July 4th
Colour: White
Moon Sign: Gemini
Incense: Myrrh
U.S. Independence Day. On this day the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the official is celebrated by Pagans and non-Pagans alike.
On this day many patriotic American Wiccans honour and give thanks to Lady Liberty and preform magickal spells and rituals for the benefit of the country.
The celebration itself is a historical misnomer. American independence was declared on the night of July 2, 1776; however, the Declaration of Independence was not actually adopted until July 4. The founding fathers themselves thought that July 2 would be the day celebrated.
Day of Pax. On this day in ancient times, Pax was honoured with feasting and revelry.
In the Northumbrian village of Whalton today is traditionally the day for lighting the baal fire. This bonfire's name comes from either the Celtic bel meaning bright, or Anglo-Saxon bael, fire. Or perhaps it comes from the old British sun god Belenus, 'the Shining One'. At about 7.30 pm a bonfire is lit on the village green around which people make music, leap through the flames and perform traditional morris dancing around the fire.
Also on this day the spirits of the mountains are honoured by Mescalero Apache Gahan Ceremonial, while the Great God who dwells within the fire of the Sun is paid homage to by the Ute Indian tribe of Utah and Colorado who preform an annual Sun Dance.
1902 End of the Philippine War of Independence
Birthday of Queen Sonja (Norway)
Caricom Day
Moon Sign: Gemini
Incense: Myrrh
U.S. Independence Day. On this day the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the official is celebrated by Pagans and non-Pagans alike.
On this day many patriotic American Wiccans honour and give thanks to Lady Liberty and preform magickal spells and rituals for the benefit of the country.
The celebration itself is a historical misnomer. American independence was declared on the night of July 2, 1776; however, the Declaration of Independence was not actually adopted until July 4. The founding fathers themselves thought that July 2 would be the day celebrated.
Day of Pax. On this day in ancient times, Pax was honoured with feasting and revelry.
Baal fire day, Whalton, UKPax
Roman Mythology by Micha F. Lindemans
Pax ("peace") is the personified Roman goddess of peace, corresponding with the Greek Eirene. Under the rule of Augustus, she was recognized as a goddess proper. She had a minor sanctuary, the Ara Pacis, on theCampus Martius, and a temple on the Forum Pacis. A festival in her honour was celebrated on January 3rd.
Her attributes are the olive branch, a cornucopia, and a scepter.
Other names: Pax Augusta
In the Northumbrian village of Whalton today is traditionally the day for lighting the baal fire. This bonfire's name comes from either the Celtic bel meaning bright, or Anglo-Saxon bael, fire. Or perhaps it comes from the old British sun god Belenus, 'the Shining One'. At about 7.30 pm a bonfire is lit on the village green around which people make music, leap through the flames and perform traditional morris dancing around the fire.
Also on this day the spirits of the mountains are honoured by Mescalero Apache Gahan Ceremonial, while the Great God who dwells within the fire of the Sun is paid homage to by the Ute Indian tribe of Utah and Colorado who preform an annual Sun Dance.
1902 End of the Philippine War of Independence
Birthday of Queen Sonja (Norway)
Caricom Day
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