The Wheel of the Year consists of eight annual sabbat celebrations that mark the turning points of the solar cycle. The Sabbats include four solar festivals marking the equinoxes and solstices, and four seasonal festivals (or cross-quarter dates) celebrating seasonal changes. By tuning into the cyclical rhythm of nature we can live in harmony with the natural ebb and flow of the energies that surround us.
Beltane is the May Day celebration occurring at the midpoint between Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. The Wheel has turned and we are at the high point of Spring fertility here in the Northern Hemisphere. While most Beltane celebrations emphasize group activities (or heteronormative fertility rites) there are many of us who prefer to work… Read More Beltane Solitary Ritual
Beltane is an ancient Celtic fire festival to celebrate the turning of the Wheel and start of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere. By the beginning of May, life is bursting forth in all of its glory, with fertility and passion felt all around. It is a time to honor all of nature and… Read More Beltane Magic
Beltane is the last of the three spring fertility festivals (preceded by Imbolc and Ostara) and is regarded as one of the most important Sabbats of the year. Landing midway between the spring equinox and midsummer solstice this cross-quarter festival traditionally marked the arrival of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The veil between worlds is… Read More Wheel of the Year: Beltane
We have reached the point of the year when Spring is in full swing! Time to get outside and perform a simple garden seed blessing. This is an easy Ostara ritual that you can do over the seeds that will be planted or the sprouts that are already beginning to grow. What is Ostara? Ostara… Read More Ostara Seed Blessing Ritual
The spring or vernal equinox takes place on or about March 21st and has been celebrated throughout history as a time of renewal and rebirth. This Sabbat is one of rejoicing in all life. The balance of the Earth and Sun are at one with each other again. At this time we strive for balance,… Read More The Wheel of the Year: Ostara
Imbolc marks the mid-point between the darkest night of Winter at Yule and the point of the perfect balance of night and day during Spring Equinox (Ostara). The life-force of the earth is awakening and stirring with the promise of renewal and rebirth. Now is the time to let go of the past, clear out… Read More Imbolc Magic
Imbolc (im’-molk) is a fire festival that takes place between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox, falling on the secular calendar date of February 1st and astrologically when the Sun reaches the mid-point of Aquarius (or 15º) which will be Friday, February 3 in 2023. As a “Greater Sabbat,” it falls during the peak of… Read More Vegan Recipe Roundup for Imbolc
Perform your own Imbolc house blessing ritual to welcome in the changing of the season. It’s the perfect time for a traditional spring cleaning to refresh and reset after the winter holidays.… Read More Imbolc House Blessing Ritual
Imbolc, or Candlemas, also known as Brigantia, is celebrated at the beginning of February. This festival is known as the Feast of Light or the Feast of Pan. More ancient still, it is the celebration of the Goddess recovering from giving birth to the New Year’s Sun God, coming as it does six weeks after the… Read More The Wheel of the Year: Imbolc
Yule is such a wonderful time for getting in the kitchen and exploring new recipes. As the dark half of the year relinquishes to the light half we celebrate the longest night of the year surrounded by the comforts of home and our loved ones. This is the greatest blessing of all, and if you… Read More Vegan Recipe Roundup for Yule