The Wheel of the Year

The 8 Sabbats of the Pagan/Wiccan Calendar In modern times, many different types of calendars being followed (one source I found suggested approximately 40 are used around the world today!).  Probably the one most familiar is the Gregorian Calendar.  Other ones used by many include the Chinese Calendar, the Hebrew/Jewish Calendar, the Buddhist Calendar, Hindu Calendars, the Hijri Calendar, amongst many others!  But are you familiar with an … Continue reading The Wheel of the Year

Beltane

May Day Holiday of Love & Life After the Spring Equinox brought us its energy, it has kept building and building to peak into Summer’s arrival.  Many people celebrate Summer with a holiday known as Beltane (pronounced BEL-tayn), and also known as Roodmas, Walpurgisnacht, or May Day.  Beltane is considered a “cross quarter” holiday because it lies between the Spring Equinox (Ostara) and the Summer Solstice (Litha).  For … Continue reading Beltane