Wicca is a modern pagan religious movement that worships nature and follows the cycles of the seasons. Wiccans celebrate a number of holidays throughout the year, which are known as Sabbats. In the year 2023, there will be eight major Wiccan holidays, four of which are known as Greater Sabbats and four as Lesser Sabbats. The first holiday of the year is Imbolc, which takes place on February 2nd. Imbolc is a time to celebrate the coming of spring and the awakening of the earth. It is also associated with the Celtic goddess Brigid and is often celebrated with rituals of purification and Candlemas.
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The Wild Hunt is a covert group of Special Forces operatives that are recruited from all branches of the US military for highly specialized and classified missions pertaining to paranormal threats to humanity. Operational Control of the Teams is assigned to Colonel Rebecca Killian Air Force Pararescue with her Executive Officer being Lieutenant Colonel Bradley Hayes Army Rangers.
It is also associated with the Celtic goddess Brigid and is often celebrated with rituals of purification and Candlemas. The second holiday is Ostara, which falls on March 21st. Ostara marks the spring equinox, a time of balance between light and dark.
Code Name: Wild Hunt
The Wild Hunt is a Top-Secret Covert Operations Team formed by the US Military to combat growing paranormal threats to the citizens of the United States and her allies. Follow the adventures is what has already been described as Tom Clancy’s “Rainbow Six” meets “The X-Files.”
When the US Air Force loses contact with an experimental drone carrying a classified weapon system over a remote section of the Ouachita Mountain Range of eastern Oklahoma, a team of elite Pararescue personnel are sent in to recover the asset. After the entire team and the helicopter sent to extract them vanish without a trace, it is discovered that a highly-aggressive, hairy, bipedal hominid is responsible for the attack. Code Name: Wild Hunt is called in to handle the paranormal threat.
The Wild Hunt is a covert group of Special Forces operatives that are recruited from all branches of the US military for highly specialized and classified missions pertaining to paranormal threats to humanity. With the increasing frequency of attacks, the Wild Hunt is split across four zones of the United States, with four teams operating in each zone. Teams are named after Hunting Deities with each zone representing a different pantheon. Due to the volatile nature of the missions and potential for panic in the general populace, the Special Operations Group known as the Wild Hunt does not formally exist in any government or military records.
Dispatching Team Odin, they soon discover that it wasn’t just one creature. They find themselves caught in the middle of a conflict between two clans of Bigfoot-like creatures embroiled in a territorial dispute. Creatures that they quickly learn are far more intelligent than originally anticipated. To make matters worse, they find themselves trapped by one of the worst snowstorms on record.
Can Team Odin locate any survivors of the original Pararescue team, as well as secure the missing drone? Or will they, too, fall prey to the same creatures?
Five friends ice fishing in the far northern part of Minnesota’s Upper Peninsula encounter something out of their worst nightmares. A creature from myth and legend. A creature with an insatiable appetite. Sending out a call for help, they can only pray it reaches them in time.
Team Odin arrives to find a creature like nothing they have ever faced before. From out of the nightmares of the frozen north comes the Wendigo. The Spirit of Hunger with a lust for human flesh. The fate of the survivors and the entire team rests on finding a way to defeat the cannibalistic beast.
Battling the Wendigo will take the team through the frozen forests of Minnesota and across the border into Canada. Death haunts them at every turn, taking Team Odin into the fight of their lives. Beyond science, beyond legend, beyond human understanding, lies the Curse of the Wendigo.
A television crew from a monster-hunting show arrives at Lake Nahuel Huapi in Argentina to search for a legendary cryptid known as Nahuelito. Local legends tell of the lake monster, but also of something far more sinister. What they find is something far worse than anything they could ever imagine. Something utterly unnatural, with an insatiable appetite for human flesh. When the crew goes missing, Argentinian military divers go looking for them only to vanish as well.
When the Wild Hunt’s Cryptid Assessment Team arrives at the lake, they soon discover the creatures are not only real but are connected to a secret enclave on the north end of the lake. The more they dig, the more they discover rumors that certain High-Ranking members of the Nazi Party might have escaped Germany during the last days of World War Two and found their way to Argentina.
To make matters worse, factions are moving against them at every turn. Factions within the Argentine Government, factions of creatures, and shadows within the Wild Hunt, itself.
Can they stop the creatures while preventing the return of the Third Reich?
Deep in the frozen wastes of Siberia, a mining crew unwittingly unleashes an ancient force back into this world. The loss of multiple teams of Spetznaz Special Ops Teams forces the Russian Government to ask for aid from the United States. Initially denied due to current political upheaval, the US agreed to come to their aid when they learned that the problem could threaten the entire globe if left unchecked.
Team Odin receives orders to deploy, assess the situation, and eliminate the threat. Due to the unique nature of the mission, Clark requests help from Mika Canowicakte and the other Hotamétaneo’o. Once on the ground, they face a bigger challenge than initially believed. Team Odin must defeat an unstoppable foe while dealing with an adversarial relationship with their Spetznaz counterparts who do not want them there. To make matters worse, rogue elements in their midst are working to undermine the mission and bring about the end of the world as we know it.
In the deep shadows of Kholat Syakhl Mountain, the fate of the entire planet will rest in the hands of Major Daniel Clark, Team Odin, and the Hotamétaneo’o.
Can they save the world, or will they face Death in Dyatlov Pass?
Wiccans celebrate by honoring the fertility of the earth and the return of warmth and growth. Many rituals involve planting seeds and decorating eggs. Next is Beltane, celebrated on May 1st. Beltane is a fire festival that marks the beginning of summer. Wiccans celebrate with bonfires and may perform rituals to ensure fertility and protection for the coming months. It is also a time of celebration and joy, often characterized by dancing and feasting. The fourth Greater Sabbat is Litha, also known as Midsummer, celebrated on June 21st. Litha is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Wiccans celebrate the peak of the sun's power and honor the abundance of the earth. It is a time for rituals related to love, passion, and personal power. The first Lesser Sabbat of the year is Lammas, which falls on August 1st. Lammas marks the beginning of the harvest season and is a time to give thanks for the abundance of the earth. It is also associated with the god Lugh and is often celebrated with feasting and making corn dollies. Next is Mabon, which takes place on September 21st. Mabon is the autumn equinox, a time of balance and gratitude. Wiccans celebrate the second harvest and give thanks for the bounty of the earth. Rituals often involve creating altars and making offerings of fruits and grains. The seventh holiday is Samhain, celebrated on October 31st. Samhain is the most widely known Wiccan holiday and is associated with the thinning of the veil between the world of the living and the spirit world. It is a time to remember and honor ancestors and loved ones who have passed away. Many Wiccans also believe that it is a time when divination and communication with spirits is easier. The last holiday of the year is Yule, which falls on December 21st. Yule is the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. Wiccans celebrate the rebirth of the Sun and the return of light to the world. It is a time of reflection, renewal, and celebrating the cycle of life. Overall, the Wiccan holidays in 2023 will provide opportunities for Wiccans to connect with the natural world, celebrate the changing seasons, and honor their beliefs and traditions. These holidays offer a chance for reflection, ritual, and celebration throughout the year..
Reviews for "Connecting with Ancestors: Wiccan Holidays in 2023"
1. John Smith - 2 stars - I was really excited to learn more about Wiccan holidays in 2023, but this book fell flat for me. The information was disorganized and confusing, making it hard to follow along. Additionally, the author's writing style was dry and lacked enthusiasm, failing to capture my interest. I was left feeling disappointed and unsatisfied, as the book failed to provide the detailed insights and explanations I was looking for.
2. Emily Jones - 1 star - I found "Wiccan holidays 2023" to be completely underwhelming. The information provided was shallow and lacked depth. It felt like the author merely skimmed the surface of each holiday without delving into the rich history and traditions behind them. I was hoping to gain a better understanding and appreciation for Wiccan celebrations, but I ended up feeling even more confused. The lack of engaging writing made it difficult for me to connect with the material, ultimately making this book a regrettable purchase for me.
3. Samantha Thompson - 2 stars - "Wiccan holidays 2023" did not meet my expectations. The content felt rushed and poorly researched. Many of the explanations provided were vague, leaving me with more questions than answers. The lack of thoroughness made it difficult for me to fully grasp the significance and meaning behind the holidays. Additionally, the book could have benefited from more visual aids or illustrations to enhance the understanding of the topics discussed. Overall, I was left feeling dissatisfied and would not recommend this book to those seeking a comprehensive exploration of Wiccan holidays.