Winter Solstice Holiday of Light’s Return & Rebirth Winter Solstice has arrived! It marks the night of the year. But those days are coming to an end and the sunlight will be returning! Yule (pronounced EWE-el or EWE-elle) (also known as Jól) is a Pagan festival that celebrates this time of year and the upcoming longer days by Pagans, Neo-Pagans, Wiccans, those who practice magic, and many others! In 2022, … Continue reading Yule
New Year Holiday of Magic & Mysticism Each year from October 31 into November 1 is the Pagan or Celtic New Year! For many Wiccans, Pagans, those who practice Witchcraft or other forms of magic, this may be one of the most important festivals of the year. It’s called Samhain (pronounced SAH-win or SOW-in) and a “cross-quarter” holiday because it falls between the Autumn Equinox (Mabon) and … Continue reading Samhain
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
Autumn Equinox Holiday of Appreciation & Abundance The Autumn Equinox has come! The hours of day and night are equal, which marks the time as one of harmony and balance. In 2022 and 2023, it falls on September 23rd in the Northern Hemisphere and March 20th in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2024, it will fall on September 22nnd in the Northern Hemisphere and March 20th in the Southern … Continue reading Mabon
Harvest Holiday of Recognition & Reflection The hot days of Summer have been present for some time now. It is also the official beginning of the first harvest of the year! There is an ancient holiday celebrated by pagans, Wiccans, and others of all faith backgrounds that recognize this special time of year called Lughnsadh (pronounced LOO-na-sa or LOO-nuh-suh) or Lammas (pronounced lah-MIS or luh-MAHS). Every year it … Continue reading Lughnasadh/Lammas
Summer Solstice Holiday of Sunshine & Spirit The Summer Solstice has arrived and marks the longest day of the year with the sun seemingly sitting still in the sky! The word “solstice” comes from the Latin word solstitium, which translates as the “sun stands still.” In 2022, it falls on June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and December 21 in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2023, it will fall on … Continue reading Litha
This may seem like a more religious or philosophical post than one involving magic, astrology, witchcraft, and the like. However, there may be more than meets the eye. For example, there have been recent scientific studies that explores tales of children with memories of a past life. Also, some believe that one can undergo a form of hypnosis that allows them to experience a past life. Let’s explore and … Continue reading Past-Life Memories: Evidence of Reincarnation?
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
Spring Equinox Holiday of Revival & Renewal The Spring Equinox is here! For 2022 and 2023, it falls on March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere and September 23 in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2024, it will fall on March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere and September 22 in the Southern Hemisphere. Ostara is a holiday that recognizes and celebrates the Spring Equinox and the arrival of Spring. It … Continue reading Ostara
