Wiccan holidays, also known as Sabbats or the Wheel of the Year, are a series of eight festivals celebrated by Wiccans and other pagan traditions. These holidays mark significant points in the changing seasons and are often observed with rituals and ceremonies. In 2022, Wiccans will observe the following holidays: 1. Imbolc - February 1st: Imbolc is a celebration of the first signs of spring. It is a time to honor the returning light and the awakening of the Earth. Many Wiccans light candles and perform purification rituals during this holiday.
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My parents didn t like me; I was shunned by classmates; when I did make the cut and I was allowed into a circle of friends, I spent my whole time desperately appealing for their approval. So this book is about how I totally recreated my life to be something I can live and truly enjoy through all its twists, turns and straight, wide-open roads.
Many Wiccans light candles and perform purification rituals during this holiday. 2. Ostara - March 20th: Ostara marks the spring equinox, when day and night are of equal length.
Book Review of Shadows: Naked Witch by Fiona Horne
F iona Horne’s extraordinary journey through a metaphysical-laced material world has all the breathtaking twists, turns, perils, redemption and enlightenment of a fantasy novel merged with Siddhartha and Entertainment Weekly.
It’s the late 70s and a 10-year-old girl builds an altar in the bushland of suburban Sydney. Stones, leaves and flowers are offerings for her animal friends and the mystical creatures of her imagination. Hidden from the real world the girl feels accepted, and safe. Alone in the bush she is a little pagan.
Fast forward to the 90s and Fiona Horne is now the face of modern Witchcraft, best-selling author, radio and TV personality, and founding member of chart-topping Aria nominated electro-rock group Def FX. She has Hollywood and the world at her fingertips. But simmering beneath the sparkling surface the demons lie in wait . . .
At once heartbreaking and inspirational, you will wonder how one person could pack all this into one life. Maybe she really is a Witch . . . – Goodreads.com
Wow. Honestly, this book is a wild ride. Inspiring, sad, shocking, beautiful, funny, and so so honest. Fiona has seemingly lived multiple lives in a short span of time, and it’s all due to a hell of a survival instinct and the drive and ability to burn it all down and build it back up. It’s no wonder she dances with fire, Fiona is a phoenix who’s risen from the ashes more times than seems possible. I gobbled up this book in 2 days and had a hard time dragging myself away.
The book is written in a comfortable tone – like you’re listening to her tell you her life story over a cup of tea. I often found myself comparing it to my favourite memoir of all time, I’m With the Band by Pamela Des Barres, which I also couldn’t put down and left me feeling like I had gained a soul sister. By the end of the book, I felt a little tired but also felt so inspired. As someone who’s going through their own issues with my mental state and the direction of my life, watching Fiona grapple with the same things and come out on top (LITERALLY. SHE’S A PILOT NOW!) left me feeling excited.
Tarot Witch of the Black Rose by Jim and Holly Balent
The design of the book reflects everything I learned about Fiona by reading it. The cover is gorgeous and provocative, the photos of her smiling with rock stars like Gene Simmons and Gwen Stefani, or next to the plane she flies on aid missions through the carribbean exude love and pride, and her punny titles made me laugh out loud. I absolutely loved having those photos to expand on all of her stories and experiences. In one story she talks about feeling cleansed by the rain in the french quarter in New Orleans and the accompanying photo shows both the pain she was holding back and the beautiful cleansing from the rain. This was probably my favourite part of the book.
Scratch that, my favourite part was when SHE HAD A FRIENDSHIP AND FLING WITH TOM JONES. TOM JONES. IT’S NOT UNUSUAL, SEX BOMB, CARLTON DANCE TOM JONES. I screamed I was so excited. I didn’t see it coming at all! Fiona’s experiences in love and relationships show that true love has no gender or sex or real orientation. She fell in love with people, and they loved her back to the beautiful soul she is.
Throughout the book, Fiona details her struggles with a difficult upbringing, her magical experiences in the Australian bush, her time as the kickass lead singer of Def FX, her immersion in the Hollywood glam of 90s witchcraft and show business, and all of her issues with self-esteem and self-hatred. It’s painful to read about how much she hated herself, how ugly she thought she was, and how much she had to struggle because it’s obvious right away that she’s a loving and beautiful person with a good heart. (Plus she’s still a hot witch!)
As a previous 90s witch I read some her books growing up (they were at the local library!) and as it turned out I definitely watched her music videos in the middle of the night when MTV got a little harder. This book is a great bit of nostalgia for the era of the glam 90s witch, but it doesn’t stop there and neither did Fiona.
That’s really my favourite thing about naked Witch, Fiona’s unrelenting drive to survive and recreate herself. More than once she could have given up and given up on who she is, but she never did. When you get right down to it, Fiona is Fiona. She is the Naked Witch without the trappings of fame, the synthetic dreads and vinyl pentacles, and all of the baggage that comes with witchcraft and stardom – and it’s beautiful.
P.S. I’m interviewing Fiona Horne! In like… an hour! No joke! Keep an eye out next week for the first episode of the year – my interview with The Naked Witch herself!
COME ON THROAT CHAKRA, DON’T FAIL ME NOW
CONNECT WITH FIONA!
You can find Fiona all over social media and learn more about her books, her life, Def FX, and even the aid missions she flies throughout the carribbean! Read the book, and let her now how much you loved it!
You can find Def FX’s album Light Speed Collision on Spotify and YouTube is full of live performances and music videos! I’ve started compiling a playlist with some of my favourite videos that I recognize from when MTV played music, and the songs with incredible magical and witchy overtones here.
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Wiccans celebrate the return of fertility and growth during this time. It is a time to honor new beginnings and plant seeds for the future. 3. Beltane - April 30th: Beltane is a celebration of fertility and the coming of summer. Wiccans often light bonfires and perform rituals to honor the union of the god and goddess. It is a time for merriment and joyful celebrations. 4. Litha - June 21st: Litha, also known as the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year. Wiccans celebrate the peak of the sun's power and the abundance of the Earth. It is a time to honor the power of the sun and recharge one's energy. 5. Lammas - August 1st: Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, is a festival of the first harvest. Wiccans give thanks for the fruits of the Earth and celebrate the abundance of the summer season. It is a time to appreciate the blessings in our lives and share them with others. 6. Mabon - September 23rd: Mabon marks the autumn equinox, when day and night are of equal length. Wiccans celebrate the second harvest and the beginning of the descent into winter. It is a time of balance and reflection. 7. Samhain - October 31st: Samhain is perhaps the most well-known Wiccan holiday, often associated with Halloween. It is a time to honor the ancestors and the spirits of the dead. Wiccans often hold ceremonies to communicate with the spirits and seek guidance for the coming year. 8. Yule - December 21st: Yule, also known as the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year. It marks the return of the sun and the rebirth of the god. Wiccans celebrate the return of the light and the promise of new beginnings. Throughout the year, Wiccans also observe Esbats, which occur on the full moon. These rituals are often focused on magic and personal growth. Overall, Wiccan holidays provide opportunities for spiritual connection with nature and the divine, as well as reflection on the cycles of life and the changing seasons..
Reviews for "Wiccan Moon Phases and Lunar Magick for 2022 Festivals"
1. Emily - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with "Wiccan Holidays 2022". The book promised a comprehensive guide to Wiccan holidays, but it fell far short of my expectations. The information provided was superficial and lacked depth. I was hoping for a more detailed exploration of the different holidays, their significance, and how they are celebrated. Instead, I found only brief overviews that didn't provide the in-depth understanding I was seeking. Additionally, the formatting of the book was poor, with spelling mistakes and inconsistent font sizes throughout. Overall, I found "Wiccan Holidays 2022" to be lacking in substance and not worth the purchase.
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3. Sarah - 3/5 stars - "Wiccan Holidays 2022" was an okay book, but it didn't meet my expectations. While it provided a brief overview of the Wiccan holidays, I was hoping for more depth and practical tips on how to celebrate them. The book lacked any real depth of knowledge and felt more like a surface-level introduction to Wicca. Additionally, the writing style was dry and uninspiring. Overall, I didn't find "Wiccan Holidays 2022" to be particularly helpful or insightful, but it may be a good starting point for those completely new to Wicca.