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The Pagan Wheel of The Year
Date: October 30, 31, November 1, 2
Other Names: Hallowe'en, Hallowmas, Samhuinn, All Hallows, Feast of the Dead, Feast of Apples, Feast of Souls
Associated Colors: Orange and Black
Symbolism: Cauldron, Jack O'Lantern, costumes, masks, balefire, besom, I always think of Cerridwen's Cauldron of Mysteries and Knowledge, Faery Contact, Divination
Ritual Symbolism: This is the time when the God Passes on to be reborn of the Goddess at Yule.
Deities: Crone Goddesses (Callieach), Dying Gods, Deities of the Otherworld
Tradition Notes: Pronounced "SOW-in, SAV-een". This is the time to honor the dying God, and also our loved ones who have passed on. It is customary to make a special place at the table, then put that plate of food outside for the dead to 'eat' as they pass through on their journey. Light Candles in the windows to light the dead's way home. It is said that if you taste food from the plate the following moring it will have no taste. Divination has importance at this time because it is said the veil between our world and the otherworld is very thin at this time. In ritual, it is customary to honor dead ancestors as well as the dying God. One point to ponder is also that it is rumored that Samhain was named after the 'Celtic God' Samhain, THERE IS NO GOD CALLED SAMHAIN, Celtic or otherwise. There I said it..
Yule
Date: Circa December 19-22
Other Names: Midwinter, Winter Solstice, Fionn's Day
Associated Colors: Red and Green, Silver and Gold, White
Symbolism: Decorated evergreens, candles, yule log, wreaths, holly, mistletoe
Ritual Symbolism: The God is born again to the Virgin Goddess, promising the sun's return.
Deities: Holly King and Oak King, Newborn Gods, Virgin Goddesses, also triple Goddess, because this is a transitional time when she could be honored as all three, She is the Crone at Samhain, the Mother birthing the Child, and is the virgin again directly after the birth as she now sleeps traditionally til Imbolg.
Tradition Notes: Pronounced "Yool". Decorating the tree, originally is a Pagan tradition, as the tree represents a phallus. Most pagans at this time also exchange gifts and feast. Ritually, it is a time of personal renewal, hope, and honoring life.
Imbolg
Date: February 1 or 2
Other Names: Oimelc, Imbolc, Imbolic, Candlemass, Lupercalia, Bridget or Bride's Day, Feast of Pan, Feast of Torches, Feast of the Waxing Light, Modern Irish: St. Bridget's Day.
Associated Colors: White, Silver, Pale Yellow, Light Pink
Symbolism: White Candles, brides, grain dollies, burrowing animals (Groundhog!), ewes.
Ritual Symbolism: Symbolizing the youthful God, and the awakening of the Virgin Goddess from her birthing the God at Yule.
Deities: Brid/Bridget, Virginal or child goddesses, Young pre-pubescent Gods
Tradition Notes: It is traditional to light many candles, or turn on all the lights in your house for a brief time to symbolize the return of the sun's light and warmth. You may also make dollies and put them in a cradle to symbolize the childlike Goddess at this time and you may evoke her and play child like games with her that she would enjoy.
Ostara
Date: Circa March 10-22
Other Names: Spring Equinox, Eostre, Lady's day
Associated Colors: Pastels, colors of spring
Symbolism: Decorated Eggs, rabbits (Easter Bunny?), Celtic Equilateral Cross, butterflies
Ritual Symbolism: This Celebrates the full return of the Sun, and the Goddesses' Fertility, and the courtship of the two.
Deities: Youthful pubescent deities, Warrior Gods, Warrior Goddesses
Tradition Notes:Pronounciation: "Oss tara" Traditionally at this time you can evoke the God/dess and sing a courtship song to the other, and lay flowers on the altar. Also, encouragement to the sun to warm the earth, and provide for her.
Bealtaine
Date: April 30, May 1
Other Names: May Day, Beltane, Bhealtainn, Roodmas, Walpurgis Night, Cethsamhain, Giamonios
Associated Colors: Red and White
Symbolism: May Pole, baskets, flowers, butterchurn,
Ritual Symbolism: Celebrates the symbolic sexual union, consummation, or marriage, of the God and Goddess.
Deities: Flower Goddesses, Faery Goddesses, Nature Divas and Sprites, Divine Couples, Deities of the Hunt, Eco God/desses, God/desses associated with animals especially domesticated or livestock kinds
Tradition Notes: Pronounciation: "BELL-tayn, BEEL-teen, Ball-TAWN" Come dance around the may pole! Celebrate life in all it's forms, fertility, and youthfulness! Call upon Puck to dance with you, have fun! Lay fresh flowers on the altar, let the Spirit move you.
Midsummer
Date: Circa June 19-22
Other Names: Litha, Feill-Shethain
Associated Colors: Green, Bright 'booming' colors of summer!
Symbolism: Bonfires, solar disks, sun-dials, feathers, blades.
Ritual Symbolism: The Goddess is pregnant, and the God is at his powers' peak!
Deities: The Green Man, pregnant goddesses, Cattle Goddesses
Tradition Notes: Bonfires are lit, faery contact is possible at this time, it is a time for powerful magick, and honoring the Pregnant Goddess, and her powerful Consort.
Lugnasadh
Date: August 1 or 2
Other Names: Lammas, Elembiuos, Feast of Bread
Associated Colors: Gray, gold, green, yellow.
Symbolism: All grains, breads, threshing tools.
Ritual Symbolism: This holiday marks the first harvest, and the God mysteriously weakens as the nights begin to get a little chillier, and the days a little shorter.
Deities: Harvest and grain Deities, Mother Goddesses
Tradition Notes: Pronouciation: "Loo-NAHS-ah" (the d is silent) This holiday is named for the Irish sun God Lugh, and it is a grain harvest, traditional foods to include in the feast would be corn, bread, and grain products (I suppose if you wanted to you could substitute wine for grain alcohol in the cakes and ale if you can stomach that.. HAHAHA) Fruits and vegetables that ripen in late summer can be included, and be sure to offer some of these as a libation offering to the deities and faery folk, they'll love ya for it! Evoke or invoke Lugh.
Mabon
Date: Circa September 19-22
Other Names: Fall Equinox, Wine Harvest, Feast of Avalon, Thanksgiving
Associated Colors: Orange, Russet, maroon, burgundy, deep purple-wine, deep red-wine
Symbolism: Apples, wine, vines, garland, gourds, cornucopia, burial cairns
Ritual Symbolism: The God realizes he is aging, and he enjoys his older age and wisdom. The Goddess is still very pregnant, and they reminisce about the loss of their youth, but revel in the wisdom of old age.
Deities: Wine Gods, Harvest Deities, Aging Deities
Tradition Notes: Pronounciation: "MAY-bone or MAH-bawn" The second harvest, harvest of vines, apples, and visiting burial cairns to place an apple on them. Feasting.
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