I mean, the answer is because then they don't get to gatekeep it and feel special, Mark: right, Yucca: you know. Mark: right. And particularly this goes to the The sense on people's part that old traditions are somehow more valuable or more valid or more real, right? Yucca: hmm, Mark: And that's just a principle that I reject. I think humans have been evolving culture and ideas and technology and skills for our entire existence. And there are things that we can gain from modernity that we don't find in ancient cultures that are of value. Thank you. Yucca: right. Yeah, that Mark: So, Yucca: Value isn't inherent in whether it is old or new or whichever, right? Is it relevant to, to us now? Right? Mark: which is one of the reasons why I reject the Bronze Age, you know, Christianity models is that I don't think they fit very well in a modern society, Yucca: yeah. Mark: And the more people try to shoehorn modern society into it, the more oppressed we get, so, you know. So, anyway. This was starting to be a thing. It had legs. And it seemed like the next natural thing would be to find a convening place where people could come and be together and discuss this stuff. Facebook was the natural choice at that time. Yucca: Right. That was the main, there weren't as many of the other platforms as there are now. Right, that was basically the social media platform for being able to have conversation. Other than perhaps Reddit, maybe, but Reddit has its own kind of interesting culture. Mark: it does. It does. And the thing about Facebook was that you could create a closed group, a private group, so that you could have some control over what kinds of folks came in, so you knew that they were actually people who shared your values and were there for a legitimate exploration of, you know, what this practice is, what this philosophy is, all that stuff. Yucca: So you weren't getting trolls as much, or Mark: No, Yucca: coming in from different religions that wanted to prove a point, or something like that. Mark: in the 11 years since the Facebook group was founded, we have had precisely two people who have slipped in and started proselytizing Christianity, and they have been quietly removed, and that's been it. Yucca: Okay, I've never noticed them. Mark: Yeah, they didn't last long because we have moderators and the moderators, you know, our philosophy is to use a light hand and to be encouraging and guiding rather than oppressive. But nonetheless, when somebody comes in and starts proselytizing, that is a hard no in our rules. And off you go. Yucca: Also, just to chuckle it, I've always thought the strategy of let me quote from a book that you don't believe in at you to try to convince you. Mark: As evidence. Yeah. Yucca: Like, okay, cool. Mark: It's so circular and they don't see it. They just don't see it. Well, no, no, this is God's word. No, it's not. Yucca: But if I don't accept your premise of there being a god to begin with, and that this is his word, like, why would that hold any weight for me? Mark: That's right. That's right. So, so, August 5th, 2012, the the Facebook group is created, and I invited a handful of people that I thought would be philosophically aligned out of my friends within the pagan community, and then we started to get knocks on the door of people who wanted to join. And we had application questions that we could review, you know, we asked them why they wanted to be a part of the community, we stipulated what our value set was and said, do you affirm these values, you know, we're pro feminist, pro environment, anti racism, anti fascist, pro environment, you know, those kinds of things that we've listed. And, you know, we make them sign, yes, I, I will affirm these values. I think that's probably kept a lot of right wing trolls out of our group because they aren't willing to sign on to that. Yucca: hmm. Mark: We, it's not infrequent that we get applicants who will answer the first and third question, but not, not the one about values, and they don't get admitted. Yucca: Mm hmm. Mm hmm. Mark: That's just how it goes. Yucca: I have to admit, I don't remember filling any of that out when I joined, but I clearly had to have. I think I joined in, like, maybe 16, 20 16 or sometime around there, and I just don't remember. I'm sure I did. I just have no memory of it, like being a, like, I must have just been like, oh, of course, of course. Yes, yes. Because I don't remember it being a thing. Mark: Facebook questions, I think they only allowed one Facebook question for a long time, one admission question, and it's expanded to three now, so there may only have been one. But I'll, Yucca: through it and went like, of course. Great. I'm so excited. This is, this group exists, so Mark: And I knew who you were, so I admitted you right away. Yucca: yeah. Mark: So that, you know, that helped. So, the group began to grow, and it became 100 people, and it became 200 people, and it became 500 people, and it became 1, 000 people, and now it's close to 5, 000 people who are interested in this path, and we have very high participation. In a given month, usually 2, 500 to 3, 000 of those members will do something in the way of reacting or commenting or posting. And of course you've got your lurkers, but it's very common for somebody to jump in and say, Hey, I've been a lurker for three years, but, you know, now I have a thing to say. And it's just a lovely environment. It's safe. People support one another. There's kindness. There's very thoughtful discussion. People post really interesting stuff. It's just, it's worked out really well, and now, of course, we've spun off into having a Discord server as well while growing the movement in a bunch of ways, like this podcast. Yucca: Right which we started talking about together at the end of 2019. We didn't, we didn't get it going Mark: we waited, we waited for the pandemic and then got started. Yucca: We had like a few, we had a few episodes and then it was Two or three or something, but it was, it was Mark: It wasn't many, yeah, it happened really fast. Yucca: Yeah. Mark: And, ironically, the pandemic actually forced us to do some good things in the community. We started doing Zoom mixers, first once a week, and now twice a week, and there are other gatherings as well. Yucca: That's when a lot of growth of people coming into the community happened, too, because people were searching online for that connection, because they didn't have the in person things. And then, wow, here was this community, and that's, so much happened during the pandemic. Mark: Yeah, yeah, the population really mushroomed. And, of course at the same time, at that point, I had been working on atheopagan stuff from the beginnings of the... of the essay. And then in 2019, late 2019, my book was published, which was an expanded version of the essay with more Yucca: is when our... Friendship had kind of started, because we'd met before, but do you remember I helped you with the formatting on that? Mark: I do, Yucca: Because I took it out of, they weren't accepting whatever format it was that you had, so you had it in Word and I put it in InDesign and reformatted Mark: yeah, Yucca: it and exported it. Mark: right, yeah, which I Yucca: why we got the connection to then when we started talking about doing a podcast, it was like, oh yeah, yeah, this is a good connection, let's try this. Mark: Yeah, yeah. So the book happened, Then the podcast happened, and by that time it had been almost 15 years of working on this in one way or another for me. Yucca: Mm hmm, Mark: And I was looking at this community that was now thousands of people, and thinking, well, okay, clearly this is something that has some real resonance, and it needs to not be about me. It needs to be... You know, a self governing, self evolving thing, Yucca: hmm. Mark: and so we created the Atheopagan Society, the non profit organization of which both Yucca and I are council members and Yucca: of 2020 was our first meeting, Mark: yes, early July of 2020, and You know, that was approving bylaws and articles of incorporation and blah blah blah. There's a lot of technical stuff that has to be done to create a group like that. But we got recognized by the federal government as a religious organization. Donations are tax deductible. Yucca: Mm hmm. We did all that stuff of so much paperwork and figuring out bank accounts and Mark: Yeah, getting a bank account open turned out to be really kind of a nightmare. Yucca: ridiculous amount of like weird information that they needed. Mark: I think it's Patriot Act stuff. I think they're concerned about non profits fostering terrorism. Yucca: And therefore they needed your social and income and Mark: Yeah. Yucca: All kinds of, you know, Mark: Yeah. Yucca: yeah, it was intense. Mark: just weird. But we did it. We got it done. And the council started doing stuff. There, you know, there were various initiatives. The the library initiative online that Robin did, for example, to create a library of resources for Ethiopia Pagans that they can download and, and look at, and or, you know, lists. Yucca: package as well, Mark: all the, all the clerical and guidance as Yucca: great. Mark: And the system for ordaining. clerics online because we believe that everybody should have the right to conduct marriages and so forth. And so we had an automated system on the website for people to be ordained, which is currently broken because MailChimp changed its system. But if you want to be ordained, you can use the contact form on the Atheopagan Society website, which is VAPSociety. org. Send a, send a message through the contact system, and I will get back to you and get you ordained. Yucca: Yeah, and eventually we're going to have that back up and running as an automated system, but there's just a lot of things that are getting juggled at the moment. Mark: there are. There Yucca: There's a, yeah and just also want to clarify the, this is all volunteer, right? You know, people are, are doing this out of a sense of a desire to, So, we're really trying to, really help in whatever ways we can, and and we'll talk about this in a little bit. I mean, the, the getting everything set up for being able to have more volunteers is one of our major focuses. Mark: Mm hmm. Yucca: But just trying to figure out what, what each person's strengths are and how we can best. How we can help the community and how we can best serve the community has been a big focus of what we've been trying to do over the past few years, so. Mark: Yeah. Yeah because it's all about, you know, supporting the people that are within the umbrella of this, this community in being as fulfilled as they can be, as happy as they can be, as self actualized as they can be, as effective as they can be, which is what atheopaganism is really about. It's about being happy, being effective in your life. You know, we don't believe in an afterlife or any of that. Nobody's keeping score. It's, it's all about just joy and joy and service, right? And so, you know, with that spirit, there's a real joyfulness in the work as well. I mean, when we work together, there's a sort of, oh, we're doing a great thing here Yucca: Yeah, I mean every single, so the council meetings are quarterly, and every single time it's just like, wow, it, y'all are amazing, this is awesome. Thank you so much. Oh, I'm so lucky to know such cool people. I can't believe we're doing this like every, you know. Time after time after time and it's just, it never gets old, it's just amazing each time. Mark: Yeah. And when we held the Suntree retreat, the in person retreat in 2022, and there were 50 of us there, that was the same experience. It was like, wow, every one of these people is super cool. I would like to be friends with every one of them. Yucca: yeah, my oldest who came with me to that was like, why isn't it a week long? Why isn't it two weeks long? Can we just live here? I'm like, aw. Mark: So, things have evolved over that 11 years. I've written another book that's coming out next year. I've written in my will that the rights to my atheopaganism book are going to go to the Atheopagan Society, so that it will always have access to that material for future people that want to practice atheopaganism so there'll never be any argument about, you know, who has the rights to any of this stuff You know, we've just, we've done a lot of, we, we launched the the YouTube, Yucca: So we've got the media team working on this, yeah. Mark: right? Yucca: And I want to say the, the story, so you've told your, your thread of the story, Mark: Yes. Yucca: But this is a, this is a community of thousands of people now, and we each have our own thread of this story that's weaving together, right? And together we're making this larger thing. And I really value that, the, the wisdom in going, okay, let's make sure that this isn't just about one particular personality. This is All of ours, right? And again, that's one of the things that the council's trying to figure out how to do is how do we make this something that is sustained, that keeps going, that lives past just any of individuals of us? Mark: hmm. Yes, yes. And, and it's very egalitarian, Yucca: yeah, Mark: where we, we're not going to have, you know, different degrees or levels or priesthood or any of that kind of stuff. When people choose to be ordained and become what's called an atheopagan cleric, that's a service role. That means I've committed to provide particular kinds of service in my community. It doesn't mean I'm a muckety muck now and I get to tell other people what to do. We don't have that, Yucca: right. And same thing with the council, right? Again, the council is just, it really is a service position, just because somebody's on the council and someone else isn't on the council, the person on the council, they're... They're not more important than anyone else, they're just in a position of that volunteer. Mark: right? We don't. Right. So, you know, we've built so much over this time. Oh, and I want to mention, because we have two wonderful volunteers that are doing it, Instagram as well. We've you know, that are part of the media team. We've got a couple of folks that are doing wonderful Instagram stuff as well. And someone created an atheopaganism Reddit, subreddit, Yucca: Oh, nice. Mark: the blue a person who I didn't know. And that was kind of miraculous to stumble across. Yucca: That's great. Mark: Yeah, sort of propagating itself out into the world.  Yucca: And we don't have an official TikTok, but there are some folks from the community who are on on TikTok, and you can find, you know, you can search through the hashtag of Atheopagan, you'll come up with, you know, Robin's channel, and a couple of other folks who have that conversation. Mark: We do have an account, Yucca: we, yes, Mark: but we never post anything. Yucca: and if that's somebody's passion, hey, talk to us on the media team, we'd love, you know, each of the different platforms kind of have their own system and culture and all of that. So yes, thank you for pointing out, we really, we have one, we just don't, aren't doing it on a regular basis at this point Mark: So, Yucca: we have to do is figure out that we are, in fact, human, and have a limited amount of time and space and spoons as they say, and where do we use them. Mark: right. Yeah. And that's actually a perfect opportunity for me to thank you, Yucca, for your three years of service as the chair of the Atheopagan Society Council. You did a tremendous amount of work and modeled a tone and a can do kind of, attitude and a level headedness that I think just really served us so well. And I totally understand that it was time for you to step down and John has stepped up and that's all great. A, a, Yucca: honor, so thank you. Yeah, it's really, and I, and I look forward to continue to serve in different ways in the coming years, so. Mark: Yeah, yeah. So, all these things have happened, all these incredible things over the last 11 years, and now we look to the future. Yucca: Mm hmm. Mark: The Atheopagan Society is creating its first strategic plan, Yucca: Mm hmm. Mark: And a strategic plan is basically just narrowing our focus down to a few goals. That we're going to pursue over, that we're going to seek to accomplish over the next couple of years. And that's where we're going to invest our time and our energy and our money in order to accomplish those things. Our money, vast. Yucca: yes, our vast resources. Mark: yes, I think we have 5, 000 right now. I think that's something like Yucca: don't think we quite have, that's what we did last time, but I think we've, we've had quite a few expenses Mark: that's true. You're right. Yeah, we have had expenses. So yeah, it's probably more like 4, 500. But it's enough because we, you know, we operate. We operate with volunteers. Yucca: yeah, and donations. And so Mark: Yes, Yucca: who donate on a regular basis and that, that makes doing those things possible, right? So we really, really value that. Mark: Because we do have regular expenses. We have to pay for things like Zoom and MailChimp and, you know, all that Yucca: Hosting for, you know, all of that. Yeah. Mark: for the blog. Yeah. So, the strategic plan is going to be finalized at our Autumnal Equinox meeting coming up. After September 21st, I think it's October 5th, I think is the next meeting. Yucca: We'd have to look at, yeah, it's somewhere around Mark: yeah, somewhere around there. Yucca: Do you want to mention the three? We're finalizing it, but we've got the idea of what our goals are. Mark: we've, we've narrowed the goals down to three things. And they are, first of all, Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We want to make sure that we're doing everything we can to make our spaces feel safe and inclusive and welcoming to everyone. As long as they share our values. If they're Nazis, we don't want them to feel welcome. We want them to go somewhere else. But... You know, certainly for people in marginalized communities, we want to make sure that we're really uplifting those voices and making sure that people feel safe and welcome in those spaces. Yucca: And just being really really conscious about that. And really clear about that, yeah. Mark: So that's the first. And the second is what is the second? Yucca: Well, the steady engagement and growth, yeah. Mark: right. The fostering of engagement between Ethiopia Pagans. So more more in the way of online opportunities like the conference, the vi virtual conference that we held this past spring in person opportunities like the the sun retreat that we're gonna do another one of in 2024. Yucca: which is a little less than a year away. 'cause it's in September this year. Right. Mark: Yes. So it's a little more than a year. It's a little more Yucca: Just a, you know. Mark: Yeah. But Yucca: On another full moon, I believe. Didn't we end up getting another full Mark: We did. So we're going to start working on that, you know, right after Labor Day. The, the issue there is really, and also I didn't mention this, but we have a program of affinity groups now. Yucca: Mm-hmm. Mark: some of which are geographically based, so they can get together in person. Because they, they all come from a particular region. Some of them are interest based, like there's an LGBTQ group, there's a BIPOC group, there's a gardening group, there's a crafting group, things like that, right? So creating opportunities and providing resources to help like Affinity Groups to get together in person, build interpersonal relationships, because, you know, community is a big thing that religion is about. And as wonderful as online community is, in person is better. And we, we'd like for people to have opportunities for that if they want them. Yucca: Right. Yeah, so for both, right? And there being a steady component and we'll talk about this in the next goal as well, but we don't want to kind of explode and spread too quickly and then collapse. Right? So we're really working on how to do this in a way that is sustainable. Mark: Yes. And that's the third big area, which is creating infrastructure and support for volunteers, so that we don't have burnout. We're always, you know, drawing in new leadership and new voices and new participation, so that nobody has to sit in the same position for 10 years and get real tired of it. And, I mean, that's just good for us in all kinds of ways, because You know, having a variety of different perspectives, it just helps our approach to be that much more nuanced, that much more considerate. It's just good for us, all the way around. Yucca: Yeah. Mark: So those are the three big areas, and you'll notice that none of them involves some big, huge growth initiative. We have never been a proselytizing spiritual community, and we're not. My philosophy around this is I would like people to be aware of this as an opportunity that they can take if they want to. I would never tell them you should be an atheopagan. Yucca: Right. Mark: I would never say that to any. Yucca: Yeah. Because it's, I think it's a wonderful option, but it's not the only thing out there. Lots of things work for lots of different people and I'm just grateful that we've got a community of incredible people who really love and care for each other and work together and can, you know, share these values and use a similar framework. And yet, as we've talked about in so many other podcasts are also so very different in so many delightful ways. Mark: Right, and we encourage that diversity, right? Like, you know, there isn't this mandated wheel of the year where, you know, the symbols are all the same and the rituals are all the same. No, you create for yourself what's meaningful for you and relates to what nature is doing at a given time of year where you are. So there's, there's a tremendous amount of freedom. Within atheopaganism, it's meant to be facilitative and supportive and kind of informing rather than directive. Yucca: hmm. Yeah. Mark: So that's where we're going. That's, that's the idea there.  Yucca: And it's a fun process. Mark: it is. It is. And fun people to do it with. So that's, that's all to the good as well. I mean, having not had any comprehension of Arriving here 11 years ago, I have no idea where we might be 10, 11 years from now. It's just, it's hard to, hard to imagine what that could be like. Yucca: Oh, we'll be an ancient group in neo pagan years at that Mark: that's, oh, that's true. Yeah, we'll be almost Bronze Age. Yucca: Yes. I guess then we'll be, then we'll be legitimate, right? Because Mark: Right, well, yeah, we'll, we'll be Silicon Age, and by that time it'll all be, you know, molecular computing or or quantum computing, and then we can look back nostalgically at our silicon chips and and yes, we'll, we'll be the old established Version. Yucca: That's quite funny to think of. Mark: It is. It is. Yucca: but yeah. . Alright. Mark: So, yeah I'd like to thank everyone that has played a part in or participated in or joined, you know, for however long, because some people have decided that it wasn't for them and gone off to do something else. All those people who have played a role in where we've arrived and what we've been able to achieve in serving people, in, in really working to help people be happier and help the world be a better place. Yucca: Yeah. Thank you. Mark: Yeah, so thank you to all you listeners, that counts. Yucca: Absolutely. We are so grateful that you are all here and Yeah. Mark: Yeah, it's Yucca: Spending this time with us. Mark: yeah, it's a real honor and we know that Of all the things that people can donate to a movement or a cause, time is the most precious. You know, the number of people that will contribute to an organization, for example, is always much higher than the number that will volunteer for the organization. Yucca: Mm-hmm. Mark: So, you know, when you give us 30, 40 minutes a week out of your day that's a very meaningful thing and we, we recognize it and we appreciate it. Yucca: right. Mark: So, with that, here's to the next 11 years! Yucca: And we'll see you next week.    

Remember, we welcome comments, questions, and suggested topics at thewonderpodcastQs@gmail.com. S4E24 TRANSCRIPT:----more----   Yucca: Welcome back to The Wonder, Science Based Paganism. I'm one of your hosts, Yucca Mark: and then the other one, Mark. Yucca: And today we are talking about that, that August holiday. We are here already. And I think we should start with, with what we call it, right? Mark: Right, because this is one of those where there are multiple names out there with varying degrees of pronunciability, depending on what your linguistic background is. And part of understanding what it is, is understanding how we talk about it. So what do you call it, Yakko? Yucca: So usually for me, it's second summer or when speaking with other people, I might use Lamas. That's because it's the one that's easiest for me to spell and I am spelling challenged. So that's usually what it will be. Sometimes the whole season right now is monsoon for us. So it's the monsoons. So yeah. But, you know, I recognize the other names as well. Unasa and things like that. Mark: Sure. I've always had kind of a hard time naming this holiday and because as I've mentioned before, I prefer not to use the Celtic names because that's not really Yucca: It's not your background. Mark: anything that I resonate to. And I, you know, the Catholic holiday llamas, I'm not all that interested in Catholicism either. Yucca: It always Mark: but you know what? Oh, llamas. Yucca: Yeah. Mark: Yes, the Peruvian holiday. So, So, there was a member of the Atheopagan Facebook group several years ago who suggested that she is using and I don't remember her name or I would credit her that she is using the terms brightening and dimming for the cross quarters at the beginning of February and the beginning of August. And I like that a lot because it's universal. I've always celebrated that February holiday as river rain, which makes a lot of sense where I live, but not. Pretty much everywhere else. So, so I've, I've adopted those terms and I find them useful. You know, the days are noticeably shorter now. The, you know, we've, we've stepped off from the peak at the summer solstice. Still plenty hot, still plenty of light, but there's definitely been a step down from that really blazing peak. And so Dimming, Dimming is a name that works well for me. Yucca: You know, I think one of the challenges with names may be that the, what's happening in each person's climate is, is really very different. And it's not as drastic of a difference in terms of it's not a change of season. We're in the middle of a large season. It's not like in the autumn or the spring, really, when. There's this switch going on, but what summer is for me and what summer is for you is very different, right, and what summer is going to be for somebody somewhere else, and whether it's still summer or, or we're approaching getting into autumn, because for me, it's not, right, this is not, you know, you talk about it dimming, and I do notice that the days are getting shorter, but this really is Thanks. This is the peak of summer for us. Mark: Huh. Yucca: It's not, there's no, this is the point where there is, it is the hottest time of the year. It is the most summery of summer. The, the summer solstice, it's like spring Barely ended and it is just jumped into summer for us. And so a lot of the types of things that people would associate with the summer solstice are more appropriate for us here, like sunflowers and things like that, that like the sunflowers are barely opening right now for us. Whereas I know for other people, they've been going for months. Right? Mark: Right. Yucca: And I think that that's Mark: Yeah. Yucca: You know, kind of across a lot of different places where it's just, there just isn't really a unified, what is this time of year? What is this holiday for many Mark: Right. Well, and it's not just this holiday. I mean, when it comes to summer, the hottest time of the year where I live is September. Yucca: Mm Mark: And the reason for that is that the sun has weakened enough that that fog system that I've talked about before no longer works. And so we're under the full sun rather than under a nice blanket of cooling fog. So we get days in the hundreds in September, and that is entirely uncooperative with any pagan calendar I've ever seen. It just, just doesn't work, right? You know, Oh, yes, the harvest and the, you know, the, the, the leaves and all that great stuff. Well, yes, we're having a harvest, but Not so much the leaves and stuff, cuz it's still blazing hot and it's going to be for a while. It's gonna stay really warm into November. Yucca: Mm Mark: So, so that's one reason why I find this word di dimming appealing because it doesn't refer to what's happening climatically, it just refers to what's happening with the sun, which is more of a universal thing for people in the northern hemisphere. Yucca: Right. Where it's, where if you're at the same latitude, same things happening, sun wise. Mark: Yeah. Yeah. Yucca: Yeah. That makes a lot of sense. So. What are some, let's talk about some of the themes, maybe some of the classical themes, and then how, how we approach those within our own climates. Mark: Mm-hmm. . Mm-hmm. . Sure. Well, to start with, In traditional paganism, and of course, we always have to issue the caveat that traditional neo paganism was put together 60 years ago or something. It's really not, you know, not something that goes way back, but it draws on folk traditions, which do go way back. And so this is traditionally the first harvest festival, the first of three, and this is associated with the grain harvest. So, the harvesting of barley and wheat and rye and it's associated with bread and with beer making and all of those things that we do with grain that around here, they actually get two harvests of of grain those that grow fodder for cattle. They're actually able to, you know, they get another growth of it that they can harvest before it starts to rain. But I like all those old associations. I like to bake a loaf of bread this time of year. It's the only time I ever do. Yucca: Mm Mark: and, you know, drink beer, which that's not the only time I ever do. And and just sort of enjoy, you know, reflecting on the season and thinking about what it must have been like for people in You know, the pre medieval medieval period, the classical period, you know, finally some real food is coming out of the ground. You know, the, the, the, the core food stuff that we eat, which is Yucca: stuff that lasts, right? That's the stuff that you store for the, you know, it's very different with the food that you're harvesting in the moment to eat. But that is what you're going to be able to store for a long period of time and know that, oh, we've got something. Right? When, when winter comes, I have something. Yeah. Mark: Yes. Yeah. So I enjoy all those associations. And then I have a bunch of other associations that I layer on top of that. But how about you? Are there other sort of the classical associations that you can think of that go with this as well? Yucca: The classical, I mean, there's, you know, there's some of the, like, the, the burning the straw man kind of stuff that happens. But a lot of what I, what I see kind of in the pegasphere the pagan sphere, would be would, a lot of that kind of bread. Association kind of stuff which definitely is not how I celebrate it. We, you know, we don't eat bread. We don't eat that kind of stuff. But it is the grass component is really important for us. That's a big, big theme. It's really honoring the ranges. I'm a range ecologist in particular. And we, we assign different associations throughout the year with different types of ecosystems. And so this is the other side from, even though it's not quite across but it's the other side from the winter solstice. For us where that's the forests and this is the grasslands. And this is when the grasslands are here. The grass is really at its at its fullest at its peak because it's monsoons. So for me, this this holiday is a lot about the monsoons. Mark: Uhhuh. for sure. Yeah. I mean that's a, in the southwestern deserts, that's probably the most influential climatic thing that happens all year round. It's the monsoon rains. Yucca: the monsoons and the snowpack, right? It's the moist, and those are, and that's when it's happening, right? We're hap it's happening, the snowpack is gonna be in that win in that winter kind of, really January, right? We're not really getting that much in December, it's not until January, so January and August. Although the monsoons will last for a few months, August really is the heart of it, Mark: Mm Yucca: we're lucky. Depends on the year. Mark: Right. Yucca: Yeah. Mark: The what was I going to say? Oh, but there are other meanings that I have kind of layered on to this time as well. This was the time when the ancient Greek Olympics would take place right around this time. And so, you know, naked men cavorting with javelins and pole vaulting and racing and all that kind of stuff. Yucca: Sounds great. Mark: so I tend to associate this time of year with skill and and I kind of, as our listeners, our regular listeners know, the other thing that I do is I tend to map the Sabbaths of the wheel of the year onto the arc of a human life. And that means that this point in the wheel of the year is for the middle aged. And I see the middle aged as people that are at the height of their intellectual and skill powers. They, you know, they are your senior engineers. They are your you know, your experienced inventors that have been through enough trial and error to know what's likely to work and what isn't. And so I associate technology. With this time of year as well, because one thing that note that I noticed was a glaring absence in the traditional pagan wheel of the year is any place for technology, because it's all kind of rooting this ye olde England the kind Yucca: of nostalgic for the past and yeah Mark: Right. Yeah. But believe me, at this time of year, if you didn't have a mill, you were you were not having a great time as a having a grain harvest. Yucca: Right. Mark: That technology is very valuable. Yucca: Well and and for today a Mark: to assume. Yucca: pretty pretty big fan of fans right now Mark: Yes. Yucca: Yep. Mark: Yeah, you bet. So, you know, technology, invention, skill, middle age all of those sort of I don't know. Summary and later in life kinds of things. Yucca: Mm hmm Mark: Not really elderly, but just, Yucca: mature. Mark: when I think of elderhood, I yeah, mature. When I think of elderhood, I think of people who have either retired or are near retirement or at least near the age when people used to be able to retire back when that was a thing we could do. Yucca: I have heard Mark: that, that I, yes, yes, I have heard the lore of the people that say that. The thing one can do but I associate that phase in life with the harvest festival at the Autumnal Equinox, which I associate with the elderly. And then of course, Hallows is death and decomposition. Yucca: Yeah. Mm Mark: So, so, you know, kind of a list of different sorts of themes to associate with, but I like having A different station in life for each of the Sabbaths because it gives an opportunity to celebrate people in my community that are of a particular age group Yucca: hmm Mark: and, you know, just to appreciate them for being in our community and what they bring and what they've been through, or what they're going to bring forth and, you know, the potential that they offer. And I just, I think that's a good thing for community building. So it's a, it's a thing I like to do. Yucca: And I really like your inclusion of the, the technology in there. I think that that's an important important thing to recognize, right? That it's, and it's kind of having a place to honor it because it isn't it's A bad thing, right? It's not like there's this competition between, like, natural and technology. Like, it's, no, no, this is all mixed in here together and, and, you know, like any tool, it's really just depends on what we're doing with those tools and what are, what's our intention behind the tools. But the tool itself, it's not necessarily, you know, a bad thing. Mark: right. Now, it doesn't reflect well that pretty much every technological innovation throughout history has been initially applied towards warfare. That, that's kind of a grim factoid. Yucca: Yeah, now I've heard that many times. I'm not I have to admit that I feel a little skeptical about that. I, but I don't have enough background to be able to point to something and say, ah, here's an example. But, I mean, it's something that I definitely hear is repeated, and there's certainly plenty of examples of it, but I don't know how, how fair of a representation that really is or isn't. Mm hmm. Mark: well, when you have a military dominated society and most societies throughout recorded history have been military dominated, then it's inevitable that what technologies arise are going to be applied to military applications. Yucca: Right. Mark: Like refrigeration, for example, refrigeration was initially used to transport food around for soldiers and then it got propagated out into various private applications. Yucca: Well, I can think of rockets, right? Or fire Mark: circuit, right, right. The integrated circuit was initially used in ICBMs and things like then fighter jets and things like that. But now we're talking over computers that use the integrated circuit. So there are many applications for technologies. And a part of a part of my, my rap about technology and. Capitalism and human society is that part of the problem that we've had is that the idea of science as this dispassionate value free proposition has allowed us to do research into areas that are very destructive. I mean, you know, doing research about how you can get more of an explosive yield out of a fusion reaction is pretty destructive. And if we had a society that was more informed by compassionate and humanitarian values. we would be less likely to invest money in that kind of research, I think. Yucca: hmm. Mm hmm. Mm hmm. Mark: But there's a tangent.  Yucca: Well, we have to have at least Mark: anyway, yes, we do. That's true. Anyway, technology, it does lots of good stuff for us. Keeps me alive. I wouldn't, I'm, I'm sure I wouldn't be here if not for the technology that goes into my pharmaceuticals. So I'm happy about technology. Yucca: Mm hmm. Mark: So, those are themes. How about rituals? What are, what are things you like to do to celebrate the grasslands and and those and the rains, the monsoons? Yeah. Yucca: Well, when the rains come, we go out in them. Because going out in the rain is a very different thing depending on where the rain is. Right, it may not be something that you would want to do if you live in Connecticut and rain is a very different thing there than it is here. But when the storms come it's just we get so little moisture that it's just amazing that we go out barefoot and we watch the, we watch the water just moving across the land. Of course, there's very practical reasons as well, because I want to see where the water is moving to and, you know, how can I slow that down and redirect it and make sure it's not getting into the foundations of my house and all of that stuff. But but it also, we The kids have some clear umbrellas, right? We go out and look at the rain through the clear umbrellas and get wet and muddy like those cartoons where the kid is just completely covered except for their little blinking eyeballs, right? Like, we, we make sure to do that. And Just spending time outside a lot. The other thing that comes up is that this is the, the proceeds are coming up so it's right after, so the per, they usually peak around like the 12th or so. But they're already getting going for like about a week or, and so before and after. So we spend a lot of time outside with that and just Just being out, but being out in the evening times because right now it is really hot in the middle of the day and the sun is very intense because we're so high up that, Mark: Mm hmm. Mm Yucca: you know, there's just, there's no cloud cover. And when the rains do come, the clouds come in the afternoons, early evening, and then they're gone, right? It's not like it's cloudy all day. You'll get the, you'll get that Few hours, and then it's clear again, clear again. All right. Mark: Then you get a great sunset Yucca: Yes, and this time of year, the Mark: the remnants of the clouds. Yucca: Yeah, the sunsets. I mean, we have beautiful sunsets throughout the year, but there's something about the summer and the autumn. And then just the whole sky is just pink and golden and and the light on the, the trees that we have here are mostly. Pinyon and juniper. So they have the needles that the every single needle will catch the light and it looks like little spears of fire and it's, it's just, it's just hanging out a lot. Just being with, with the land and and we got lots of animals this time of year. I was telling Mark some stories about our adventures with, with some very large mammals in and You know, that's what we're, that's what we're doing, so, Mark: That's great. I love that blood warm rain of the monsoons. When we get rain here, it's always cold. But that, that tropical rain is just so amazing. It's lovely to go out and get soaked in it. Yucca: And it's different, right, depending on which, which desert you're in because we say the desert southwest, but there's like five different deserts here, right, and what elevation you're at, where, you know, it's the, the, the rains that we have up here, I'm just I'm not quite on the Colorado Plateau but I'm right now, I'm at this crossroad between like several different major geologic regions, but it's so different than if you go down into the Chihuahuan. Right, the rain, even though they're getting the same weather patterns coming through, but the rain is just it smells different. It feels different. It's just so different each place. And then, of course, this is when the grasses come alive. Right, they're waiting, they're sleeping throughout the whole year and then they. Wake up and here we have, we're on a migratory path. The elk will come through as they're going between these two main mountain ranges that we have. And this is when, you know, we're moving around the, my whole neighborhood. Neighborhood I put that that's again relative for different people. This is a very large area that we have, but you know, we're moving our our herds of animals around and it's just it's just a very alive. That's that's I think if I had to give this name, this holiday name. I say, maybe I'd call it alive, Mark: hmm. Yucca: right? Or awake, alive, awake, something like that. Yeah. Mark: I like that. Nice. So, well, I guess I'll talk a little bit about ways that I celebrate. I mean, I've already talked about making bread and drinking beer and, Yucca: Mm hmm. Mark: you know, that kind of thing. I do like to get together with friends at this time of year and, you know, kind of center grain stuffs in the meal. So, our Northern California Atheopagan Affinity group is going to get together on the 6th of August and celebrate, and we'll be doing that with bread and empanadas, actually, which will also be really nice. So, it's still a summer holiday and to me that means gatherings. And you know, the opportunity to have a highly constrained, safe fire, Yucca: Mm Mark: because unsafe fires are unpopular in California now. They they, that's a, that's a good way for you to get sideways of your neighbors is to have too big and uncontained a fire. But we'll, you know, we'll, we'll build a little fire in a fire pit and that'll be nice to be around and we'll hang out into the evening and talk about life and enjoy bread and beer and empanadas and snacks and early vegetables and all that good kind of stuff. And it'll just be a good way to celebrate the season. Yucca: Mm. Mark: yeah, I really find that the the, the summer Sabbaths really lend themselves so much more to just kind of general social gatherings than they do to more. formal rituals. I, I tend to do more formal rituals in the fall, the winter, and the spring. But after the Maypole at at May Day or Beltane everything relaxes a great deal. Yucca: Yeah. Mm Mark: Uh, and it, it, it turns into barbecues at the beach and stuff like that as my way of celebrating the holiday because it's a great time to be out, right, to be out. In the world and experiencing it. Yucca: Yeah Because the other half of the year is much more indoor focused, right? And for me, it's often there's a, it's a much more turned inwards. experience where the, Mark: Mm hmm. Yucca: the warm half of the year is a much more turned out experience, just in terms of where the focus is. It's about, you know, what's going on outside with everything else, with the whole, you know, and then outside of the home and then in the home. Mark: Right. Right. Even even to the extent of other people, whereas in the wintertime, I tend to be more inward and less social. And that's one of the reasons why the winter solstice is important, Yucca: Mm hmm. Mark: it's this sort midwinter. Now we're going to have a big gathering and we're, you know, we're all going to like look at each other's eyes and realize that we're still alive and, you know, pack in the calories because, you know, who knows what we're going to have to eat come the end of January and that sort of celebration. I appreciate that over the years I have come to feel, to feel the seasons in my body. Yucca: Mm hmm. Mark: In a way and not just from the standpoint of how much light there is, but sort of a calling towards a particular kind of celebration at a particular time of year. Yucca: Yeah. Mark: So this has been a good conversation. This is our 4th. Podcast episode about this particular holiday. So it's Yucca: Yeah. Mark: the calendar. It's like that. It just goes around and around and around. So, forgive us if a lot of it was repetition, but, you know, it's the same holiday. We're not inventing a new one. So, Yucca: about traditions. Mark: of course, Yucca: them again and again. Mark: right, right. And. Of course, we're always interested to hear what kind of things you're doing. You can contact us at the wonder podcast queues at gmail. com or the wonder podcast QS at gmail. com. And we love to hear from you. We always really appreciate that. Anything else, Yucca? Yucca: I think that's it. So thanks, Mark. Thank you, everyone. Mark: Yeah. Thank you Yucca and we'll see you next week.