The Rowan Month is from January 21 – February 17 and is associated with the Celtic goddess Brigid. The month of Rowan is associated with power, success, and travel. During Rowan, we celebrate the holiday Imbolc.
Sementivae
This year Sementivae falls on January 24, 2020
This Roman festival was also called Feriae and the exact dates were made by the local priests or magistrates. During this time, we honor Tellus (Mother Earth) and the Goddess of Agriculture Ceres. Sementivae is a grain-oriented festival that celebrates the preparation of the fields for sowing.
Celebrate Yule: Pagan Families
Yule is the celebration of the winter solstice the shortest day of the year. It typically happens on or around December 21. Modern pagans consider Yule a sabot and major holy day.
On Yule, we celebrate the end of dark times both physically and metaphorically. As I write this in 2020, we certainly can use an end to dark times.