Nature Connection & Ritual Resources
Sacred Earth Celebrations by Glennie Kindred, for learning about nature's cycles, seasonal connections and the Wheel of the Year, which is the ancient nature-based calendar of festivals This Mortal Life's events are inspired by.
60+ World Rituals, Festivals & Ceremonies Worth Travelling For by Wander-Lush
TML enjoys acknowledging and celebrating the nature based celebrations of the past. These are largely celtic festivals and celebrations prior to Christianity. This is an excellent history lesson on the origins of Samhain, what we now celebrate as 'All Hallows Eve' or 'Halloween' - a time to come together for feasting and remembering our dead.
The Autumn Equinox, the point in the year when the amount of light and dark, day and night are equal. It's got a bit of random twisty history for how it became known as Mabon, but as it's connected to a Welsh deity, it's worth exploring! This explainer video by Kris Hughes, does a great job.
What is Imbolc? This video provides a good overview of the ancient folklore behind this celebration that marks the start of Spring.
Did the flower-filled festival of May Day originate with the Celtic fire festival of Beltane? Does the maypole actually represent a sacred tree? You're about to find out.
What is the seasonal festival Lammas? This informative video from Irish Myths is a great insight into one of the eight seasonal gatherings we celebrate as we follow the Wheel of the Year.