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Happy World Turtle Day!
With that being said, here are some turtle facts!
Green Seaturtles are herbivores they mostly eat seagrass and algae.
A group of sea turtle eggs is called a clutch. They lay 100-125 eggs per nest and can lay multiple nests.
Seaturtles don’t retract into their shells
Tortoises can live more than 200 years
Turtles shed the hard scales on their shells, which are called a scute.
Happy World Turtle Day, everybody!
Happy Beltane!
What is Beltane?
Beltane is the midpoint between the Spring equinox and summer solstice.
Celebrates the height of spring and the start of the summer season.
It is a free spirited time where we laugh and run wild.
Beltane is a fertility holiday, it celebrates fertility both physical and symbolic. The holiday also celebrates the potential relationships that can come from it. It was normal for people to perform handfasting rituals during this time as well as get married to their chosen person. Beltane is also known as May day and has a practice of dancing around the maypole. At the end the dance people would take their chosen partner in the meadow for a romp.
How to celebrate Beltane
Take time to make a flower crown and wear it throughout the day.
Gather your loved ones and have a bonfire.
Dance around the Maypole
Have a picnic whether at the park or in your backyard, have a cute outing in nature with yummy snacks.
Decorate your space with flowers, wreaths, and garlands
Go on a walk and pick wild flowers
Plant seeds of your favorite plant or vegetable.
Give and offering to the Fae
Run bare food in the grass, forest, or field.
Read folklore while basking in the sun.
Drink honeyed milk while nestled in your bed.
Common symbols associated with Beltane
Herbs: Mint, Strawberry, Nettle, woodruff, mugwort, cowslip, rosemary, thyme, Yarrow
Plants: Oak, Dandelion, Hawthorne,Rose, Honeysuckle, Daisy, Snapdragon, Bluebell, Birch, lilies, tulips, marigold
Crystals: MAlachite, Tigers Eye, Carnelian, Bloodstone, Rose quartz, Emerald, Aventurine
Colors: Brown, Green, white, yellow, red, and pink
Animals:dove, cats, swallows
Deities: Horned God, Diana, Freya, Odin, Pan, Flora, Persephone, Aphrodite, Cernunnos, The Fae Folk, Hathor
Incense: Frankincense, Citrus, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Pine, Mint, Rose, Vanilla, Musk
Common Altar pieces for Beltane
Mini May Pole
Fairies or elemental imagery
Roses, daisies, or any spring flowers (Fake flowers are fine)
Candles
Antlers or horns
Brown, green, white, and yellow candles
Symbols of fertility
Ribbons
Common foods to Eat:
Fruits: Apples, Avocado, Banana, Blackberry, Cherry, Coconut, Dates, Grapes, Lemon, Pomegranate, Raspberry, Strawberries,
Vegetables:Beets, Celery, Corn, Cucumber, Dandelion, Greens, Eggplants, Mushroom, Squash, Sweet Potatoes
Spices: Anise, Basil, cardamom, cinnamon, Lemongrass, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Poppy Seeds,
Grain: Oats, Rice, Wheat
Meat and proteins: Beans, Tofu
Sweets: Chocolate, Vanilla, Honey (Ex: light cakes, cookies)
Drink: Wine (red and pink wine), Teas (ex: Strawberry rose, Lemon Nettle, Orange Mint, Lavender earl grey, Hibiscus cherry, raspberry hawthorne)
Happy Earth Day!
What is the purpose of Earth Day?
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, the holiday is meant to create positive change towards a clearer and healthier world. We need to call for “ bold, creative, and innovative solutions” (Earthday.org). This day is also meant to highlight and honor the achievements of current environmental movements.
If you are curious about Earth Day and the endeavors of the Earth Day organization, you can visit the official Earth Day Website. https://www.earthday.org/
On the Earth Day website, you can look at current campaigns that you can research and support. You can look at stories and news revolving around environmental movements. You can take quizzes, look at fact sheets, and check out their store to support their movement.
Other organizations you can check out are:
The United State Protection Agency, also known as the EPA. There, you can look at environmental topics as well as look at current environmental laws and regulations. This is also where you can report any environmental violations. https://www.epa.gov/earthday
The Almanac, this website, allows you to learn about the history of the almanac. The site talks about an array of topics such as gardening, the weather, astronomy, cooking, and food preservation. They also have a free newsletter. https://www.almanac.com/content/earth-day-date-activities-history
National Geographic has a great article about earth diving into the history and timeline of Earth Day. They also cover the goals of EarthDay as well as core issues that the movement is trying to tackle, such as climate change and Conservation efforts. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/earth-day/
Things to do during Earth Day
Plant plants that are native to the region and are friendly to pollinators, such as butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, etc.
Cleanup trash in your neighborhood, parks, etc.
When planting flowers, you can use biodegradable pots. The almanac has a list of biodegradable pot options.
Practice water conservation.
Host a clothes swap to help cut down on clothing waste in landfills
Have a nature documentary watch party! Use one of the documentaries below.
More ideas can be found at the environmentamerica.org
Earth Day Facts:
Only 9% of the plastic we discard every day is recycled. Most end up in landfills, where they may take 1,000 years to decompose and increase toxic waste in our water and soil.
About 25% of food is never eaten due to being less than perfect. Food waste is a massive issue as it wastes water, energy, land, labor, and financial capital. Find new ways to put food to use!
The date for Earth Day was chosen because the target demographic for Earth Day was college students, and the date didn’t interfere with other major holidays, such as Easter, but also didn’t overlap with spring break or finals.
The EPA has a countdown for Earth Day
“The thirsty earth soaks up the rain,/And drinks, and gapes for drink again./The plants suck in the earth and are/With constant drinking fresh and fair.” –Abraham Cowley (1618–67)
Happy National Tea Day
Happy National Tea Day! I don’t know about y'all, but I love drinking tea, especially during this colder season or when I want to feel extra whimsical. Tea has so many health properties; it can help strengthen the immune system, and it can help with nausea, menstrual cramps, etc.
I love drinking Raspberry tea because it helps with menstrual cramps. I steep it with a nice scoop of sugar or honey.
When I drink Chai I like to mix it with milk and sugar.
Black tea is just sugar because I don’t use regular honey; instead, I use wildflower honey.
I leaned more towards fruity teas personally, my favorite is peach tea. I had this wonderful white tea at a tea house, and I’m still searching for that same blend.
If you like the zoo...
Hey there, stranger! Wednesday was National Zoo Lovers Day! And with that being said, I wanted to share cost-effective ways for people to be able to go to the zoo! With the cost of living going up and up and up I wanted to share possible options that exist for people to use.
First of all, What is Zoo Lovers Day?
It’s a day meant to encourage us to visit our local zoos.
I know that going to the zoo is outof alot people’s price range here are some discounts that may exist for you.
Types of discounts that may exist for you:
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums has a program where, if you are a member at one AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium, you can get discounted admission to other zoos and aquariums that participate in their reciprocal program. You can get more information on their website https://www.aza.org/reciprocity
If you are an AAA member, you can get discounted zoo tickets through their member deals.
If you are in the military or a veteran, you can get a discount on the general admission prices.
If you’re an EBT cardholder, you can get discounted or even free admission to get into the zoo.
If you are a student, you can potentially get discounted admission as long as you can show your student ID.
I hope you find these options helpful! Bye now! 👋🏾
Happy International Mermaid Day!
What is International Mermaid Day?
This is a day meant to highlight people’s love and fascination with the mythical beings known as Mermaids. Whether it’s folklore, movies, literature, music, etc., mermaids have always occupied the minds of curious humans.
How do you celebrate this day?
You can watch a movie or tv that centers mermaids in the plot.
Got to the library and read a book about mermaids.
Have a mermaid-themed party: Dress up as mermaids, have the room decked out in ocean decor, and funky-shaped snacks. Bonus points if you can have the get-together at an indoor pool like the ones at the YMCA.
Following up on the last idea, you can pretend to be a mermaid using an indoor pool!
If you live by the beach, you can volunteer to clean up the local beach. Or if you are near a Marine mammal care center, you can visit one of the many events they host or even volunteer there.
Mermaid Media:
Movies:
The Little Mermaid
Ponyo
The Secret of Roan Inish (1994)
Aquamarine
The Lure (2015)
Lady in the Water (2006)
Mermaids' Lament(2023)
Nymph (2014)
Aquaman(2018)
Miranda(1948)
The Thirteenth Year(1999)
Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid(1948)
The Little Mermaid (2023)
Luca (2021)
The Shape of Water (2017)
Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia
Barbie in a Mermaid Tale
Tv:
H2O: Just Add Water (2006)
H2O: Mako Mermaids (2013)
The Little Mermaid animated series
Songs:
Under the Sea
Part of your world
Mermaids- Florence + The Machine
The maiden and the selkie - heather dale
Call of the sea - david arkenstone
Merfolk romance - derek fietchter
Mystery if the sirens - derek fietcher
River lullaby - ashley serena
A mermaids desire - claudie mackula
Deadly mermaid - muzikotek
Her and the sea - clann
1983 (A Merman I Shall Turn To Be)- Jimi Hendrix
Tales Of Brave Ulysses -Cream
Jolly Sailor Bold
Movies - Weyes Blood
Saltwater - Beach House
Mermaid Parade - Pearl & The Oyster
Under The Water - Hand Habits, Amelia Meath
Abandoned Ship Bells - Múm
Mermaid Song - Zen Hanami
Over Dark Water - Mount Eerie
The Mermaid- Bobby Bare
Call of the mermaid
The Harbor is Yours - Aesop Rock
Websites with Mermaid information:
Mermaid Mythology: Tales of Sirens, Selkies, and other Sea Folk
College of Coastal Georgia- Mermaid Mythology Resources
The Mariner's Mirror Podcast- Mermaids and Sirens
Happy World Storytelling Day!
What is World Story Telling Day?
World Storytelling Day is the celebration of the art of telling narratives. The day is used to uplift the different stories that are told from different cultures and societies.
How do you observe World Story Telling Day?
Tell someone a story! Taking a moment to share a story, fiction or not, is the best way to highlight this special day.
For World Storytelling Day, I am going to share an old mythology channel I watch on YouTube: Overly Sarcastic Productions!
https://www.youtube.com/@OverlySarcasticProductions
Happy Ostara!
What is Ostara?
Ostar or the Spring Equinox is celebrated in reference to the goddess Eostre (or Ostara). The holiday has roots connecting to Germanic and Anglo-Saxon culture. Ostara celebrates the Sun’s light and the shift to longer days and shorter nights. The holiday symbolizes rebirth, fertility, and renewal.
The spring equinox marks the beginning of the agricultural cycle. And it's time for people to plant literal and metaphorical seeds.
Eostre is the goddess of spring and fertility. She is seen as a symbol of hope and optimism as life returns to the local flora and the cold melts away. Eostre is often associated with the moon and is believed to grant wishes and bring abundance to others.
How do you celebrate Ostara?
Do some spring cleaning in your house.
Ways to add magic to your cleaning:
Declutter your space, get rid of things that no longer serve you or give you joy.
Express Gratitude for your space and the positive energy you created in it.
Bring in fresh air by opening a window and allowing air to flow in your space
Use sound to clear stagnant energy from the space.
Feasting
Nature Walk- You can go on a five sense nature walk and take the time to use all 5 of your senses and reground yourself in nature. You can also take the time to look for signs of nature coming back to life.
Setting up your altar for the holiday,
Decorating Eggs, this could be by painting them, dying them, or drawing on them.
Hosting a spring theme tea party
Planting Seeds: Such as Marigold, Moss Rose, Snapdragon, Pansy, and Sweet Pea
Take the time to write in your journal and meditate. Think about your intentions for the next few weeks.
Other deities for this season:
Eostre (Ostara): Eostre herself, the namesake of the holiday, is a Germanic goddess associated with dawn, fertility, and the return of life. She's often linked to the idea of rebirth and new beginnings, making her a natural choice for an Ostara celebration.
Persephone: The goddess of spring and the Queen of the Underworld. She represents the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
Demeter: The Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. Her joy at the return of her daughter symbolizes the renewal of life and the earth's fertility.
Aphrodite: The Greek goddess of love, beauty, and sensuality can be associated with the themes of love and fertility during Ostara. She represents the passion and desire often associated with the awakening of nature.
Ishtar: In Mesopotamian mythology, Ishtar is a goddess of love, fertility, and war. She can be connected to the revitalization of the land and the flourishing of life during spring.
Freya: In Norse mythology, Freya is associated with love, beauty, and fertility. She's a powerful and independent goddess who embodies the spirit of nature's renewal.
Brigid: While Brigid is often associated with Imbolc, the Celtic festival of early spring, her qualities of creativity, inspiration, and healing can also be celebrated during Ostara.
Common symbols associated with Ostara?
Eggs
Spring Flowers: Such as daffodils, tulips, crocuses, and hyacinths
Animals: Hares and Rabbits, Lambs, Birds, Butterflies, Bees, Snakes, Ladybugs, Frogs and Toads, Owls, Deer
Lambs
Baskets
Rabbits
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Ostara colors:
Pastels: Soft pastel colors such as light green, baby blue, pale pink, and lavender are often associated with Ostara.
Green: Green is a predominant color associated with Ostara, symbolizing the return of life, growth, and the flourishing of nature.
Yellow: Yellow is associated with the increasing sunlight and the warmth returning to the earth.
White: White represents purity, new beginnings, and the blank canvas of possibilities.
Light Blue: Light blue is associated with the clear skies of spring and the calming energies of the season. It represents clarity, tranquility, and the renewal of the air.
Lavender
Common Altar pieces?
Crystals: Amethyst, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Green Aventurine, Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Jasper, Aquamarine, Moss Agate.
Herbs: Nettle, Ginger, Lemon Balm, Rosemary, Lavender, Chamomile
Candles: Use candles in spring colors like green, yellow, or light blue
Miniature Baskets: Small baskets or nests can be used to hold eggs or other offerings.
Incense with fragrances such as lavender, rose, or jasmine.
The balance between light and dark.
Feathers
Bells and Wind chimes
Potted Plants
What type of foods can you eat?
Eggs: Eggs symbolize fertility, new life, and potential. People often create different dishes, from deviled eggs to omelets and quiches.
Leafy Greens: Spring is a time when fresh greens start to flourish. Incorporate spinach, kale, lettuce, and other leafy greens into salads and side dishes.
Dairy Products: Dairy items like milk, cheese, and yogurt represent the nurturing aspect of the season.
Honey: Honey is associated with sweetness and abundance.
Spring Vegetables: Asparagus, peas, radishes, and artichokes are in season during spring and make excellent additions to your Ostara meals. You can roast or steam them as side dishes or include them in salads and casseroles.
Fresh Fruits: Spring fruits like strawberries, apricots, and rhubarb are delightful choices. Use them in pies, tarts, or as toppings for desserts.
Lamb: Lamb is a traditional meat associated with Ostara. It symbolizes new life and is often included in festive meals. Roast lamb, lamb stew, or lamb kebabs are popular options.
Breads and Grains: Freshly baked bread and grains like barley, oats, and rice can be incorporated into your Ostara meals to symbolize sustenance and growth.
Seeds and Nuts: Seeds and nuts, such as sunflower seeds, almonds, and pine nuts, can be sprinkled on salads, used in baking, or included in side dishes.
Herbs: Fresh herbs like chives, dill, and parsley are abundant in the spring and can add flavor and a touch of green to your meals.
Cakes and Pastries: Baking is a popular activity for Ostara. Create cakes, cookies, and pastries with a spring twist, using ingredients like lemon, almond, or berries.
Tea and Infusions: Herbal teas made from flowers and herbs like chamomile, lavender, or mint can be served to symbolize the refreshing energy of spring.
Decorated Eggs: Boiled eggs can be dyed and decorated as part of the Ostara celebration and enjoyed as a symbol of fertility.
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Happy National Learn about the Butterflies Day
Butterfly facts:
Butterflies live on a liquid diet. They drink the nectar from flowers. Their mouth acts as a straw and can curl and uncurl when needed. Some species also enjoy tree sap, rotting fruit, and animal dung.
Butterflies can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
Butterflies are insects; they have a head, thorax, and abdomen. They have 6 legs and 4 wings.
Butterflies use their antennae to look for food and fellow butterflies.
A Butterfly’s life cycle involves 4 stages: the egg, caterpillar, pupa, and butterfly.
Butterflies vary in size. ( Source: Sandiego Zoo Wildlife Alliance)
Ode to a Nightingale (1820)
— by John Keats
I wish to lay down in the forest, embraced by nature, devoured by moss, to return to mother earth.
Self-love Ideas for February
Wear an outfit that makes you feel good.
Treat yourself to your favorite meal or snack and have a movie night. I like to get Red Lobster biscuits.
Write down 5 positive affirmations before bed.
Take a relaxing bath or shower. You can dress up the bath with Epsom salts, bubble bath, aromatics like bath oil, flower petals, or a bath bomb. I like to use shower fizzers, a nice foaming body wash, and a body scrub for a shower.
Listen to songs that make you get up and move. If you’re like me, the song “Shut Up and Dance” always hypes me up.
Happy Random Acts of Kindness Week!
What is Random Acts of Kindness Week?
Random Acts of Kindness Week is an event hosted by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission of making kindness the norm in society. From in school, at home, to at work, the organization works to normalize kindness in our social spheres.
The goal of random acts of kindness week is to normalize being kind to others for an entire week.
The week normally takes place starting on the 2nd Monday of February. But this year it starts February 14th and ends February 20th.
The Random Act of Kindness Foundation provides information and resources on Random Acts of Kindness Week and ways to be kind. https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/
What can you do during Random Acts of Kindness Week?
Support a local small business
Send a kind text to someone
Practice self-care
Offer to help someone without being asked
Donated your time and money to an organization you care about
Pick up litter in your neighborhood
Happy Lupercalia!
What is Lupercalia
Before there was Valentine’s day, Lupercalia existed. Lupercalia was a roman festival that took place in the mid-february. It was in celebration of fertility and purification. The festival was dedicated to the fertility god, Lupercus.
The rituals were thought to purify the city and ward of spirits. Granting the citizens fertility and good fortune.
Over time Lupercalia became associated with Saint Valentine. The catholic church christianized the holiday and established the date to february 14th.
How do you celebrate?
Make a self-love bath- Cleanse the space of stagnant energy and replace it with positive thoughts and affirmations. Decorate the side of tub and fill the bath with things such as rose petals, rose quartz, jasmine flowers, red, pink, and purple candles, lavender Epsom salt, coconut oil, and floral oils
Recite love affirmations
Write a love letter to yourself
Dress up! Wear something that makes you feel beautiful. Whether it’s a cute outfit, wearing makeup, or doing your hair in a specific way.
Give meaningful gifts- instead of a traditional Valentine’s gift, give someone you love a gift that is unique to them. For example, I thrifted a vintage candy tin and used it as a gift box for my Sissy, and inside the gift box was a skincare that I knew she would like specifically.
Take a walk in nature, go on a hike or a walk in a natural setting, and take in the beauty of your surroundings. Maybe even have a picnic in the park with a loved one.
Give love to others by doing kind gestures. Or by volunteering at an organization of some sort.
Reflect on your love life through meditation. Take a moment, 15 minutes to reflect on the love you have, the people who bring you joy or happiness, and the love you have for yourself.
Host a festive party and incorporate Roman dishes and decor.
Common Symbols Associated with Lupercalia
The goat-fertility
The Dog -Purification and Protection
Common Altar Pieces for Lupercalia/Valentine’s day
Deities: Aphrodite, Freyja, Eros, Hera, Cupid, and Frigga
Crystals: Rose quartz, garnet, kunzite, pink tourmaline, and amethyst
Incense: Jasmine, rose, lavender, patchouli, sandalwood, and dragons blood
Herbs: Cinnamon, bay, basil, myrrh, patchouli, and ginger
Flowers: Rose, tulips, orchid, lily, geraniums, and carnation
Colors: Red, pink, purple, and white
Heart imagery
Common foods to Eat
Lupercalia associated: sacrificial meats, figs, honeycakes
Examples of Affirmations:
I am beautiful
I love and accept myself for exactly who I am
I am beautiful
I am enough
The only approval I need is my own
I am loved
I am love
I am valuable
