Observances of the Earth and Sun

Using the Gaulish calendar and applying the interpretations of Professor Olmsted, our observances of the Earth and Sun center around four major Earth festivals set on the solstices and equinoxes. 

For background on the Gaulish Calendar, we recommend referencing the following works by Olmsted:

"The Use of Ordinal Numerals on the Gaulish Calendar" by Garrett Olmsted, The Journal of Indo-European Studies, Volume 16 Numbers 3+4 - 1988

"The Gaulish Calendar" by Garrett Olmsted, 1992

"A definitive Reconstructed Text of the Coligny Calendar" by Garrett Olmsted, Journal of Indo-European Studies Monograph No. 39, 2001

For background on our observances, we recommend referencing Alexei Kondratiev's "The Apple Branch" pages 103-219 which goes into great detail discussing the mythology and symbolism related to these observances.

Festival of Samonios - End of Summer - Winter Solstice - December 20th-23rd

Festival of Brigindu - Spring Equinox - March 20th-23rd

Festival of Giamonios - End of Winter - Summer Solstice -June 20th-23rd

Festival of Lugus - Autumn Equinox - September 20th - 23rd

This page will soon be the home of the details surrounding the annual observances of our group relating to the Land and the Sun.

Under Construction.  Please revisit soon!

Last Updated: 08/14/08