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I Looked it Up And I Still Can’t Pronounce it.<\/b> Walpurgis Night.\u00a0<\/em>Many compare it to a Spring Halloween, although the two holidays are quite separate. Walpurgis Night is on April 30th, and originated in Germanic folklore. Historically, people believed evil spirits were especially active now, and that witches–yeah, that would be us–gathered on this evening. The night is named after Saint Walpurga, whose Feast Day is May 1st. Her canonization was meant to replace Pagan practices. The time became a blend of old Pagan rites and newer Christian influences. Walpurgis Night is celebrated in diverse ways in different countries. The most common tradition is large bonfires meant to frighten away witches (Us again. Scared yet?) and evil spirits. The fires also represent cleansing and renewal. People gather around bonfires for singing and dancing to welcome Spring. In many countries, Germany especially, people dress up in costumes, often as witches or devils. In Sweden–where the holiday is called Valborg–it’s a big public celebration that’s less about witches and more about greeting Spring. They still have the bonfires, though. In Finland, Walpurgis Night’s called Vappo, in which people drink champagne and have picnics in a huge spring carnival atmosphere. It’s all about banishing the old (like me, harumph harumph) and celebrating the new (not<\/em> me). Hope you were paying attention, Pilgrim, there may be a pop quiz later.<\/p>\n (Open Answers. What is Walpurgis Night and How is It Celebrated? You Tube.)<\/p>\n MUSIC Review.\u00a0<\/strong>“Wild Folk and Lilith’s Kind.”\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>The German band Faun released their song “Walpurgisnacht” on the album “Von den Elben” in 2013. The track is inspired by traditional celebrations of Walpurgis Night in Europe. Shuilleabhain’s YouTube video has an English translation of the German lyrics. Faun did their usual magnificent job here. Darkwave, medieval music and pagan folk. 5 broomsticks.<\/p>\n (Wikipedia)<\/p>\n Quote:\u00a0<\/strong>“A witch ought never to be frightened in the darkest forest…because she should be sure in her soul that the most terrifying thing in the forest was her.”\u00a0<\/em> Terry Pratchett.<\/p>\n Color Magic: <\/b>Mondays<\/em> meld with White and Silver.\u00a0<\/strong>Why? Cause this day is often linked to the Moon, Alice, which governs intuitions and emotions. Monday is even named after the Moon in various cultures. Lunar phases are able to influence the ways we act and feel on Mondays (and most likely the rest of the week too!). Wearing colors like white and silver help us resonate with those energies. Soft pastels like pale blue and light gray are also soothing. And yellow is good for focus. Wanna dress to express? Try an off white shirt with a light blue tie, or a silver dress with gray accessories. (Sparkle says both looks are “very Springy”.)<\/p>\n (Astrotalk, AstroSure)<\/p>\n Didja Know?\u00a0<\/strong>Wey has discovered the International Pagan Radio station. Great tunes, all Pagan. Check it out!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I Looked it Up And I Still Can’t Pronounce it. Walpurgis Night.\u00a0Many compare it to a Spring Halloween, although the two holidays are quite separate. Walpurgis Night is on April 30th, and originated in Germanic folklore. Historically, people believed evil spirits were especially active now, and that witches–yeah, that would be us–gathered on this evening. The night is named after Saint Walpurga, whose Feast Day is May 1st. Her canonization was meant to replace Pagan practices. The time became a blend of old Pagan rites and newer Christian influences. Walpurgis Night is celebrated in diverse ways in different countries. The most common tradition is large bonfires meant to frighten away witches (Us again. Scared yet?) and evil spirits. The fires also represent cleansing and renewal. People gather around bonfires for singing and dancing to welcome Spring. In many countries, Germany especially, people dress up in costumes, often as witches or devils. In Sweden–where the holiday is called Valborg–it’s a big public celebration that’s less about witches and more about greeting Spring. They still have the bonfires, though. In Finland, Walpurgis Night’s called Vappo, in which people drink champagne and have picnics in a huge spring carnival atmosphere. It’s all about banishing the old (like me, harumph harumph) and celebrating the new (not me). Hope you were paying attention, Pilgrim, there may be a pop quiz later. (Open Answers. What is Walpurgis Night and How is It Celebrated? You Tube.) MUSIC Review.\u00a0“Wild Folk and Lilith’s Kind.”\u00a0\u00a0The German band Faun released their song “Walpurgisnacht” on the album “Von den Elben” in 2013. The track is inspired by traditional celebrations of Walpurgis Night in Europe. Shuilleabhain’s YouTube video has an English translation of the German lyrics. Faun did their usual magnificent job here. Darkwave, medieval music and pagan folk. 5 broomsticks. (Wikipedia) Quote:\u00a0“A witch ought never to be frightened in the darkest forest…because she should be sure in her soul that the most terrifying thing in the forest was her.”\u00a0 Terry Pratchett. Color Magic: Mondays meld with White and Silver.\u00a0Why? Cause this day is often linked to the Moon, Alice, which governs intuitions and emotions. Monday is even named after the Moon in various cultures. Lunar phases are able to influence the ways we act and feel on Mondays (and most likely the rest of the week too!). Wearing colors like white and silver help us resonate with those energies. Soft pastels like pale blue and light gray are also soothing. And yellow is good for focus. Wanna dress to express? Try an off white shirt with a light blue tie, or a silver dress with gray accessories. (Sparkle says both looks are “very Springy”.) (Astrotalk, AstroSure) Didja Know?\u00a0Wey has discovered the International Pagan Radio station. Great tunes, all Pagan. 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