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Celebrating Beltane

May 1 is Beltane in the Wheel of the Year, a time to celebrate the fertility of the earth, and to dance around the Maypole. Summer is here!   The Earth Spirit Group holds rituals eight times a year to celebrate the equinoxes, solstices, and cross quarter days (midpoints between them). If you are interested…

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Earth Spirituality Group: Celebrating Ostara

Our group meets to celebrate the “turning of the wheel” - the seasons’ change. Twice a year (at the solstices) we open the group to the public through posting on the VanU website and sharing on social media. In between current members and their friends are invited to gather in community to celebrate the “sabbat”…

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Spring is coming: Update from VanU Earth Spirituality

We in the VanU Earth Spirituality group celebrate the “turning of the wheel” - i.e. seasonal shifts marked by the equinoxes, solstices and cross-quarter days (those are the days halfway between a solstice and equinox.) The next cross-quarter day, between winter solstice and spring equinox, is called Imbolc which is a derivative of “in belly”…

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Summer Solstice Ritual

2023 Summer Solstice Ritual at UCV Wednesday, June 21, 6:30-8:30 pm in Hewett Hall and the Courtyard (weather permitting) You are invited to join the UCV Earth Spirit group celebration of the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year! There will be time for crafts and "Cakes & Ale" (potluck snacks and drinks) to follow. All are welcome. Please…

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