Exploring the Mythology behind the Witchcraft Wheel of the Year

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Witchcraft is a diverse and ancient practice that has been passed down through generations. One aspect of witchcraft that many practitioners follow is the "Wheel of the Year." This concept revolves around the cycle of nature and the changing seasons, and it plays a significant role in witches' lives. The Wheel of the Year is composed of eight main festivals or Sabbats, each marking a specific point in the year. These festivals are commonly celebrated by witches around the world and are often personalized according to individual beliefs and practices. The first Sabbat is Imbolc, which falls on February 2nd and marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring.

Photographic Location: A gravelly area along a railroad in Urbana, Illinois. Comments: Witch Grass is a member of a small group of panic grasses (Panicum spp.) that are summer annuals with widely spreading panicles of small spikelets. These grasses are similar in appearance to each other and they can be difficult to distinguish. Witch Grass differs from another common species, Panicum dichotomiflorum (Fall Panicum) by its hairy sheaths; the latter species has hairless sheaths. Another species, Panicum milaceum (Broomcorn Millet), has been introduced from Eurasia. It has longer spikelets (about 5.0 mm. in length) and the branchlets of its inflorescence have a tendency to droop. In contrast, the branchlets of Witch Grass are rather stiff and straight. A less common variety of Witch Grass, Panicum capillare occidentale, has longer spikelets (about 2.5–3.5 mm. in length) and a panicle that is more exerted from the uppermost leaf. Two other species, Panicum philadelphicum and Panicum gattingeri, are sometimes considered varieties of Witch Grass as well. These latter two species have more narrow leaf blades (up to 8-10 mm. across) and they differ in other minor characteristics. See Mohlenbrock (2001) for a discussion of these differences.

case 440 jukebox case 460 magnifying glass case 470 golden hammer case 490 crystanol case 500 sp reset return 0; case 47 tablets from dragon rider return 250000; case 49 clean slats, potential scroll, ees case 70 throwing stars case 210 rare monster piece drops case 330 bullets return 1000; case 60 bow arrows case 61 crossbow arrows mindrop 10; maxdrop 50; return 20000; case 213 boss transfrom return 300000; case 280 skill books return 200000; case 381 monster book things case 382 case 383 case 384 case 385 case 386 case 387 case 388 return 20000; case 510 recipes case 511 case 512 return 10000; default return 0; case ETC switch number default return 10000; public String getQuerySegment. case 440 jukebox case 460 magnifying glass case 470 golden hammer case 490 crystanol case 500 sp reset return 0; case 47 tablets from dragon rider return 250000; case 49 clean slats, potential scroll, ees case 70 throwing stars case 210 rare monster piece drops case 330 bullets return 1000; case 60 bow arrows case 61 crossbow arrows mindrop 10; maxdrop 50; return 20000; case 213 boss transfrom return 300000; case 280 skill books return 200000; case 381 monster book things case 382 case 383 case 384 case 385 case 386 case 387 case 388 return 20000; case 510 recipes case 511 case 512 return 10000; default return 0; case ETC switch number default return 10000; public String getQuerySegment.

The first Sabbat is Imbolc, which falls on February 2nd and marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Witches may engage in rituals to honor the returning light and fertility of the earth. Next is Ostara, celebrated during the spring equinox in March, symbolizing the arrival of spring in its full glory.

[Release] Hidden-Street Drop Obtainer

You should probably use something else (like monster book) because hidden-street is always outdated.

Simon made the base search functions and going through the links. I did the drops and the page changing + bbb support.

Credits:
Simon (from LocalMS)
SuperLol (from RaGEZONE)

Code:

/* * To change this template, choose Tools | Templates * and open the template in the editor. */ package dropspider; import java.io.File; import java.util.ArrayList; import java.util.HashSet; import java.util.LinkedList; import provider.GlobalDataProvider; import provider.MapleData; import provider.MapleDataDirectoryEntry; import provider.MapleDataFileEntry; import provider.MapleDataProvider; import provider.MapleDataProviderFactory; import provider.MapleDataTool; import server.MapleItemInformationProvider; import tools.Pair; /** * * @author Simon */ public class DataTool < private static ArrayList> npc_list = null; private static LinkedList> mob_pairs = null; private static MapleDataProvider data = GlobalDataProvider.getMobDataProvider(); private static HashSet bosses = null; public static ArrayList monsterIdsFromName(String name) < MapleData data = null; MapleDataProvider dataProvider = MapleDataProviderFactory.getDataProvider(new File(System.getProperty("wzpath") + "/" + "String.wz")); ArrayListret = new ArrayList(); data = dataProvider.getData("Mob.img"); if (mob_pairs == null) < mob_pairs = new LinkedList>(); for (MapleData mobIdData : data.getChildren()) < int mobIdFromData = Integer.parseInt(mobIdData.getName()); String mobNameFromData = MapleDataTool.getString(mobIdData.getChildByPath("name"), "NO-NAME"); mob_pairs.add(new Pair(mobIdFromData, mobNameFromData)); > > for (Pair mobPair : mob_pairs) < if (mobPair.getRight().toLowerCase().equals(name.toLowerCase())) < ret.add(mobPair.getLeft()); >> return ret; > private static void populateBossList() < bosses = new HashSet(); MapleDataDirectoryEntry mob_data = data.getRoot(); for (MapleDataFileEntry mdfe : mob_data.getFiles()) < MapleData boss_candidate = data.getData(mdfe.getName()); MapleData monsterInfoData = boss_candidate.getChildByPath("info"); int mid = Integer.valueOf(boss_candidate.getName().replaceAll("[^0-9]", "")); boolean boss = MapleDataTool.getIntConvert("boss", monsterInfoData, 0) >0 || mid == 8810018 || mid == 9410066; if (boss) < bosses.add(mid); >> > public static boolean isBoss(int mid) < if (bosses == null) < populateBossList(); >return bosses.contains(mid); > public static ArrayList itemIdsFromName(String name) < ArrayListret = new ArrayList(); for (Pair itemPair : MapleItemInformationProvider.getAllItems()) < String item_name = itemPair.getRight().toLowerCase().replaceAll("\\"", ""); item_name = item_name.replaceAll("'", ""); item_name = item_name.replaceAll("\\'", ""); name = name.toLowerCase().replaceAll("\\"", ""); name = name.replaceAll("'", ""); name = name.replaceAll("\\'", ""); if (item_name.equals(name)) < ret.add(itemPair.getLeft()); return ret; >> return ret; > public static ArrayList npcIdsFromName(String name) < MapleDataProvider dataProvider = MapleDataProviderFactory.getDataProvider(new File(System.getProperty("wzpath") + "/" + "String.wz")); ArrayListret = new ArrayList(); if (npc_list == null) < ArrayList> searchList = new ArrayList>(); for (MapleData searchData : dataProvider.getData("Npc.img").getChildren()) < int searchFromData = Integer.parseInt(searchData.getName()); String infoFromData = MapleDataTool.getString(searchData.getChildByPath("name"), "NO-NAME"); searchList.add(new Pair(searchFromData, infoFromData)); > npc_list = searchList; > for (Pair searched : npc_list) < if (searched.getRight().toLowerCase().contains(name.toLowerCase())) < ret.add(searched.getLeft()); >> return ret; > >

Code:

/* * To change this template, choose Tools | Templates * and open the template in the editor. */ package dropspider; import client.MapleInventoryType; import server.MapleItemInformationProvider; /** * * @author Simon */ public class DropEntry < private int version; private int item_id; private int monster_id; private int chance; private int mindrop; private int maxdrop; public DropEntry(int item_id, int monster_id, int version) < this.item_id = item_id; this.monster_id = monster_id; mindrop = 1; maxdrop = 1; chance = calculateChance(item_id); this.version = version; >private int calculateChance(int item_id) < MapleInventoryType mit = MapleItemInformationProvider.getInventoryType(item_id); boolean boss = DataTool.isBoss(monster_id); int number = (item_id / 1000) % 1000; switch (mit) < case EQUIP: if (boss) < return 300000; >return 7000; case USE: if (boss) < mindrop = 1; maxdrop = 4; >switch (number) < case 0: // normal potions mindrop = 1; if (version >98) < maxdrop = 5; >return 100000; case 1: // watermelons, pills, speed potions, etc case 2: // same thing return 50000; case 3: // advanced potions from crafting (should not drop) case 4: // same thing case 11: // poison mushroom case 28: // cool items case 30: // return scrolls case 46: // gallant scrolls return 0; case 10: // strange potions like apples, eggs case 12: // drakes blood, sap of ancient tree (rare use) case 20: // salad, fried chicken, dews case 22: // air bubbles and stuff. ALSO nependeath honey but oh well case 50: // antidotes and stuff case 290: // mastery books return 10000; case 40: case 41: case 43: case 44: case 48: // pet scrolls case 100: // summon bags case 101: // summon bags case 102: // summon bags case 109: // summon bags case 120: // pet food case 211: // cliffs special potion case 240: // rings case 270: // pheromone, additional weird stuff case 310: // teleport rock case 320: // weird drops case 390: // weird case 430: // quiz things? compass? case 440: // jukebox case 460: // magnifying glass case 470: // golden hammer case 490: // crystanol case 500: // sp reset return 0; case 47: // tablets from dragon rider return 250000; case 49: // clean slats, potential scroll, ees case 70: // throwing stars case 210: // rare monster piece drops case 330: // bullets return 1000; case 60: // bow arrows case 61: // crossbow arrows mindrop = 10; maxdrop = 50; return 20000; case 213: // boss transfrom return 300000; case 280: // skill books return 200000; case 381: // monster book things case 382: case 383: case 384: case 385: case 386: case 387: case 388: return 20000; case 510: // recipes case 511: case 512: return 10000; default: return 0; > case ETC: switch (number) < case 0: // monster pieces return 400000; case 4: // crystal ores case 130: // simulators case 131: // manuals return 10000; case 30: // game pieces return 50000; case 32: // misc items return 250000; default: return 10000; >default: return 10000; > > public String getQuerySegment() < StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder(); sb.append("("); sb.append(monster_id); sb.append(", "); sb.append(item_id); sb.append(", "); sb.append(mindrop);//min sb.append(", "); sb.append(maxdrop);//max sb.append(", "); sb.append(0);//quest sb.append(", "); sb.append(chance); sb.append(")"); return sb.toString(); >>

Code:

/* * To change this template, choose Tools | Templates * and open the template in the editor. */ package dropspider; import java.io.BufferedWriter; import java.io.File; import java.io.FileWriter; import java.io.IOException; import java.io.InputStream; import java.io.PrintWriter; import java.net.MalformedURLException; import java.net.URL; import java.util.ArrayList; import java.util.Iterator; import java.util.Scanner; /** * * @author Simon */ public class Main < /** * @param args the command line arguments */ private static ArrayListdrop_entries = new ArrayList(); // private static final String TEST_STRING = " Ligator Skin, The Magic Rock, Witch Grass Leaves  "; private static final String BASE_URL = "http://global.hidden-street.net"; public static final int VERSION = 88; private static String[] pages = ; private static String[] additionalPages88 = ; private static String[] additionalPagesBB = ; public static void main(String[] args) < //parseMonsterSection(TEST_STRING); for (String s : pages) < crawlPage("http://global.hidden-street.net/monster/" + s); >if (VERSION > 92) < // big bang for (String s : additionalPagesBB) < crawlPage("http://global.hidden-street.net/monster/" + s); >crawlPage("http://global.hidden-street.net/monster/101-120?page=1"); //page 1's bugged > else < for (String s : additionalPages88) < crawlPage("http://global.hidden-street.net/monster/" + s); >> dumpQuery(); > private static void crawlPage(String url) < //recursive method try < URL page = new URL(url); InputStream is = page.openStream(); Scanner s = new Scanner(is); String temp_data = ""; while (s.hasNext()) < temp_data += s.nextLine() + "\n"; >s.close(); is.close(); while (temp_data.contains("class=\"monster\">")) < String monster_section = getStringBetween(temp_data, "class=\"monster\">", ""); parseMonsterSection(monster_section); temp_data = trimUntil(temp_data, ""); > if (temp_data.contains("Go to next page")) < String next_url_segment = getStringBetween(temp_data, "else < System.out.println("Finished crawling section."); >> catch (MalformedURLException mue) < System.out.println("Error parsing URL: " + url); return; >catch (IOException ioe) < System.out.println("Error reading from URL: " + ioe.getLocalizedMessage()); return; >> private static void parseMonsterSection(String html_data) < String monster_name = getStringBetween(html_data, "alt=\"", "\" title="); System.out.println(monster_name); // System.out.println(html_data); //parse etc drop parseItemSection(getStringBetween(html_data, "Etc. drop:", ""), monster_name); //parse useable drop parseItemSection(getStringBetween(html_data, "Useable drop:", ""), monster_name); //parse ore drop parseItemSection(getStringBetween(html_data, "Ore drop:", ""), monster_name); //parse equips parseItemSection(getStringBetween(html_data, "Common equipment:", "

"), monster_name); parseItemSection(getStringBetween(html_data, "Warrior equipment:", "

"), monster_name); parseItemSection(getStringBetween(html_data, "Magician equipment:", "

"), monster_name); parseItemSection(getStringBetween(html_data, "Bowman equipment:", "

"), monster_name); parseItemSection(getStringBetween(html_data, "Thief equipment:", "

"), monster_name); parseItemSection(getStringBetween(html_data, "Pirate equipment:", "

"), monster_name); //System.out.println(monster_name); > private static void parseItemSection(String html_data, String monster_name) < String temp_data = html_data; while (temp_data.contains(""); String item_name = getStringBetween(s1, "", ""); temp_data = trimUntil(temp_data, ""); boolean gender_equip = false; if (item_name.contains("(M)") || item_name.contains("(F)")) < item_name = item_name.replaceAll("(\\(M\\))|(\\(F\\))", ""); gender_equip = true; >item_name = item_name.replaceAll("Throwing-Star", "Throwing-Stars").trim(); // System.out.println("Item name: " + item_name); //drop entry ArrayList monster_ids = DataTool.monsterIdsFromName(monster_name); ArrayList item_ids = DataTool.itemIdsFromName(item_name); if (!monster_ids.isEmpty() && !item_ids.isEmpty()) < int item_id = item_ids.get(0); int item_id_2 = -1; for (Integer mob_id : monster_ids) < System.out.println("Monster ID: " + mob_id + ", Item ID: " + item_id); drop_entries.add(new DropEntry(item_id, mob_id, VERSION)); if (gender_equip && item_ids.size() >1) < item_id_2 = item_ids.get(1); drop_entries.add(new DropEntry(item_id_2, mob_id, VERSION)); >> > else < System.out.println("Error parsing item " + item_name + " dropped by " + monster_name + "."); // System.out.println("Monster ids size: " + monster_ids.size() + ", Item IDs size: " + item_ids.size()); >> > /** * Returns the string lying between the two specified strings. * @param line The string to parse * @param start The first string * @param end The last string * @return The string between the two specified strings */ public static String getStringBetween(String line, String start, String end) < int start_offset = line.indexOf(start) + start.length(); return line.substring(start_offset, line.substring(start_offset).indexOf(end) + start_offset); >public static String trimUntil(String line, String until) < int until_pos = line.indexOf(until); if (until_pos == -1) < return null; >else < return line.substring(until_pos + until.length()); >> public static void dumpQuery() < String filename = "drops.sql"; try < File output = new File(filename); BufferedWriter bw = new BufferedWriter(new FileWriter(output)); PrintWriter pw = new PrintWriter(bw); StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder(); pw.write("TRUNCATE TABLE `drop_data`;\r\n"); pw.write("INSERT INTO `drop_data` (`dropperid`, `itemid`, `minimum_quantity`, `maximum_quantity`, `questid`, `chance`) VALUES "); for (Iteratori = drop_entries.iterator(); i.hasNext();) < DropEntry de = i.next(); pw.write(de.getQuerySegment()); if (i.hasNext()) < pw.write(", \r\n"); >> pw.write(sb.toString()); pw.close(); bw.close(); > catch (IOException ioe) < System.out.println("Error writing to file: " + ioe.getLocalizedMessage()); >> >

Description: This grass is a summer annual about �–3' tall that is usually tufted at the base, sending up multiple leafy culms from the same crown, otherwise it is unbranched or sparingly so. The culms are light green, terete, and nearly hairless to hairy. The alternate leaves are more common toward the base of the culms. Their blades are up to 10" long, up to 16 mm. across, and rather floppy; they are light to medium green and variably hairy, often becoming rather ragged in appearance with age. The upper blade surface is hairless to densely covered with appressed hairs, while the lower blade surface has a few scattered hairs along the central vein, or it is moderately to densely covered with long spreading hairs. The leaf sheaths are light green to reddish green, longitudinally veined, and densely covered with long spreading hairs; they are wrapped rather loosely around the culms. The ligules are short-hairy. Each culm terminates in a strongly branched panicle of solitary spikelets that is little-exerted from the uppermost leaf. Immature panicles are funnel-shaped with a dense concentration of branchlets and spikelets. Mature panicles are globular-ovoid in outline and airy in appearance from the widely spreading branchlets; they are up to 1�' long and 1' across. Mature panicles often comprise about one-half of the length of the entire plant. The light green rachis (central axis) of the panicle is hairy, particularly at the swollen nodes where the primary branches occur. These branches divide into slender branchlets; they are light green, rather wiry, stiff, and scabrous (rough-textured). The branchlets ultimately terminate in solitary spikelets with short pedicels. The spikelets of the typical variety of Witch Grass are about 2.0–2.5 mm. long, ellipsoid-ovoid in shape, and hairless; they taper gradually to beak-like tips. The scales of each spikelet consist of a short glume, a long glume (that looks like a lemma), and a single fertile lemma. The short glume is about one-third of the length of the spikelet, while the long glume is the same length as the spikelet and the lemma is a little shorter than the spikelet. The short glume is broadly ovate in shape; it often becomes pale purple, otherwise the scales of the spikelet are light green. The blooming period occurs during late summer and early fall, lasting about 2 weeks for a colony of plants. The perfect florets of the lemmas are either cross-pollinated by the wind or they are self-fertile. Shortly afterwards, the panicles and their spikelets become light tan. The entire panicle can detach from the plant and roll across the ground like a tumbleweed, distributing the grains. Each spikelet produces a single grain. The grains are about 1.5 mm. long, broadly ellipsoid in shape, slightly flattened, and pointed at both ends. The root system is fibrous. This grass spreads by reseeding itself. It often occurs as widely scattered plants in a given habitat, or it may form dense colonies that are dominated by the airy panicles.

Witches mark this Sabbat by acknowledging the balance between light and darkness and the growth and renewal of nature. Beltane, on May 1st, represents the peak of spring and the start of summer. This vibrant Sabbat is associated with fertility, love, and abundance. Witches may partake in rituals that celebrate the union of the divine masculine and feminine energies. Midsummer, or Litha, on June 21st, is the height of summer and the celebration of the longest day of the year. Witches often honor the solar energy and may engage in bonfires, divination, and spellwork focused on harnessing the energy of the sun. Lughnasadh, also called Lammas, takes place on August 1st and is the first harvest festival of the year. Witches give thanks for the abundance of the earth and may engage in rituals that focus on gratitude and abundance. Mabon, also known as the autumn equinox in September, signifies the balance between light and darkness and the start of autumn. Witches may engage in rituals that honor the changing of the seasons and the harvest. Samhain, celebrated on October 31st, is commonly recognized as Halloween. This Sabbat is considered the time when the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds is the thinnest. Witches may perform rituals to honor deceased loved ones and connect with the spirit realm. Lastly, Yule, on December 21st, marks the winter solstice and is associated with the rebirth of the sun. Witches celebrate the return of light and may engage in rituals that focus on rejuvenation and setting intentions for the coming year. The Wheel of the Year allows witches to stay connected with the natural world and the cycles of life throughout the year. By harmonizing their practices with the changing seasons, witches find balance, growth, and spiritual connection within themselves and the world around them..

Reviews for "The Season of Samhain: Honoring Ancestors in Witchcraft"

1. Emily - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with "Witchcraft Wheek of the Year". The storyline felt predictable and the characters were one-dimensional. The plot lacked depth and the dialogue felt forced. The overall pace of the book was extremely slow, and I struggled to stay engaged. I was hoping for a thrilling and captivating read, but unfortunately, this book fell short.

2. Liam - 1/5 stars - "Witchcraft Wheek of the Year" was an absolute letdown. The writing was amateurish and the plot made no sense. I found myself constantly questioning the credibility of the storyline and the actions of the characters. It felt like a poorly executed attempt at a magical adventure. I couldn't connect with any of the characters and found myself struggling to finish the book. Save yourself the time and skip this one.

3. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I had high hopes for "Witchcraft Wheek of the Year" but ultimately found it to be underwhelming. The concept had potential, but the execution fell flat. The pacing was inconsistent and the story lacked a strong direction. The romance subplot felt forced and took away from what could have been an interesting exploration of magic. Overall, I was disappointed with this book and wouldn't recommend it to others.

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