Turning of the Three Wheels (Moon, Sun, and Seasons)

Join us as we explore the importance of the natural cycles and seasons in Christopagan spiritual practice.--> Join and support the community: https://www.creationspaths.com/ In this episode of _Creation's Paths_, Charlie and Brian, both Christopagan Druid priests, discuss the importance of connecting with the natural cycles of the sun, moon, and seasons as part of their spiritual practice. They explore how these cycles help align with the rhythms of life, drawing from Druidic and Christopagan traditions. The episode focuses on the lunar phases, equinoxes, and solstices, explaining how these times of the year can be celebrated as spiritual markers. They also delve into how the sun’s cycles, such as Yule and Alban Arthan, play into the larger wheel of the year and offer personal reflections on their spiritual significance.Charlie and Brian emphasize that reconnecting with the seasons can help modern people, often detached from nature due to busy lives and urban living, regain a sense of spiritual grounding. They explore practical ways to observe these cycles through rituals, bonfires, and community engagement, while adding humor and personal insights. Additionally, they highlight how lunar cycles align with Creation Spirituality’s paths: via positiva, via negativa, via creativa, and via transformativa, offering listeners a way to integrate these into their spiritual lives.Thank you for Liking and Subscribing to this podcastThank you for sharing this episode with your loved ones, friends and community--> Thank you for Tips or Donations: https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett https://patreon.com/cedorsett Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ For all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/ For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Guided Meditations Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0J2QAAlD1uaIJvQ3Sr9sIqO Christopagan Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0ISXDQkZBRB7EHrUUJgXlGN The Everything Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0Ln3eGW-tDk2R68PM6c182OCreation's Paths Podcast: http://www.creationspaths.com/podcast Church of the Oak Podcast: http://churchoftheoak.com/Hallowstead Podcast: http://hallowstead.com/Social Connections: BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/## Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Opening Thoughts00:43 Meet the Hosts00:56 Christian and Pagan Seasonal Cycles02:04 Challenges of Connecting with Nature03:53 The Importance of Seasonal Celebrations05:20 Understanding the Moon Cycles12:34 The Sun and Seasonal Festivals14:35 The 12 Days of Christmas15:15 Alban Eilir: Spring Equinox15:56 Alban Hefin: Summer Solstice16:27 Alban Elfed: Autumn Equinox16:58 The Power of Solstice Vigils17:42 The Four Fire Festivals19:34 Samhain: Honoring the Ancestors21:26 Imbolc: Celebrating New Life22:10 Bealtaine: Festival of Life and Love23:43 Lughnasa: Festival of Lugh24:17 Connecting to the Natural World26:16 Engage with Us27:44 Conclusion and Blessings Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe