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Laura Durban's avatar

Hi Marisa, I have been practicing the 12 Sacred Nights since a child as in my mother country of Germany the tradition of the „Rauhnächte“ is still very much alive. However I too don’t agree with the Gregorian calendar association and creates a practice aligned with the old Germanic calendar and my personal practice of Celtic paganism. I’ve recently wrote about it as well as its association with the wild hunt by the German cailleach Holle/Percht - all connected of course as the Celts have journeyed through Europe before their arrival on the British isles. I live in the UK because I still feel the myth and magic stronger here but am astounded every time to find them still hidden in my German ancestral stories. I wish you a wondrous time!

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Ali Isaac's avatar

Hi Marisa, I wish I had read this post earlier. I admire the work of Laura Murphy very much, she introduced me to the concept of Omen Days, but although I have tried for the last three years, they have never really worked for me. This year, I spent some time trying to work why, and thought that perhaps as a Christianity-based practice, it just didn't sit right with me. Now, having read your post, I am certain of it. I feel I am more in tune with the landscape and the natural rhythms of the land than any religion or human constructed cycle or belief system. Next year, I will follow your example and begin at the solstice and see if things fall into place. Thank you for helping me to find some clarity. 💕

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