The Wiccan calendar, also known as the Wheel of the Year, is a system of seasonal celebrations observed by Wiccans and many other pagan and neopagan traditions. It is based on the cycle of the seasons and the solstices and equinoxes. The calendar consists of eight main holidays or Sabbats, which are divided into two groups: the Greater Sabbats, also known as the Fire Festivals, and the Lesser Sabbats, known as the Cross Quarter Days. The Greater Sabbats include Samhain, Yule, Ostara, and Midsummer, and they mark the turning points of the year. Samhain, celebrated on October 31st, is the Wiccan New Year and a time to honor the ancestors and the spirits of the dead. Yule, observed around December 21st, is the winter solstice and represents rebirth and the return of the sun.
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Yule, observed around December 21st, is the winter solstice and represents rebirth and the return of the sun. Ostara, held around March 21st, is the spring equinox, a time of balance and growth. Midsummer, celebrated around June 21st, is the summer solstice and marks the peak of the sun's power and the longest day of the year.
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From Jai Krishna Ponnappan Current price: $23.50The Lesser Sabbats include Imbolc, Beltane, Lammas, and Mabon and are associated with the agricultural cycle. Imbolc, observed around February 2nd, is the time of year when the first signs of spring begin to appear, and it is often associated with purification and the goddess Brigid. Beltane, celebrated on May 1st, is a fertility festival that marks the beginning of summer and is associated with the union of the god and goddess. Lammas, held on August 1st, is the first harvest festival, a time of gratitude and abundance. Mabon, observed around September 21st, is the autumn equinox and represents the balance between light and dark and the harvest of the year's work. Each Sabbat has its own unique rituals, symbols, and traditions that are practiced by Wiccans and other pagan communities. The Wiccan calendar serves as a guide and reminder of the cycles of nature and the importance of honoring the earth and the changing seasons. It allows practitioners to connect with the energy of the natural world and to celebrate the rhythms of life..
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