A Year of Magic: The Witches Wheel of the Year 2023 and Spellcasting

The Witches' Wheel of the Year is a concept utilized by many modern practitioners of witchcraft and pagan spirituality. It is a way of marking the change of seasons and celebrating the cycles of nature throughout the year. The Wheel of the Year is divided into eight sabbats, or holidays, which occur approximately every six weeks. In the year 2023, the Witches' Wheel of the Year will continue to turn, guiding practitioners through the seasons and providing opportunities for reflection, celebration, and spiritual growth. The year begins with Imbolc on February 2nd, marking the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. This holiday is often associated with purification, creativity, and the return of the light.

Here is mine, doesnt really destroy the world like yours, but does kill everything and looks amazing:
https://i.imgur.com/qCSqPrf.gifv

It would freeze anything it came into contact with a split second before the tentacle actually hit, meaning it instantly killed everything except the final boss, which it still killed within seconds. It would freeze anything it came into contact with a split second before the tentacle actually hit, meaning it instantly killed everything except the final boss, which it still killed within seconds.

This holiday is often associated with purification, creativity, and the return of the light. Next comes Ostara on March 20th, also known as the spring equinox. It is a time to celebrate the balance between light and darkness and to honor the growing power of the sun.

Wand attack skill, soonish please

It would be nice to have some kind of special wand attack skill, in the short term, so we can mess with wand builds. Right now all we have is Elemental Hit, which is single target. It doesn't really matter what the skill does as long as it's a viable multi-target or AoE attack. Examples:

- Clone multi-shot, call it Ternion Attack

- Clone Strafe from D2, pew pew pew!

- Guided Arrow style projectile that pieces targets and flies in a twirling pattern

- Basic skill that simply adds AoE radius to wand bolts

Again, it doesn't matter. Just put it in with 0.9.3 so we can make wanders. Thanks

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Why does everyone forget frenzy when listing skills which work on wands?
Also, both of those can be used with multiple projectiles support for a multi-target attack. There will be more wand skills in future, but you're going to have to be patient.

I think people forget frenzy because:

Wand damage is typically bad (beyond early game) unless you spec for wands (which is basically too hard to do with the current passive tree).

Wands are frequently selected based on the buffs they give to other things, not the damage they do (a damage 0, wand attacks are 100% slower, +100% damage to cold spells, cold gems +1 would be an amazing wand).

Wands are used by a class with major aoe and single target damage spells. Unless that class is out of mana, what would be the point? (There are already discussions about how to disable the "attack" option completely so that the left mouse button can be used for an additional skill slot.)

Most people don't pick witch type characters because they want to attack.

Why does everyone forget frenzy when listing skills which work on wands?
Also, both of those can be used with multiple projectiles support for a multi-target attack. There will be more wand skills in future, but you're going to have to be patient.

The reason I asked for it to be put in soon is that wands are really the only weapon type that can't be put to good use right now. Even if you were to throw in something completely slipshod and temporary, players could get to work on a whole new category of characters. It should be done soonish, just to get these characters into the game, and it doesn't seem like much work.

I did forget about Frenzy, but that's still just a single-target skill. It would need to be multi-target without support gems.

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What about a support gem called “Bouncing projectile” which causes projectiles (wand only) to bounce off the targeted monster at a random direction.

Skill lasts 6 seconds
Projectiles to 10% less damage each target/wall they hit (up to a maximum of 5 targets)

This would be pretty awesome.

I'm really looking forward to the new Int/Dex class and I'm planning to use a wand with (her?).

I love playing ranged characters, but there is a serious lack of ranged weapon choices in the game.

So even though it looks like the new class is supposed to use claws or daggers, I'm going to try using a wand instead (I just hope one day we get throwing daggers!).

Anyway, I'm going to try building a character that uses the Ranger's Evasion gear (and a shield) and who invests points into Evasion/Critical/and Wand damage.

If wands are going to get some type of AoE attack then that would be just perfect!

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It does require explosion and electricity immunity. There is risk of catching fire too. But i can avoid most of that by staying in the air.

Many witches celebrate by planting seeds, decorating eggs, and performing rituals to welcome the return of fertility and new beginnings. Beltane follows on May 1st, symbolizing the peak of spring and the beginning of summer. This sabbat is associated with fertility, passion, and the union of the god and goddess. It is often celebrated with bonfires, dances, and the weaving of flower crowns. Midsummer, also known as Litha, takes place on June 21st, marking the summer solstice and the longest day of the year. It is a time to celebrate the abundance and vitality of nature, as well as to honor the sun god in his fullest power. Many witches gather for outdoor rituals, bonfires, and to enjoy the beauty of the natural world. Lammas arrives on August 1st, signaling the beginning of the harvest season and the first fruits of the earth. This sabbat is a time to give thanks for abundance and to acknowledge the cyclical nature of life and death. It is a time for sharing, feasting, and reflecting on the sacrifices made to sustain life. Mabon, also known as the autumn equinox, occurs on September 23rd, when day and night are equal. This sabbat is a time to celebrate the changing colors of the leaves, to give thanks for the bountiful harvest, and to prepare for the approaching darkness of winter. Many witches perform rituals to honor the balance between light and dark and to embrace the lessons of balance in their own lives. Samhain, on October 31st, is perhaps the most widely recognized sabbat, often associated with Halloween. This is a time when the veil between the living and the dead is believed to be the thinnest, making it ideal for communicating with ancestors and honoring those who have passed on. It is a time for divination, reflection, and remembering the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Finally, the year ends with Yule, the winter solstice, on December 21st. This sabbat marks the longest night of the year and the return of the sun. It is a time to celebrate the rebirth of the god and the return of light. Many witches decorate their homes with evergreens, light candles, and perform rituals to welcome the sun's return and to bring warmth and light into the darkness of winter. In 2023, witches and pagans around the world will observe and honor these sabbats, embracing the ever-turning wheel of the seasons and finding meaning and connection in the cycles of nature. Each sabbat offers an opportunity for reflection, intention-setting, celebration, and spiritual practice, allowing practitioners to deepen their connection to the earth and their own divine nature..

Reviews for "Connecting with Spirit: The Witches Wheel of the Year 2023 and Meditation"

1. Sarah - 1/5 Stars - I was really excited to get my hands on "Witches Wheel of the Year 2023" because I loved the previous books in the series. However, I was highly disappointed with this installment. The plot was confusing and disorganized, making it hard to follow the storyline. The characters were just not as developed as in the previous books, and I found it difficult to connect with them. Overall, it felt like the author rushed to put out this book without giving it the attention and care it needed. I hope the next book in the series is better, but for now, I would not recommend this one.

2. Michael - 2/5 Stars - "Witches Wheel of the Year 2023" did not live up to my expectations. The writing style was lackluster, and I found myself skimming through pages rather than fully engaging with the story. The pacing was off, with certain scenes dragging on while others felt rushed and unresolved. Additionally, I was hoping for more depth and complexity in the magical elements, but they were underdeveloped and failed to captivate my interest. Overall, I was left unsatisfied with this book, and I would not recommend it to fellow fantasy readers.

3. Emily - 2/5 Stars - I have been an avid fan of the "Witches Wheel of the Year" series, but the 2023 installment left me disappointed. The plot felt repetitive and predictable, lacking the intrigue and twists that made the previous books so enjoyable. The characters, who I had come to love, seemed flat and uninteresting in this book, and I found it hard to care about their journey. The writing felt rushed, and the world-building was not as immersive as before. Unfortunately, this book did not meet my expectations, and I would hesitate to recommend it to others.

4. David - 1/5 Stars - As a long-time reader of the "Witches Wheel of the Year" series, I was expecting great things from the 2023 installment. However, I was sorely disappointed. The story lacked depth and substance, feeling like a mere filler between the previous and future books. The characters were unmemorable, and their actions felt forced and unnatural. The dialogue was clunky, and the pacing was off, making it a struggle to get through the book. Overall, this installment was a letdown, and I would advise others to skip it and hope for better in the next book.

Witches Wheel of the Year 2023: A Journey through the Seasons