MICHAELMAS In the autumn, at harvest season, we celebrate Michaelmas (pronounced Mik'-el-mas). Michaelmas is September 29th and celebrates the forces of the Archangel Michael (pronounced Myk-i-el), the time-spirit of this epoch. As the seasons transition from the outer warmth of summer to the coolness of fall, we turn inwards, towards ourselves and towards our community for inner warmth. The Michaelic forces imbue us with the confidence and courage to look to the spiritual world for strength, and renew the impulse to live our lives on the earth to the best of our abilities and become a true community of human beings. In the Celtic tradition, Michael represents the unconquered hero, fighting against evil and the powers of darkness. He is a model for valor and courage. Dragons, iron and the color red predominate. We celebrate with an array of harvest fruits and dragon bread, and the telling of legends and myth.