#sironâ

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A Paganized rendition of a classic Southern/Appalachian song done by me and @abonigena and dedicated to Nantosueltâ and Đîronâ.

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Uisonnalitus (Spring Festival)

When: 25 Elembiuos (26 March) this year. Always the new moon **following** vernal equinox, regardless of month on either calendar.

Who: Sironâ, as snakes and eggs are both found in the spring, and wells fill as winter ice melts. A good case could be made for Artiu as well, as bears emerge from torpor at this time.

Why: Winter is on the decline, and as signs of spring seem applicable to Sironâ's iconography, we have reason to apply that to this day. A guess for the new moon may be that it's a moonless night. This makes the stars, for which Sironâ is named more visible in the sky. The planet Sironâ (Venus), a liminal "star" would also be particularly prominent.

How: Luckily, many spring celebrations across cultures have what we're looking for. The focus on eggs should be familiar to many, and with snakes added, we have something a little more unique. A good feast at this time could go the way of a breakfast, or the usual supper feast. I favor pork for this, but don't have a good reason. Obviously, something else is doable for those who don't eat meat or have other dietary restrictions.

A pilgrimage to a well or spring is another good way to celebrate this holiday.

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Released two years ago today and still my favorite of all of my songs.

A devotional Punk and Post-Punk/Dark Wave song for the Gaulish/Celtic goddess Đîronâ (Sirona) -- goddess of the night sky (including the moon and stars), health and healing, and springs. Her name is related to words for star, and She is also associated with snakes and eggs.

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(Words adapted from "Sirona" by Miracle of Sound)

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Mini-altar dedicated to Đîronâ/Sîronâ because I've been having a lot of sinus pressure + broken teeth pain. Appropriately, the incense is raat rani ("night queen").

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Been feeling sick all day so a prayer and offerings for Đîronâ/Sirona.

Candles, floral musk and patchouli incense, an egg, spring water, whiskey, and the song I dedicated to Her.

Full song, if interested:

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Ordered some prayer cards for my adbertoclâros (altar) and some stickers for my drums today.

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Altar update.

I realized that quite a few of the items were made by people I know and I really like that.

The Sucellos and Nantosu̯eltâ delu̯âs (idols) were made by ThevHelvetian Hands (Artocatos Taranicnos/Carl Grimm).

The Carnonos/Cernunnos delu̯â was made by Selgowiros Caranticnos.

The rûnâs were made by The Carnutian Workshop (Branos Carnutodrûidon).

The incense holder was made by Kim Hughston Vasil.

And the Ogmios delu̯â is a printed out image drawn by Cyril Martin.

Then of course, nearby, are the Bansidh CDs.

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Watch "Dê(u̯o)cantloi" on YouTube

Songs dedicated to Nantosueltâ, Sucellos, Taranis, Carnonos/Cernunnos, Đîronâ, and Rosmertâ.

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AI representations of Gaulish deu̯î/deu̯oi (gods & goddesses): Nantosu̯eltâ x2, Sucellos x2, Ogmios, Carnonos/Cernunnos, Taranis/Taranus/Tanaros, Rosmertâ, Lugus, Đironâ/Sironâ.

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Watch "Dê(u̯o)cantloi" on YouTube

Songs dedicated to Sucellos, Nantosueltâ, Taranis, Carnonos/Cernunnos, Đironâ/Sironâ, and Rosmertâ.

(Punk, Post-Punk, Neofolk, Dungeon Synth)

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do you know if there is a gaulish god of the moon? like maní in germanic culture? have not been able to find anything and im curious

Some people, including me, associate Đironâ/Sironâ with the moon, but that view is definitely not held by everybody. In my personal view I consider Sironâ and Grannos moon/sun siblings like Máni and Sól, Mone and Siȝel/Sunna, Seléne and Helios, Artemis/Diana and Apollo, and Lūna and Sol -- possibly twins as some of those other pairs are said to be.

I'm sorry that's a lot of words without much actual help.