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The Wiccan calendar wheel, also known as the Wheel of the Year, is a representation of the annual cycle followed by Wiccans and many other modern pagan practitioners. It consists of eight different festivals, each marking a specific point in the natural and agricultural year. The Wheel of the Year is based on the changing seasons and the solstices and equinoxes. This calendar is rooted in the ancient pagan traditions of Europe and has been adapted and reinterpreted by various modern pagan and Wiccan traditions. The first festival in the Wiccan calendar is Samhain, which is celebrated on October 31st. This festival marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.

This festival marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It is commonly associated with honoring ancestors and the spirits of the dead. The next festival is Yule, which takes place around the winter solstice, usually falling on December 21st.

The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling

The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling is an audio documentary that examines some of the most contentious conflicts of our time through the life and career of the world’s most successful author. In conversation with host Megan Phelps-Roper, J.K. Rowling speaks with unprecedented candor and depth about the controversies surrounding her—from book bans to debates on gender and sex. The series also examines the forces propelling this moment in history, through interviews with Rowling’s supporters and critics, journalists, historians, clinicians, and more.

Chapter 7: What If You're Wrong?

Host Megan Phelps-Roper asks J.K. Rowling to respond to pushback from some of her critics. The two also discuss the difficulty of discernment—why it can be so hard to know what’s right. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe. This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and E

Chapter 6: Natalie and Noah

Transgender fans of Harry Potter share their criticism of J.K. Rowling—and the experiences that inform their views. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, Megan Phelps-Roper, and Candace Mittel Kahn, with special thanks to Emily Yoffe. This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at t

Chapter 5: The Tweets

After years of observing the conflict between advocates for trans rights and women’s rights, J.K. Rowling weighs in. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe. This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more

Chapter 4: TERF Wars

The movement for trans rights hits its stride in the early 2010s, but encounters fierce resistance from an unexpected source. J.K. Rowling watches the battle unfold with mounting unease. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe. This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and

Chapter 3: A New Pyre

The early days of the internet collide with the feverish fandom of “Harry Potter,” and a sprawling, global community emerges. But the hopefulness of this new technology brings with it the darker impulses of human nature. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe. This show is proudly sponsored by the

Chapter 2: Burn The Witch

As "Harry Potter" becomes an international phenomenon, it coincides with the culture wars of the 1990s. In the backlash from Christians across America, author J.K. Rowling is accused of mainstreaming witchcraft and poisoning children’s minds. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe. This show is prou

Chapter 1: Plotted In Darkness

Host Megan Phelps-Roper writes a letter to J.K. Rowling—and receives a surprising invitation in reply: the opportunity for an intimate conversation in Rowling’s Scottish home. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe. This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Express

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The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling premieres Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Learn more Read an essay by host Megan Phelps-Roper

There, truly, is the whole issue in a nutshell. If your bar for bigotry requires Rowling to say out loud, “I hate trans people,” then that bar will never be cleared. Even if Rowling feels that way, I doubt she’d ever say it that way; even conservative pundits know not to say it that way. There is simply nothing to be strategically gained by uttering such an obviously prejudiced sentence.

This is the shortest day of the year and represents the rebirth of the sun. It is a time to celebrate the return of the light and the coming of the new year. Imbolc, celebrated on February 1st, marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It is a time of purification and preparing the land for the coming growing season. The goddess Brigid is often honored during this festival. Following Imbolc is Ostara, which takes place around the spring equinox, typically on March 21st. It symbolizes the arrival of spring and the balance between light and darkness. Many pagans and Wiccans celebrate this festival with rituals and activities that focus on new beginnings and growth. Beltane is celebrated on May 1st and marks the beginning of summer. It is a time of fertility and abundance, often associated with the Maypole and other traditional symbols. This festival is a celebration of life and the union of the god and goddess. Litha, also known as Midsummer or the summer solstice, occurs around June 21st. It is the longest day of the year and represents the peak of the sun's power. It is a time to celebrate the abundance of the earth and the energy of the sun. Lughnasadh, also called Lammas, is celebrated on August 1st. It marks the beginning of the harvest season and the first fruits of the earth. This festival is associated with the god Lugh and is a time to give thanks for the abundance of the harvest. Finally, Mabon, celebrated around the autumnal equinox on September 21st, represents the second harvest and the beginning of fall. It is a time to give thanks for the fruits of the earth and prepare for the coming winter. The Wiccan calendar wheel provides a framework for Wiccans and pagans to connect with the cycles of nature and the changing seasons. Each festival offers an opportunity for reflection, celebration, and spiritual growth. By honoring the wheel of the year, practitioners can deepen their connection with the natural world and the divine..

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