The Pagan solar wheel, also known as the Wheel of the Year, is a cyclic representation of the changing seasons and agricultural cycles followed by many Pagan and Wiccan traditions. This wheel is divided into eight Sabbats or holidays, each marking a specific point in the natural cycle of the earth. The Wheel of the Year begins with the holiday of Samhain, which falls on October 31st or November 1st, in which Pagans honor and remember their ancestors and celebrate the thinning of the veil between the physical and spiritual realms. This is followed by Yule, the winter solstice, which celebrates the rebirth of the sun and the return of longer days. Imbolc, also known as Candlemas, marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It symbolizes the awakening of the earth and the return of fertility.
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Fairies have long been a part of witchcraft traditions, especially Celtic and Norse witchcraft, paganism, and other traditions deeply tied to the earth. Fairies have long been a part of witchcraft traditions, especially Celtic and Norse witchcraft, paganism, and other traditions deeply tied to the earth.
It symbolizes the awakening of the earth and the return of fertility. Ostara, the spring equinox, celebrates the balance between light and dark, as well as new beginnings and growth. Beltane, on May 1st, signifies the peak of spring and the celebration of fertility and the union between the goddess and the god.
Modern witchcraft guide to fairies
Interact with magical fairy folk and incorporate them into your own witchcraft practice with this detailed account of the ancient wisdom and traditions of fairies and witchcraft.
Fairies have long been a part of witchcraft traditions, especially Celtic and Norse witchcraft, paganism, and other traditions deeply tied to the earth. But these fairies aren’t the harmless creatures you’ve read about in children’s tales: they are magical creatures with their own culture and rules that you need to know before venturing into their territory.
Now you can explore the world of the fairies and how their magic relates to your own witchcraft practice with The Modern Witchcraft Book of Fairies. This book provides you with all the information you need to know about the different types of fae folk and how you can safely interact with them to make the most of your witchcraft practice.
About the Author
Skye Alexander is the award-winning author of more than thirty fiction and nonfiction books, including Your Goddess Year, The Only Tarot Book You’ll Ever Need, The Modern Guide to Witchcraft, The Modern Witchcraft Spell Book, The Modern Witchcraft Grimoire, The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot, and The Modern Witchcraft Book of Love Spells. Her stories have been published in anthologies internationally, and her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages. The Discovery Channel featured her in the TV special, Secret Stonehenge, doing a ritual at Stonehenge. She divides her time between Texas and Massachusetts.
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Fairies have long been a part of witchcraft traditions, especially Celtic and Norse witchcraft, paganism, and other traditions deeply tied to the earth. But these fairies aren’t the harmless creatures you’ve read about in children’s tales: they are magical creatures with their own culture and rules that you need to know before venturing into their territory.
Litha, the summer solstice, marks the longest day of the year and is a time of abundance and joy. Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas, is celebrated on August 1st and acknowledges the first harvest of the year. It is a time of gratitude and giving thanks for the bounty of the earth. Mabon, the autumn equinox, symbolizes the second harvest, the balance between light and dark, and the preparation for the darker half of the year. Finally, the Wheel of the Year comes full circle with Samhain, completing the cycle and beginning anew. The Pagan solar wheel serves as a guide for those who follow Pagan and Wiccan paths to connect with the natural rhythms of the earth and to honor the cycles of life and death. It is a reminder to stay in harmony with the changing seasons and to find meaning and spirituality in the world around us..
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