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‘Strawberry‘ solstice a pagan delight on a moonlit night | ‘Strawberry‘ solstice a pagan delight on a moonlit night |
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Pagans and astronomers are headed for the hills for the “strawberry moon,” a rare appearance of earth's only natural satellite in full glory during the summer solstice, for what promises to be a glorious sky show. | Pagans and astronomers are headed for the hills for the “strawberry moon,” a rare appearance of earth's only natural satellite in full glory during the summer solstice, for what promises to be a glorious sky show. |
Unfortunately, the lunar orb won’t turn bright red as its nickname suggests. Instead it comes from the Algonquin tribe who believed it signaled the beginning of strawberry picking season. | Unfortunately, the lunar orb won’t turn bright red as its nickname suggests. Instead it comes from the Algonquin tribe who believed it signaled the beginning of strawberry picking season. |
Thousands of people around the world will celebrate at ancient stone circles and other structures built for the solstice by their pagan ancestors. | Thousands of people around the world will celebrate at ancient stone circles and other structures built for the solstice by their pagan ancestors. |
This year’s solstice can be celebrated from anywhere, but Stonehenge always attracts the most color on the day with hundreds expected Monday night. | This year’s solstice can be celebrated from anywhere, but Stonehenge always attracts the most color on the day with hundreds expected Monday night. |
Druids looking to pay tribute to the sun at the iconic site are faced - for the first time ever - with a £15 ($22) so-called ‘pay to pray’ parking fee. | Druids looking to pay tribute to the sun at the iconic site are faced - for the first time ever - with a £15 ($22) so-called ‘pay to pray’ parking fee. |
Unfortunately for those who do manage to get to Stonehenge, the weather forecast is not looking favorable, with some rain and cloud to hide the sun from its worshippers. | Unfortunately for those who do manage to get to Stonehenge, the weather forecast is not looking favorable, with some rain and cloud to hide the sun from its worshippers. |
Regardless of the weather, the atmosphere at the site will be worth the trip, as pagans arguably put on the best parties. | Regardless of the weather, the atmosphere at the site will be worth the trip, as pagans arguably put on the best parties. |
READ MORE: Druids and pagans gather at Stonehenge for solstice (PHOTOS, VIDEO) | READ MORE: Druids and pagans gather at Stonehenge for solstice (PHOTOS, VIDEO) |
Across the Irish Sea, pagans will celebrate at temples older than Stonehenge including the Hill of Tara in county Meath, once the ancient seat of power on the island. | Across the Irish Sea, pagans will celebrate at temples older than Stonehenge including the Hill of Tara in county Meath, once the ancient seat of power on the island. |
The site has been attended by pagans for thousands of years and this year, the celebrations are overlooked by local man JP Fay, who dons a cloak and staff when making offerings of food to his ancestors. | The site has been attended by pagans for thousands of years and this year, the celebrations are overlooked by local man JP Fay, who dons a cloak and staff when making offerings of food to his ancestors. |
The nearby Sliabh na Cailleach (Hill of the Hags and Witches) will also host a drum session and procession at a "5,000-year-old megalithic sacred site." | The nearby Sliabh na Cailleach (Hill of the Hags and Witches) will also host a drum session and procession at a "5,000-year-old megalithic sacred site." |
Pagan monuments can be found around the globe, often accompanied by bonfires. | Pagan monuments can be found around the globe, often accompanied by bonfires. |
In Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Poland, the solstice is celebrated on Kupala Night on June 23, with Slavic rituals including jumping through bonfires in a test of bravery and faith. | In Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Poland, the solstice is celebrated on Kupala Night on June 23, with Slavic rituals including jumping through bonfires in a test of bravery and faith. |
In true pagan fashion, nude bathing can also be enjoyed - all in an effort to cleanse your sins. | In true pagan fashion, nude bathing can also be enjoyed - all in an effort to cleanse your sins. |
In Spain, fire is also embraced during the celebration where revelers jump through flames to ward off witches in honor of Saint John the Baptist. That also takes place on June 23. | In Spain, fire is also embraced during the celebration where revelers jump through flames to ward off witches in honor of Saint John the Baptist. That also takes place on June 23. |
Bonfires will dot Alpine mountains to celebrate the solstice, with music and festivals to entertain revelers. |
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