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.

Ostara, also known as the Spring Equinox, is a festival of awakening and sprouting and Goddess Ostara returns to us once again. This expanded Witch’s Guide to Ostara offers you a deeper understanding of this magickal time of year.

Imbolc, the re-awakening of spring, is celebrated on the night of February 1 to February 2. This Sabbath from the Wheel of the Year marks the awakening of nature in winter. The unseen seeds under the white layers of snow are waiting to be finally greeted by the light and warmth of the Sun.

On December 21, we celebrate the longest night & the shortest day in the northern hemisphere. The Winter Solstice or also known as Yule. Yule is one of the seasonal festivals of the Wheel of the Year and celebrated during the darker months of the year.