What is Ostara? Ostara is a pagan holiday that celebrates the beginning of spring. It falls on the vernal equinox, which is the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Ostara marks a time of new beginnings, and it is a time to celebrate fertility and growth. Many pagans observe this holiday by performing […]
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Yuletide – Celebrating Winter Solstice
Yule is the Winter Solstice, shortest day and longest night of the year. It is a time of stillness, when the sun stands still in the sky before turning towards the promise of longer days and shorter nights. For many Pagans, the sabbat of Yule is a time of rebirth, when the dark half of […]
What is Samhain: Origins and Celebration
Samhain is a Celtic holiday that marks the end of the harvest season. Traditionally, it was celebrated from 31 October to 1 November, as the Celtic day began and ended at sunset. This involved gathering on hilltops or going door-to-door in costumes to sing seasonal songs and recite verses. Samhain is mentioned in some of […]
Autumn Equinox and the Mabon Sabbat
The autumn equinox in the Northern Hemisphere falls on September 22 or 23 each year, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it occurs on March 20 or 21. The precise time of year varies depending on the Earth’s tilt and orbit around the sun. On the day of an equinox, sunlight shines directly on the equator, […]
All About the August Harvest Festival
What is Lammas? A sabbat is a Wiccan and Witchcraft term for a holy day. The Sabbats are the eight major holidays of the Wiccan year. They mark the turning of the seasons and the progression of our lives. The upcoming sabbat is Lammas. Lammas day, also known as Lughnasadh, is a harvest festival celebrated […]