Pagan New Year 2023: The Pagan New Year, also known as Samhain, is a traditional celebration observed by several pagan cultures. It marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the dark half of the year. In 2023, the Pagan New Year will occur on October 31st. Samhain is an important festival for pagans as it is believed to be a time when the veil between the physical world and the spiritual realm is the thinnest. This allows for easier communication with spirits and ancestors. The festival is often celebrated with ceremonies, rituals, feasting, and bonfires.
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The festival is often celebrated with ceremonies, rituals, feasting, and bonfires. One common practice during Samhain is the lighting of bonfires, which are believed to cleanse and protect against negative energies. People gather around these bonfires to share stories, perform rituals, and honor their ancestors.
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Last year: 54-28, lost to Indiana in second round
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Weaknesses: If Tyson Chandler does not stay healthy, the defence will be a trainwreck
In seven words or less: A delicate framework dependent on Melo, health.
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Last year: 49-33, lost to Chicago in first round
The big question: Will all of the Nets’ considerable talent come together?
The smaller question: How much money did Mikhail Prokhorov give Andrei Kirilenko under the table?
Strengths: Maybe the most accomplished starting five in the league, including two Hall of Famers imported from Boston, Garnett and Pierce
Weaknesses: Brook Lopez represents the Nets’ only real high-efficiency offensive option
In seven words or less: Young coach, old players, talented team
BOSTON CELTICS
Last year: 41-40, lost to New York in first round
The big question: Will Rajon Rondo still be a Celtic by season’s end?
The smaller question: Can coach Brad Stevens transition from college to the pros?
Strengths: Rondo is a wizard, if one without much help
Weaknesses: Jeff Green might be their first offensive option
In seven words or less: A proud team destroyed for lottery balls
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PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
Last year: 34-48, missed playoffs
The big question: Who are these guys?
The smaller question: When will Nerlens Noel (knee surgery) be healthy enough to play?
Strengths: A clarity of purpose — acquiring a high draft pick
Weaknesses: A semblance of established NBA talent
In seven words or less: In pole position in race for Wiggins
TORONTO RAPTORS
Last year: 34-48, missed playoffs
The big question: Will new GM Masai Ujiri tinker with what looks like a middling roster with limited upside?
The smaller question: How much will Jonas Valanciunas improve?
Strengths: The presumptive starting lineup was excellent defensively last year.
Weaknesses: Efficiency from the starting wings, production from the backup wings
In seven words or less: Ujiri surveys land; will he scorch it?
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INDIANA PACERS
Last year: 49-32, lost to Indiana in Eastern Conference final
The big question: Is the revamped bench improved over last year’s nightmare crew?
The smaller question: Related — will Danny Granger be fully recovered from knee surgery?
Strengths: By some metrics, the best lineup in the league last year: Hill, Stephenson, George, West and Hibbert
Weaknesses: The bench, although Granger, Copeland, Scola and Watson have significantly changed it
In seven words or less: Still best East bet to topple Heat
CHICAGO BULLS
Last year: 45-37, lost to Miami in second round
The big question: Is Derrick Rose completely healthy?
The smaller question: Was Jimmy Butler’s late-season play for real?
Strengths: A beast of a defensive team, with slightly more depth than in past
Weaknesses: Mike Dunleavy helps, but offence still screams Rose Or Bust
In seven words or less: A former MVP tries to regain status
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MILWAUKEE BUCKS
Last year: 38-44, lost to Miami in first round
The big question: Is the new look Brandon Knight-O.J. Mayo backcourt a passable one?
The smaller question: Can Larry Sanders validate his expensive extension?
Strengths: An imposing, active and athletic frontcourt, led by Sanders and the promising John Henson
Weaknesses: If Mayo struggles, there are no above-average scorers on the roster
In seven words or less: Gunning for that no. 8 spot, again.
DETROIT PISTONS
Last year: 29-53, missed playoffs
The big question: Can Josh Smith, Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond all get along?
The smaller question: Will Brandon Jennings be better in Detroit than he was in Milwaukee?
Strengths: A frontcourt that could — could — be terrifying on both ends
Weaknesses: Nobody here can stretch the floor
In seven words or less: A new team bets on J-Smoove.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
Last year: 24-58, missed playoffs
The big question: Will Cleveland’s three controversial picks over the last three drafts — Thompson, Waiters and Bennett — make management look good?
The smaller question: Will Andrew Bynum ever be healthy again?
Strengths: Kyrie Irving, perhaps the best player in the league still on his rookie contract.
Weaknesses: If you do not believe in Waiters, the wing situation looks grim.
In seven words or less: A prelude to LeBron’s return?
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SOUTHEAST DIVISION
MIAMI HEAT
Last year: 66-16, won NBA championship
The big question: Can Dwyane Wade fight off the aging process and remain healthy and productive?
The smaller question: Is LeBron James mortal? If no, this becomes more noteworthy than first query.
Strengths: No. 6.
Weaknesses: If you have to nitpick, depth.
In seven words or less: LeBron aims for MVP, title three-peats.
ATLANTA HAWKS
Last year: 44-38, lost to Indiana in first round
The big question: Can new coach Mike Budenholzer bring former boss Gregg Popovich’s magic East?
The smaller question: Just how important was the departed Josh Smith to the Hawks success?
Strengths: They will not jump out of the gym, but Al Horford and Paul Millsap up front are formidable.
Weaknesses: Beyond Jeff Teague, nobody is getting himself open on the perimeter here
In seven words or less: Looking for way off of the treadmill.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Last year: 29-53, missed playoffs
The big question: Was a strong finish to last season a mirage?
The smaller question: Was John Wall worth a max deal?
Strengths: Wall and Brad Beal are among the best under-25 players at their positions
Weaknesses: Does anybody trust coach Randy Wittman?
In seven words or less: Voted most likely to leap into playoffs.
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CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
Last year: 21-61, missed playoffs
The big question: Will Al Jefferson make this team a non-embarrassment?
The smaller question: Should the Bobcats want to be a non-embarrassment?
Strengths: Jefferson is a very good post scorer, a skill that is probably not worth a US$41-million commitment
Weaknesses: Essentially, everything
In seven words or less: A mess until they become the Hornets.
ORLANDO MAGIC
Last year: 20-62, missed playoffs
The big question: How good are the talented but unproven Nik Vucevic and Tobias Harris?
The smaller question: Will they give a serious look at Victor Oladipo playing point guard?
Strengths: Across the board, the Magic look to be one of the bigger teams in the league
Weaknesses: The thoroughly sub-par Jameer Nelson remains the roster’s only proven point guard
In seven words or less: Fighting Bobcats in battle of futility, again.
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Another significant aspect of the Pagan New Year is the practice of setting intentions for the upcoming year. Participants often reflect on the past year and set goals for personal and spiritual growth in the coming year. This can involve writing down intentions, performing divination rituals, and making offerings to deities or spirits. In addition to individual celebrations, many pagan communities organize larger gatherings and events to celebrate Samhain. These may include communal rituals, workshops, music and dance performances, and other activities that promote a sense of community and connection. It is important to note that the Pagan New Year is not universally celebrated by all pagan traditions. Different pagan groups may have their own specific traditions and customs associated with the new year. However, the overall theme of honoring ancestors, reflecting on the past, and setting intentions for the future is commonly observed across different pagan cultures. In conclusion, the Pagan New Year, or Samhain, is a significant celebration in the pagan calendar. It is a time for reflection, connection with the spiritual realm, and setting intentions for the coming year. Whether celebrated individually or within pagan communities, the Pagan New Year serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the importance of honoring our ancestors and the natural world..
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