Embracing Lammas: Harvesting Abundance on the Pagan Calendar Wheel in 2022

The Pagan calendar wheel for 2022 marks a significant shift in time and celebrates the cyclical nature of the Earth's seasons. Paganism is a spiritual practice that honors the Earth and the interconnectedness of all living beings. The calendar wheel is a visual representation of the natural cycles of the year, and it is divided into eight major holidays, known as Sabbats, which are observed throughout the year. The year begins with Imbolc, which takes place in early February and celebrates the first signs of spring. This is a time of cleansing and purification, as well as new beginnings. It is marked by lighting candles and making offerings to the hearth fire.

The imagery in this series is absolutely stunning. It has a bit of an Asian-inspiration, but it's also so clearly it's own world, and the world building is stunning. It is, in every way, a fully formed world.

This crew gets Tea into a fair amount of trouble, and their loyalty gets tested at times, but by the end of the series, it s clear that Tea could not have succeeded without them. She is haunted by blackouts and strange visions, and when she wakes with blood on her hands, Tea must answer to a power greater than the elder asha or even her conscience.

It is marked by lighting candles and making offerings to the hearth fire. As the winter gives way to spring, the next Sabbat is Ostara, which occurs around the Spring Equinox in March. This holiday celebrates the balance between darkness and light and the return of fertility to the Earth.

The series featuring a bone witch

I love this underrated gem of a fantasy trilogy. In fact, I love it so much that I reread books one and two before tackling book 3 this summer. I'm not much of a rereader, but the plots in this series are so intricate, and I wanted to make sure I did not miss a thing.

About the Books

Tea is a bone witch, meaning she can raise beings from the dead. She discovers her power at the age of twelve when she raised her brother Fox from the dead during his own funeral. Powerful and feared, Tea must leave home to train with a more experienced necromancer. In the first book, as we read about Tea's emerging powers, her training, and her friendships and rivalries. In the second book, conspiracies in the kingdoms start to unfold, and in the third book Tea's destiny and the fate of the kingdoms are at stake. All three books are told in dual timelines, so we get hints of what's to come all along the way.

Why I Love Them

The imagery in this series is absolutely stunning. It has a bit of an Asian-inspiration, but it's also so clearly it's own world, and the world building is stunning. It is, in every way, a fully formed world.

I just love a book that's thick with atmosphere. A lot of the creepiness (you know it has to be in there; Tea raises the dead and can control monsters) is created through atmosphere alone. Some of the monsters in this world are truly terrifying.

Tea always has something up her sleeve, and she's always getting into some kind of trouble. She is also smart, caring, and willing to risk so much to do the right thing. Tea is powerful, and that power puts a target on her back.

The wearable hearts' glass is a really fascinating concept, and I love everything about it. The job of the Heart Forger, who must collect memories to make new hearts' glass, is one of favorite elements in this fantasy.

The daeva are monsters that rise from the dead on a given schedule, and Tea and other necromancers must send them back to death. The descriptions of these creatures are so vivid.

I love the royal trio of Prince Kance, Khalad, and Kalen as well as Likh. This crew gets Tea into a fair amount of trouble, and their loyalty gets tested at times, but by the end of the series, it's clear that Tea could not have succeeded without them.

The sisters in Tea's Asha-ka, Mykaela, Lady Shadi, Lady Zoya, Polaire, and Altaecia, are characters I could not do without. Although, there were moments with this crew that broke my heart a little.

As Tea's first resurrection and Familiar, Fox is forever linked to Tea. I love seeing a good sibling pair in fiction, and it's particularly satisfying to see one in a fantasy novel.

This series is so carefully crafted. Many times I felt like I did not fully understand how this world works, and I'm not sure that I'm supposed to know. All I know for certain is that I loved the ride.

It is a time of growth and renewal, symbolized by the blossoming of flowers and the lengthening of daylight. Beltane, which takes place at the end of April, is the next Sabbat on the Pagan calendar wheel. It marks the beginning of summer and is a time of fertility and abundance. This holiday is often associated with the Maypole dance, where ribbons are woven around a tall pole to symbolize the union of the masculine and feminine energies. Midsummer, also known as Litha, occurs around the Summer Solstice in late June. This holiday celebrates the peak of the sun's power and the abundant energy of the Earth. It is a time to honor the light and embrace the warmth of the season. Bonfires are traditionally lit to ward off evil spirits and bring luck and protection. Lammas, which takes place in early August, is the next holiday on the Pagan calendar wheel. Also known as Lughnasadh, it marks the first harvest of the year. This holiday celebrates the abundance of the Earth's gifts and the hard work of farming and harvesting. It is a time to give thanks for the bountiful harvest and to share the abundance with others. As the days grow shorter and colder, the next Sabbat is Mabon, which occurs around the Autumn Equinox in late September. This holiday celebrates the balance between light and dark and the harvest of fruits and vegetables. It is a time of reflection and gratitude for the Earth's abundance and a preparation for the coming winter. Samhain, which takes place at the end of October, is the next holiday on the Pagan calendar wheel. It marks the beginning of the darker half of the year and is associated with death and rebirth. This holiday is a time to honor and remember the ancestors and to reflect on the cycle of life and death. It is often celebrated with rituals and ceremonies to honor those who have passed on. The final Sabbat on the Pagan calendar wheel is Yule, which occurs around the Winter Solstice in late December. This holiday celebrates the rebirth of the sun and the return of light after the longest night of the year. It is a time to gather with loved ones, exchange gifts, and celebrate the warmth of hearth and home. The Pagan calendar wheel for 2022 offers a roadmap for connecting with the natural world and marking the passing of time in a meaningful way. By observing the Sabbats and honoring the cycles of the Earth, Pagans seek to cultivate a deeper connection with nature and a greater understanding of their place within the larger web of life..

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