Lughnasadh, is celebrated on the 8th full moon after the winter solstice. It is the second last festival of the Wheel of the Year and therefore marks the transition into the fall season. This time of the year, we are reminded to prepare for the coming autumn and winter months.

The celebration of Beltane begins with the Walpurgis Night on April 30. It is a much anticipated turn of the wheel because it is the promise of the rich abundance that we experience in summer. Let's take a look at the folklore, symbols that are associated with Beltane and some simple ideas how to celebrate as a modern witch.