The Witch’s Wheel of the Year has 8 holidays. These guides are short, bullet-pointed, and informational.
Celebrated on the first of August (or February if you are in the Southern Hemisphere), Lughnasadh derives its name from the honoring of the God Lugh the Celtic God of the Son. It is one of the four ancient Irish fire festivals and marks the Celtic start of Autumn.
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Inspired by the 12 night celebration of pre-historic Yule , here are 12 yule recipe ideas inspired by each to try for your gatherings!
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Yule is a 12 Day tradition of celebration honoring the end of the dark times and return to the sun. Each day has its own historic meaning and tradition.
Lughnasadh also known as Lammas marks the halfway point between the summer solstice and autumnal equinox and is one of the four sacred fire festivals of the ancient Celts.
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Beltane also spelled Beltaine or referred to as May Day is the second Celtic Fire Festival of the year. It falls at the halfway point of the spring equinox and summer solstice.
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Litha sometimes referred to as Midsummer is a celebration of the Summer Solstice. It is the longest day of sunlight of the year so it is great for solar witches.
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Yule, Midwinter, the Winter Solstice is the longest day of darkness (great for lunar witches). It is a day of chaos, giving, and rebirth.
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Ostara, much like Yule is a pagan tradition that has been morphed and nitpicked by Christianity. However, the tradition of the Vernal Equinox has been lost. It is a time of fertility, light, and spring.
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Imbolc also known as Oimelc, is one of the four sacred Celtic fire festivals. It is strongly associated with the goddess Brigid. Imbolc is a time for rebirth, transformation, and spiritual awakenings.
Mabon marks the celebration of the Autumnal Equinox, and is seen as a time to give thanks for all we have and to honor the sacrifices made to get us here. It is time to both collect energy and to let go, making it ideal for reflections.
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