Imbolc marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox, and it represents the welcoming of spring’s return and the light half of the year.
The Winter Solstice | Celebrating Yule
Yule, also known as Yuletide or Yulefest, is celebrated at the winter solstice, which falls between December 20-23 in the northern hemisphere, depending on the year. It represents the transition back into the light, and a welcoming of the sun. It’s also the official first day of winter. What is Yule? Yule marks the longest […]
Top 7 Witchy Yuletide Gifts
The Yuletide season is rapidly approaching! If you’re looking for a spiritual, witchy, or homey present, check out this compilation of ideas to help you find the perfect gift for the season. (Product images are clickable links) Book of Shadows A book of shadows is a place for a witch to record knowledge. This […]
Wheel of the Year | The 8 Sabbats
Witches, pagans, and Wiccans celebrate eight important festivals throughout the year. These celebrations are known as the Sabbats, which follow a nature-based calendar. The Greater Sabbats (Ostara, Litha, Mabon, and Yule) are solar-based festivals to honor the spring equinox, summer solstice, fall equinox, and winter solstice respectively. The Lesser Sabbats (Imbolc, Beltane, Lammas, and Samhain) […]
Third Festival of the Harvest | Celebrating Samhain
From October 31st to November 1st, which is about halfway between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice, people around the world celebrate Samhain. What is Samhain? This festival, signifying the beginning of the dark half of the year, has been celebrated since ancient times. Samhain, pronounced “sah-wn,” has Celtic pagan origins. It’s the […]
Autumnal Equinox | Celebrating Mabon
The date for the autumnal equinox is Tuesday, September 22, 2020, signifying the official arrival of fall in the northern hemisphere. Besides pumpkin spice everything returning to our palate, this is a great time to recognize the temporary balance and gradual transition in the natural cycle. Many cultures celebrate Mabon and the autumn equinox. Autumnal […]