The Pagan lunar calendar for 2022 is a tool used by practitioners of Paganism to track the moon's phases and plan rituals and celebrations accordingly. The Pagan lunar calendar is based on the natural rhythm of the moon and its connection to the earth and the cosmos. This calendar follows the lunar cycle, which consists of approximately 29.5 days from one new moon to the next. The lunar phases in the Pagan lunar calendar include the new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. Each phase holds different symbolic meanings and energies that are believed to influence various aspects of life.
With all the witchy folklore around these mountains, visitors may be surprised to hear that Germany is a country that doesn’t traditionally celebrate Halloween. Instead, it has Walpurgisnacht, the Witches’ Night, which takes place every year on April 30—and the Harz are ground zero for the celebrations.
One of the largest Walpurgisnacht celebrations in Germany takes place at the Hexentanzplatz , the Witches Dance Floor, a mountain plateau looming over the sleepy town of Thale. In 1913, a German modern dancer and choreographer named Mary Wigman started the Witch Dance to bring expression, feeling, emotions and healing to dance.
Each phase holds different symbolic meanings and energies that are believed to influence various aspects of life. These phases are taken into account when planning Pagan rituals and ceremonies. The Pagan lunar calendar for 2022 provides practitioners with a guide to align their spiritual practices with the natural cycles of the moon.
A sisterhood of dancing witches puts some kick in the Halloween season
"Shabby" witch Robin Jay rehearses with her fellow dancing witches at Riverfront Park in North Creek on Wednesday.
- Gretta Hochsprung
"Shabby" witch Robin Jay rehearses with her fellow dancing witches at Riverfront Park in North Creek on Wednesday.
- Gretta Hochsprung
"Shabby" witch Robin Jay rehearses with her fellow dancing witches at Riverfront Park in North Creek on Wednesday.
- Gretta Hochsprung
A group of witches performs a kickline to the AC/DC hit "Highway to Hell" Wednesday in North Creek.
JOHNSBURG — Robin Jay thrust her hips side to side and chasséd around her broom.
She hoisted the riding stick over her head and cackled, her long green nose boasting one tremendous wart.
“Shabby,” as she is know when in costume, joined some of her enchanting friends Wednesday afternoon for a rehearsal in Riverfront Park in North Creek.
This is the second year this group of about 20 witches — and one warlock — has donned hag-like costumes, grabbed their brooms and entertained people all in the name of fun.
“Our whole vibe is that we perform outside and free,” said Jay, who founded the local group based in North Creek.
In 1913, a German modern dancer and choreographer named Mary Wigman started the Witch Dance to bring expression, feeling, emotions and healing to dance.
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In her tattered, mismatched clothes, "Shabby" witch Robin Jay rehearses with her fellow dancing witches at Riverfront Park in North Creek on Wednesday.
The coven started practicing in August and offers free performances throughout September and October, leading up to Halloween. They will perform at 11 a.m. Saturday on the Riverfront in North Creek and at 3 p.m. at the Moose Festival in Indian Lake.
They practice twice a week in North Creek. The rules are simple. Come when you can, and do the best you can. And everyone has to be vaccinated.
“When we come together, we create this energy that’s just such a positive force in our life,” Jay said. “When we bring that out to people in the world, it just feels so good.”
The mostly retired ladies also perform at local schools, and the kids go crazy for the costumes and cackles.
"Glamour Witch" Nancy Beaudin, left, rehearses with her coven of dancing witches in North Creek on Wednesday.
“The spirit that it creates everywhere is so beautiful,” said Susan Murante, who calls herself the publicity witch. “People love it, and they get up and dance with the witches when the dance is over.”
The Witches Dance brings just as much joy to the performers, as they hoist their legs in a kickline to the AC/DC hit “Highway to Hell.”
Martha Merchant, also known as “Mama Wolf” because she wears a fur stole around her neck, always wanted to be one of the June Taylor Dancers on “The Jackie Gleason Show.”
Entranced by the character of Hilda’s playing and unable to resist the song’s siren call, Phillip takes Hilda under his wing. The two start a witches’ dance of their own, a whirlwind that sweeps them toward the International Paganini Competition. When their curtain falls, one will bask in the music world’s acclaim—and the other’s world will be shattered completely.
By following this calendar, Pagans can attune themselves to the ebb and flow of the lunar energy, harness its power, and enhance their spiritual connection with nature. The calendar also helps in timing specific rituals or spells for maximum effectiveness, as certain lunar phases are believed to be more conducive to certain types of magic or spiritual work. The Pagan lunar calendar serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the importance of honoring and respecting the natural world. By observing the moon's phases and incorporating them into their spiritual practices, Pagans can deepen their understanding of the interconnectedness of all things and cultivate a sense of harmony and balance in their lives..
Reviews for "A Year of Nature’s Rhythms: Observing the Pagan Lunar Calendar in 2022"
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