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Eastern Orthodox Calendars: Old and New

Why religious feasts in the Orthodox Church are celebrated on different days.

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Signs of a Greening Earth

Those who observe the Pagan holiday Ostara are celebrating the ancient rites of spring.

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Stars of Autumn Equinox 2005

As the Sun enters Libra, strive for balance--even as 'fated' change is upon us.

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Reawaken the Senses: 'It's Good to Be Alive!'

Melding energies of life and death allows us to enjoy the beauty all around us.

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Happy Astrological New Year!

Determining what's in the stars of Spring Equinox 2005

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Spring's Annual Rerun

It's the only season we describe as 'returning' to us every year. Here's how the world's wisdom traditions honor this time.

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The Scholars and the Goddess

Are the 'ancient' rituals of the Goddess movement 20th-century creations?

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The Intercalary Days

The intercalary days are a time of feasting, rejoicing, and charity for Baha'is.

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Transitions...

Recognizing the ancient transition that is the spring equinox.

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Something Wiccan This Way Comes

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