UGH! I Messed Up Big Time

Yep, I had today’s posts all scheduled for tomorrow instead of today. I lost an envelope with paperwork that just went poof between getting in the car and when I went to grab it. It’s no place in the car or our home.

I am going to attempt to get tomorrow’s posts up now but no guarantee it will work out right today. ROFLOL

So, it has been a day of WTF?

Beltane Explained: How to Celebrate Beltane Like an Ancient Celt

Europeans have been putting on fiery May Day festivals for hundreds, and in some cases, thousands of years.

Whether it’s celebrating Sankt Walpurgisnacht (“Saint Walpurgis Night”) in Germany with bonfires, or celebrating Pálení čarodějnic (“burning of the witches”) in the Czech Republic with the burning of a twenty-five-foot-tall effigy of a witch, or even celebrating Easter in the Netherlands with some Paasvuren (“Easter fires”), these long-standing springtime traditions might all owe their existence to the Celtic cross-quarter day festival of Beltane.

Okay, fine, that’s a bit presumptuous. At the very least, Beltane likely influenced these celebrations, or at the very, very least, Beltane and Walpurgis Night and similar celebrations all share a common prehistoric (i.e., pre-Celtic, pre-Germanic) celebratory ancestor.

According to the World History Encyclopedia, Walpurgis Night, celebrated on the evening of April 30th, is derived from the “merging of the ancient pagan celebration of Beltane with the commemoration of the canonization of the Christian Saint Walpurga (l. c. 710 – c. 777 CE).”

The Encyclopedia goes on to note that the “ancient Celtic Sabbat (religious festival) of Beltane” had “merged with Germanic May Day” and was later Christianized sometime after 870 CE when Walpurga—a British-born Christian missionary and healer known for her ability to combat witchcraft—was canonized in Germany.

Meanwhile, in Ireland, the bishop of Cashel and king of Munster Cormac (d. 908 CE), was writing about Beltane in his eponymous glossary. Cormac claimed the festival of Beltane was named for the “lucky fire” or the “the two fires,” and he described how Irish pagans would drive cattle between two hillside bonfires in order to protect them from disease during their migration to summer pasturelands.

But look at me, getting ahead of myself here, like a bull charging between stacks of yet-to-be-lit firewood on an Irish hillside.

Before we explore all of the rituals associated with the ancient Celtic festival of Beltane, let’s cover the basics, starting with the definition and etymology of Beltane.

What is Beltane? (Definition and Etymology)…

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Spell For Saturday – Spiritual Cleansing: Maintaining Your Personal Energy and Your Homes Energy

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Spiritual Cleansing: Maintaining Your Personal Energy & Your Homes Energy

It is common knowledge that before performing any spell work it is important to set your space. This is most commonly done by cleansing yourself and your space, casting your protective “circle” and calling in the elements and spirits. 

Take preventative measures and create permanent sacred space in your home. Check out our spell to create a Sacred Space Herbal Blend.

Practitioners need to cleanse themselves to avoid carrying unwanted energy into their magical practice. It’s difficult to manifest money when you’re feeling stressed about that unpaid bill on your fridge. Being aware of the symptoms of energetic “clutter” can give you clues as to when you are overdue for a cleanse. 

Cleansing your environment is equally as important as cleansing yourself. It’s tough raising positive energy when there’s a pile of dirty clothes in your sacred space. Everything holds energy!

More importantly, the need to cleanse your energy and your space for everyday living is very real. We all have to function one way or another in order to survive in this society and that means we have to remain emotionally, spiritually and physically regulated. 

Cleansing Your Personal Energy

Simple cleansing rituals can be added into your routine by adding a little intention to an everyday occurrence. Add some extra power by stating your intention out loud or under your breath. 

To add another layer of correspondence perform your cleansing spells on a day that aligns with your intention. We suggest a Monday or a Saturday.

Monday is ruled by the moon which governs the sub-conscious, our shadow selves, and our intuition. This is an excellent day to work through heavy emotions, limiting beliefs and release what isn’t working. 

Saturday is ruled by the planet Saturn. Saturn governs plans, our systems, order and time. This is a great day to break habits and clean up messes. 

Daily Cleansing Exercises…

Magical Cleansing Tools…

Cleansing and Protective Stones/Crystals…

Cleansing our Physical Space…

Magical Tools For Cleansing Your Home…

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Saturday

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Saturday Source: witchucation.com

Saturday is ruled by Saturn.

Do spells and rituals for binding, protection form slander, spells for karmic issues, reincarnation, long term projects, endings and death.

Saturday Source: smudgemetaphysical.com

Planet: Saturn

Colour: black and deep purple

Plants: pansy, morning glory , cypress 

Stone: obsidian, hematite, or jet, Coral, Hematite, Salt, Lead, Serpentine, Pewter

Herbs: Cypress, Myrrh, Patchouli, Black Poppy seeds, Mullein

Oils: High John oil

Gods/Goddess: Hecate, Saetere, Saturn, Cronos, the Norns, Loki.

Saturday is ruled by Saturn, the planet of time, karma, self-discipline, and systems that are in place to help you live your best life. This is an excellent day to begin breaking a habit, it is the ideal day to clean up any messes, whether physical or energetic, so that you can start your week off on a clean slate.  

This is the day to create plans. To write down goals. To evaluate aspects of your life. To decide what is working and what needs to be altered. If you work a 9 to 5 job then this time is yours and yours alone. You can choose to dedicate a small portion of your day to improving your life. 

Spells and rituals: spirit, communication, meditation, psychic attack or defence, locating lost items or missing persons, self-discipline, life, building, doctrine, protection, freedom, elderly, destroying diseases and pests, crystallization, hidden or obscure matters, limitations, and boundaries.

Solution Saturday spells:

Write a list of what you are grateful for from the week you’ve experienced and attract more of that yummy energy into your life. 

Do a 3 card tarot spread of what area of your life needs re-evaluating, how it’s affecting your life and how can you go about altering it. 

27 October 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for October 27th, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 24.17 days old and 23.31% illuminated with a tilt of -24.148°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 402,667.36 km and the moon sign is Virgo.

The Moon phase for October 27th, 2024 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 24.17 days

Moon illumination: 23.31%

Moon tilt: -24.148°

Moon angle: 0.49

Moon distance: 402,667.36 km

Moon sign: Virgo

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

27 October 2024
01:00 am GMT 12:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Scorpio 06
Moon:04 Virgo 36
Mercury:20 Scorpio 19
Venus:11 Sagittarius 08
Mars:26 Cancer 59
Jupiter:20 Gemini 49 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 01 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 06 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 36 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 42

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 26
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 59 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 15

Chiron:20 Aries 39 Rx
Ceres:16 Capricorn 55
Pallas:16 Sagittarius 31
Juno:27 Libra 26
Vesta:29 Virgo 54

Eris:24 Aries 51 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:3
Mutable:7

Cape Town, South Africa

27 October 2024
10:00 am GMT 12:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Scorpio 29
Moon:09 Virgo 05
Mercury:20 Scorpio 52
Venus:11 Sagittarius 35
Mars:27 Cancer 08
Jupiter:20 Gemini 47 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 01 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 05 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 36 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 42

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 27
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 58 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 18

Chiron:20 Aries 38 Rx
Ceres:17 Capricorn 01
Pallas:16 Sagittarius 39
Juno:27 Libra 34
Vesta:00 Libra 04

Eris:24 Aries 51 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:3
Mutable:6

Easter Island, Chile

27 October 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM EASST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:04 Scorpio 46
Moon:12 Virgo 32
Mercury:21 Scorpio 18
Venus:11 Sagittarius 57
Mars:27 Cancer 15
Jupiter:20 Gemini 46 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 00 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 04 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 35 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 42

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 27
Mean Lunar Node:04 Aries 57 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 20

Chiron:20 Aries 38 Rx
Ceres:17 Capricorn 06
Pallas:16 Sagittarius 46
Juno:27 Libra 40
Vesta:00 Libra 12

Eris:24 Aries 50 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:4
Air:4
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:3
Mutable:6

October 26, 2024 Current Moon Phase and Planetary Positions for the Northern Hemispheres

Source: nineplanets.org

The current moon phase for October 26th, 2024 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 23.14 days old and 32.15% illuminated with a tilt of -26.627°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 399,408.12 km and the moon sign is Leo.

The Moon phase for October 26th, 2024 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 23.14 days

Moon illumination: 32.15%

Moon tilt: -26.627°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 399,408.12 km

Moon sign: Leo

Source: currentplanetarypositions.com

London, England

26 October 2024
11:00 am GMT 12:00 PM BST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Scorpio 31
Moon:27 Leo 36
Mercury:19 Scorpio 27
Venus:10 Sagittarius 26
Mars:26 Cancer 45
Jupiter:20 Gemini 51 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 03 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 07 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 37 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 42

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 25
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 01 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 11

Chiron:20 Aries 41 Rx
Ceres:16 Capricorn 46
Pallas:16 Sagittarius 17
Juno:27 Libra 14
Vesta:29 Virgo 37

Eris:24 Aries 51 Rx

Fire:7
Earth:4
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:4
Mutable:6

Chicago, Illinois

October 26, 2024
05:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM CDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Scorpio 46
Moon:00 Virgo 37
Mercury:19 Scorpio 49
Venus:10 Sagittarius 44
Mars:26 Cancer 51
Jupiter:20 Gemini 50 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 02 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 06 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 36 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 42

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 26
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 00 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 13

Chiron:20 Aries 40 Rx
Ceres:16 Capricorn 50
Pallas:16 Sagittarius 23
Juno:27 Libra 19
Vesta:29 Virgo 44

Eris:24 Aries 51 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:3
Mutable:7

Los Angels, California

October 26, 2024
07:00 pm GMT 12:00 PM PDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:03 Scorpio 51
Moon:01 Virgo 37
Mercury:19 Scorpio 57
Venus:10 Sagittarius 50
Mars:26 Cancer 53
Jupiter:20 Gemini 50 Rx
Saturn:13 Pisces 02 Rx
Uranus:26 Taurus 06 Rx
Neptune:27 Pisces 36 Rx
Pluto:29 Capricorn 42

True Lunar Node:06 Aries 26
Mean Lunar Node:05 Aries 00 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):13 Libra 13

Chiron:20 Aries 40 Rx
Ceres:16 Capricorn 51
Pallas:16 Sagittarius 25
Juno:27 Libra 21
Vesta:29 Virgo 46

Eris:24 Aries 51 Rx

Fire:6
Earth:5
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:9
Fixed:3
Mutable:7

October 26, 2024 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 4 AM to 12 noon EDT today (1 AM to 9 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Leo into Virgo.

The Stars Rate Your Day

5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

**** Because you’re in a positive frame of mind, you’ll find it easy to work today. Make your To Do list and get busy! Nevertheless, because this is also a fun day to socialize, include some time to interact with friends and family. Discussions about shared property could be productive.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** This is a playful day! Accept this and enjoy hobbies, arts and crafts or creative endeavours. You will also enjoy sports events, socializing with others, playful activities with kids and anything to do with the entertainment world.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

*** It’s the weekend and it’s a feel-good day for most people. If you don’t have to work, enjoy relaxing at home. You might also entertain at home. Nevertheless, part of you wants to get better organized and get on top of your scene. If you work, by all means, quickly reward yourself with a rest.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** You have strong energy now because fiery Mars is in your sign. It might be wise to get outdoors to explore physical exercise or competitive activities so that you can blow off any pent-up steam. It’s a lovely day to schmooze. Enjoy socializing, appreciating the arts and sports events.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

**** Your focus on home, family and your private life continues. Many of you will tackle home repairs and redecorating projects today. You will also enjoy entertaining at home. A conversation with a parent or an older family member could be significant. It’s a feel-good day!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

***** Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with the Sun, which promotes harmony around you. Don’t push yourself. Kick back and relax because it’s a pleasant, easy-going day. It’s also a good day to learn or study something new. A short trip will appeal. (If working, sales and marketing will be successful.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** You are a social sign; however, today you’re happy to cocoon at home. Pull in your energy and pamper yourself. Work alone or behind the scenes because this is what you will prefer. Some of you will shop. If so, be aware of the restrictions of the Moon Alert. (See above.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

*** Enjoy the company of friends or members of clubs and organizations today. With Mercury in your sign, you have a strong need to express yourself. Why not share your hopes and dreams for the future with someone to get their feedback?

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

*** People notice you more than usual today. In fact, someone will know personal details about your private life for some reason. (Do be aware of this in case you have to do some damage control.) Your privacy matters to you today.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** Today you have a strong urge to do something different because you want to expand your horizons! Obviously, travel would be an excellent choice. Nevertheless, if you can’t travel, be a tourist in your own city or neighbourhood. Look around and learn something new!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** Discussions about shared property, taxes, debt or banking matters will go well today, especially if you’re talking to authority figures – bosses, parents or VIPs. This will please you because you’re keen to get a lot done. Nevertheless, take some time out to schmooze with friends.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** You are best served today if you cooperate and accommodate others. Be prepared to go more than halfway when dealing with friends and partners. Discussions about travel plans might be exciting. Sports will appeal!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor, singer, animator, director Seth McFarlane (1973) shares your birthday today. You are intelligent and fast thinking. You are also witty. Others are often amazed by your talents. This is a wonderful year for you because you will be recognized for your talents and accomplishments by a promotion, an award or some kind of special acknowledgement. Bravo!

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You will be somewhat challenged by one of your friends or an acquaintance and it will take you a lot of patience and biting your tongue not to answer back.

Don’t let criticism affect you and look beyond the words, whether there is an actual intention to get you mad so you can be caught off guard or if it’s just a playful game.

You can also read this special Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You seem to start the day in quite an optimistic mood, not necessarily set to change the world but good enough to get you through what you have to do.

But the more you dig into and the more little road blocks you encounter, the harder it is going to be for you to maintain this good humor so you’ll probably end up the day in quite a sour disposition.

You can also read this special Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

If you like working at your own pace and in quiet, maybe today you will have to find yourself a different place as it seems that your house or the area where you were planning on spending the day is going to be quite busy and noisy and it will surely risk interfering with your plans.

You don’t want to risk that, especially if you want to focus.

You can also read this special Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This Saturday will put you in an interesting position, right in the middle of some sort of argument in between people you care a lot for.

You will be forced to take sides and you might find the persuasion quite valid but the key is actually that you don’t need to take sides and you can even stay out of it, with the condition of listening to all that is being sad but not acting in any way.

You can also read this special Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The current disposition won’t let you rest so if you were planning on spending a lazy Saturday at home, you might want to check that again.

Whether there are minor troubles pertaining to your family life or house chores that you will be somewhat forced to tend to, you won’t have a minute to rest your feet and you’ll probably be on the run the whole day.

You can also read this special Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

It seems that being busy, no matter the type of tasks is doing you good and as the day goes by, you tend to appreciate this state you are currently into.

However, the stars aren’t really favoring you today so the more you like something, the more chances will be that you will not benefit from it entirely so the day won’t be as full of action as you’d like it to be.

You can also read this special Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Some changes from the past week will still haunt you and you might not come to grips with them entire so although it is the weekend, your mind will be off to work.

You need closure but chances are you won’t find it at home so you will still have to wait for Monday to come if you want to act on any of your current ideas.

You can also read this special Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

An interesting attitude with a lot of appetite for risk is going to be the way you are perceived this Saturday.

This might attract people you would generally enjoy spending time with but might also keep away some others, who although not appreciative of this attitude, would prove to be great companions in your other endeavors.

You can also read this special Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might notice today how some things tend to appear further away and how some topics you wanted to approach with your loved one or a close friend are no longer of actuality so you have to change your mind and even forget them entirely.

You will not come to grips easily with this change, especially if some things will be left unsaid.

You can also read this special Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The current disposition seems to carry a highly emotional energy but for you this will probably translate into some sort of warning to be careful about what you are doing and what you are saying.

Those who don’t chit chat too much are going to be exactly those who will have most to say. Other than that quite a peaceful setting.

You can also read this special Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Good signs for those pursuing financial endeavors, especially those based on personal work and projects so don’t expect anything to really fall out of the skies.

Long term decisions, although usually daunting will probably give you a sense of stability and confidence and you will find it easier to cope with them. Invest in something as well.

You can also read this special Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You seem to be highly preoccupied by home comfort and how to make your place even more welcoming.

Whether you are pursuing this for your own sake or because you are somewhat stressed about what opinion certain people might have about you, it will take you a while to shop around which will take off stress.

You can also read this special Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Samhain

Samhain Sources: bbc.co.uk

Samhain (pronounced ‘sow’inn’) is a very important date in the Pagan calendar for it marks the Feast of the Dead. Many Pagans also celebrate it as the old Celtic New Year (although some mark this at Imbolc). It is also celebrated by non-Pagans who call this festival Halloween.

Samhain has been celebrated in Britain for centuries and has its origin in Pagan Celtic traditions. It was the time of year when the veils between this world and the Otherworld were believed to be at their thinnest: when the spirits of the dead could most readily mingle with the living once again. Later, when the festival was adopted by Christians, they celebrated it as All Hallows’ Eve, followed by All Saints Day, though it still retained elements of remembering and honouring the dead.

To most modern Pagans, while death is still the central theme of the festival this does not mean it is a morbid event. For Pagans, death is not a thing to be feared. Old age is valued for its wisdom and dying is accepted as a part of life as necessary and welcome as birth. While Pagans, like people of other faiths, always honour and show respect for their dead, this is particularly marked at Samhain. Loved ones who have recently died are remembered and their spirits often invited to join the living in the celebratory feast. It is also a time at which those born during the past year are formally welcomed into the community. As well as feasting, Pagans often celebrate Samahin with traditional games such as apple-dooking.

Death also symbolises endings and Samhain is therefore not only a time for reflecting on mortality, but also on the passing of relationships, jobs and other significant changes in life. A time for taking stock of the past and coming to terms with it, in order to move on and look forward to the future.

Ancient Celtic celebrations

Not only did the Celts believe the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead dissolved on this night, they thought that the presence of the spirits helped their priests to make predictions about the future.

To celebrate Samhain the Druids built huge sacred bonfires. People brought harvest food and sacrificed animals to share a communal dinner in celebration of the festival.

During the celebration the Celts wore costumes – usually animal heads and skins. They would also try and tell each other’s fortunes.

After the festival they re-lit the fires in their homes from the sacred bonfire to help protect them, as well as keep them warm during the winter months.