SAMHAIN Sa·mhain | \ ˈsau̇ə̇n-, ˈsäwə̇n-' \ All Hallow's Eve last harvest THE WITCH'S NEW YEAR The last of the three harvest festivals (following Lughnasadh and Mabon) and it’s the time of transition into the new year for us witches. … [Read more...] about Samhain
Wheel of the Year
Mabon
MABON Ma·bun | \ ˈMAH-bawn' \ Autumn Equinox second harvest BALANCE Dividing the day and night equally, Autumn Equinox is a moment to pay our respect to the coming dark and give thanks for this year's harvest. Giving thanks to Mother … [Read more...] about Mabon
Lammas
LAMMAS La·mmas | \ ˈLAH-mahs' \ cross-quarter between Summer Solstice and Autumn Equinox first fruits, harvest, benevolent sacrifice, using your skills GRATITUDE This cross-quarter day is one of the Greater Sabbats and marks the beginning … [Read more...] about Lammas
Litha
LITHA Li·tha | \ ˈli-ˌtha \ midsummer solstice embodiment of the spririt of nature and the SACRED MALE PRINCIPLE Litha is celebrated on June 21 and is the summer solstice known as midsummer. This is the longest day of the year. The leaves … [Read more...] about Litha
Beltane
BELTANE Bel·tane | \ ˈbel-ˌtān , -tin\ hailed as the beginning of summer winter is gone as the wheel turns ABUNDANCE ON EARTH Beltane is celebrated on May 1 and marks the beginning of summer. Winter is finally over as the wheel … [Read more...] about Beltane