What, really? See a star explode – go Nova or Supernova? But aren’t those completely unpredictable? How can we know when to look?
Like so much else that science shows us, it’s complicated. The upshot is that some are very predictable, and brightest predictable one in the entire night sky in your lifetime is expected to explode before Samhain this year – literally any day now. Here’s how to see it.
Happy Spring Equitherm (Beltane)!
Attraction! Our world reawakens, and we see beauty around us!
Read moreThe May Cross-Quarter (Vernal Equitherm or Beltane) is less than two weeks away! + a dozen online celebrations
As I stand here on this celebration of Beltane, the sacred wheel of the year continues to turn. As my forebears did, I do now, and so may my descendants do in time to come. The dark half of the year is over and Summer has begun.
Read moreSuccess! We did it! A Celebration of the Discovery of the Big Bang is coming on April 20! Can you be there? [Starstuff, Contemplating]
The celebrations on April 20th at the site of the Horn in Holmdel NJ begins with a ribbon cutting at 10 am, which will include Robert Wilson, who was one of the original discoverers of the Big Bang in 1964 (!). Following that is the celebration of the discovery of the Big Bang by the Deeptime Network (preregistration is required for that as attendance is limited – register here before it fills up), with the rest of the day following. If it works for you, this could be a great Naturalistic Pagan Pilgrimage.
Read moreThe Eclipse is upon us! Plus Mark’s new book, Ritual Skills, and more! Recent Episodes of THE WONDER podcast, by Mark Green
The concept behind THE WONDER—named, of course, for the awe and reverence we feel as we contemplate the magnificent Universe—is that it will be an ongoing resource for non-theist Pagans to inform and inspire our practices and stimulate our thinking.
Read moreHappy Spring Equinox!
Happy Ostara! Warming days and brighter skies lie ahead!
Read moreThe Spring Equinox Approaches! + Online Rituals
Climate change has given us Ostara weather near Imbolc this year, but we still can celebrate our Earth.
Read moreNo Longer Believing Is A Trip
This image, meme, came across my Facebook feed and unexpectedly became a prompt, having coaxed memories I nearly forgotten.
Read moreBeing Pagan Every Day, Imbolc, and more! Recent Episodes of THE WONDER podcast, by Mark Green
The concept behind THE WONDER—named, of course, for the awe and reverence we feel as we contemplate the magnificent Universe—is that it will be an ongoing resource for non-theist Pagans to inform and inspire our practices and stimulate our thinking.
Read moreDiscover Your Astounding Family Tree at the next Earth-based Spirituality Action Team meeting, Monday, Feb. 12!
Imagine being in a family of marvels – an aunt who discovered DNA, a nephew who can fly, a cousin who can swim as fast as Olympic swimmers, and more. It’s real! Science shows that all life on Earth is our literal family – and that connection fills me with joy and awe.
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